Cloud Video Technology and Polycom Systems

Cloud Video Technology

• Cloud video technology has become widely used, providing easy-to-use, reliable, and intelligent solutions.
• Cloud video systems are intuitive and user-friendly, allowing anyone to start a meeting with a simple swipe.
• The technology can automatically initiate meetings, pick up voices, track presenters, and allow users to annotate on screen.

High Definition Video

• High-definition 1080p at 60 frames per second (FPS) has become the standard for video conferencing.
• This provides extremely high resolution, meeting the requirements of high-standard conference televisions.
• The 1920x1080p standard aligns with modern video display standards, supported by most plasma and LCD display devices today.

Polycom Video Conferencing Systems

• Polycom offers a comprehensive video conferencing system with various components.
• MCU: Polycom RMX 1800 series, supports H.323/SIP protocol, H.264 High Profile encoding/decoding, and up to 500 simultaneous 1080p connections.
• Cloud Gateway: Polycom RealPresence Access Director enables network traversal for users on public networks.
• Virtual Resource Management System: Polycom DMA7000 manages IP addresses for users, supporting up to 15000 user registrations and 5000 concurrent calls.
• Comprehensive Application Management Platform: Polycom Resource Manager provides system monitoring, meeting application management, and more.
• Main Hall Terminal: Polycom Group 550, a high-definition video conferencing terminal, supports 1080p dual-stream, 64Kbps-6Mbps conference rates, and integrates with cameras and microphones.
• PC Software Terminal: Polycom RealPresence Desktop, a software-based solution supporting H.323/SIP protocol, H.264High Profile and H.264SVC.
• Smart Mobile Soft Terminal: Polycom RealPresence Mobile, supports various platforms and allows users to join conferences from anywhere.

High-Definition Hardware Video Conferencing System Advantages

• The Polycom system achieves 1080p/60FPS video at low bandwidth using H.264 High Profile encoding.
• It offers robust audio and video capabilities with lip-sync coordination, even during multi-point conferences.
• Polycom's SVC technology ensures smooth video conferencing despite packet loss, maintaining audio quality even with 80% packet loss.
• The Polycom system provides a comprehensive solution for network traversal.

Polycom Video Conferencing System Features

• The system supports hand-written dual streams, camera intelligent director features, and integration with other office systems.
• Polycom's products adhere to international standards, ensuring compatibility with other brands.
• The system achieves high-definition 720p and 1080p video quality with its "Extreme HD" architecture.
• It features Polycom EagleEye high-definition cameras with 1920x1080 resolution at 60fps, offering 12x optical zoom.
• Group 550 terminals can be paired with EagleEye cameras and RMX series MCUs for industry-leading video conferencing quality.
• The G.719-POLYCOM Siren 22/G.722.1 Annex C (POLYCOM Siren 14) audio algorithm delivers high-fidelity audio.
• Polycom offers unique 360-degree omnidirectional digital microphones, achieving 22KHz/14KHz quality and providing an immersive experience.

Virtual Meeting Room Functionality

• Polycom's HDX8000 terminal supports "People on Content" technology, a new digital image synthesis technique that overlays people over background content.
• This enhances the visual experience, particularly for training and presentations.

Additional Features

• The system supports dual-stream video content, offering multiple video feeds without compromising main video quality.
• Both terminals and MCUs support Chinese names for conference identification and real-time updates.
• AES encryption ensures secure communications by protecting data from various threats.
• The system offers dual-display simulation, allowing simultaneous viewing of remote and local feeds on one display.
• Easy-to-use features include a full-Chinese system interface, web interface, and remote control.

System Management

• Management software, web interfaces, and SNMP protocols facilitate remote diagnosis, configuration, and maintenance.
• The system allows for conference management, including call control, scheduling, conference templates, and personalized group meetings.
• Users can manage the conference layout, control remote cameras, select conference windows, invite attendees, and terminate conferences.

System Monitoring & Recording

• Administrators can preview live feeds from any participant through a web interface.
• The system supports conference recording and playback, offering options for simultaneous recording of live and dual-stream content.
• The Polycom RSS4000 recording system supports H.264 High Profile technology, allowing 1080p high-definition recording at 1Mbps.

Resource Manager

• Resource Manager is a comprehensive application management platform that enables management of real-time video communication networks.
• It facilitates call initiation with simple phone numbers, intelligent network routing, call forwarding, user statistics, and policy management.

System Structure

• System administrators can view a graphical network topology diagram to understand the video conferencing system's structure and diagnose potential issues.