Using design patterns to build a framework for multimedia networking

摘要

A pattern-based approach to designing software offers enormous advantages for keeping ace with the rapidly changing field of multimedia networking. MediaBuilder, a framework for networked multimedia applications, demonstrates The power of this approach. This paper describes the main patterns that contribute To MediaBuilder's object-oriented architecture, revealing the framework's structure And the forces that shaped it. Then shows the effectiveness of the framework by Presenting a conferencing application built with MedigaBuilder that adapts readily to Different multimedia and network standards.