Telepresence

Definition Telepresence vs Video Conference Advantages of Telepresence Technologies Applications Conclusion

Contents

Latest generation of video conference technology.

Virtual presence at another physical location by means of telecommunication technology

Technology introduced by microsoft.

Telepresence?

Difference between old Video conference technology and Telepresence technology

Life Size Participants(wide screens) Very good quality video, lighting, and

acoustics Frameless screen True eye contact Consistent experience in different locations

Differentiating Telepresence andTraditional Video Conferencing

Gaze angle in video conferencing.

The point of videoconferencing was to allow participants to see nonverbal communication

Limited to 2D visual communication Problem in eye contact and gaze awareness

Problems with video conference

Telepresence provides face to face experience. Illusion that remote participants are actually

together. Creates the illusion of being in same room .

People experience what they would experience if they were in same room.

So it results in better meeting productivity.

Advantages

Model of telepresence room developed by microsoft.

Its over a high bandwidth network connection.

A volumetric 3D image can be seen over conference table.

Its frameless given people impression that they are in same room

It has a wide screen that covers entire wall and is completely transparent.

3D image modelling Touchlight

Technology

3D modelling

Touchlight

•Touchlight is a display system used for 3D impression .

•Touchlight works with the assistance of a holographic screen , a projector and cameras.

Education Meetings in organization Nuclear industries Telemedicine Outer space research

Applications

Research by google

Telepresence has taken videoconference to a whole new level and has made virtual presence a reality.

Conclusion

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