Pixavi Wireless Xcaster ST 5000 Video Conferencing Camera

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Quick description
The Xcaster ST 5000 is a wireless video and audio communication device, customized for industrial applications. It features the highest available video, still image and audio quality along with versatile wireless capabilities. With the Xcaster you can increase your communication efficiency and thereby save operational cost and create added value

What it is
The Xcaster ST5000 is the world’s first wireless telepresence video and audio communication device. Featuring Pixavi's famous collaboration system along with the latest video, audio, and wireless technologies. Integrated in a sleek, wearable, rugged, waterproof and impact proof design, the Xcaster is extremely versatile, ready to take on any communication task


What it does
The ST5000 enables high quality audio and video conferencing to and from any location, using any network and video conferencing device or computer. The product helps organizations operate more efficiently by enabling better safety, better and more rapid decisions, lower travel costs, better environment and more efficient use of all resources


How it works
The ST5000 utilizes new wireless technologies like the new 802.11n standard and transmits high quality audio and video. It uses the latest audio video codec algorithms like the state of the art h.264 video codec and AAC audio codecs, combined with industry leading standards for video streaming and video conferencing support.

[Simond]

Hi , This Product Was the Part OF the Pixavi Recession Proof Technology , Here read the Press release in Reference to It

Pixavi today launched its new video collaboration product, the Xcaster. The product is expected to provide considerable cost savings and efficiency improvements to small business all the way up to large multinational corporations and organizations.

The Xcaster is a compact, wireless videoconferencing and collaboration camera, capable of communication and collaboration using high definition video and cd quality audio to any computer, video conferencing or telepresence endpoint. The Xcaster can connect from the field to anywhere in the world using a standard internet connection or a satellite link. The Xcaster user is able to connect from the field to experts and coworkers located practically anywhere, in order to solve problems and visually discuss issues and collaborate in real time. Both parties are offered an audiovisual experience so far offered only by stationary and meeting room HD video conference systems. The result is obvious: Reduced travel cost and increased efficiency.

The Xcaster Wireless High Definition Communication Camera
Background:
The new and technically advanced Xcaster is designed to help organizations face today's challenging global situation dominated by issues like a financial crisis, global warming, pollution, terror threats, increasing travel costs and increased efficiency demands. The product incorporates cutting edge technology such as high speed wireless (802.11n), Bluetooth, AVC HD and high definition video conferencing.

Video Conferencing support:
The Xcaster has the capability of connecting to any videoconferencing system, Telepresence system or a standard desktop or laptop computer and instantly start communicating using two way high definition video, cd quality audio and 5 megapixel images. It supports both H.323 and SIP, which are the dominant IP video and audio telecommunication standards in today's market. The product can communicate directly over the internet, also with multiparty support without the need for subscriptions or paid services.

Rugged:
The Xcaster comes in a very compact ergonomic and rugged design. Built in high quality Norwegian aluminum, the product is IP68 rated (waterproof), impact proof and drop proof up to 2 meters on to concrete.

Collaboration:
Using Pixavi's laser collaboration technology, combined with an integrated gyroscopic MEMS sensor, the user is able to collaborate in real time over a HD video and audio session ubiquitously with his or her surroundings. The result is an unique and transparent user experience, further excelled by an intuitive user interface.

Applications:
Potential application areas for the product includes among others the manufacturing industry, oil&gas, chemical industries, building and construction, telemedicine, surveillance, ship yards, mining, journalism, firefighting, law enforcement and military.

Services:
Pixavi offers the Go Live server solution for improving the manageability and ease of connection between the Xcaster and other systems as well as networked multimedia storage. The next generation, Go Live 2.0 provides a secure, encrypted communication solution based on Web 2.0 technology. Pixavi CEO, Christian Rokseth explains: "High definition video conferencing is becoming increasingly popular, and almost 50% of the video conferencing endpoints and VC enabled computers are now HD capable. This growing trend perfectly matches our target of developing a HD collaboration camera when we started this project." Mr. Rokseth continues: "This is a communication concept known to both save cost and increase efficiency already proven worldwide by the popular previous generations VisiWear video collaboration products initially introduced by Pixavi back in 1999. Today, many more companies have the Infrastructure in place to start using this technology. Meeting rooms are equipped with video conferencing systems, workers are using high performance laptop computers and wireless networks are therefore becoming a standard. In addition, the Internet has become increasingly suitable for high definition video communication, with increased quality of service, bandwidth and lower latency. In sum this means close to instant access to this technology without considerable investments. Pixavi provides our customers with a complete wireless video collaboration solution, including wireless network solutions, wireless surveillance products and wireless location systems. With this complete offering, our customers can now deploy a cost efficient, secure and industrial grade communication infrastructure solution all provided from one vendor."

Green Technology:
Pixavi Sales Manager, Thomas Zaubi states: "Green technology is becoming an increasingly important, if not mandatory key to success for maintaining the planet we live on. The Xcaster product has the capability of contributing to a lower carbon footprint for businesses through decreasing the need for travel and improving operational efficiency. We launched the Green Ring of Excellence initiative in an effort to put emphasis on this very important aspect."

Interoperability:
Pixavi has successfully tested interoperability with HD endpoints from leading vendors like Tandberg, Polycom, Lifesize and Radvision.

Pricing & Availability:
The Xcaster ST5000 will be available in May 2009, with a price tag of 7950 USD. In addition, Pixavi is offering 3 levels of service, depending on the customer needs, including hosted and managed services like Go Live 2.0, SIP services and hosted video conferencing software solutions.

