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Excellent Video Quality
The POS-11/11P is equipped with encoding capabilities compliant with
the ITU-T H.323 standard for network-based videoconferencing at up
tp 1 Mb/s and 30 frames/s. With connection to an optional PCS-B768
or PCS-B384 ISDN Unit, it is possible to hold a videoconference compliant
with the ITU-T H.320 standard at up to 768 kb/s or 384 kb/s respectively,
via an ISDN line. The PCS-11/11P provides advanced video-coding capabilities
compliant with the new ITU-T H.264 standard. Its coding algorithm
can lower video bit rates to almost half compared with the conventional
ITU-T H.263 standard, while maintaining the same picture quality as
the ITU-T H.263 standard.
Flexible Installation
The PCS-11/11P consists of a Camera Unit and Communication Terminal
(main unit). This unique two-piece design provides the flexibility
to meet various installation needs. Integrated with the optional PCS-STG1
or PCS-STP1 Camera Stand, its compact and stylish configuration provides
the convenience of using a projector and flat-panel display (FPD)
together, making a great impression on conference participants. Its
small size of 147 (W) x 130 (H) x 138 (D) mm (57/8 x 51/8 x 51/2 inches)
and light weight of 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz.) allows the Camera Unit to
be easily installed in space-critical environments. Positioned on
top of the Communication Terminal, the combined unit has a footprint
of just 258 (W) x 171 (D) mm (101/4 x 63/7 inches), which is small
enough to sit on top of any TV monitor.
Data-sharing Capabilities
The PCS-11/11P can receive and display presentation documents originated
from a PC, or hand-written content on a whiteboard of fellow videoconference
attendees within an audio- and video-based conference – as if all
participants are in the same room. Configured in a system hosted by
the PCS-1-/1P, the PCS-11/11P provides two major capabilities to achieve
this benefit:
Viewing Presentation Documents in 4CIF Resolution
The PCS-11/11P can receive screen shots transferred from the PCS-1/1P
through a network or an ISDN line in 4CIF resolution. This allows
users to view presentation documents created in software applications
such as Microsoft Word, as well as other still images from the PC
screens of your videoconferencing counterparts.
Viewing Notes and Drawings on a Digital Whiteboard
Using a digital whiteboard recorder*1, notes and drawings on a whiteboard
can be electronically converted and then transferred in real time
to remote sites via the PCS-1/1P. The PCS-11/11P can then receive
this digital whiteboard data and display it on a monitor screen. *1
Digital whiteboard recorders cannot be connected to the PCS-11/11P
QoS Enhancement Functions
When holding a videoconference via a network, a common concern is
how to maintain picture quality in varying levels of performance.
The PCS-11/11P provides two advanced functions to enhance quality
of service on the network:
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Adaptive Rate Control
The adaptive rate control function varies the bit rate of A/V data
in relation to changing network conditions and selects the most
appropriate frame rates. When network traffic becomes congested,
it automatically lowers the video bit rate, and when the network
condition recovers, it raises the bit rate-up to the initial value.
This function can help prevent the picture quality from degrading.
Auto Repeat Request
The ARQ function recovers lost packets by resending the same packets,
buffered in the encoder. This helps to avoid picture collapse.
Secure Meeting by AES
(Advanced Encryption Standard)
When holding a videoconference via a network, video, audio, and
graphics*2 can be encrypted by the AES during the meeting process.
Initiating a meeting by AES requires participants to input the same
password to the PCS-11/11P with the supplied Remote Commander unit.
*2 Notes and drawings on digital whiteboard cannot be encrypted
Super Acoustic System Support
The Optional CTE-600 Communication transducer is as acoustic system
that comprises six radically arranged uni-directional microphones
and one omni-directional speaker. Each microphone constantly detects
the audio level in the conference room; however, only the microphone
that detects the largest audio level sends a signal to the PCS-11/11P.
This allows the active speaker’s voice to be clearly transmitted,
while minimizing background noise. The speaker system is designed
such that sound is projected horizontally in all directions, providing
clear sound quality in meeting involving as many as 15 to 20 participants.
Memory Stick Support
Attaching Memory StickTM media to the PCS-11/11P allows presentation
documents and digital photos to be displayed in 4CIF format without
connecting to a PC. In addition, an address book can be saved and
edited in the memory Stick Media.
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