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The iVISTA video module is designed to work in conjunction with one or more PC cameras that support Video for Windows, and/or the Inetcam VTS kits. An intuitive user interface allows even a novice to install and stream their live personal webcast onto the Internet within minutes, from any Windows based PC. The iVISTA video stream can be viewed from any Java-enabled Internet Browser - PC, Macintosh, Unix Workstation, etc. -- as easily as it is to visit your favorite website. Simply launch your browser and type the free e-address (URL) provided with the software.
iVISTA Software Modules
This latest release of the iVISTA software combines the speed and simplicity of Java with a new range of features. With iVISTA 3.0, anyone with a Windows based PC and PC camera (s) can now stream live video onto the Internet and allow live real-time viewing from any remote Internet on-ramp ... without any plug-ins or software downloads required by the viewer. In addition to loading and streaming faster than earlier versions, iVISTA 3.0 also includes simultaneous video and audio streaming , multiple image streaming , motion detection & notification , remote screen transmission & capture , recording & FTP , WAP, and imode enabled output that can be viewed on wireless devices (NOTE: not all noted modules come free with the free download version.)
 Video Webcast Module
The iVISTA video module is designed to work in conjunction with one or more PC cameras that support Video for Windows, and/or the Inetcam VTS kits. An intuitive user interface allows even a novice to install and stream their live personal webcast onto the Internet within minutes, from any Windows based PC. The iVISTA video stream can be viewed from any Java-enabled Internet connection - PC, Macintosh, Unix Workstation, etc. - as easily as it is to visit your favorite website. Simply launch your browser and type the free e-address (URL) provided with the software.
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 Audio Webcast Module
This simple to use iVISTA audio module allows you to add live audio to your personal web page. Depending on you PC and your audio sources available you will be able to choose many different types of input, such as microphone, line-In, CD audio, auxiliary and stereo out.
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Motion Detection Module (Includes Audio Webcast Module)
Get the most out of your PC cameras or Inetcam VTS system with this powerful iVISTA motion detection module. The flexibility of this module allows users to create preferences for notification, recording, and the region of interest within a cameras range to detect or ignore motion. With a couple of mouse clicks you can highlight a doorway or block out a window. In addition this module includes the Scheduler module, which allows you to schedule motion detection by day, date and time. For remote notification and real-time access you can set this powerful tool to notify you via email, including an attachment easily allowing you to identify the intruder or activity. Notification and real-time viewing is accessible from any internet access - a PC, Macintosh, PDA's or WAP-enabled cell phone - with no plug-ins or downloads necessary. All of this functionality is designed for easy installation and to dramatically reduce your response time to an emergency at a fraction of the cost of most security solutions.
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 Screen Capture Module (Includes Audio Webcast Module)
The iVISTA screen capture module allows you to stream a dynamic view of whatever is appearing on the host computer's monitor. There is no control of the host computer ceded to the viewer in this arrangement. The viewer is allowed only a passive view of the computer's full screen or a portion thereof determined by the webcaster. For graphic arts, and CAD/CAM applications this represents groundbreaking functionality. Allowing you to share your ideas and designs with your customers or colleagues even if they do not have a copy of your design software installed on the viewing PC. In addition, this could be a fantastic tool for technical support, decreasing the frustration and length of time it takes to solve a problem by viewing it live with the user.
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Scheduler Module
The Scheduler Module offers users a convenient and practical way to run the iVista software automatically and without supervision. The scheduler will allow the user to schedule the iVista video, audio and/or motion detection software to run at any time you choose. The month, the week, the day, the hour and the minute can be scheduled into the program.
Setting up Time Intervals
The Scheduler window has two main options, from left to right, Date and Time. The default setting for the Scheduler is everyday all the time. The Dates option provides a dropdown selection box with three options, All days, by date, by day. View a screen shot.
Date Options
Selecting the " by date" option brings up a monthly calendar with dates. The present month will be the default and a user can use the arrow key to select the month desired. Highlight the day or days needed for the scheduler to run.
Selecting the "by day" option brings up a list of check boxes with each individual day listed. Select the appropriate day for the Scheduler to run.
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Time Options
The Time option on the right will have a default setting of "Always" check in the box. If a specific time frame is needed, uncheck the "Always" box. The user will have two ways in which to set a time frame, text fields and slider bar. When using either option the other option will change accordingly. After time frame is set, press the "OK" button and the scheduler is set.
Java Viewer
Live video and audio...from anywhere! No downloads, No Plug-ins, No Hassles!
The platform independence provided by iVISTA's Java applet means that iVISTA-generated video and audio can be viewed on any Java-enabled Internet connection point: PC, Mac, Unix workstation, airport kiosk, etc. The viewer needs only the transmitter's Internet address (URL) in order to view. No player, downloads, or plug-in is required to receive the video and audio stream.
The small size of iVISTA's Java applet (16K-35K) allows the viewer to see iVISTA video within seconds of making the connection. In addition, our proprietary code allows iVISTA to stream only the elements in each image that change from frame to frame. Thus, streaming speed is vastly improved over previous versions, even with a dial up modem. Viewers can reasonably expect from 3 to 20 frames-per-second streaming rates, depending on their hardware and Internet connection.
In addition to the ease of use and speed, this powerful little applet is bi-directional. By rolling the mouse over the applet window the viewer can access the applet controls by clicking the iVISTA logo. Within the applet the viewer can easily adjust their resolution and compression rate.
The iVISTA applet is also able to determine the location and language of the viewer and automatically translates the entire applet into 16 languages English, Arabic, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Korean, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, and Traditional Chinese. according to the locale. View a screen shot.
Recording
Recording is a unique feature that allows you to save a series of JPEG images/frames in a specific location on the same machine hard drive as the Inetcam software is installed. This may, for example, be useful to create a time lapse photography record of an event, or to view changing light and weather conditions.
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FTP
The built in FTP feature allows you to have the Inetcam program send a single frame capture of your Webcam view to your Web site location! If you design and maintain your own Web site the ftp process will already be familiar to you.
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Wireless
iVISTA now supports the new WAP (Wireless Application Protocol), i-mode cell phone protocols, and the Palm handheld and PocketPC PDA mobile computing devices.
This cutting-edge wireless technology is evolving everyday and Inetcam's technologists are constantly adding features and honing speed, quality, and usability.
Notes:
WAP technology is currently being deployed in the USA. In Europe, WAP technology has been in service for 2 years thus far. When choosing a cellular provider for this feature, make sure you acquire service and equipment that is WAP text and graphics enabled. Many providers and handsets only support WAP text mode and this alone will not allow you to view Inetcam streaming video.
i-mode, the Asian equivalent to WAP, is currently available in Japan. Again, be sure there is text and graphic modes available.
The Palm and PocketPC PDA devices can utilize iVISTA features via HotSyncing with ones PC and using services such as those provided by AvantGo: www.avantgo.com.
Finally, many Palm and PocketPC PDA devices have optional wireless modems that will allow for the viewing of live video and or prerecorded clips from iVISTA...all while being completely remote.
Please check back often as more information and specifications are released about this exciting iVISTA wireless module.
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