Logicode Technology Inc. prepares for line of videophone-compliant videoconferencing products.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 1996-- As videoconferencing A real time video session between two or more users or between two or more locations. Although the first videoconferencing was done with traditional analog TV and satellites, inhouse room systems became popular in the early 1980s after Compression Labs pioneered digitized video systems technology emerges, Logicode positions itself at the forefront As interest in computer-based videoconferencing products rises, leading modem and data-communication products manufacturer Logicode Technology Inc. leads the industry by equipping all of its Quicktel and Quicktel II modems with the technology to support videoconferencing. Paramount to addressing this market is the addition of the V.80 specification, enabling the running of applications that support the H.324 ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. videoconferencing standard concerning the interoperability of high-quality video and audio compression Encoding digital audio data to take up less storage space and transmission bandwidth. Audio compression typically uses lossy methods, which eliminate bits that are not restored at the other end. ADPCM and MP3 are examples of audio compression methods. See audio codec and data compression. for simultaneous sharing of video, voice and data over high-speed modem connections using regular phone lines. Videophones make possible an easy and cost-effective means of personal communications between businesses, families and friends, reducing the need for expensive and time-consuming travel. ``With the addition of the V.80 protocol and Synchronous Access Mode operation to our award-winning Quicktel and Quicktel II modems, Logicode is positioned as a leader in providing affordable videoconferencing technology for both businesses and consumers,'' said Allen Gharapetian, vice president of marketing for Logicode Technology. ``Logicode modems are now videophone-ready straight out of the box for added convenience and functionality.'' As Logicode provides V.80-compatible modems and complies to H.324 standards, Logicode customers can upgrade their systems to support video calling with the addition of videophone (1) (VideoPhone) A line of videophones (definition #1 below) from AT&T that were introduced in the early 1990s and later pulled off the market due to poor sales. The first models came with a price tag above $1,000, and a pair were needed. See Picturephone. software, a sound card, an image or video capture card See video capture board. (or a digital camera), video camera and microphone. Logicode's external modems already come equipped with exclusive built-in microphone and speakers, while some internal models also include sound features. Logicode Technology manufactures the Quicktel and Quicktel II modem lines, multimedia products and other related peripherals exclusively in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . All Logicode Technology data- communications products carry a lifetime warranty, and most are available in both IBM-compatible and Macintosh configurations. For further information, contact Logicode Technology Inc., 1380 Flynn Road, Camarillo, Calif. 93012; telephone 805/383-2500 or 800/735-6442. A 24-hour Bulletin Board System (BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. ) is available at 805/445-9633, or access the Web site at www.logicode.com. CONTACT: Logicode Technology Inc. Allen H. Gharapetian, 805/383-2500 or ZiComm Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Debbie Long, 847/548-4799 |
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