1. MR Computer group November 16, 2015
Video Conferencing
MR Computer group
November 16, 2015

2. What is video conferencing?
Interactive communication
Enables one set of people to see and hear people in a different location.
It is a transmission of image (video) and speech (audio) back and forth between two or more physically separate locations.
Asynchronous – one way communication
Synchronous – two way communication
Also known as video-teleconferencing or web-conferencing.

3. Basic Features Very straightforward approach.
Can be made locally, nationally or internationally.

4. Video Conference Components
Camera
Microphone
Speakers
TV or Monitor

5. Camera (WebCam) & Microphone
To capture and send video during video conferencing
Microphone
To capture and send audio during video conferencing

6. Speakers & Monitor Speakers Monitor
To play the audio received during the video conferencing
Monitor
To display the video received during video conferencing.

7. Uses Business E-Learning Chatting with friends/family Telemedicine
E-Meetings
E-Learning
Chatting with friends/family
Telemedicine
Transmission of medical images
Diagnosing and consulting
Videoconferencing with mobile devices

8. Video Conferencing Apps Both Apple & Windows & Android
Skype (maximum of 2 people)
Free
WEBEX (maximum of 3 people)
GoToMeeting (maximum of 3 people)

9. Video Conferencing Apps Both Apple, Windows, or Android
ClickMeeting
30 days free trial
Join.Mein
14 days free trial
Adobe Connect

10. Video Conferencing Apps Both Apple, Windows, or Android
EVoice
30 days free trial
Onstream Media
StartMeeting

11. Download Skype - Windows
Step 1
Save the Skype Application to your computer.
Step 2
Find and double click the Skype setup file (usually under Download folder)
Follow the instructions
Step 3
Start the Skype application
Sign in with your Skype name and password

12. Download Skype - Apple Step 1 Save the Skype file to your computer.
Double click the icon file
Drag the Skype icon to your Applications Folder
Step 3
Launch Skype from your Applications Folder
Sign in with your Skype name and password

13. Downloads for Mobile, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, or Amazon Fire Phone
Use the following link to download for your mobile devices:

14. Download Skype for Tablets
Use the following link to download to tablets:

15. Skype Video Conferencing
Part of Microsoft
Can be used on mobile devices, computers, or even a TV
Must have Skype 2.0 or above for videoconferencing
Can be used between an Apple and PC (Windows)
Can make unlimited phone calls (basic)
Don’t have to have a webcam … can use just a photo when ‘talking’ with each other.
File transfers
Can record video conference (extra $$$)
Inexpensive VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)

16. Skype Meeting Image

17. Skype – Pros & Cons Pros Cons
First company to bring video conferencing to the ‘masses’
Free to text chat with anyone with a Skype account
Free Skype applications for wireless devices to call anyone with a Skype account
By pass cellular company minutes
Cons
Must have a device to run Skype
Internet connection
Video quality is poor

18. Skype Video Conferencing Costs
One computer to another computer video conference
Free
Up to 5 computers
Unlimited North America (Canada, US, Guam, Mexico & Puerto Rico)
$7.99 per month

19. Start WEBEX Login to WEBEX Create your profile
Only need to do this once

20. Start WEBEX Enter your password twice
Enter the CAPTCHA code in the Type
the text here
Click on I agree statement.
Click on the Sign Up statement.

21. WEBEX Setting Up a Meeting
Use this link to view how to setup a WEBEX meeting
pdf?TrackID= &hbxref=&goid=eQSG

22. WEBEX Video Conferencing
On-line collaboration
Many enabling tools
Presentation sharing
Desktop sharing
Live polling
Chat rooms
White board
Host < > Server < > Attendee
Use on any mobile, computer or tablet devices
CISCO company
Record video conferencing to be seen later (24/7)
Every Saturday weekly maintenance update