[Pugsly]

Hello , I Really LIke That the Xcaster can dial any HD video conferencing and telepresence product on the market Through supporting standards like SIP and H.323 Combining state of the art processing hardware and high definition H.264 video as well as CD quality AAC audio codecs, the Xcaster is the ultimate video communication device. Through high end optics, advanced CMOS imaging technology and the newly developed high speed 802.11n networking standard, the Xcaster is ready to take on any communication task requiring the highest possible audiovisual quality and user friendliness. Organizations within a multitude of industries can save both travel cost and increase efficiency and performance by involving employees in high definition video conferencing from virtually anywhere in the world.

[jacky]

Hello , Read Some more Important Features About it


State of the art technology
The Xcaster is combining state of the art hardware and peripheral technologies with the Linux operating system running Pixavi's latest video conferencing signaling, QoS, collaboration and streaming software and firewall traversal technology. With the addition of state of the art wireless networking technology like 802.11a, 802.11g and the brand new 802.11n, the Xcaster is simply as close as you can come to the ultimate video conferencing device.


The Pixavi approach
The general idea of video conferencing today is based on face to face communications, to enable participants in meetings to see each other from different locations. Pixavi has since 1999 offered a new way of utilizing video conferencing and collaboration technology. Having the benefit of the latest wireless technology, video compression codecs and the fastest processing power in a compact, wearable design, the Pixavi customers are able to take the organizational expertise to wherever it is needed.


Connectivity and external features
Through a long range of connectivity options, the Xcaster can be connected to external video devices, audio devices, power sources, networking gear, peripherals, storage devices antennas and displays.


Wearability
The incorporation of hands free operation is an important element in remote video collaboration. The user must have the ability to freely use his or her hands in order for optimum flexibility in communication. Wearability is a key element in the product Our mobile video conferencing products have always been designed with ergonomics and user friendly operation in focus. Wearability is an important aspect in this conjunction. The 1000 and 2000 series were both integrated in a vest suit. The 3000 and 3100 series were a combination of handheld and wearable design. The new Xcaster is also a combination of a handheld and wearable system.


Mobile tele presence
Today's applications for telepresence are tied to the meeting rooms. What about taking telepresence a step further and bring it out of the meeting rooms and into the field, where the improved video quality can start making a difference?The Xcaster brings the ability to take your telepresence conference out in the field, with the support for high definition 720p video and high quality audio. The added function of real time transfer of 5 megapixel images makes this a very unique tool for advanced communication and collaboration.


Subscription free
The Xcaster is based on licence free networking protocols like 802.11 Wifi, Bluetooth, 802.16 Wimax and Ethernet. There is no need for a network subscription. Just connect a Wifi access point to the Internet and you can start dialing any party connected to the internet, being a PC, video conferencing system or a mobile phone. No fixed fee, no running fee. That's IP telephony.

Top notch ergonomic design
The Xcaster features A dual function grip with full simultaneous button thumb access. The grip is also GlooveProof™ for rough and industrial applications in demanding environments.


Right hand : Action grip
The right hand grip is the action grip, which is used when streaming, recording or taking snapshots, having all the action buttons available within the action radius of your thumb. This includes a dial button, zoom buttons, record button, navigation button and snapshot button.



Left hand : offline grip
The left grip is the offline grip, intended for PDA style interaction, with access to the navigation buttons, "hang up" button , mode button, address book and free access to the touch screen with your right hand, managing recorded contents and interacting with remote participants via image sharing.


Interaction method of your choice
Taking it a step further, the Xcaster has the ability to be independently operated in three ways: via a remote Web based GUI, via the keypad or via the touch screen. The web interface enables the remote party to control all the features of the Xcaster, meaning that the local user only needs to know how to hold the camera to start using it.


Quality from end to end
The Xcaster is utilized when there is a need for rich communication, beyond what telephones, cellulars, PDAs, videophones and stationary video conferencing systems can offer. The Xcaster brings the ability to share information with anyone, anywhere. High quality video (HD) , CD quality audio and high resolution still images (5 megapixels) are transferred in real time full duplex between users. The participants can also interact through image and application sharing. Due to the Xcaster’s rugged and intrincically safe certifications it can be utilized in virtually any environment. It can handle water depths of 10 meters, 4 joule impact and 2 meter drops. The Xcaster comes EX certified for hazardous areas according to the ATEX/IEC norms.



High definition video conferencing.
Featuring High Definition video conferencing, a feature only available in high end video conferencing meeting room solutions, the device outperforms any other mobile device on the market. H.264 AVC codec ensures supreme quality.


5 megapixel still image capture
The high end CMOS image sensor can capture 5 megapixel still images while in video mode.


802.11n networking
The product features the new 802.11n networking standard. Not only that, but it supports all the bells and whistles of the 802.11n standard: It has both 2,4 + 5 ghz radios as well as 3+3 radio support. This increases both the coverage, video quality, quality of service, and the multipart call capacity. Combined with WPA2 enterprise security it should satisfy most customer requirements.


Hands free audio support + Bluetooth
The device has a built in digital microphone and a high performance speaker (1W) to ensure hands free. Combined with the onboard echo cancellation, the user is ensured excellent audible quality.


Lightweight, rugged and compact construction
The Xcaster is housed in a well constructed aluminum chassis and weighs only 550 grams, despite the advanced performance, technology and certifications it holds. The combination of light weight and rugged materials makes it able to withstand drops of up to 2 meters on a concrete floor.


Advanced connectivity
Featuring ports for USB, Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, PoE, Audio in, Audio out, Microphone In, Video in, HD in, Video out, HD out, the Xcaster can take on pretty much any Audio, Video or Data peripheral out there.


Tripod mount
The Xcaster can be mounted on a standard camera/camcorder tripod in case of stationary and fixed installations where the operator wants the camera to monitor a specific event over a longer period of time.