PUBLICATIONS

 

Conference Papers

 

 

1.      Hines, A., Pocta, P., Melvin, H.,  Detailed Comparative Analysis of PESQ AND VISQOL Behaviour in the context of playout  delay adjustments introduced by VOIP Jitter Buffer Algorithms, QoMex, Klagenfurt, Jul 2013.

2.      O Flaithearta, P., Melvin, H. , Optimising QoS of VoIP over Wireless LAN via Synchronized Time, IEEE World of Wireless Mobile and Multimedia Networks (WOWMoM), Madrid, Jun 2013

3.      O Flaithearta, P., Melvin, H., Schukat, M., Improving VoIP over Synchronized WLANs, Digital Technologies, Žilina, Jun. 2013.

4.      Melvin, H., O Flaithearta, P., Shannon, J., Beloqui Yuste, L., Time Synchronization within Multimedia Applications: Opportunities & Challenges, Digital Technologies, Žilina, Jun. 2013.

5.      Shannon, J., Melvin, H., Ruzzelli, A., Dynamic Flooding Time Synchronisation Protocol for WSNs, Globecomm, Anaheim, Calif. US , Dec 2012

6.      Beloqui Yuste, L. , Melvin, H. , Interactive Multi-source Media Synchronisation for HbbTV, International Conference on Intelligence in Next Generation Networks (ICIN) - MediaSync Workshop , Berlin, Oct. 2012.

7.      Beloqui Yuste, L. , Melvin, H. , Client-side Multisource Media Streams Multiplexing for HbbTV, ICCE, Berlin , Sept. 2012

8.      Curry, E., Hasan, S., White, M., Melvin, H., An Environmental Chargeback for Data Center and Cloud Computing Consumers, In First International Workshop on Energy-Efficient Data Centers, Springer, Madrid, Spain, pp. 117-128, May 2012.

9.      Beloqui Yuste, L. , Majeed, S.,Melvin, H. , Fleury, M., Effective synchronisation of Hybrid Broadcast and Broadband TV, ICCE, Las Vegas, Jan 2012

10.    Stapleton, O., Melvin, H., Pocta, P., Quantifying the effectiveness of PESQ (Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality), in coping with frequent  time shifting, Proceedings of MESAQIN (Measurement of Speech, Audio and Video Quality in Networks), Prague, Jun. 2011.

11.    Corcoran, P.,Melvin,H., Synchronisation Issues for Smartgrid,, IARIA ENERGY 2011, Venice, May 2011

12.    Shannon, J., Melvin, H., O hOgartaigh, R., Ruzzelli, A., Synchronisation Challenges within Future Smart Grid Infrastructure, IARIA ENERGY 2011, Venice, May 2011.

13.    Melvin,H., Synchronisation Challenges for SmartGrid, (ITSF) Intl. Telecom Synchronisation Forum http://www.telecom-sync.com/, (Co-presented with Ronan O HOgartaigh, ESB Networks), Dublin, Nov. 2010.

14.    Shannon, J., Melvin, H. , Synchronisation Challenges within Future Smart Grid Infrastructure, submitted Oct 2010.

15.      O Flaithearta, P., Melvin, H.  A Dynamic Delay Equalization VoIP over Wireless Module for NS-2, Digital Technologies, Žilina, Nov. 2010.

16.    Beloqui Yuste, L. , Melvin, H. , Enhanced IPTV Services through Time Synchronisation, International Symposium on Consumer Electronics, Braunschweig Jun. 2010.

17.     O Flaithearta, P., Melvin, H. ,NS-2 Extension for Dynamic Optimization within Multiple VoIP Sessions over Wireless Networks, Digital Technologies, Žilina, Nov. 2009.

18.    Beloqui Yuste, L., Melvin, H. ,Inter-media synchronization for IPTV: A case study for VLC, Digital Technologies, Žilina, Nov. 2009.

19.     Shannon, J., Melvin, H. ,Synchronisation Challenges for Wireless Networks, Digital Technologies, Žilina, Nov. 2009.

20.     O Flaithearta, P., Melvin, H. ,NS-2 Extension for Dynamic Optimization within Multiple VoIP Sessions over Wireless Networks, Digital Technologies, Žilina, Nov. 2009.

21.     Melvin, H., O Flaithearta, P., Shannon, J., Beloqui Yuste, L., Time Synchronisation at Application Level: Potential Benefits, Challenges and Solutions , (ITSF) Intl. Telecom Synchronisation Forum http://www.telecom-sync.com/, Rome, Nov. 2009.

22.     O Flaithearta, P., Melvin, H., 802.11e EDCA Parameter Optimization Based on Synchronized Time , Proceedings of MESAQIN (Measurement of Speech, Audio and Video Quality in Networks), Prague, Jun. 2009.

