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Telepresence Linda Mellon-Hogan July 9, 2009
Definition • “Telepresence is a combination of a number of high quality audio, HD video, content collaboration tools, lighting, conference tables and chairs, high multiple display devices that enable participants to see and talk to remote locations as if they were in the same room” • www.exicingip.com
Requirements • High Quality Audio • High Quality Video • Immersive Environment • Simplicity
Basic Components • Full HD LCD Displays • 3x HD Video Conferencing/Telepresence codes • 3x HD 1080p cameras • 3x speaker modules • 6x directional microphones, • Mounted studio style lighting • Furniture
Other considerations • Bandwidth Usual requirement is 15 to Mbps of bandwidth per site. Latency and audio delay
Pros & Cons • Pros • Lower travel cost • Better Management of mobile workers • Cons • No business card exchange • No off side conversations
Costs • Typically cost approximately $300,000. • Alternatives for smaller companies • Managed telepresence • Expected revenue to be $360M by 2011.
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References • Managed telepresence worth $360M in revenue (4/29/09).Retrieved on July 9, 2009 from www.vpico.com • What is Telepresence and what are its components? (2009). Retrieved on July 9, 2009 from www.excitingip.com/344