Video TeleconferencingAgendaVideo Teleconferencing (VTC)Main ComponentsUses/BenefitsMain Types of VTC SystemsDesktop VTC SystemsSet-top VTC SystemsIntegrated VTC SystemsConfigurationsReference SitesQuestionsVideo TeleconferencingVideo TeleconferencingBy Curtis BowdenAgendaAgendaDefine Video Teleconferencing (VTC).What are the uses/benefits?What are the main components?What are the three main types of VTC systems?What are the different configurations?Reference sitesQuestionsVideo Teleconferencing (VTC)Video Teleconferencing (VTC)Interactive tool that incorporates, audio, video, and computing and communications technologyAllows people in different locations to electronically collaborate face-to-face, in real time, and to share all kinds of information including data, documents, sound and pictureRemoves the barrier of distance that separates usMain ComponentsMain ComponentsCodec unitCameraMicrophoneVideo monitor, XGA monitor, plasma display, LCD/DLP projectorNetwork connectionNT-1 (for use with ISDN systems)Stands & Equipment CartsUses/BenefitsUses/BenefitsBusinessDistant LearningTelecommuting/Home OfficeLegal EnvironmentTelemedicineIncreases Productivity Improves communication & reinforces relationshipsReduces travel expensesAllows multi-point meetings across time zones & international boundariesImproves effectivenessMain Types of VTC SystemsMain Types of VTC SystemsDesktop videoconferencing systemsSet-top videoconferencing systemsIntegrated videoconferencing systemsDesktop VTC SystemsDesktop VTC SystemsHigh quality low costsISDN & IP128kbps speedCompatible with Windows 95, 98, NT, and XPPriced between $300 & $1500Set-top VTC SystemsSet-top VTC SystemsDoes not require a PCDesigned for small to medium conference rooms (6 people)Available as a single, self-contained unitBusiness quality no less than 384KbpsISDN & IPCosts between $4000 & $20,000Integrated VTC SystemsIntegrated VTC SystemsUsed in conference or classrooms with multiple participants (6-30)Includes PTZF camera, microphone, infra-red controller, plus screens/monitors and cabinets/cartsBusiness quality speed no less than 384kbpsCosts between $15,000 & $100, 000ConfigurationsConfigurationsTelecommuter and traveling salesperson systemDesktop pc system for individual usersSmall group systems for up to 6 peopleMedium multi-point conference room systemFull-blown set-top or rack-mount meeting systemReference SitesReference
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