BT vision technology for the desktop

This paper gives an overview of BT's portfolio of vision technology with more detailed information presented on BT's personal computer videophone and ISDN videophone. A demonstration of the PC videophone is followed by a description of possible applications and what might happen in the future. BT is currently adding two new videophones to its range of videoconferencing equipment. The PC videophone uses BT's vision technology to provide a single slot solution for a PC to enable one-to-one multimedia meetings. BT has worked with IT partners to produce a package including application software which has the following main features: fully H.320 compliant, single PC slot, API available, full colour, chalkboards, contact directories; file transfer, JPEG image compression, video/audio in/out, handsfree telephone and detachable camera.<
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