Endpoint Overview Susan Bowers, California State University system Internet2 Commons Site Coordinator Training December 3, 2003 National University of Singapore
What is an Endpoint? AKA Codec Three types of endpoints Software-based ۰Netmeeting, VideoLink Pro Hardware PC-based ۰VCON Vigo, Polycom ViaVideo Hardware stand-alone ۰Polycom Viewstation, VCON Falcon
Note to Audience This presentation is based on experience with Tandberg, Polycom, VCON, and Zydacron endpoints. The presentation addresses software-based endpoints that will be mentioned. Some of the information in this presentation is pulled from company literature.
Software Based Small windows Jumpy video Decent audio Examples Microsoft Netmeeting Smith Micro VideoLink Pro
Sony Set-top Model PCS1600 Room System Model PCS6000
Tandberg Set-top 500, 800 Desktop 1000 Complete system 2500, 6000, 7000
Vcon Desktop Vigo Set-top Falcon Workgroup MediaConnect 9000 series
VTel Galaxy Pro Room systems Small room enhancements Large room enhancements
Zydacron OnWAN IP OnWAN Ensemble IP comStation
Polycom/PictureTel iPower 600 iPower 680 iPower 900 iPower 960 iPower 970
Polycom Line PC based ViaVideo
Polycom Line Set-Top Viewstation 128 Viewstation FX Room System VS4000
Endpoint Overview Information on these slides courtesy of Gabe Moulton, Technology Engineer Ohio State University