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HUMC implements campus-wide HD video conferencing

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:50:34 +0000

Hackensack University Medical Center contracted AVA for the implementation of Polycom Telepresence campus-wide through HD end-points on mobile carts and in boardrooms, auditoriums, training rooms, and more.

This cutting-edge solution allows doctors and staff to launch HD conferences virtually anytime/anywhere – including iPods. The hospital also integrated a Polycom IP based infrastructure solution and is hosting their own video teleconferences internally – without using an external bridging provider. Video conferences can be initiated from within the campus or externally from remote sites via a secure/encrypted email link enabling participants to download the Polycom software to a participant’s computer. With a camera and microphone they can participate directly into a video conference. A Polycom Recording and Streaming Solution offers the ability to watch/hear a Video Conference live as it is airing, at a later time (on demand), or upload to a website.

In the demonstration kitchen, chefs offer cooking lessons to help patients and families learn how to manage their appetite while undergoing cancer therapy. The chefs utilize the Polycom solution with multiple HD cameras and recording/streaming systems to capture live demonstrations of food selection, prep, and cooking (all done in front of a live audience). As is common at Hackensack, the Kitchen based AV system incorporates a custom AMX touch panel for access and control. For use when the chefs are cooking, AVA designed custom foot pedals providing hands-free camera selection and control.

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Amphitheater Flexibility and Ease-Of-Use Was Key!

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:47:21 +0000

AVA re-engineered this high-end amphitheater to take flexibility to the extreme. It provides tiered seating for approximately 300 participants. The stage features numerous mic inputs, a motorized curtain system, and custom lectern with integrated Wolfvision 3-Chip Document Camera and AMX Control Panel. Full control of events is done from the raised glass-walled control room.

A custom Middle Atlantic control console is home to all devices and provides easy, reachable access to all components. A private Shure in-ear discrete communication system allows communication between the control room operators and the presenter. Complete system control is via custom programmed AMX touch panel. Overflow is easily managed with the ability to link all audio and video to (2) additional auditoriums, and/or boardroom – all while providing the ability to stream content to secure website for remove viewing.

This system functionality also includes DVD playback, ClearOne audio conferencing, Polycom video conferencing, multiple display input points (VGA & DVI), MediaPointe recording/streaming of multiple sources simultaneously, Extron window processor allowing projection of (4) custom labeled quadrants of any sources.

Williams Sound Assisted Listening System provides audio support for hearing impaired individuals.

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Emergency Surgery Training Facility

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:09:47 +0000

In an effort to capture the varied needs of doctors and professionals at a prominent health care facility, AVA engineered, designed, and installed matching training rooms which can be used either combined or independently.

These high-end, state-of-the-art rooms feature ProjectionDesign 1,920 x 1,200 HD 16:10, 24/7 capable projectors. The design accommodates, through Crestron control panels, the ability to easily configure the room a needed. Overflow is accommodated with the ability to link all audio and video content to (3) additional boardrooms in the facility as well as the ability to stream content to their secure website for viewing at remote locations.

The system additionally incorporates the ability to play Blu-Ray DVD content, ClearOne Audio Conferencing, Polycom Video Conferencing, multiple VGA/DVI input locations, custom manufactured lecterns, SMART Sympodium for annotation, and MediaPointe recording and streaming of multiple sources simultaneously. The custom programmed Crestron Control System provides automated control of all components from within the room or remotely via a network connection.

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