High Definition
Video Conferencing
End-to-end


March 2006
What is High Definition (HD)?
                           HD                                     Current Video
Resolution                 Up to ~10CIF                           Up to 4CIF
                           16:9                                   4:3, 16:9
                           1280 x 720p or 1920 x 1080i

Motion Handling            Up to 30 frames                        Up to 30 frames and up to
                                                                  60 fields/sec
Bandwidth required         1Mbps+                                 128Kbps+
Video standards            H.264                                  H.264, H.263, H.261
Audio standards            All (no defined “HD” audio standard)   All


 HD is a logical step for video conferencing
     Usually referenced as 720p (1280 pixels x 720 lines)
     Accomplished using baseline H.264 standard
     Should include higher resolution data sharing for complete HD experience
     Enhances the video and data streams of a video conference
Resolution: Visual Comparison




    QCIF                        CIF              Pro-Motion H.264                  ~10 CIF


 Above is a snapshot of the Great Barrier Reef, sent at 4 different resolutions.
HD Enriches the Visual Experience
 Higher resolution
    Better picture quality = less fatigue
    Maintain attention and focus in a meeting
 Enhanced clarity with motion
    Crisper images
    Ideal for large groups, classrooms, hand motions
 Colors are sharper and more true to life
    Critical when color is a key determining factor
     – Education content providers (underwater marine lab)
     – Medical diagnosis (x-rays, skin rashes)
     – Manufacturing (textiles, raw materials)

 More diverse types of content
    High resolution photographs (blueprints) and richer content
Ideal Markets for
 High Definition


 Distance Learning

   Government

    Enterprise

   Telemedicine
What is needed for a high quality HD
video conferencing experience?
 HD video codec – ideally with matched HD camera

 HD display – minimum of 720 lines of horizontal resolution
 HD capability at all sites participating in the conference
 HD MCU for multipoint calling
 HD devices (doc camera, projector, DVD, etc)
 Bandwidth (min 1Mbps for video, 2Mbps if data sharing)
    Really will want min 1.5Mbps+ for best experience

 QoS for high bandwidth calls
Polycom High Definition Endpoints
  Polycom will deliver HD endpoints in 2006 and beyond
  Complete solution developed by Polycom
    HD codec, HD camera, microphone, remote control
    Designed for industry’s best overall HD experience
      – Highest performance Audio, Video and Content Sharing

  HD Upgrade for current VSX 8000 users
    Ensures investment protection
    All hardware (HD camera…), software and cables for just $5,999
    Available in 2nd half of 2006

  Polycom is committed to the entire HD experience
    End-to-end HD solutions including endpoints and MCU
    HD solutions for vertical markets
    HD content providers for education coming online in late 2006
Polycom MGC High Definition Multipoint
 The Polycom MGC multipoint conference units
 support HD today
    First to market with HD technology
    Supported on ALL MGC platforms
    MGC supports all types of conferencing, including HD
     – You don’t have to have a dedicated, purpose-built MCU for HD
 The only truly scalable solution available
    MGC-100 can support up to 90 HD ports over IP
 No new or additional hardware required
    Software upgrade only from Version 7.03 and up
 Enables existing and new customers to be “HD Ready”
 for future applications
Polycom is the only manufacturer offering
optimized, end-to-end HD solution
 HD capability already available across MGC line
    The only real scalable HD video conferencing solution in the industry

 Protecting the installed base of video endpoints
    The HD experience will be available for VSX 8000 customers

 Polycom will ship multiple HD solutions in 2006 and beyond

 Polycom HD solutions are standard-based for
 interoperability and optimized for end-to-end performance

 Polycom is trusted today and will be the world leader for
 High Definition Video, Bridging and Management
HD Summary
Today Polycom delivers the best end-to-end family of video
conferencing solutions in the market
   Most complete, highest performing

Polycom will maintain market leadership position with complete end-
to-end HD offering
   Designed to work together for optimal performance
   HD video conferencing systems – complete with HD camera
   HD multipoint control units
   HD services (i.e. content provider list)
   HD upgrade capability for current VSX 8000 users
   HD migration path for current MGC users

Additional Polycom HD solutions will be available later in 2006 and
beyond
Bottom Line: Polycom remains the smart choice for HD video
conferencing
Thank you!

