Web Video Technologies Video 3
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Today, you do not have to travel from one place to another to attend
conferences and seminars. Instead, you can use Web conferencing so that all
the participants can communicate with each other over the Internet.
One of the features of Web conferencing is that it allows you to hold a
virtual conference where you can see and hear others in real time. You can
also use tools such as virtual whiteboards and slide presentations during
the conference.
Another feature of Web conferencing is screen sharing, where the
participants can see what is on the presenter's desktop.
Web conferencing also allows voice communication between the participants
so that they can share their views and discuss their opinions. Voice
communication could be Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or voice
communication by using telephone conferencing.
Web conferencing also allows you to use text chatting if voice
communication is not possible. GLOSSARY
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Add-in
A component that provides added functions by allowing the Web browser to
access and execute files that are included in Web pages.
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C
Camcorder
A digital video camera used to record video.
Compact disc (CD)
A storage device used to store data in a digital format.
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D
Digital camera
A camera that stores images digitally on a memory device, such as a flash
memory card or a mini hard disk.
Digital versatile disc (DVD)
A storage device used to store data in a digital format.
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E
Electronic mail (e-mail)
The exchange of text messages and computer files over the Internet.
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H
Home office
An arrangement that allows people to work from home.
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I
Internet
A worldwide collection of public networks that are linked to each other
for information exchange.
Intranet
A special type of network used to communicate and share information within
an organization.
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M
Mobile phone
A wireless device that has the capabilities of a traditional wired phone
and allows you to make a call from almost any location.
MPEG Audio Layer 3 (MP3)
A format developed by Motion Picture Expert Group to allow compression of
audio and video for digital distribution.
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N
Network
A group of computers and associated devices that are connected to share
resources and exchange information.
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P
Personal digital assistant (PDA)
A handheld computer that is used as a personal organizer. A traditional
PDA includes features such as an address book, task list, and a calculator.
Pixels
Refers to small units that make up a picture. The higher the number of
pixels, the better the quality of the picture.
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