1. What is
the IP VideoPhone?
The IP VideoPhone is a compact, all-in-one desktop phone that takes
the complexity out of videoconferencing and allows free person-to-person
video calls anywhere in the world over a broadband IP connection.
2. What is
the frame rate?
The IP VideoPhone
operates at more than 15 frames per second.
3. How does
the IP VideoPhone work?
Simply plug it into
a quality-of-service enabled broadband IP network; configure the set-up
menu, pick up the phone and dial. The plug-and-play system delivers
high-quality audio and video for convenient, cost-effective face-to-face
communication.
4. Will the
IP VideoPhone replace my existing desktop phone?
The IP VideoPhone
is not meant to replace your existing desktop phone, but to be used as a
business tool. It ideally functions as a business phone allowing users
to make PSTN calls as well as IP video calls. The IP VideoPhone
interoperates with H.323 compliant gateways like InnoMedia's InnoSphere
to make PSTN calls.
5. What is so
unique about InnoMedia IP VideoPhone?
The IP VideoPhone
is a standalone, all-in-one videophone that uses a broadband network
connection to make video calls without the need of a PC, rendering
better quality video than traditional analog videophones or PC-based web
cams.
It is simple to
set-up and easy to use. InnoMedia has combined years of designing and
developing award-winning IP telephony appliances and videoconferencing
products to create the IP VideoPhone. Using InnoMedia's expertise in
VoIP and videoconferencing appliances has led to the creation of a
superior quality product.
6. What color
is the IP VideoPhone available in?
The IP VideoPhone
is currently available in black.
7. How much
is the IP VideoPhone and where can I purchase it?
For pricing and
availability of the IP VideoPhone please contact an InnoMedia sales
representative at 1-800-338-0251.
8. Who
manufactures the IP VideoPhone and where is it
manufactured?
InnoMedia
manufactures the IP VideoPhone in Singapore.
9. What
differentiates InnoMedia IP Videophone from the
competition?
In today's market,
most videoconferencing systems are ISDN-based room systems. Their
deployment involves high equipment cost and complicated, time-consuming
set-up.
The InnoMedia IP
VideoPhone integrates voice and video into an all-in-one compact system,
allowing it to stand out from the crowd as one of world's first IP-based
desktop videophones.
10. What
markets are you targeting for your IP VideoPhone?
We are targeting
corporations that are looking to reduce travel expenses and/or have
multiple offices worldwide, as well as telecommuters and consulting
firms. We are also looking at vertical markets like distance learning
and telemedicine, as the IP VideoPhone is an ideal tool to suit their
communication needs.
II. Product
Features
1. What are
the features of the IP VideoPhone?
- 4" TFT color
LCD display
- High-quality CCD camera
- Removable camera with
accessory cord for hand-held manipulation
- High frame rate > 15
fps
- Image resolution support of CIF (352x288) and QCIF
(176x144)
- Adjustable video quality settings, faster or
sharper
- Privacy mode to block video send, allowing you to see but
not be seen
- Switch from remote to local view
- Mute
button
- External audio/video input for accessory camera, VCR, DVD,
camcorder or digital camera
- Speakerphone
- Last number
redial
- Audio/Video output for TV (larger screen) display, video
projector or to a VCR for video call recording/documentation
-
Volume control for speakerphone, handset and ringer
- Incoming call
ringer light
- Phone book for speed dialing (up to 20 numbers
storage)
- Caller ID display
2. What kind
of video quality can I expect to receive using the IP
VideoPhone?
The IP VideoPhone
delivers a minimum of 15 frames per second, with adjustable video
quality. You can tune between a sharper image and a faster frame
rate.
3. What
standard does it comply with?
The IP VideoPhone
is compliant with the H.323 standard.
4. Does
InnoMedia have plans to add a video-mail feature/functionality to the IP
VideoPhone in the future?
Yes, the video-mail
feature is one of the advanced features included in the product roadmap
for the IP Videophone and is aimed to be added to upgrades in the near
future.
5. Is any
sort of push information available? Can I set up the IP Videophone to
serve stock quotes, weather information, etc?
Not at the moment.
This product is capable of providing these services, which would be an
excellent value-add opportunity for our OEM partners.
6. What is
the image resolution?
The IP Videophone
supports CIF (352 x 288) and QCIF (176 x 144).
7. What video
formats does the IP Videophone support?
The IP Videophone
supports both PAL and NTSC formats for camera input and only NTSC video
output.
III. Using
InnoMedia IP Videophone
1. Can I
control the image quality of my IP Videophone?
Yes, the IP
Videophone has a preference control that allows you to slide between
faster or sharper image selection.
2. How do I
know what image is being projected to the other
party?
The IP Videophone
permits you to toggle at any time during the call, between the self-view
and the view of the remote party.
