Archive for March, 2010

• 640 x 480 video and photo resolution
• Microphone required for sending audio
• USB 1.1 interface
• Includes driver and utility software for e-mail and netmeetings
• Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP

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IBM’s PC Camera is great for the home and business. Complete with ViCET (Video Compression Engine), the IBM PC Camera has fast, clear, vibrant video. With the click of a button you can send video mail to your family and friends and set up conferences around the world easily and inexpensively using NetMeeting and the Internet.Amazon.com Product Description
Send a video mail message to anyone, anywhere, anytime, or video-conference around the world with this… More >>

IBM 33L4889 Video Conferencing PC Camera

A guide to setting up a video conferencing meeting room, camera, sound, positioning, hints and tips for a successful meeting and some etiquette pointers.

I am not in electronic like that. But, I am electronic junkies when I have the money to. But, someone told me that there is no camera that has 20mp? So, I saw this webcamera ebay for $6.99. Does this seems legit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-20MP-6-LED-WEBCAM-CAMERA-WEB-CAM-MIC-FOR-LAPTOP-PC_W0QQitemZ220574620259QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Video_Conferencing_Webcams?hash=item335b459a63

Streamcore Joins Polycom’s ARENA Program to Help Enterprises Maximize Video Conferencing Performance
SAN FRANCISCO—-Streamcore, the global provider of visibility and dynamic performance control solutions to manage interactive applications and real-time communications delivery over the wide area network , today announced it has signed an agreement to join Polycom’s ARENA partner program.

Read more on Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance

Nyoombl Uses TV for Video Conferencing
A new device called Greypfroot promises to make video conferencing a better experience by using the TV that’s already in your living room.

Read more on Wired News

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Video conferencing facility at Maha jails: Patil
Video conferencing facility would be installed at jails in Maharashtra to cut expenditure on moving undertrials to courts, Home Minister R R Patil said here today.

Read more on Business Standard India

Maybe the best thing about interactive web conferencing is that many people online are already using some remblance of the technology. Millions are connected thorough instant messaging services and gaming websites on a daily basis. Microphones and headsets are essential pieces of equipment for this crowded entertainment marketplace. Expand this to the need of modern day business communicate effectively and the importance of secure web conferencing becomes more apparent.

Platform matters, but it shouldn’t when dealing with interactive web conferencing. The best appliances allow for seamless integration of Macs and PCs into any discussion, meeting or webinar. Here are a few other points to consider when looking at interactive web conferencing options.

Follow industry news: An article with the headline ‘RHUB Communications Receives 2009 NGN Leadership Award’ is not likely to show up on any of the major news websites. That is why it is up to the business owner to seek out industry specific news in order to make informed choices. Are there factors which limit accessibility- this cannot be allowed to happen as accessibility is the bedrock of any interactive web conferencing software. Universal attendance technology ensures anyone anywhere can join a meeting quickly. This ensures the highest level of collaboration and ultimately elevated rates of productivity. Understand security issues: with any Internet based application there are always concerns about vulnerability. Secure web conferencing is an important consideration for any company that wants to prevent unauthorized access to its data.

In the same way that people attending conferences are presented with IDs to gain access, web meetings utilize passwords or other access tools. This is basically an open invitation to hackers who can immediately gain access by intercepting an email with a password. Some web conferencing appliances use the computers own firewall to add an extra element of security.

Vendors in the industry will continue to offer enhanced security features to make their offerings more attractive to prospective customers. In addition to the points mentioned above, technical support is vital to smoothly transitioning to interactive web conferencing. Bookmarking the sites of well known vendors with relevant news items on the front page is another good way to keep the company and its employees abreast of software updates.

In a wide-open field, there are no clear winners but there are certainly a few standouts. RHUB’s TurboMeeting Conference Appliance for example is a heavy favorite among industry customers and analysts. According to one marketing analyst, “The extremely easy installation and almost flawless operation make it a no-brainer for any company needing the services it provides.” A glowing recommendation indeed, but it merely serves as a reminder that industry players will continue to churn out more efficient products at a rapid pace. The web conferencing industry is not slowing down, and neither should your business.

facevsion’s fxexpress Pro is an expresscard-based hardware accelerator with an HDMI input, capable of encoding and decoding 1080p H.264 video at 30 frames per second in real-time for 1080p video conferencing – and it’s available for under $200. Here’s Tim Hanlon talking to Leo from facevsion at IFA 2009.

Technology has revolutionized the way that we communicate. E-mail, instant messaging, and mobile phones have replaced letters, answering machines, and landline telephones. Video conferencing also showcases the latest video and Internet gadgets on the market. We should never forget, however, that video conference is about conferencing, and conferencing is about communicating. So when planning and setting up video conferencing facilities, remember that machines are useless without humans to operate them.

The Rise of Video Conferencing
In our constantly moving and changing society, video conferencing has become increasingly popular as a communication tool for businesses. Video conferencing facilities are also given more and more attention. In fact, in recent years, companies have realized the importance of investing in video conferencing facilities. Video conferencing facilities have a direct impact on the kind of video conferences a company is able to hold between key members.

The Room before the Equipment
Good video conferencing facilities take into consideration the effect that walls have on video conferences. For example, a room with good acoustics can reduce feedback and echo problems. For this reason, square rooms should typically be avoided when planning or searching for video conference facilities. Also, objects such as tiles and carpets have different degrees of sound absorption. Some other considerations that should be made include the room’s paint color, lighting, and how the windows are decorated. As a side note, it is wise to turn off a room’s central heating and cooling systems during a conference, as a microphone can easily pick up their sounds.

Talking Tools
After selecting a facility for the equipment, it is time to position the equipment in the facility. The camera should be positioned at an angle where speakers would not have problems focusing on it. Microphones should be positioned in relation to the speakers’ location. Lastly, the microphones should be arranged according to the design of the room itself.

Other objects that that can be included in video conferencing facilities include:
* A VCR
* A document camera, which functions like an overhead projector
* Tiny microscopic cameras
* A virtual whiteboard that allows everyone in the conference to view and add to it
* Codec, which is a hardware that converts audio and video signals into a digital compressed format.

Shared Services
In addition to objects that can be included in video conferencing facilities, several services can be used as well.
* Participants in the conference can access and contribute to the virtual white board.
* Surveys and polls allow participants to provide important feedback.
* Playback allows participants to view past meetings.
* Internet co-browsing makes it easier for everyone to be on the same (Web)page.
* File sharing allows all conference participants to view the files of others, regardless of their location.

Room Rental
The next best thing to designing ideal video conferencing facilities is to rent them. Do this when you need a better or bigger facility. Many of the requirements and procedures for designing a facility are the same for renting a facility.

Video conferencing facilities can be built or rented, and then filled with various things and services. We must never forget, however, that ultimately, the objects need their users more than the users need the objects.