Adaptive Synchronous Cooperation over Large Scale Networks
F. Cosquer, P. Antunes, N. GuimarĂ£es and P. VerĂssimo
INESC Technical Report (RT/10-95)
Abstract
This paper presents an approach to effective synchronous work
support in the context of large scale interconnected networks such
as the Internet. We show how the current technology limits influence
synchronous cooperation. Distance-Adaptation is proposed to tackle
problems linked with high variance in communication delays and
partial unreachability between cooperating users. Low level support
information and new feedback techniques are combined to improve
group awareness in synchronous large scale CSCW tools and
applications. We illustrate our claim using three cases of
synchronous work mechanisms. The objective is to contribute to the
development of more robust and adaptative cooperative applications.
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