3. Can I
create my own phone book?
Yes, the IP
Videophone allows you to create your own phone book storing up to 20
names and IP address numbers. This allows for speed-dialing to
frequently called contacts.
4. Can I
project the image on the IP VideoPhone's display to a larger
screen?
Yes, you can output
the images from the IP Videophone to a TV of any size or a digital
projector that accepts RCA (yellow and white) audio/video output
jacks.
5. How do I
select functions and control my phone book?
The IP Videophone
can be controlled by simply using the keypad and the four function
command keys identified as F1, F2, F3, and F4.
6. Will the
IP Videophone allow me to place calls over
InnoSphere?
Yes you will be
able to place calls over InnoMedia's InnoSphere network.
7. What is
displayed on the screen of the IP Videophone if it is powered on, but no
call is in process?
The IP Videophone
displays a no-activity screen saver if the videophone has been inactive
for more than one minute.
8. Is there a
directory server? Can I look-up other IP VideoPhones that are
on-line?
There is currently
a gatekeeper functioning as a directory server. You will need to know
the number of the person you are calling.
IV. Setup &
Installation
1. What type
of input devices can you hook the IP Videophone up
to?
Any device, which
supports RCA jacks as the interface may be connected to the videophone
(VCR, DVD, Digital Camera, TV, Video Camera, etc.). One device may be
connected to video/audio in, and one to video/audio out at a
time.
2. If one
side is set to 64kps bandwidth and the other side is set to 128kps
bandwidth, does the call get established at 64kps or does it have to be
the same on both sides?
The setting affects
the transmission. If you set Phone A to 64kbps and Phone B to 128kbps,
Phone A will transmit at 64kbps and receive at 128kbps, while Phone B
will transmit at 128kbps and receive at 64kbps.
3. Can I
connect the IP Videophone up to a digital camera?
Yes, if your
digital camera has an RCA output jack---normally used with televisions.
The digital camera can be plugged into the external audio/video jacks on
the IP Videophone and by a simple touch on the command button, the video
source is changed from the internal camera to the external source. Then
you can have your digital snapshots transmitted via the IP Videophone to
the remote location you are calling. This is an ideal feature for the
applications required by telemedicine, distance education consultants
and corporations for presentations.
4. Can I hook
up multiple cameras to the IP Videophone?
Yes, but not all at
the same time.
5. Is there a
limitation to the types of input/output products you can connect to the
IP Videophone?
Yes, they must be
able to connect through the IP Videophone's RCA audio/video input jacks.
The inputs support both NTSC and PAL format, whereas the output support
NTSC format only.
6. Does the
IP Videophone work behind a Firewall and if not, when is it
possible?
Not at the moment,
but has been included in the product roadmap.
7. Is DHCP
supported?
Yes, to enable
DHCP, set the IP address to 0.0.0.0 in the SETUP -> System Settings
menu.
V. System
Information
1. What are
the bandwidth (maximum / minimum) requirements?
The IP Videophone
supports a minimum of 64 kbps to a maximum of 144 kbps, with a
recommended setting of 128 kbps.
2. What voice
codec does it support?
The IP Videophone
is H.323 compliant and supports 2 voice codecs: G.723 and
G.711.
3. Which
codec does the IP Videophone use and when?
The videophone will
try to use G.723 as often as possible, e.g. between videophones. But
there are systems out there, especially ISDN based Videoconferencing
systems, which do not support G.723, although they are H.323 compliant.
In order to still interoperate, the IP Videophone will use G.711. Note:
with G.711 64 kbps is used up for audio only and video quality suffers
when connecting to these antiquated systems.
4. Can the IP
Videophone be upgraded?
Yes, the IP
Videophone has been designed to be upgradable. The upgrading process is
done through a serial port, temporarily connecting between the
videophone to a PC.
VI.
Interoperability
1. Is the IP
Videophone compatible with InfoView?
No, this product is
not compatible with InnoMedia's InfoView. InfoView is strictly an analog
device that transmits over regular phone lines. The IP Videophone uses
broadband networks that are becoming prominent in most corporations and
some homes.
2. What other
InnoMedia product is the IP Videophone compatible
with?
The IP Videophone
is compatible with our IP Telephony products such as the InfoGate and
InfoTalk family of products.
3. What other
system is the phone interoperable with?
The videophone is
interoperable with systems that are H.323 compliant.
4. Does it
work with NetMeeting and PC Webcams?
Yes. The system is
designed to work with standard H.323 systems including software running
on PCs.
5. Can any
H.323 compatible device call the IP Videophone?
As far as we know,
yes. The IP Videophone has been tested and found to be compliant with
H.323 compliant systems such as Polycom's ViewStation and
ViaVideo.
