Plug-and-Play Video Conferencing Package Under $300 Features Full Color Video and High Quality DSP Audio.TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1997--Japan Computer & Communications Inc. (JCI JCI Journal of Clinical Investigation JCI Johnson Controls, Inc. JCI Junior Chamber International JCI Joint Commission International JCI Japan Concrete Institute JCI Journal of Communication Inquiry JCI Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Company Limited ) Monday announced VideoCon, a Windows 95 plug-and-play, fully integrated desktop video conferencing application. VideoCon offers consumers a low cost, easy-to-install and use solution for sending 16-bit full color video communications and real time G.723-compliant full duplex and text over any TCP/IP-based network, including the Internet and corporate intranets, or for making H.323/H.324-compliant direct calls using a modem over regular telephone lines. The VideoCon package is all inclusive. It includes VDOPhone software for sending and receiving live video, sound and text in real time, VideoCon CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. Color Camera, MediaGrabber DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive Card and installation disk, and earphone See earbuds. and microphone set. Also in the package are a Quick Start and Installation Manual, the VideoCon installation program, a user guide on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , and a Video Studio Software Suite. The Video Studio Software Suite contains everything the user needs to create multimedia presentations to use in a video conference including a Video Capture and Edit program, an Image Editor and Viewer, a Morph Editor and a Photo Album. In addition, JCI bundles Microsoft's NetMeeting real-time communications tool for Windows 95 and Windows NT that allows users to communicate with anyone else using a video conferencing program that supports the H.323 standard. VideoCon is the only video conferencing package in its price class that offers enhanced DSP audio compression technology to ensure clear, real time audio. VideoCon supports variable bandwidths from less than 14,400 Kbps on up. Because it is scalable, VideoCon automatically adjusts video quality to available bandwidth. It also allows split screen applications so users can see what they are sending as well as what they are receiving. The system can also accommodate two-way text chat applications. Hardware requirements are modest. A 75 MHz or higher Pentium-based computer running Microsoft Windows 95 with a minimum of 8MB memory (16MB recommended) is required. A PCI-compatible SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. card, CD-ROM drive and 14.4Kbps modem is also needed although 28Kbps is recommended. Current distribution for VideoCon is through a network of small- to medium-size regional distributors and independent resellers. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price is $299 with an estimated street price of $260. With headquarters in Torrance, Japan Computer & Communications manufactures and markets CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. , CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. , video conferencing solutions and video capture/display products through OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and agreements and independent distribution and reseller channels. For additional information about JCI products, call 310/328-3333 or fax 310/328-3555 or e-mail info@jcionline.com. JCI is located on the World Wide Web at www.jcionline.com . -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: The following analyst has been briefed on VideoCon: Sujata Ramnarayan, Dataquest, 408/468-8317 or sujata.ramnarayan@dataquest.com. CONTACT: Daly-Swartz Public Relations Jeffrey Swartz, 714/361-6888 jeff_swartz@prodigy.com |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion