Issues in networking for entertainment, graphics, and data (panel)

Abstract

only discuss the state-of-the-art in networking graphics, video, audio, voice, and data, but will use the latest technologies to create a virtual panel. An audience at MIT in Boston, MA will be linked via a country wide Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network to the New Orleans Convention Center to participate " virtually " in this panel. Two way video and graphics will be transported over the ATM network to allow for full participation by the remote audience. That same ATM network will extend to Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, CA to allow a panelist to participate " virtually. " This panelist will deliver his presentation from LA using an integrated platform to transport high quality graphics over the same infrastructure as the two-way full motion video. During the panel the video-to-ATM equipment will be changed, providing the audience and panelists an opportunity to experience the different technologies. The panelists are from different parts of the industry, but all are using advanced networking techniques and technologies to build the networks that transport multimedia. In addition to delivery of traditional data sets, these networks are built to deliver video, audio, and massive graphics files in real time. One of the networks that will be described was built to allow several auditoriums full of students to observe brain surgery and interact with the surgeon during the surgery. It now delivers traditional data and voice services too. Another network is changing the way a user will look at a network connection. When a studio space is rented to do filming, the production company will rent a network connection providing them connectivity and software services they need while on-site. The computers used can either be rented along with the network, or the customers can bring their own. The latest video-to-ATM devices will be installed at the three locations. Equipment from several different vendors will be used to give the participants an idea of the quality and capabilities of different types of products. All equipment will support 30 frames per second video transported over ATM. Some of the equipment will also support integrated graphics and video support. Panelists will present one of their projects that combines state-of-the-art networking with one or more of the following technologies: • Computer Graphics • Video • Audio • Voice (as in telephony) The presentations will consist of an overview of the business drivers behind the project, the technical details, and …