 

23.    Sofiene Jelassi, Habib Youssef, Melvin, H. ,A Self-tuned Quality-Aware De-jittering Buffer Scheme of Packetized Voice Conversations”, (MESAQIN) Measurement of Speech, Audio and Video Quality in Networks, Prague, June 2009.

 

24.    Melvin, H., O Flaithearta, P., Shannon, J., Benefits and Challenges of Delivering Synchronisation across Wireless Networks, International Telecoms Synchronisation Forum,  Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Munich, Nov. 2008.

25.    Kivlehan, D., Melvin, H., Development of a Web-Based Technology Engine for ABA Delivery, Irish Learning Technology Association, EDTECH 2008, Dundalk, May 2008.

26.    Melvin, H., Murphy, L., Corcoran, P., Time & Timing Issues within the Wireless Home Environment,  Invited Speaker, International Telecoms Synchronisation Forum,  Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), London, Nov. 2007.

27.    Corcoran, P., Melvin, H., “Playback Synchronisation Techniques for Networked Home Appliances”, International Conference on Consumer Electronics (www.icce.org), Las Vegas, Jan. 2007.

28.    Melvin, H., Murphy, L., Synchronisation Issues for IP-Based Multimedia Terminals,  Invited Speaker, International Telecoms Synchronisation Forum,  Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Prague, Nov. 2006.

29.    Melvin, H., Murphy, L., Synchronisation of Internet Multimedia Streams: Some Issues and Solutions,  Work In Progress Proceedings of the Real Time Systems Symposium, RTSS 2005, Miami, Dec. 2005.

30.    Varley, M., Melvin, H., An Evaluation of Mouth-to-Ear (M2E) Delays Caused by VoIP Endpoints , IT & T Conference, Cork, Oct. 2005.

31.    Lynch, J., Melvin, H., An Evaluation through Emulation of the DiffServ Architecture , IT & T Conference, Cork, Oct. 2005.

32.    Melvin, H., Murphy, L., A study of the relative extent of playout adjustments within VoIP applications and their impact on the MOS scale,  (accepted paper) IASTED International Conference on Web

        Technologies,  Applications, and Services (WTAS 2005), Calgary, Jul. 2005.

33.    McCarthy, P, Melvin, H., A Supply Chain Framework to Secure the Future of the Irish Beef Farming Sector,  The 5th Conference of the European Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and Environment/ The 3rd World Congress on Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources, EFITA/WCCA2005, Portugal, Jul. 2005.

34.    Melvin, H., Murphy, L., Exploring the Extent and Impact of Playout Adjustments within VoIP Applications on MOS Scores,  Proceedings of MESAQIN (Measurement of Speech and Audio Quality in Networks), Prague, Jun. 2005.

35.    Lynch, J., Melvin, H., An Architecture for Network Analysis and Emulation, The Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC) 2004, IEE Conference proceedings p134-139, Belfast, Jun. 2004.

36.    Melvin, H., Murphy, L., An Assessment of the Applicability of Delay-Aware VoIP Applications in the Current Internet, Proceedings of 3rd International IFIP-TC6 Networking Conference,  Networking 2004, Athens, May. 2004.

37.    Quinn, P., Melvin, H., Lyons, G., and Duggan, J., Implementing time synchronisation within a multi-agent based system in an e-commerce environment, IT&T Conference 2003, Letterkenny,  Ireland, Oct. 2003.

38.    Melvin, H., Murphy, L., An Integrated NTP-RTCP Solution to Audio Skew Detection and Compensation for VoIP Applications, IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo (ICME), Baltimore, Maryland, Jul. 2003.

39.    Melvin, H., Murphy, An Evaluation of the Potential of Synchronised Time to Improve Voice Over IP Quality, IEEE International Conference on Communications, Anchorage, Alaska, May 2003.

40.    Quinn, P., Melvin, H., Lyons, G., and Duggan, J., An evaluation of the performance of the Network Time Protocol (NTP) in Ireland, IEI/IEEE Telecommunications Systems Research Symposium 2003, Dublin, May 2003.

41.    Melvin, H., Murphy, L., An investigation into the use of synchronised time to improve VoIP service, 1st Joint IEI/IEE Symposium on Telecommunications Systems Research, Dublin, Ireland, Nov. 27th 2001.

42.    Melvin, H., Shearer, A., Globally Synchronised Information Systems via Global Positioning System (GPS) and RealTime Operating Systems Technologies (RTOS), Institute of Navigation GPS Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, Sep. 2000.

43.    Melvin, H., Shearer, A., Delivery of Cost-effective Global Information Systems over non-deterministic networks, International Conference on Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis (ISAS 2000), Orlando, Jul. 2000.

 

International Journals

 

1.      Beloqui Yuste, L. , Melvin, H. , A Protocol Review for IPTV and WebTV Multimedia Delivery Systems, Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina, vol 14, 2012

2.      Jelassi, S., Rubino, G., Melvin, H., Youssef, H. , Pujolle,G., Quality of Experience of VoIP Service:A Survey of Assessment Approaches and Open Issues, IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials. 2012.

