Title :
Multimedia communication systems: upper layers in the OSI reference model
Author :
Zafirovic-Vukotic, Mirjana ; Niemegeers, Ignas G.
Author_Institution :
M. Pupin Inst., Beograd, Yugoslavia
fDate :
12/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The structuring, services, and major protocol functions that are required in the upper layers of the OSI reference model in order to support end-to-end multimedia communication, assuming a simple transport service, are examined. It is assumed that variable-bit-rate (VBR) coding techniques will be used in future multimedia systems. Mutual stream synchronization, integral management, and multiparty connections, which appear to be crucial issues in multimedia communication, are addressed. Important implementation and performance issues are discussed
Keywords :
B-ISDN; local area networks; multimedia systems; open systems; protocols; B-ISDN; OSI reference model; VBR coding; end-to-end multimedia communication; high speed LAN; integral management; multiparty connections; mutual stream synchronization; performance; protocol functions; upper layers; variable-bit-rate; B-ISDN; Broadband communication; Graphics; Intelligent networks; Multimedia communication; Multimedia systems; Open systems; Protocols; Quality of service; Streaming media;
Journal_Title :
Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Journal on
