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eConf : multimedia conferencing software application

Introduction
 
eConf is a software application for multimedia conferencing and communication over IP and 3G networks.

It offers a high quality audio & video user experience, comparable to that which is delivered by hardware-accelerated video communications solutions.

eConf includes all standard-based communications protocols, media encoding and compression and user interface elements that are necessary for a computer supported multimedia conference. The application complies fully with the latest H.323, SIP and H.324M protocols. A highly effective echo-cancellation system, permitting use of the application without a handset, is integrated in the complete solution.

Target markets and France Telecom advantages

France Telecom's R&D division licenses eConf distribution rights to integrators, service providers and original equipment manufacturers who are targeting the consumers and enterprise customers to implement video services on all IP terminals, from mobile phone to meeting studio.

France Telecom's R&D division is an ideal partner for multimedia conferencing:

Commitment to quality. France Telecom will only release the highest quality solutions, in terms of the quality of the user experience, as well as the quality of all building blocks. France Telecom ensures that it will provide clean code to address gaps in the solution quickly and to go beyond the average implementations to guarantee the highest quality customer conferencing experience over non-QoS guaranteed networks.

Highly dedicated to the development and adoption of standards for communications and media encoding/decoding. France Telecom participates in all the relevant standards bodies and has contributed its intellectual properties to the community. The company holds nearly 8,000 patents in the areas of media and communications.

Stable and committed. France Telecom is a well established, highly reputed organization which will continue to invest in the development of superior conferencing solutions for its customers and their markets. Over 50 full time engineers work exclusively on the multimedia communications portfolio and building blocks.

Visit the web pages of eConf licensing partners :
 
- FCVC                        - NETCENTREX                        - NIAD                                  
- OMNITOR                  - RADVISION                            - TOMEN / VISUALNEXUS                           

 

product configurations

The application is available in a variety of configurations, suitable for immediate distribution to customers of video telephony, videoconference, and telephony over IP networks (Intranet and Internet), or for further customization and branding by our licensees, using the eConf SDK.

eConf is a highly modular application composed of building blocks in three categories: communications protocols, audio and video codecs, and application user interfaces.
 

More information on eConf

- Major benefits
 
- Additional information about the SDK
 
- Business model on eConf
 
- How to get an evaluation version of eConf

 

Compatible equipment

- webcams for eConf :
Quality of pictures depends on the quality of the video capture system. That is why our experts recommend certain webcams for their picture quality and also for their fluidity.

The eConf package requires very high quality video devices : please refer to this table. For webcams that are not on the list, contact your eConf Support.

In some cases, updating webcam drivers is enough to solve problems.

 
 

Documentation

- eConf starter kit
 
 
- eConf user's guide

FAQ

To go through some parts of the FAQ section, you must register with France Télécom.

Contact

For any question, contact France Telecom
 
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