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Polycom PowerCam PresenterTM   Training
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PowerCam Presenter Training
  • What is “PowerCam Presenter”?
  • What are the solution components?
  • How does it work – End User scenario
  • Target audience and eligibility
  • Where will this solution be offered? (Global)
  • Competitive Positioning – USPs
  • Program launch details and time lines
  • Summary
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What is the Polycom PowerCam Presenter System?
  • An integrated Instructor/Presenter/Teacher tracking camera solution.  Allows complete movement and freedom of teacher that utilizes smooth continuous tracking via new acoustic technology.  Integrated with the VSX platform and works with the HD series.
  • Can be utilized with any vendors videoconferencing or video production system as stand-alone automated camera
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Overview
  • Automatic camera tracking using ultrasonic technology
  • 50’ maximum distance (user to camera)
  • Locator – light weight, wireless ultrasound transmitter with removable belt clip & lanyard
    • User wearable
    • Battery run time 8 hours
    • Charges in 2 - 4 hours w/supplied charger (100/250V 50/60Hz)
      • Can not be used while being charged!
  • Camera (PowerCam Plus) that is included in “kit” has been modified with ultrasonic responsive microphones.
  • A “standard” PowerCam Plus camera does not support this solution nor can it be modified to do so.
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Polycom PowerCam Presenter Components
  • Controller Box (VSX 7000e based)- Controller
  • Ultrasonic Emitter Pack with Transducer- Locator
  • Power Cam++  - Camera
  • Remote Control Unit – Remote
  • Accessory kit (cables, documentation etc.,)


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PowerCam Presenter TM
  • Tracking Camera solution
  • Patent application in process
  • Launched at Polycom User Group meeting
    • PUG in GA Q4 ’06
  • Market - the Polycom PowerCam Presenter has a superior price/performance.
    • Parkervision no longer available. Few other solutions.
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Components continued
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Features
  • Camera that automatically tracks to follow a person wearing the wireless Locator
  • Automatic, and can be used in manual mode
  • Automatic Zoom function
  • Ability for user to select framing options via Presenter remote; center, left, right, close-up and wide angle
  • Ability to store and recall four presenter views / presets
  • Can be used as a Main camera with VSX 8000/7000e
  • Can be connected to ANY videoconferencing or video production system
  • Can be used as a stand-alone camera for other application like training presentations, video streaming, motion media etc.,
  • Offered in both NTSC & PAL formats
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Usability
  • UI is English
  • Optimal camera placement 6 - 7’ above floor
  • Locator can be placed inside of pocket


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How does it work – End-User operations
  • Basic local/traditional instruction (Composite or S-video output)
  • Basic Interactive Videoconferencing between schools
  • Advanced Interactive Videoconferencing between two or more schools
  •  Press tracking icon button on RCU, camera immediately finds acoustic transmitter, usually clipped to teacher’s belt
  • Teacher begins to walk naturally without having to worry about manual camera control or using camera presets


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Target Audience/Prospects
  • Target market segment and specific audience within the segment
    • K-12 schools, Colleges, Universities, Corporate Training organizations, Government Agencies, Military Branches, Teaching Hospitals, Corporate Training, Military Training Facilities and installed and legacy videoconferencing systems and video production systems
    • Input into the sales decision –
      teachers, school leadership, dean, IT staff, technology coordinators, grant writers, administrators, HR Training personnel, Training Officers
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  Global Target Rooms, Applications, Environment
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Competitive Positioning - USPs
  • How do we win in accounts - offer PCAP, PGAP, Tuition Reduction Program, Honors Program where offered
  • Works with any videoconferencing system or video production system
  • Competitive: Price – Performance
  • Only camera that zooms in and out automatically while tracking the speaker!
  • Locator Battery life is 8 hours
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Launch Details
- Collateral and Sales Tools
  • Released October 2006:
  • www.1pcn.com/
  • www.polycom.com/education


  • Data Sheet
  • FAQ’s – Frequently Asked Questions
  • F&B – Features & Benefits
  • Presentations - PowerPoint Slide show
  • Adobe Flash video demo – is now posted at: http://www.polycom.com/products_services/demos/powercamPresenter/index.html
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Launch Details - Web
  • All information posted on www.polycom.com/education, PRC, and Sales Portal on 23 October 2006:


    • Presentations
    • Data Sheet
    • FAQ’s
    • F & B
    • Flash Demo
    • Product Bulletin


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Summary
  • Schools, Governments and Corporate training facilities desire automated cameras for interactive videoconferencing!  This is an all-in-one integrated solution offered for best Global price/performance
  • Polycom Product- branded Polycom
  • Any video conferencing platform can be used!
  • All video conferencing customers are potential Polycom customers