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A New Connection Management Architecture for the Next Generation of mLAN

Authors: Foss, Richard; Fujimori, Jun-ichi

AES Convention 114 · Paper 5784 · March 2003

Abstract

mLAN is a networking technology based on the IEEE 1394 standard that allows for the transport of audio and music control data between audio devices. In the original implementation of mLAN, software within each mLAN node hosted by an audio device contained high level plug abstraction and connection management software. mLAN-B is the next generation mLAN architecture that splits the connection management function between workstation and device. The high level connection management and plug abstraction capability resides on the workstation, while a thin low level connection management capability is left on the device. This approach reduces cost and complexity on the device side and ensures that mLAN systems can be easily upgraded.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 114
AES Convention
114
Paper number
5784
Publication date
March 6, 2003
Session subject
Audio Networking
Affiliation
Yamaha Corporation,Hamamatsu, Japan ; Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper