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This paper presents a project which introduces a novel concept and technical implementation of a video mediated collaboration system. The starting point was to provide tools suitable for professionals particularly in the field of design and engineering. The core of the concept is to create a permanent connection between two remote locations and to combine live video screen and interactive table surface. The aim is to use the best features of existing videoconferencing solutions, smart whiteboards and collaborative file sharing systems. The technical solution is based on utilisation of existing components and low cost software. The first prototypes suggest that this type of system has more intuitive and natural user interface compared to current solutions. With future field testing the challenges concerning the application environment can be better met.
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Manner, J., