Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing is a popular solution through which a user can visually connect with one or more users from a remote location. It provides transmission of full-motion video images and high quality audio between multiple locations.
Video conferencing is done either through hardware IP based calling or software cloud based applications. Both can be used individually or a combination of the two can be used together.
General applications of VC’s include business meetings, educational training, webinars and collaboration.
We understand the user’s application, develop functional designs and integrate various video conferencing solutions for multiple applications.
Advantages of Video Conferencing
Reduced Travel Cost
Increases Productivity
Saves Time
Share Data & Media Remotely
Key factors to consider while choosing a Video Conferencing Solution
Camera
A camera is the device by which the user at the far end sees you. There are a range of cameras which can be used for a VC, from HD webcams to high end PTZ cameras. Determination of the type of camera to be used depends on the number of participants of the meeting and the size of the room in which the meeting is conducted. For instance, in a huddle room with limited participants a small EPTZ camera is suitable, whereas in a bigger 10-15 seated boardroom a PTZ camera will be suitable. A camera is essential for both hardware and software VC applications.
Microphone
A microphone is the medium through which the user at the far end hears you. There are a range of microphones and the ideal voice capturing solution depends on the size of the room and the number of participants present during the meeting. VC microphones for both hardware and software applications can be integrated either with microphones used for local sound reinforcement or with standalone omni-directional microphones.
Speaker
A speaker is the device by which you hear the user at the far end. The number of speakers depends on the size of the room. Based on that, external speakers are strategically placed to give best sound output. In a software based VC setup, one can either use in-built monitor speakers for sound output or use a speaker phone which can act both as a microphone and a speaker.
Monitor
A monitor is the medium through which you see the user at the far end. Multiple large format displays like interactive panels, video walls, LED walls and projectors can be used for this application. The size of the monitor depends on the size and lighting conditions of the room. Users may use the sound output from these monitors to fulfill the speaker application in the VC. Some monitors come with operating systems like Windows and Android which make software VC even easier to conduct.
Codec
In a hardware VC, a codec acts as the brain of the system. It is where the camera, microphone and speakers integrate. While conducting a VC, codecs at various locations need to be connected to each other via IP dialing. Codecs of various brands can connect and communicate with each other. In a software VC, the software application acts like a codec. Here the user can conduct a VC with multiple people using cloud based applications like Zoom, Cisco WebEx, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams etc. Software VC applications can be integrated with hardware VC codecs thereby giving the user multiple options of connecting with various people.