AMQUEST announces first V.34 modem sound card with Internet videoconferencing bundle.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 1996--Monday AMQUEST(TM) Corp., a PC enhancement company, announced that its COMMANDO(TM) multi-function modem/sound card now includes software to perform videoconferencing over ordinary phone lines and the Internet. Users can simultaneously talk and transmit full color live video on a single phone line over the regular dial-up phone network . The bundled software (1) Applications that are included with new hardware. For example, a new PC often comes with several applications, many of which may be light versions or full versions with no limit on usage. Others may be only 60- or 90-day trial packages. See bundle. takes advantage of the COMMANDO card's DSVD (Digital Simultaneous Voice and Data) An all-digital technology for concurrent voice and data (SVD) transmission over a single analog telephone line. The DSVD V. (Digital Simultaneous Voice and Data (communications) Digital Simultaneous Voice and Data - (DSVD) A technique supported by some modems for multiplexing compressed speech with digital data for transmission over a normal telephone line. ) function that lets people enjoy natural two-way conversations while transmitting live action digital video from their desktop PC. COMMANDO-based videoconferencing is being demonstrated here at the Computer Telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration Expo '96 from March 12 through March 14 at the L.A. Convention Center in the IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Corp. Mwave(TM) Booth. COMMANDO features V.34, DSVD, voice mail, speakerphone, wavetable A group of sampled sound waves used in MIDI. See wavetable synthesis and MIDI. (hardware, music) wavetable - A type of sound generator often built in a sound card. A wavetable contains digitised samples of real instrument sounds or effect (FX) sounds. sound The COMMANDO combines the functions of a 28.8 V.34 fax modem fax modem n. A modem that sends and receives fax transmissions. , a full-duplex speaker-phone, a wavetable sound card, a voice mail and fax-on-demand system all on a single PC add-on card. To perform these advanced functions, COMMANDO employs the Mwave chipset from IBM Corp. -- a powerful digital signal processor A digital signal processor (DSP) is a specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processing, generally in real-time computing. Characteristics of typical Digital Signal Processors
"In this era of company downsizing (1) Converting mainframe and mini-based systems to client/server LANs. (2) To reduce equipment and associated costs by switching to a less-expensive system. (jargon) downsizing and budget cutting, the COMMANDO is a powerful tool to amplify office productivity," said Robert A. Norman, president of AMQUEST. "This single card lets users surf the 'net, send faxes, set up a voice mail or fax back service, make conference calls on a high-quality speakerphone, and now people can inexpensively pursue the benefits of real-time visual communications - face to face meetings over ordinary phone lines and the Internet," added Norman. "With fax, data, telephone and now videoconferencing support, the COMMANDO is the ultimate communication tool for business." Personal videoconferencing over ordinary phone lines To introduce consumers to the possibilities of videoconferencing, AMQUEST is bundling VidCall(R) Trial Edition with its COMMANDO multi-function modem/sound card. With just the COMMANDO and software, desktop PCs can be equipped to receive and display live action video from virtually any remote site -- across the street or around the world. Supports most popular video capture devices for sending video over the phone line The software also supports the most popular video capture devices (both internal cards and external devices for PC systems) on the market to transmit still and motion video over the phone line. Depending on the computer system and communications environment, virtual motion of up to 5 to 10 frames per second is achievable. Other VidCall features include a shared workspace with editing tools, two-way chat box and tools for capturing and storing received video images. The trial software can be also upgraded to a full-featured retail version. Price, availability and warranty At a $249 estimated sell, the COMMANDO is immediately available through AMQUEST's network of authorized distributors, value-added resellers and retailers. The AMQUEST Commando is backed by two year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. and is compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. The COMMANDO package also includes fax/data/voice mail software, trial offers for the Internet and on-line services (America Online, CompuServe and others) and all the necessary cables to get the user up and running. AMQUEST Corp., headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. that makes and markets multimedia/communication solutions for the personal computer market-place. Current offerings include advanced telephony solutions and high-speed Internet Ready(TM) data, fax, and voice/ speakerphone modems. The company is focused on delivering unique add-on products providing high reliability and genuine customer value. For additional information contact AMQUEST Corp., 1650 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. Telephone: 717/569-8030, Fax: 717/569-8530. -0- AMQUEST, COMMANDO, Internet Ready are trademarks of AMQUEST Corp. All other product names are trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: AMQUEST Corp., Lancaster Stacey Pierson, 717/569-8030, Fax 717/569-8530 |
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