Statistical traffic modeling of MPEG frame size: Experiments and Analysis

For guaranteed quality of service (QoS) and sufficient bandwidth in a communication network which provides an integrated multimedia service, it is important to obtain an analytical and tractable model of the compressed MPEG data. This paper presents a statistical approach to a group of picture (GOP) MPEG frame size model to increase network traffic performance in a communication network. We extract MPEG frame data from commercial DVD movies and make probability histograms to analyze the statistical characteristics of MPEG frame data. Six candidates of probability distributions are considered here and their parameters are obtained from the empirical data using the maximum likelihood estimation (MLE). This paper shows that the lognormal distribution is the best fitting model of MPEG-2 total frame data

Homeplug AV and IEEE 1901: a handbook for PLC designers and users

  The only authorized book explaining the HomePlug networking standards HomePlug is a growing technology for creating high-speed Power Line Communication (PLC) networks by transmitting data over in-home or in-office power lines. Users only need to plug adapters into wall outlets to create an instant network of computers, printers, routers, home entertainmen

A Distributed Laboratory: Supporting Practical Experience in Distance Learning

Abstract- Although the Internet access to multimedia resources is widespread to enable flexible learning, remote access to practical experiences, however, is less common. This paper presents a new paradigm for making laboratory equipment distributed world-wide available to students. The user requirements in terms of quality of service (QoS) and the implementation approaches in terms of efficiency will be presented during the interactive session, in addition to a live demonstration of the on-line facilities