Clear-Com Launches SoftVoICE 1.0 to Deliver Superior Intercom Quality Between Personal Computers and Digital Matrix Systems.EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- Clear-Com's SoftVoICE 1.0 Uses Standard Internet Protocols Refers to all the standards that keep the Internet running. The foundation protocol is TCP/IP, which provides the basic communications mechanism as well as ways to copy files (FTP) and send e-mail (SMTP). to Connect up to Four PCs With a Single Matrix; Demonstrations at NAB2006 Clear-Com(R) (a Vitec Group brand), the global leader of trusted intercom solutions, today announced SoftVoICE 1.0, intercom software for use on standard personal computers running Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. . SoftVoICE works in partnership with VoICE (Voice over Internet Communications Equipment), a 1-RU 4-way VoIP interface frame that connects remote users seamlessly and efficiently over low-cost house LANs (local-area networks Local-area networks Computer networks that usually cover a limited range, say, within the boundary of a building. A computer network is two or more computers that communicate with each other through some medium. ), private WANs (wide-area networks Wide-area networks Communication networks that are regional, nationwide, or worldwide in geographic area, with a minimum distance typical of that between major metropolitan areas. Smaller networks include metropolitan and local-area networks. ), and other communication links using Internet protocols. Each VoICE frame enables an Eclipse Matrix to convert four of its physical station ports into SoftVoICE connections. Connecting remote personnel with fixed sites can challenge studios and switching centers because links are tricky and costly to coordinate while telecom solutions suffer quality and reliability issues. SoftVoICE, on the other hand, is as simple to use as an instant messaging client Chat Client is the name used for alternative engines to messengers such as Yahoo!, MSN, and AOL. Several offer limited services with only IM/PM ability while some offer combined messsenger services with Yahoo!, AOL, or MSN, among others, combined into one. while delivering broadcast-quality audio from around town or around the globe. "For reporters in the field, public safety officers on the road, or even business users out of town, SoftVoICE offers serious intercom performance between PCs and Clear-Com's matrix systems," said Matt Danilowicz, Vice President, Worldwide Marketing and Sales/Americas and Asia. "The resulting audio quality is far superior to traditional telephony services. The client software is simple to set up and operate while still offering matrix operators total audio control. This is a VoIP solution like no other." SoftVoICE significantly reduces the cost and complexity of audio connections between studios and talent in remote locations or tight spaces. And with advances in image compression Noun 1. image compression - the compression of graphics for storage or transmission compression - encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required and video streaming See streaming video and video stream. , nothing prevents the talent from receiving moving or still pictures on a desktop or laptop to fully engage in the conversation. The same holds true for public safety employees, live event engineers, critical business conference attendees, or even military forces. Like its hardware counterpart, SoftVoICE uses state-of-the-art audio CODECs to provide low latency Low latency allows human-unnoticeable delays between an input being processed and the corresponding output providing real time characteristics. This can be especially important for internet connections utilizing services such as online gaming and VOIP - VOIP is not as important as audio digitization in user-selectable formats from 3.5KHz to 16KHz. Up to four computer clients can connect simultaneously to one of any digital matrix system in Clear-Com's Eclipse family. Adding a second VoICE system facilitates another four remote PCs, with no ultimate limit on connections other than bandwidth. SoftVoICE 1.0 for Windows XP will be available for licensing in the fourth quarter of 2006 directly from Clear-Com. Development for additional operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. are also being considered. Throughout NAB2006, Clear-Com will also be demonstrating its VoICE frame; the Eclipse family of systems for small, medium and large digital matrix needs; the CellCom(R) family for wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. among standalone beltpack and integrated matrix/party line systems; and the Party-Line family of single and multi-channel beltpacks and main stations, wired and wireless communication products. Additionally, the company will conduct CellCom, Eclipse for broadcast and public safety use in demos in the Central Hall, Suite 206C. ABOUT CLEAR-COM Clear-Com is the global market and intercom technology leader for live audio communication systems for broadcast, studio, public safety, military, government, air traffic control, business, and event professionals who demand uncompromising clarity, reliability and mobility. In addition to offering more than 200 intercom products, the company also provides consulting, engineering, training, and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . Founded in 1968, Clear-Com invented the world's first party line beltpack. In 1991, the company introduced the world's first digital matrix. Today, the company continues innovating with wireless and IP-based products. Clear-Com, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of the UK's Vitec Group plc, is based in Emeryville, California Emeryville is a small city located in Alameda County, California , in the United States. It is located in a corridor between the cities of Berkeley and Oakland, extending to the shore of San Francisco Bay. and Cambridge UK. For more information, please visit http://www.clearcom.com. ABOUT VITEC The Vitec Group is a global supplier of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries. The company has $338 million in revenues, more than 1,500 employees worldwide and operations in almost 100 countries. Vitec Group Communications, a Vitec Group company, has two headquarters: Cambridge Research Park in the United Kingdom for all of Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and Emeryville, Calif. for the U.S. and AsiaPac. The Vitec Group Communications business is dominated by two international leading brands: Clear-Com(R) and Drake. For more information, please visit http://www.vitecgroup.com. NOTE CellCom is a registered trademark in the USA and the Americas. FreeSpeak is the registered trademark for the same product in all other countries. All trademarks are trademarks of Vitec Group plc. |
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