Audio Conferencing Equipment

Camelot Corporation recently announced that it has applied for a patent for Video Talk(TM), video and audio conferencing equipment for the Internet. Video Talk is a complete hardware and software system which, when connected to a multimedia PC, enables full duplex video and audio conferencing over the Internet.

It is the only Internet communications system to use Direct Dial Technology to facilitate free video and audio conferencing. It will provide significant advantages to users as Video Talk does not require a soundcard or a video capture card. Video Talk is a self contained unit which simply connects to the computer's existing SCSI or parallel port. There are no usage fees, other than the normal monthly Internet access subscriber's charge.

Camelot's Chairman and CEO, commented, "This is the next generation in communication on the Internet. Just as DigiPhone enables free audio communication using the Internet, now Video Talk will allow free video and audio conferencing using the Internet."

It is anticipated that the development program for VideoTalk will be completed by the end of this year. VideoTalk will come with a new version of DigiPhone(TM) 2.0 which will include the recently announced Multi-Protocol Framework allowing voice communication with other Internet telephony software. A suggested retail price for VideoTalk has yet to be established. The VideoTalk unit attaches to the side of a computer monitor and includes a handset and a built-in camera. The camera is directionally adjustable and allows for close-ups and wide-angle views.

VideoTalk's features are designed to incorporate new leading edge audio and video compression technology to enable connections over devices such as 28.8 kbps modems. The conferencing feature has the ability to receive transmissions from video servers that distribute one-way broadcasts, such as lectures, training sessions and corporate meetings. VideoTalk provides both color and gray scale video capabilities which will automatically adjust to the capabilities of the transmission medium being utilized. VideoTalk is designed with an expansion peripheral interface that enables attachments to be added to the VideoTalk unit.

These expansion peripherals are to include a cable TV Internet access unit, a mobile phone unit, a fax device, and an answering machine. Further, a peripheral security enhancer will integrate security systems to provide automatic video and audio recording in the case of a security breach. These peripherals will be released in phases during 2008. VideoTalk contains encryption technology which provides security of transmission for all audio and video, as well as any data generated by attached peripherals.

The VideoTalk software will provide integration with the recently announced ActiveX Conferencing Technology(TM), from Microsoft. Camelot's subsidiary, Third Planet Publishing, Inc., will provide API specifications so that other developers can take advantage of the features and processing power of VideoTalk in their applications. For example, developers using Microsoft's DirectPlay(TM) will be able to incorporate live audio and video into Internet based multimedia games.

"We are very excited about this significant technological breakthrough," continued Camelot's Chairman and CEO. "The combination of free video conferencing over the Internet and DigiPhone's Multi-Protocol Framework enabling communication with other Internet telephony software programs will, in my opinion, create a new standard for the Internet," he said.