faceVsoin宣佈推出搭配Skype使用之新型HD網路攝影機產品
台北2010年1月5日電 /美通社亞洲/ — 專為消費者和中小型企業(SMEs)開創高畫質(HD)視訊通訊經驗的創新者faceVsion Technology Inc.已與Skype結為夥伴關係，合作開發專門用於 Skype視訊通話的HD網路攝影機 – FV TouchCam N1。
faceVsion執行長Alex Huang說：「我們感到非常興奮，能夠為Skype的全球用戶引進HD視訊，並與Skype攜手將線上視訊通話帶入一個全新的境界。在faceVsion，我們相信，視訊通話應該是在現有的通訊方法下，一種簡易無縫的功能提升，且不需要購買及安裝昂貴的視訊會議設備。」
線上HD視訊通話的承諾終於獲得實現
憑著HD編解碼技術和嵌入式系統設計的專門知識，faceVsion克服了許多障礙，讓所有電腦及網路使用者都能利用Skype、PC和Internet，享受即時雙向HD的視訊通話。克服的障礙包括：
— 電腦CPU能力不夠，無法處理即時雙向HD視訊通訊。
— 目前市面上絕大多數的網路攝影機均無法傳送HD(或更好的)視訊品質。
— 未受管理的1-2 Mbps寬頻網路通常無法傳送HD視訊品質。
多年來，Skype已逐漸發展成為人們在Internet上保持聯繫之最重要且便利的通訊平台之一。現在有了faceVsion的HD網路攝影機，世界各地的Skype使用者將可享受HD視訊呼叫的樂趣，讓使用者之間能夠保持更加緊密的聯繫，譬如，孫子女們唱聖誕歌給爺爺奶奶聽、身在不同國度的朋友們互道新年快樂、和專業人士隔著時區討論事業合作計畫。
Alex Huang也表示：「有了Skype在Internet通訊領域的專門知識和我們突破性的創新技術，我們與Skype的夥伴關係象徵著即時而便利之HD視訊通話的一個里程碑。」
faceVsion的FV TouchCam(TM) N1攝影機配備嵌入式H.264*編解碼晶片和支援波束形成技術的雙麥克風，可提供同步清晰HD視訊(720p, 3X DVD解析度)和絕佳音訊品質。FV TouchCam(TM) N1透過USB槽連接PC，還配備一個可伸縮的萬用底座，適用於任何電腦顯示器。FV TouchCam(TM) N1的攜帶便利性讓行動中的專業人士能夠隨時隨地保持HD品質的聯繫。
Skype消費類電子產品業務開發及產品管理處處長Manrique Brenes說：「faceVsion使用簡便的HD網路攝影機將使得世界各地無數的消費者，即使沒有高性能配備的PC，也能透過Skype享受720p視訊呼叫的通訊品質。」
Windows專用Skype 4.2試用版(或更新版本)支援HD視訊呼叫。以下網站提供Skype 4.2試用版免費下載：http://www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/beta/
以下網站將可買到FV TouchCam(TM) N1：http://www.shop.facevsion.com和http://www.skype.com/shop
* H.264具有MPEG-4 AV壓縮能力，即使在很低的傳輸速度下，仍可提供絕佳的視訊經驗。
以下網站可下載FV TouchCam(TM) N1圖片：http://www.facevsion.com/support/downloadcenter
關於faceVsion
faceVsion Technology (FVT)是全球創新解決方案領導者，透過PC和公/私網路為消費者及中小型企業(SMEs)提供HD視訊通訊經驗。憑著HD編解碼技術和嵌入式系統設計專門知識，達見科技提供全套HD解決方案，包括網路攝影機、通用視訊編碼裝置(FVexpress(TM))、和全功能機上型電話(FVfone(TM))。faceVsion與世界各地的夥伴合作，為全球使用者提供並增進視訊通訊經驗。
關於Skype
Skype是一套促進全球溝通的軟體。全世界無數個人及企業均利用Skype從事免費的視訊及語音呼叫、發送即時訊息、和與其他Skype使用者分享檔案。世界各地的使用者每天也利用Skype進行低成本固網及行動電話通訊。您可透過以下網站下載Skype至您的電腦或手機：http://www.skype.com/shop
faceVsion Announces New High Definition Webcam Product Line for Use with Skype
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — faceVsion Technology Inc., a market innovator pioneering HD video communications for consumers and SMEs, has partnered with Skype to develop a high definition (HD) webcam optimized for Skype(TM) video calling, the FV TouchCam(TM) N1.
“We are thrilled to bring HD video to Skype’s global community and that we are advancing online video calls to a whole new frontier together with Skype,” said Alex Huang, CEO of faceVsion. “At faceVsion, we believe video communications should be an incremental and seamless enhancement to existing modes of communication that does not involve purchasing and installing expensive videoconferencing equipment.”
Promise of HD video calling over internet now a reality
Armed with HD codec know-how and embedded systems design expertise, faceVsion has overcome a number of barriers to enable all PC and internet users to enjoy real-time, two-way HD video communications using Skype, their existing PCs and the public internet:
— Insufficient CPU power to handle real-time, two-way HD video
communications
— Most webcams available today cannot send HD (or above) video quality
— Unmanaged 1-2 Mbps broadband networks cannot typically transmit HD
video quality
Over the years, Skype has evolved into one of the most significant and convenient communications platforms for people to stay connected over the internet. Now, with the faceVsion HD webcam, Skype users worldwide can enjoy HD-quality video calling, allowing them to stay even more closely in touch, whether it’s grandchildren singing a Christmas carol to their grandparents, friends saying “Happy New Year” across borders, or professionals meeting to discuss business partnerships across time zones.
“With Skype’s expertise in internet communications and our disruptive technology, the partnership represents a milestone in instant and convenient HD video communications,” Huang added.
The faceVsion FV TouchCam(TM) N1 camera, with an embedded H.264* codec chip and dual microphones supporting beamforming techniques, offers synchronized, crystal clear HD video (720p, 3X DVD resolution) and superior audio quality. The FV TouchCam(TM) N1 connects to a PC using a USB plug and also comes with a flexible universal base that fits on any monitor. Its portability enables mobile professionals to stay connected in HD at any time, from anywhere.
“These easy-to-use HD webcams will make 720p video calling via Skype accessible to the millions of consumers around the world who do not have a high performance PC,” said Manrique Brenes, Skype’s director of business development and product management for consumer electronics.
HD video calling is supported in Skype for Windows 4.2 beta, or later, which is available as a free download from http://www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/beta/. The FV TouchCam(TM) N1 will be available for purchase at http://www.shop.facevsion.com and http://www.skype.com/shop.
*H.264 is MPEG-4 AV compression to enable superb video experience at substantially lower bit rates.
To download photos of FV TouchCam(TM) N1, visit http://www.facevsion.com/support/downloadcenter
About faceVsion(TM)
faceVsion Technology (FVT) is the global leader in pioneering solutions that empower consumers and SMEs with true-to-life HD video communications experience over public and private networks through any PC screens. Armed with HD codec know-how and embedded systems design expertise, faceVsion offers a full range of HD solutions including webcams, universal video coding units (FVexpress(TM)), and full function set-top phones (FVfone(TM)). Together with its partners around the world, faceVsion delivers and enhances video communications for users worldwide.
About Skype
Skype is software that enables the world’s conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users. Every day, people everywhere also use Skype to make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles. Download Skype to your computer or mobile phone at http://www.skype.com/shop.