Polycom EDOC2501b manual Making an SVC-Based Conference Call, Making a Conference Call

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Making an SVC-Based Conference Call

This chapter describes how to place an SVC-based conference call using the RealPresence SVC-Based Conferencing solution. It describes the conference call from the end-user perspective in addition to describing the SVC-based conference established in the RealPresence Collaboration Server and the RealPresence Virtualization Manager (DMA). Additionally, the chapter describes the various features that can be used in an SVC-based conference.

Using the Polycom RealPresence Desktop and the Polycom RealPresence Mobile Applications

The Polycom RealPresence Desktop application is designed as an enhancement and replacement of the existing Polycom CMA Desktop and m100 applications. However, in this release, the RealPresence Desktop supports the Windows platform only.

The Polycom RealPresence Mobile application provides video conferencing for tablets and smartphones, extending video beyond conference rooms, enabling organizations to deliver video collaboration to more users in more environments. RealPresence Desktop and RealPresence Mobile are fully SVC-enabled applications.

Making a Conference Call

There are several types of conferences:

•"Point-to-Point Calls”

•"Multipoint Conferences”

Point-to-Point Calls

Point-to-point calls enable one participant to call another participant for video conferencing. Using the RealPresence Desktop or RealPresence Mobile, a point-to-point call can be made between two endpoints using the SIP protocol. Point-to-point calls can also be done between standard-based H.323 and SIP clients.

For point-to-point calls using the SIP protocol, an exchange is performed for video capabilities between the participants at the beginning of the call to determine the preferred call characteristics by both sides. When that is determined, point-to-point calls uses the SVC error resiliency capabilities but only one resolution is sent between the endpoints.

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Contents Wave December 2012 eDOC2501B Trademark Information Table of Contents Making an SVC-Based Conference Call Scope of This Document OverviewAcronym/Term Description Intended AudienceAcronym Definitions Pstn Overview Overview of SVC SVC Conferencing Solution OverviewSVC Conferencing Overview Using the SVC-Based Conferencing Solution Page SVC Conferencing Solution Overview Video Layouts in the Mixed Conference Mode 1Video Layouts for Mixed AVC and SVC Conferences 1Video Layouts for Mixed AVC and SVC Conferences SVC Conferencing Solution Overview System Architecture for Enterprise Deployment SVC Conferencing System ArchitectureUser Plane Access PlaneCall Control Plane Media PlaneRealPresence Virtualization Manager DMA RealPresence Access DirectorPolycom System Environment Components Management and Provisioning PlaneRealPresence Collaboration Server 800s, Virtual Edition RealPresence Collaboration Server RMXRealPresence Resource Manager Endpoints InteroperabilityTypical SVC-Based Conference Deployment Scenario Component Product Version DescriptionEndpoint SVC Support SVC Support for EndpointsEndpoint SVC Support Encryption Supported Features in the RealPresence Collaboration ServerPresentation Mode Content SVC Conferencing System Architecture To define an SVC Only Profile ConfigurationNew Profile General dialog box opens Field/Option Description New Profile Advanced dialog box opens At the End After Last participant Quits All the participants At the End When Last Participant Remains Only oneCascade and SVC Optimized is the only available Content Content Video DefinitionParameter Description IP Network Services To define an SVC Only Profile 5New SVC Profile General Parameters Field/Option Description 6New SVC Profile Advanced Parameters Click the Audio Settings tab 8New SVC Profile Audio Settings Parameters New Profile Network Services dialog box is displayed Field/Option Description IP Network Services Using Video Resources for a Mixed AVC and SVC Conference Resource Report Configuring the RealPresence Virtualization Manager DMA Point-to-Point Calls Making an SVC-Based Conference CallMaking a Conference Call Video Layouts for Point-to-Point Calls Video Layouts Multipoint Conferences2Video Layouts for Multipoint Conferences Number Participants RealPresence Desktop RealPresence Mobile Making an SVC-Based Conference Call Feature Description Appendix SVC-Based Conferencing Solution SpecificationsSolution Specifications Feature Description Per MPMx card Supported Conferencing FeaturesRP Collaboration Resource Type Server RMX MCU Supported Resolutions