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HD Defined

Polycom, Inc.

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HD in Video Conferencing is Here!HD in Video Conferencing is Here!

Provides tremendous leap in video quality Similar to the difference between TV and HDTV

New applications are possible with HD Content

Encourages wider adoption and usage

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Video Conferencing Resolutions - DefinedVideo Conferencing Resolutions - Defined

Minimum resolution and frame rate for transmitting high definition

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_video

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HD Video Conferencing Requires More…HD Video Conferencing Requires More…

Must be 720p or better 1280 x 720 resolution for best image clarity 30 – 60 fps for business quality motion handling HD talking heads and HD content

Must send and support full HD video with other standard-

based video conferencing systems

Must support a full HD environment (HD monitors, HD

peripherals, etc.)

Must be backward compatible to allow for a mixed

network (HD and non-HD systems)

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Critical HD Video Conferencing ComponentsCritical HD Video Conferencing Components

System that codes and decodes full, dynamic HD video

image – i.e. an HD video conferencing codec

Camera that captures and sends HD images at a

minimum of 30 fps (business quality motion)

Inputs and outputs to support HD peripherals (branded or

3rd party) for richest content sharing and alternate camera

views

Automatic HD monitor support to function with widest

variety of HD monitors and projectors

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Why are Standards Important?Why are Standards Important?

HD isn’t just a video conferencing phenomenon HD monitors HD projectors HD document cameras HD cameras ….and more

Video conferencing needs to fit into a holistic HD environment

HD video conferencing systems from varying vendors should be able to call each other in full quality The industry has made great progress in this area – no need to

take a step back

Provides investment protection

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SummarySummary

Video conferencing has made it into the HD world!

There are standards for HD – and video conferencing

vendors should adhere to standards

Video conferencing users should make sure their system Is fully standards based Connects to standard HD monitors out of the box Is backward compatible with non-HD systems Fits well into an HD environment