Council on Academic Computing
Meeting Summary
HPNAI REPORT
Ray Hoare from the Department of Electrical Engineering
discussed the results of his High Performance Network Applications Initiative
project. This project was entitled “Utilization
of Java for Interactive Streaming Video Applications.” Schools and businesses can benefit greatly
from the use of videoconferencing. Professor
Hoare and his collaborators used an IP-based network connection, small
electronics, and application programming interfaces of the Java Media Framework
(JMF) v2.1.1 to create a flexible videoconferencing system that permits users
to connect to one camera or many, remotely control a camera's pan and tilt
angle, and adjust the stream rate of the transmitted data. The system is designed to accommodate
receivers with lower bandwidth connections.
MISCELLANEOUS
Staff from Computer Services and Systems Development (CSSD)
discussed the University’s computing capabilities with potential participants
in this year’s HPNAI project.
Other issues also were discussed:
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Promoting
use of new technology in the classroom