Internet based interactive multimedia transfers and applications

There has been an explosion of multimedia transfers involving audio, video, and data for applications such as: distance learning, interactive messaging, virtual design center implementations etc. Also, the intranet concept of grouping several remote locations for a virtual LAN is gaining wide acceptance. In pursuit of applications in such interactive multimedia environments globally, the need exists for software and system platforms, which will render reliable communications among the units, interfaced to the Internet. The authors have developed concept and working models of VideoNet and VoiceNet, in which such interactive video and audio information exchanges take place through the Internet. In addition, to help interactive messaging among the end users, WindowsChat and JavaChat modules have been developed and model schemes implemented. In this article, the authors present the VideoNet, VoiceNet, WindowsChat, and JavaChat concepts and implementation schemes.