A Network Interface for a Multimedia Communication System

Abstract

In this paper the ETMUCS project with its novel network interface is introduced. The requirements of the communication system are elaborated, based on the functionality described. The implementation of the Interaction- Activity Model in hardware and software is briefly presented. The Network Interface Module is the core of the network interface. It bears some unusual features that can be exploited by the current node (switch) of the high speed fiber optic network.