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Product Name: Video solutions
Product Description
Videoconferencing
Videoconferencing provides low quality two-way (duplex) video and audio
between remote sites, often over a narrow bandwidth link. Defined by the ITU
H.320 standard, both software and hardware compatible solutions are available
for connecting over single or multiple 64kbps ISDN channels. The uptake of this
technology has grown steadily within many market sectors as a flexible and
cost-efficient method of delivering live two-way video. Most notable has been
its use within media to provide "live via videophone" reports,
although other areas also include government, military and commercial sectors.
For videoconferencing solutions see:
Store-and-forward video
This technique allows a user to capture high-quality, video normally on to a
PC or Mac, where it is then compressed for transmission over a link. The level
of compression determines the quality of picture received at the other end and
the time taken to transmit. Typically, the latest compression techniques, mpeg-4
or a derivative, allow one minute of broadcast-quality video to be transmitted
in as little as 10 minutes over a single 64kbps channel. Systems can also
provide live modes, but picture quality degrades significantly to
videoconferencing levels. Typically used by broadcasters, with some government
applications.
For store-and-forward video solutions see:
Video surveillance
Video surveillance provides a remote one-way video feed, often at a low frame
rate but at high resolution for situation monitoring. Connections to the remote
site can be either automatically triggered via motion sensor or alarm trip, or
simply "dialled in". With an expanded network of remotely steered
cameras it is possible for security conscious organizations to maintain a high
level of surveillance with a minimal on-the-ground presence.
Video streaming
A one-way video feed distributed via the Internet or corporate LAN using
Internet Protocol (IP) and displayed on local viewing software, such as
Realplayer, Windows Media Player or Quick Time. Quality varies depending on the
compression technique (eg mpeg-4), target audience and application. Typically,
"live" footage is at a similar level to videoconferencing, whilst
pre-recorded tends to offer multiple streaming rates allowing higher quality
over broadband links. As a method for low-cost point-to-multipoint (from one to
many) video distribution, video streaming has seen a rapid uptake. It is now
used for covering sporting events, concerts and, of course, breaking news
stories.
For video streaming solutions see:
- BGAN
- GAN
Company Details
Inmarsat plc, parent company of Inmarsat Global Ltd, is pursuing a
business strategy designed to position it squarely at the convergence of
information technology, telecoms and mobility while it continues to serve
traditional maritime,... more
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