PostScript (64 KB)Real-Time Dynamic Rate Shaping and Control for Internet Video Applications
Proceedings, 1st IEEE Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing, June 1997 (invited paper and demonstration)
Abstract
We present a novel framework for supporting video in today's Internet. Our technique is novel in that it employs image processing and networking techniques which work together to provide the best quality video in a hostile environment. Unlike other real-time Internet-based services which do not consider congestion avoidance, our technique is as harmless as a file transfer. We describe the algorithms and protocols needed to support the archicture and present experimental results gathered in both a controlled environment and in external wide area connections across the Internet.