1. Video Chat Prototype Created by: Centennial College

2. Overview  The Video chat system is being developed at the request of NexJ Systems for use in their Connected Wellness platform.  The development team consists of Kevin Polson, Paul Millar, and Gregory Chungath.  The central idea of the project is to develop a multi- purpose communication system using HTML 5 standards of web development.  Main functions of the system include video, audio, text, and photo transmission.

3. Benefits  The main benefit of using HTML 5 standards is that the end user will not have to install anything on their computer, unlike with Skype.  Another benefit is it will function on nearly every platform that exists, eventually, including mobiles, laptops, desktops, tablets.

4. Current Functions  At this stage in the project, functionality includes:  Video/audio calling between 2 recipients  Text based chat  Transmission of photos and other types of files.

5. Current Prototype Interface

6. Future Goals of the Project  We are in talks with NexJ to determine the next stages in development, but it will likely include:  Conference calls with large numbers of recipients.  Accessibility features such as text to voice and vice versa.  Customizable interface for easier use by different users.