Video-conferencingJakub Topič, I2B

Video-conferencing basics

Communication using transmission of video and audio (speech) between two or more devices in different locations

Real time

Similar to making a phone call

Adventages

Save time and resources

The visual interraction can make communication better

Increases collaboration

Purposes

Meetings

Security

Telecommuting

Education

Communication interface

Previously used ISDN

Higher usage cost

Uses phone lines

Potentially lower bandwith

Today the Internet has replaced all

Lower usage cost

Anytime and almost everywhere

A lot of software

Potentially higher bit rate

Uses various communication paths

Google Hangouts

Google Hangouts Free

Multi-platform

Runs in web browser

Android and iOS app

No app for Windows Phone

Unlimited people connected in one moment

Skype

Skype Up to 10 people together, length restriction

Owned by microsoft

Commercial

Really old version for Linux

Good working on Windows and OS X

Mobile app for Android, iOS and Windows Phone

FaceTime

By Apple

OS X, iOS

Free using, app costs $1

Other software

CamFrog, Cisco WebEx Meetings, Jitsi, ooVoo

Equipment

Computer, Tablet or Mobile phone

Mentioned software

Webcam

Speakers+microphone or headset