This document provides an overview of interactive video conferencing, including the types of systems available, how the technology works, and associated equipment and costs. The types of systems discussed include Polycom, Tandberg, PictureTel, and various instant messaging options. It explains that video conferencing uses digital compression and transmission over IP networks, with multimedia control units allowing multiple simultaneous calls. Equipment typically includes codecs, cameras, monitors/projectors, microphones, and speakers. Estimated costs for setting up a classroom or conference room are $30,000 and $25,000 respectively.
3. Types of Systems Polycom VS4000 FdL: 5 rooms, 3 mobile carts BD: 4 rooms, 2 mobile carts WB: 5 rooms, 4 mobile carts VSX 8000 PVX desktop software
4. Types of Systems continued Badgernet Converged Network (BCN) FdL: 1 room Connects to 15 Technical Colleges & 370 other schools PictureTel Tandberg Sony Instant Messengers MSN Yahoo
5. How it Works H.323 standard for Internet Protocol (IP) Digital Compression Packets Transmitted via digital network -- IP MPTC uses 768 or 384 kbps Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) Maximum simultaneous calls -- 48 sites at 384 kbps or 24 at 768 kbps
6. Equipment and Set Up Codec Camera Monitor and/or Projector Microphones Speakers
7. Cost Codecs from $200 to $10,000 Cameras from $100 to $800 each Projectors - $2000 each Microphones and Audio Hardware - $2500 Estimated cost for classroom: $30,000 Estimated cost for conference room: $25,000
