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”

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 What is Telepresence and what are its components? (2009). Retrieved on July 9, 2009 from