Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for integrating voice, video, and data. In particular, systems and methods for coding and decoding are provided. In one embodiment, the method encodes the signal. Moreover, the method includes receiving at least one of a plurality of quality of service measurements. Further, the method compresses the signal to produce a packet flow. In addition, the method varies compression based on at least one of the plurality of quality of service measurements, wherein an amount of information transferred by the packet flow varies to maintain a predetermined quality of service associated with the packet flow between the source of the packet flow and the destination of the packet flow.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for integrating voice, video, and data. In one embodiment, the method processes a plurality of packets that include one or more of video, voice, and data information using a plain-old-telephone system. Moreover, the method includes receiving one or more packets from a source of packets; decoding the one or more packets when the one or more packet are encoded by the source; decompressing the one or more packets into a stream of bits when the one or more packets are compressed by the source; monitoring at least one of a plurality of quality of service measurements associated with transmission of the one or more packets; and sending the source of the one of more packets the at least one of a plurality of quality of service measurements, wherein the source can vary an amount of information transferred by the one or more packets based on the at least one of a plurality of quality of service measurements.

Abstract: A sea-going craft has a main central body with two wings affixed to the body and extending horizontally away to either side. A catamaran-type hull is attached to each wing end, and provides flotation. The rearward edge of each wing is generally closer to the water than the forward edge when the craft is under power, thus adding lift due to the ground-effect phenomenon. A hydrofoil is affixed to each hull and extends downwardly, and a third hydrofoil is affixed to the central body, extending downwardly. The craft includes propulsion apparatus.