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Video
Teleconference
Real-time Communication
A video
teleconference uses the power of the Internet or a local area network
(LAN) to communicate in real-time between two people or groups of
people, not physically located in the same room or area.
It uses interactive technology that allows people in two or
more locations to conduct two-way communications using both video and
audio.
It is not the same as video phone that is deigned for use
between two individuals only.
In many ways video teleconference has
all the same characteristics and features of a Video Chat, but is a
more common term in the business world.
The
technology behind Video Teleconferencing is based on a digital
compression system that compresses video and audio for streaming in
real-time.
The compressions are sent in packets of bits and bytes
(there are 8 digital 1s or 0s in a bit and 8 bits in a byte). Streaming
Video Teleconferencing is sent though a digital LAN or over the
Internet.
The major components
necessary to set up
a Video Teleconference network are:
- Video input: webcam or video camera
- Video output: computer monitor,
television, or LCD projector
- Audio input: microphones, head
phones, or head sets
- Audio output: speakers, head phones
- Data transfer: Internet streaming,
digital local area network
- Software that supports Video Teleconferencing
It
is not usually necessary to have dedicated systems, unless you intend
to involve large groups. Large group setups are not easy to transport.
The typical Video Teleconferencing system can be run from any desk top
computer or laptop.
Using the equipment listed above allows you to hold
a Video Teleconference from anywhere in the world that you have access
to the Internet, either by hard wire, wireless, or satellite.
The
advantage that Video Teleconferencing has in the education field is
that it students and teachers can be integrated into a class from any
part of the world. It allows for virtual field trips by having the
ability to hold video conferences with professionals at museums or zoos
for example.
University
professors uses include:
- Use the services of guest lecturers that are
not able to attend due to
scheduling conflicts
- Conduct
research meetings with colleagues in different locations
Business
professionals uses include:
- Hold short notice meetings with employees in
different locations using web
conferencing technology
- Keep in touch with customers to maintain a
strong networking
collaboration for business and sales
- Allow employees to work from home and be
productive
- Introduce new products to sales people or
customers
- Demonstrate how to complete new business forms
- Hold employee training through such mediums as webinars
- Hold new employee orientation
Legal
uses include:
- Taking depositions from people who are unable
to attend for various
reasons
- Allow
defendants to attend legal proceedings from remote locations
Health
field uses of Video Teleconferencing include:
- Providing consultations for people who are in
remote locations
- Providing the ability for physicians to consult
with experts in
specific health fields
- Transmission of medical images for evaluation
- Developing a diagnosis for patients that may be
in isolation
For
additional video
teleconference issues, please check out the
related sections; webinars,
streaming
video conferencing, web
conferencing, web
meeting and
teleconferencing.
If
you are looking for a little more
hands-on
type information, take a peek at the online video sharing,
video
streaming
information, media
streaming, video
webcasting and how
to stream video.
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