23. WEBEX Meeting Image

24. WEBEX Pros and Cons Pros Cons Interactive capabilities more advanced
Polling tours, web tours, virtual hand raising, whiteboard, VoIP, chat, survey capabilities, and post-conference reports
Sharing capability
Help & support is easy
Cons
Expensive for more than 3 people
Can’t expand interface window completely
Sometimes video lag

25. WEBEX Costs Free up to 3 people (or 3 separate computers) – unlimited
Premium 8
$24 per month
Premium 25
$49 per month
Premium 100
$69 per month

26. Download GoTo Meeting - Windows
Type in
Free 30 day trial
One PC
Next screen
Enter your name (first and last)
Enter address
Re-type your address

27. Download GoTo Meeting - Apple
Type in
Free 30 day trial
One PC
Next screen
Enter your name (first and last)
Enter address
Re-type your address

28. Download GoTo Meeting – Mobile Devices
Type in
Free 30 day trial
One PC
Next screen
Enter your name (first and last)
Enter address
Re-type your address

29. GoTo Meeting Video Conferencing
On-line collaboration
Links to your meeting
Don’t have to sign in or use password to start a meeting
Simple user interface
Use on any mobile, computer or tablet devices
CITRIX company
If joining a meeting must know the meeting code.

30. GoTo Meeting Image

31. GoTo Meeting Pros and Cons
Easy to use
HD video and good audio
Unlimited online meetings (for $$$)
Sharing capabilities
Give access of mouse and/or keyboard to others
Affordable
Cons
Drawing tools not available for Apple users

32. GoTo Meeting Costs Free for 30 days $24 per month $39 per month
Up to 5 attendees
No recording capability
$39 per month
Up to 25 attendees
$49 per month
Up to 100 attendees

33. Video Conferencing Advantages
No time involved to travel
Can have a meeting with various people without anyone having to travel
You can see the people as well as hear them
You can view documents, images, or pictures on the screen (sharing desktop).
Ideas and knowledge can be communicated
Keeping in touch with family & friends

34. Video Conferencing Disadvantages
Can be expensive
Needs suitable hardware/software
Need a fast data link
May be a slight delay between responses
If the hardware breaks down by one of the participants, cannot ‘attend’ the meeting
Different time zones
Video cam may not be able to see the entire room

35. Telemedicine Video Conferencing
Effective tool for remote telemedicine
Track a patient’s recovery
Initial consultation
Reduce the cost of office visits
Allowing hospitals to create networks to provide each other with support and consults
American Telemedicine Association (ATA)

36. Choose a Telemedicine Vendor
eVisit (Gilbert)
Jordan Oriental Medicine (Chandler)
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (Gilbert)
Naturopathic Essentials
Nutrition Resolutions
White Cranes Medical Center (Tempe)
Banner Health Care
Casa Grande Health Associates
Mayo Clinic
Check with your health provider to see if they have access to Telemedicine

37. Telemedicine Advantages
Many patients feel uncomfortable going to a medical office
Saves lives in emergency situations
Helps rural communities
Modern medical innovations
Patient monitoring
Health education

38. Telemedicine Disadvantages
Overall cost for medical professional is great
Decreases human interaction
May take longer because of low Internet speed
Low quality of informatics records
Requires tough regulations

39. Medicare Telemedicine
Medicare Part B covers certain telemedicine office visits and consultants
Pay 20% of the Medicare approved amount for the doctor
Rural Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
A county outside a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
Congress is investigating for more telemedicine to be part of Medicare
Some supplemental insurance companies are still deciding how to work with telemedicine.
ways-to-go/
aging/ (care givers)

40. Video Conferencing and Mobile Devices
Mobile devices usually will have lower resolution
Data limits on cell phone planes
Finding a video conference app that delivers enterprise-level features
Vendors
ClickMeeting
Adobe Connect
GoTo Meeting
WEBEX

41. Demonstration
Demonstration of how to use video conferencing – WEBEX.

42. Questions or Comments?
Have you experienced using video conferencing?