We are pleased to announce that a pilot video-conferencing service is now available to departments in HKU. Just dial the ISDN number of the party that you would like to meet and talk to, and you can experience the use of a high-quality video conferencing session.
This service is now set up at the Computer Centre in the Conference Room RR202. This room is equipped with an ISDN-based video conferencing system. The system is comprised of a complete set of H.320 scalable systems designed for point-to-point ISDN-based video conferencing, with connection speeds up to 384Kbps. It consists of a 29-inch television set, a video camera and a table-top microphone. A wireless keyboard is provided for easy system control.
During the pilot period, the Computer Centre will provide free-of-charge technical assistance in operating the system. And you only have to pay the ISDN connection charge. ISDN charge for a 384-kbps local call in the Hong Kong SAR is HK$0.54/min and that for a 384-kbps call to U.S.A. is HK$60/min. (Please see the notes given at the end of this article for more information.) Staff members who are interested in a video conference can book the service at our General Office in Room RR223 (Tel: 285-92491 or Email to nng@cc.hku.hk) .
Don't miss this chance to experience a high quality video conferencing session. We encourage you to take advantage of this special offer and help us refine this technology for wider use by the rest of the University.
For more information, please call
George Poon
Tel: 2241 5302
Email: skpoon@hkucc.hku.hk.
Note:
- Both parties must have compatible video conferencing systems.
- Connection speed of video conferencing depends on system used by both parties.
- Connection speed from 56kbps to 384kbps are supported.
- Connection charge is calculated on minute and channel basis. Each channel supports 64kbps connection. For a business quality local ISDN call at 384kbps, 6 channels are used and the charge is HK$0.54/min. For international ISDN call, charge varies from HK$3/min/channel to HK$20/min/channel. It is subject to change by our ISDN service provider without prior notice. A typical charge of a ISDN call to USA is HK$10/min/channel.