This paper discusses an experimental prototype system for presenting integrated multimedia documents over a digital network. This prototype is the first in a series mvesttgating the requirements placed on the network in support of applications presenting multimedia information. The information consists of multiple media in digital form, including multi-font text, geometric graphics, photographic images, audio and motion video. The paper describes the motivation for this line of research and the initial focus and goals of our first totypg_. We describe the hardware comprising this prototype and the current status of our efforts. s is followed by a discussion of some early results we have obtained in dealing with integrated digital media, including motion video, with off-the-shelf components. Finally, we draw some conclusions about required support for digital media.
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