C-Phone Introduces High Performance, Affordable Set-top Videoconferencing System for Business Applications.ORLANDO, Fl--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 1999-- The New, Easy-To-Use System Offers Multi-Standard Protocols For Interoperability With Legacy Systems INFOCOMM INTERNATIONAL June 10-12, 1999 Booth #1613 C-Phone Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CFON CFON Cape Fiber-Optic Network (Eastern Launch and Test Range) ), a provider of innovative telecommunications products, today introduced an affordable video communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. for businesses that operate over multiple communication paths and provides high-quality audio and video at a variety of bandwidths. The new system, called C-Stationa, operates over multiple telecommunication paths including digital phone services such as ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. and T-1 leased lines, virtual private networks, satellite and wireless technologies, Ethernet-based local area networks and the Internet. It employs advanced standards-based technology to deliver high-quality video and audio at a wide range of bandwidths. An independent laboratory recently ranked C-Station's performance consistently above other leading standalone conferencing systems. The small and affordable unit, which can fit into a briefcase, supports previously released and current video standards and performs as well as much larger corporate video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. systems. It allows companies to make video conferencing available at the branch and department levels, as well as for personal and small group videoconference applications. C-Station is designed for a wide range of business applications such as interoffice in·ter·of·fice adj. Transmitted or taking place between offices, especially those of a single organization: an interoffice memo; interoffice conferences. meetings from remote sites, employee and customer training and other distance communication applications. By using C-Station, business performance is enhanced since communication can be done without the inconveniences of travel. C-Station can be installed in minutes. "Because it is so easy to use and affordable, C-Station is the first practical solution for the widespread deployment of business video," said Jim Jarvis, vice president, sales and marketing, C-Phone Corporation. "Its reliability, simplicity and highly integrated design The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. eliminate virtually all maintenance costs. The added feature of versatility allows businesses to easily extend the benefits of video technologies across their organizations." Online Support/Video Control/Audio Quality With online diagnostic support, software upgrades and simple installation and use, C-Station does not require on-site technical personnel. Its standard camera produces a high-resolution video image and features an electronic pan-tilt-zoom camera for superior performance. Controlled by a simple remote device, C-Station connects to standard television monitors. PCs easily connect to C-Station for parallel application sharing A data conferencing capability that lets two or more users interactively work on the same application at the same time. The application is loaded and running in only one machine; however, keystrokes are transmitted from and screen changes are transmitted to the other participants. and document conferencing during a video conference call. C-Station's full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with Integration The systems integrate quickly and seamlessly, and support a variety of data applications during videoconferences. It is compatible with many PC applications, such as PowerPoint and NetMeeting for multimedia presentations, and also can be used with other RS-232 serial port base peripherals. A self-contained integrated audio/visual camera module detaches from the unit, allowing the system to stay inconspicuous in·con·spic·u·ous adj. Not readily noticeable. in  con·spic during teleconference calls. "Executives no longer have to worry about bulky equipment or long cables running through their offices or conference rooms, " said Jarvis. "C-Station sets up quickly for use anywhere." Interoperability C-Station is multi-standard, offering H.320, H.324, and H.324I protocols, which allow for interoperability with legacy systems as well as superior performance afforded by the current standards. C-Station makes connections over analog phone The original telephone technology, which converts air vibrations into an analogous electrical frequency. Unless a key telephone system, digital PBX or voice over IP (VoIP) is used, most homes and small offices still use analog phones, and the local loop is mostly analog. lines when digital services are not available, far extending its use. Simplicity of installation and auto-detection of protocols and subscriber details allow anyone to use the system. With a suggested retail price of $3,200, C-Station can be ordered through select audio/visual resellers. About C-Phone Corporation C-Phone Corporation provides state-of-the-art video communications products for the general business market and niche markets, including security and healthcare. Affordable and easy to use, C-Phone products deliver high-quality, real time video, voice and data for conferencing and surveillance applications. C-Phone technology is compatible with all industry standards and connects through a wide variety of telephone companies and private communication networks, including the Internet. C-Phone products are marketed throughout the world and are in use by a diverse group of corporate, institutional and governmental customers. C-Station is a registered trademark of C-Phone Corporation. 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