Many consumers want to see people they are talking to. It is certainly enjoyable to see the bright smile of others we love. This is particularly important during special occasions where families can’t gather together, such as birthday and New Year. Fortunately, there are simple and expensive solutions to meet this goal. The telecommunication world has expanding rapidly and it is possible to see others through the video call functionality. This technology also allows for the video conferencing sessions, where family members or co-workers can gather together to discuss many topics. Users could also wear wireless headsets and remotes to make the experience more enjoyable.
We could just pair the wireless headsets with our mobile devices and it is possible to hear things more clearly and talk more easily. This headset will also make communicating through video call with desktop computers more pleasant. There are many different features available through video phone technology, such as optional email notification, enhanced 911 service, 3-way calling, caller ID, call waiting, voice mail and others. This technology should also include the privacy button that we can use any time, so we are not disturbed while we are driving or sleeping. In general, video phone technology should provide us with a solution to perform personal contacts with people we know.
Video conferencing works particularly well on desktops, because they are more powerful and versatile than mobile devices. High definitions and high quality video calls can be achieved by attaching better cameras, instead of standard webcams. Various people could also participate in front of the desktop, making the experience more convenient and exciting. There are different resolutions of video calls, such as 480p, 720p and 1080p. Video call sessions should also be much smoother, depending on the frames rate. Videos should look much better, the higher the frames per second and the higher the resolutions. However, an obvious downside is that high-resolution videos usually consume more bandwidth. Some systems can be more limited in terms of bandwidth and quality; especially if users have entry-level smartphones with low resolution front-facing camera that operate on slower 3G networks. However, some devices could have 720p or even 1080p cameras that work on much faster 4G LTE connections. Some systems could also have some licensing options and limitations that could affect the quality of video-based communications.
It is important to understand more about the difference between video conferences and typical video calls. The latter involves only a couple endpoints with straightforward point-to-point interaction. Video conferences are more complicated with a mix of audio and video streams using specific codecs. As a result, there should be enough resources to support the heavier stream of data. They would be needed to mix multiple streams and produce good quality videos. In some cases, video conferences could occur only between identical devices and they may have built-in codecs. To improve versatility, it is advisable to choose devices with popular software platforms, such as Windows, Mac OS X, Android, iOS and others; because they can communicate one another regardless of the operating system.
