Videoconferencing

Videoconferencing allows people in separate locations to conduct two-way, interactive video calls. Video and audio signals are compressed and transmitted between two sites via a digital network. Using the H.320 standard, we can connect via the digital ISDN telephone network to many compatible systems around the world. With the H.323 standard, we can connect via the Internet and Internet2 to a growing number of compatible sites.

The UW Technology Service Center can help you with the planning and implementation process, to bring this technology to your group.

• UW Videoconferencing Locations:
  • Bothell Campus: Contact the Campus Media Center
  • Seattle Campus: Contact Learning & Scholarly Technologies
  • Tacoma Campus: Contact UW Tacoma Media Services
    

• Recommended Systems:
  • Polycom ViewStation series:
    The UW Technology Service Center can provide assistance in aquiring and installing a Polycom ViewStation. Please contact us for more information.
    
    
  • Polycom ViaVideo:
    Please work with your department's computer support to setup a ViaVideo unit on your computer.

• ISDN Ordering Information:
  • The UW Technology Service Center can install ISDN lines for your videoconferencing system.

• K20 Network Information
  • The UW network is connected to the Washington State K20 network.
  • To find a contact person at a K-20 site, please see: http://www.k20.ctc.edu

• Other Videoconferencing Networks
  • Affinity VideoNet
  • FedEx Kinko's
  • Proximity

UW Technology
help@u.washington.edu
Modified: March 14, 2008