Partially-ordered, partially-reliable transport service for multimedia applications (1997) [2 citations — 0 self]
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Abstract:
We demonstrate UD's implementation of transport protocols providing partially-ordered, partiallyreliable (PO/PR) service. We are developing two example client/server applications: (1) compressed wavelet-encoded image transmission, and (2) remote multimedia document retrieval. By using these examples, we show why PO/PR service is more appropriate than protocols such as TCP or UDP, particularly in lossy packet-switched battlefield network environments. In (1), we show how the system can assist in transmitting wavelet-encoded images of wounded soldiers and/or enemy locations. In (2), we retrieve a multimedia document that explains (for example) how to repair a piece of equipment damaged in the field. We create loss via a dynamically adjustable 'lossy ' IP router located at UD one hop away from the server. a