3.      Melvin, H., Murphy, L Synchronisation of Multimedia Streams: Benefits, Challenges and Solutions, Recent Patents on Computer Science, 2010, Vol. 3, No. 3, 2010

4.      Melvin, H., Murphy, L., An Assessment of the Applicability of Delay-Aware VoIP Applications in the Current Internet , Lecture Notes in Computer Science LCNS Vol. 3042, Springer-Verlag , May 2004, pp. 320-331.

5.      Melvin, H., Murphy, L., Time Synchronization for VoIP Quality of Service, IEEE Internet Computing, Internet Telephony Special Edition, May-Jun. 2002, pp. 57-63.

 

Department of IT Journal Publications

 

1.      Furey, B., Melvin, H., An Evaluation and Simulation of VoIP Testbed Conditions Resulting in Additional Mouth-to-Ear Delays, Dept. of Information Technology Academic Journal, NUI, Galway, Ireland (NUIG-IT-231104), 2004.

2.      Melvin,H., Murphy, L., Internet Telephony: Performance gains through use of Synchronized Time, Dept. of Information Technology Academic Journal, NUI, Galway, Ireland (NUIG-IT-291103), 2003.

3.      O’Neill, T., Melvin, H., An Evaluation of the Level of Support for Voice provided by the Operational DCF Mode within the 802.11b Specification, Dept. of Information Technology Academic Journal, NUI, Galway, Ireland (NUIG-IT-281103), 2003.

4.      Melvin,H., Murphy, L., An investigation into the use of synchronous time to improve VoIP service, Dept. of Information Technology Academic Journal, NUI, Galway, Ireland (NUIG-IT-240901), 2001.

5.      Melvin, H., Shearer, A., Globally Synchronised Information Systems via Global Positioning System (GPS) and RealTime Operating Systems Technologies (RTOS), Dept. of Information Technology Journal, NUI, Galway, Ireland, Dec. 2000.

 

 

International & National Seminars/Workshop Publications

 

 

1.      Melvin, H., O Flaithearta, P., Shannon, J., Benefits and Challenges of Delivering Synchronisation across Wireless Networks, Performance Engineering Laboratory Seminar Series, UCD , Dublin, Nov. 2008.

2.      Melvin, H, Murphy, L., Corcoran, P., “Time & Timing: Past , Present and Future”, Department of Information Technology Seminar, Nov. 2007.

3.      Melvin, H. Time & Timing Issues for IP based Multimedia,  Invited Speaker, Time & Frequency Club/Location and Timing KTN Meeting , National Physical Laboratory, London, Nov 2007

4.      Melvin, H., Murphy, L., Synchronisation Issues for Internet Multimedia Terminals: Invited Speaker, European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), Speech and Transmission Quality (STQ) Group, Galway (Hosted at NUI,G) ,  Apr. 2006.               

5.      Melvin, H., Murphy, L., Internet Telephony: Benefits and Issues relating to use of Synchronised Time, Invited Speaker, European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), Speech and Transmission Quality (STQ) Group. No. 15, Dusseldorf,  Dec. 2003.    

6.      Melvin, H., Quinn, P., Lyons, G., and Duggan, J., Network Synchronisation using the Network Time Protocol (NTP), Invited Speaker, HEAnet National Networking Conference 2003, Kilkenny, Ireland, Nov. 2003.

7.      Melvin, H., Murphy, L., Internet Telephony: Benefits and Issues relating to the use of Synchronised Time, Invited Speaker, ITU-T Workshop on End-to-End Quality of Service.What is it? How do we get it? Geneva, Oct. 2003.

8.      Melvin, H., Internet Media Testbed, Dept. of Comp. Science Seminar Series Seminar Series, UCD, Dublin, Dec. 2002.

9.      Melvin, H., Enhancing Voice over IP Quality through use of Synchronised  Time,  University College London, Dept. of Electronic Eng.  Seminar Series, UCL,  Nov. 2002.

10.    Melvin ,H. , Voice over IP: QoS Issues, Dept. of Comp. Science Seminar Series, UCD, Dublin, Mar. 2002.

11.    Melvin, H., Enhanced VoIP Services, Growth Opportunities through Advanced IT Applications (in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland), NUI,G, Dec.  2001.

 

Patent

 

Melvin,H., Murphy, L., System and Method for Determining Clock Skew in a Packet Based Telephone Session , US Filing S2003/0505, Granted 2009.

 

Other Publications

1.      Melvin, H., GPS and SCADA: Taking Care of Business in Internet Time, GPSWorld, Vol.11, No.11, Nov. 2000.

2.      Melvin, H.,Focusing on GPS, FORMA 21, Volume 2, Issue No.2, Dublin, Ireland, Aug. 2000.

6.      Melvin, H., Internet-based Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA), The Engineers Journal, Institute of Engineers of Ireland, Dublin, Jun. 2000.