Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

6 p.

Publication Date

10-3-2011

Publisher

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Source Publication

Computer Software and Applications Conference (COMPSAC), 2011 IEEE 35th Annual

Source ISSN

0730-3157

Original Item ID

doi: 10.1109/COMPSAC.2011.33

Abstract

The transition from traditional circuit-switched phone systems to modern packet-based Internet telephony networks demands tools to support Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) development. In this paper, we introduce the XinuPhone, an integrated hardware/software approach for educating users about VoIP technology on a real-time embedded platform. We propose modular course topics for design-oriented, hands-on laboratory exercises: filter design, timing, serial communications, interrupts and resource budgeting, network transmission, and system benchmarking. Our open-source software platform encourages development and testing of new CODECs alongside existing standards, unlike similar commercial solutions. Furthermore, the supporting hardware features inexpensive, readily available components designed specifically for educational and research users on a limited budget. The XinuPhone is especially good for experimenting with design trade-offs as well as interactions between real-time software and hardware components.

Comments

Accepted version Computer Software and Applications Conference (COMPSAC), 2011 IEEE 35th Annual, (2011): 399-404. DOI: © 2011 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Used with permission.

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