Beschreibung:
An in-depth study of the various technologies, services, and performance issues associated with networked multimedia systems. Prepared by 28 industry and academic leaders from around the globe, this reference helps practicing and future communications engineers understand the impact of fast-moving broadband communications technology on networked multimedia services, and how multimedia applications affect network design.
Introduction. Multimedia Support in Shared Media Local and Metropolitan Area Networks. QoS Architectures. Traffic Management and Control. ATM Switching Systems for Multimedia Services. Transport Network Architectures and Technologies for Multimedia Services. Multimedia OA&M and OA&M Services. Wireless and Mobile Multimedia Networks. Multimedia Communications Services and Security Issues. Software Architecture for Multimedia Communication and Management. Standards for Multimedia.