Telepresence Contents Definition Telepresence vs Video Conference Advantages

Telepresence

Contents � Definition � Telepresence vs Video Conference � Advantages of Telepresence � Technologies � Applications � Conclusion

Telepresence? � Latest generation of video conference technology. � Virtual presence at another physical location by means of telecommunication technology � Technology introduced by microsoft.

Difference between old Video conference technology and Telepresence technology

Differentiating Telepresence and Traditional Video Conferencing � Life Size Participants(wide screens) � Very good quality video, lighting, and acoustics � Frameless screen � True eye contact � Consistent experience in different locations

Gaze angle in video conferencing.

Problems with video conference � The point of videoconferencing was to allow participants to see nonverbal communication � Limited to 2 D visual communication � Problem in eye contact and gaze awareness

Advantages � 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.

Model of telepresence room developed by microsoft.

� Its over a high bandwidth network connection. � A volumetric 3 D 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.

Technology � 3 D image modelling � Touchlight

3 D modelling

Touchlight • Touchlight is a display system used for 3 D impression. • Touchlight works with the assistance of a holographic screen , a projector and cameras.

Applications � Education � Meetings in organization � Nuclear industries � Telemedicine � Outer space research

Research by google

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

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