Video-conferencing Jakub Topič, I2B

Video-conferencing basics  Communication using transmission of video and audio (speech) between two or more devices in different locations  Real time  Similar to making a phone call

Adventages  Save time and resources  The visual interraction can make communication better  Increases collaboration

Purposes  Meetings  Security  Telecommuting  Education

Communication interface  Previously used ISDN  Higher usage cost  Uses phone lines  Potentially lower bandwith  Today the Internet has replaced all  Lower usage cost  Anytime and almost everywhere  A lot of software  Potentially higher bit rate  Uses various communication paths

Google Hangouts

 Free  Multi-platform  Runs in web browser  Android and iOS app  No app for Windows Phone  Unlimited people connected in one moment

Skype

 Up to 10 people together, length restriction  Owned by microsoft  Commercial  Really old version for Linux  Good working on Windows and OS X  Mobile app for Android, iOS and Windows Phone

FaceTime  By Apple  OS X, iOS  Free using, app costs $1  Other software  CamFrog, Cisco WebEx Meetings, Jitsi, ooVoo

Equipment  Computer, Tablet or Mobile phone  Mentioned software  Webcam  Speakers+microphone or headset