High Definition Video Conferencing End-to-end

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    What is HighDefinition (HD)? HD Current Video Resolution Up to ~10CIF Up to 4CIF 16:9 4:3, 16:9 1280 x 720p or 1920 x 1080i Motion Handling Up to 30 frames Up to 30 frames and up to 60 fields/sec Bandwidth required 1Mbps+ 128Kbps+ Video standards H.264 H.264, H.263, H.261 Audio standards All (no defined “HD” audio standard) All HD is a logical step for video conferencing Usually referenced as 720p (1280 pixels x 720 lines) Accomplished using baseline H.264 standard Should include higher resolution data sharing for complete HD experience Enhances the video and data streams of a video conference
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    Resolution: Visual Comparison QCIF CIF Pro-Motion H.264 ~10 CIF Above is a snapshot of the Great Barrier Reef, sent at 4 different resolutions.
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    HD Enriches theVisual Experience Higher resolution Better picture quality = less fatigue Maintain attention and focus in a meeting Enhanced clarity with motion Crisper images Ideal for large groups, classrooms, hand motions Colors are sharper and more true to life Critical when color is a key determining factor – Education content providers (underwater marine lab) – Medical diagnosis (x-rays, skin rashes) – Manufacturing (textiles, raw materials) More diverse types of content High resolution photographs (blueprints) and richer content
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    Ideal Markets for High Definition Distance Learning Government Enterprise Telemedicine
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    What is neededfor a high quality HD video conferencing experience? HD video codec – ideally with matched HD camera HD display – minimum of 720 lines of horizontal resolution HD capability at all sites participating in the conference HD MCU for multipoint calling HD devices (doc camera, projector, DVD, etc) Bandwidth (min 1Mbps for video, 2Mbps if data sharing) Really will want min 1.5Mbps+ for best experience QoS for high bandwidth calls
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    Polycom High DefinitionEndpoints Polycom will deliver HD endpoints in 2006 and beyond Complete solution developed by Polycom HD codec, HD camera, microphone, remote control Designed for industry’s best overall HD experience – Highest performance Audio, Video and Content Sharing HD Upgrade for current VSX 8000 users Ensures investment protection All hardware (HD camera…), software and cables for just $5,999 Available in 2nd half of 2006 Polycom is committed to the entire HD experience End-to-end HD solutions including endpoints and MCU HD solutions for vertical markets HD content providers for education coming online in late 2006
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    Polycom MGC HighDefinition Multipoint The Polycom MGC multipoint conference units support HD today First to market with HD technology Supported on ALL MGC platforms MGC supports all types of conferencing, including HD – You don’t have to have a dedicated, purpose-built MCU for HD The only truly scalable solution available MGC-100 can support up to 90 HD ports over IP No new or additional hardware required Software upgrade only from Version 7.03 and up Enables existing and new customers to be “HD Ready” for future applications
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    Polycom is theonly manufacturer offering optimized, end-to-end HD solution HD capability already available across MGC line The only real scalable HD video conferencing solution in the industry Protecting the installed base of video endpoints The HD experience will be available for VSX 8000 customers Polycom will ship multiple HD solutions in 2006 and beyond Polycom HD solutions are standard-based for interoperability and optimized for end-to-end performance Polycom is trusted today and will be the world leader for High Definition Video, Bridging and Management
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    HD Summary Today Polycomdelivers the best end-to-end family of video conferencing solutions in the market Most complete, highest performing Polycom will maintain market leadership position with complete end- to-end HD offering Designed to work together for optimal performance HD video conferencing systems – complete with HD camera HD multipoint control units HD services (i.e. content provider list) HD upgrade capability for current VSX 8000 users HD migration path for current MGC users Additional Polycom HD solutions will be available later in 2006 and beyond Bottom Line: Polycom remains the smart choice for HD video conferencing
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