Intel PC-RSVP Technology Synopsis

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Intel PC-RSVP

Technology Synopsis

Intel's PC-RSVP (ReSerVation Protocol) is a software layer that provides reserved bandwidth to network applications. Applications call PC-RSVP to request bandwidth. The network grants the request and from there on, the application is able to get the bandwidth asked for, no matter how congested the network gets.

With this reserved bandwidth, an application can get enough bandwidth on most networks to run data-intensive content, such as video sound or animation streams, between two computers. The result is a smooth experience — content flows free of any delay or jerkiness because no other network traffic can disturb it. PC-RSVP provides a rich and enhanced user experience which can make accessing content over the network as pleasurable as getting it locally.

Intel's PC-RSVP works with WinSock* 2.0 and is available from Intel. Software developers can license PC-RSVP for Windows* 95 or Windows NT* from Intel by completing the Redistribution License Request form, paying the applicable license fee, and agreeing to the terms of Intel’s PC-RSVP Software License Agreement.