A multimedia system for flexible cooperation

Abstract

A media space is currently being constructed which consists of three distinct components: audio/video equipment; groupware presenting a shared workspace; and a distributed software architecture providing layered services to support a variety of modes of cooperation in a highly-interactive work environment. The hardware configuration is described, with comments on the significance of equipment layout and performance, based on previous experience in multimedia conferencing. Initial work on a distributed software architecture is discussed, which will provide appropriate audio/video services layered to support a variety of modes of interaction.<>