This memo discusses the applicability of "Extensions to RSVP (Resource ReSerVation Protocol) for LSP Tunnels". It highlights the protocol’s principles of operation and describes the network context for which it was designed. Guidelines for deployment are offered and known protocol limitations are indicated. This document is intended to accompany the submission of "Extensions to RSVP for LSP Tun...

The present paper deals with an optimal stopping problem with several possible search areas in which travel costs are assumed among the areas. In terms of the future availability of an offer once obtained and passed up, the following two cases are considered: (1) it becomes instant.ly and forever unavailable and (2) it remains forever available, called a no recall model and a recall model. resp...

In this paper, three dynamic pricing models are developed and analyzed. We assume a limited number of a particular asset is offered for sale over a period of time. This asset is perishable and can be an inventory or a manufacturing capacity. During each period, the seller sets a price for this asset. This price is selected from a predetermined discrete set. The maximum amount which a customer i...

This paper proposes a medium-access control (MAC) protocol for integrated voice/data services in local wireless communications. The proposed protocol is a hybrid of R-Aloha and Aloha reservation adapted to local wireless environment. In the proposed hybrid Aloha-reservation/R-Aloha (HAR) protocol, data messages are transmitted using Aloha-reservation protocol, whereas voice packets are transmit...

This paper explores the need, development of computerized passenger reservation system for Indian railways. The passenger reservation system is based on online transaction processing. It was given the name Integrated Multitrain Passenger REServation System (IMPRESS) which later developed into single image system called Countrywide Network Of Computerized Enhanced ReservaTion (CONCERT). Then thi...