7 - Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
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Basic Equipment-Receiver such as<br />
Monitor: In a Stationary videoconferencing room, there generally are at least two<br />
monitors. These monitors show a view of the distant room and the originating<br />
room. It is better to have double hung monitors in the back and this enables the<br />
teacher to see the far end room and also view from the broadcasting room.<br />
Whiteboard and Projectors: An interactive whiteboard coupled with a projector<br />
helpful in enlarging the image. A large screen gives a greater impression with the<br />
far end participants and has a greater presence in the room. An interactive screen<br />
gives the added capability to allow the teacher, the ability to work from the touch<br />
screen to run the conference.<br />
Speakers: Wall mounted speakers project the audio so that all participants can<br />
adequately hear the videoconferencing session.<br />
Basic Equipment: Controllers includes<br />
Keyboards: To manage the videoconferencing software; to adjust the camera<br />
angles; to access documents to be shared<br />
Remote Control Devices: A number of devices to control the videoconferencing<br />
equipment may be used. Touch screen panel that is operated from the teaching<br />
station or can be a remote device that the teacher can use while moving about the<br />
room.<br />
Basic Equipment: Processors that include<br />
Codec: coder/decoder - A piece of software that codes and compresses the<br />
outgoing and decodes and decompresses the incoming audio and video signals.<br />
Router: A device that connects networks<br />
Bridge: A networking device that connects several video sites into one<br />
videoconference<br />
5.1. 2. Software<br />
There are several softwares available <strong>for</strong> videoconferencing. One of the popular software<br />
is Picture Tel, which is user friendly, self explanatory, and makes the use of the video<br />
systems an enjoyable experience.<br />
5.2. Participating members<br />
Though Videoconferencing has many advantages; the initial cost of it may be expensive.<br />
To share the resources and equipments it is proposed to have consortia based Video<br />
conferencing model. Due to Geographical limitations, it is proposed to have the<br />
Consortium with the following institutes as members.<br />
1. Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore-641043.<br />
2. Faculty of Engineering, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore-641 108.<br />
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