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Introducing Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Desktop

Introducing Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Desktop

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Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Desktop is a new feature component of the Cisco Unified Videoconferencing Manager product which provides the ability to establish and participate in video conferences using personal computers with Webcams. Desktop consists of a server and client component as shown in Figure 28-1.

Figure 28-1 Basic Desktop Deployment

Table 28-1 describes Desktop specifications.

Table 28-1 Desktop Specifications 

Specification	Description
Client Connectivity Modes	•Live connection (Audio, Video, Data, Chat) for interactive participants •Data-only connection with moderation capabilities, optional call back •Streaming mode for non-interactive participants
Data Collaboration	•H.239 based data collaboration built into the client •Room system-compatible data collaboration format (H.263+ XGA) •Data shared from a room system visible in all other rooms and on desktops •Data shared from a desktop visible on all other desktops and in rooms •Share the entire screen or specific applications •Text chat with emoticons for desktop users
Client Computer Requirements	•Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, MAC OS-X2 •Browsers: Internet Explorer 6 or 7, Safari2 (used for streaming on MAC OS-X2 operating systems)

Table 28-2 describes Desktop features.

Table 28-2 Desktop Features 

Feature	Description
Meeting Types	•Un-moderated meetings - Anyone can control the meeting •Moderated meetings - Moderator PIN required to control the meeting •Personal virtual rooms
Built-In NAT and Firewall Traversal	•Traverses local and remote firewall to ensure connectivity •Automatically handles local and remote NAT private networks •Automatic detection of optimal media path: UDP, TCP or tunneled TCP
Built-In Streaming	•Built-in streaming server supports `watch only' participants •Simultaneous streaming of audio, video and data
Scheduling and Reservation	•Outlook plug-in for easy meeting scheduling •Web based meeting scheduling from any browser •Ports can be reserved assuring availability for critical meetings
Security	•SRTP encryption to ensure the privacy of media and signaling between Desktop client and server •Waiting room capability - Meeting will not start until moderator joins •Pre-defined virtual rooms - Optional mode where only pre-defined virtual rooms can be used for meetings •The Callback feature can be optionally disabled to avoid misuse
User Controls	•Mute/un-mute •Stop/start video •Turn on/off local self view •Choose your video layout (active speaker or continuous presence) •Have the system call my voice or video number (callback) •View consolidated conference roster (desktops and rooms) •DTMF keypad
Moderator Controls	•Acquire moderation rights (may require moderator PIN) •Lock meeting •Terminate meeting •Invite any room system or phone (dial-out) •Start/stop streaming •Mute, un-mute and disconnect any participant •Request to speak/raise hand
Layout Selection	•Video or data focused •Side-by-side video and data •Full screen video or data