Wireless Video Conferencing - how he went wireless Smithsonian


Added: 14-04-2006
Author: Harold German
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Located along the side of the Bay Homestead simple, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) to go about daily business in a big resolution of environmental challenges facing the world in the 21st century. SERC is the nation's leading research and education center dedicated to understanding the ecological processes that sustain all life of earth and sea. More than 70 percent of the population lives in coastal zones, which include the ecosystems of the earth from various manufacturers, supports many of the world's fisheries and provides oil, gas and non-living resources. SERC campus serves as the main kampasi to investigate environmental and other research that extends throughout the world. SERC educators provide rich content for public basic research through distance learning, web-based programs and in the visit.

Recently, the institution concluded that they could improve their ability to research the environment with the help of a technological upgrade. What we really needed was a wireless, mobile video conferencing solution so that we could bring the unit wherever our subject matter was, said SERC director of education Mark Haddon. SERC s research projects are comprised of a variety of outdoor studies, which include shoreline and marine life research. We wanted to maintain the integrity of the program, which focuses on learning about Science outdoors, so we were particularly interested in bringing the students right to the scene of the research, for maximum impact and an enhanced educational experience, said Haddon. The only way we could visualize this type of format was through video conferencing, but we were unsure about what would be involved from a product standpoint. We tried to set it up by using one of our old systems but it wasn t practical. A wireless, mobile solution is what was needed but we didn t know if such a system was available so we contacted our vendor IVCi and they configured and installed our Mobile Video Interactive Companion II (MVIC II). We use the system out in the water, specifically, on the boat and on the shore to study marine life; things like shells, crabs, plant life, etc. We also have future plans to begin extending our studies into the forest.

VIC II is the telephone system, wireless video conferencing, which provides two-way, high-end quality and performance in a compact wireless phone offers. The VIC II can act as a stand-alone video Conferencing system or work as an extension and existing video systems. VIC II system may be configured to SERC he rolled kampasi about freedom and a unit of Polycom video codecs.

Even before installing the wireless video Conferencing, SERC always zilitegemea technology to improve the way work and knowledge with other institutions. We are, in essence, and content provider for schools that invested in video conferencing technology, information Haddon. Give students from these schools to visit the Smithsonian and learn all about different types of life forms found in our environment, without leaving their classroom. The fact that many school districts are looking for providers of goods and equipment with care because they could not justify the use of schools and encourage more involvement in the video Conferencing. Video Conferencing has evolved into the best means for the schools and education for their students, no matter where you are loliangalia this.

SERC has used this video Conferencing for ten years but the wireless feature to open a new world of possibilities. Great thing about our current use of this technology is that we really get a true 360-degree video conferencing, says Haddon. We have blocked the ability to share what we see and hear in real time. I ve never heard anyone anywhere with this application.

New repair equipment manufacturers and related enhancements in technology, such as IP networks, has made video conferencing more reliable and affordable. As a long time user video Conferencing system, Haddon very happy change. No doubt that technology has There are better, says Haddon. We again have our kind of relationship with the problems they face. At one time, video conferencing is a sure way to meet. These issues disappear. Added Haddon, We ve also learned that it is important to work with the company's vast expertise in this field. This is sa specific technology; Therefore, you should seek professional only for the right experience and industry certification.



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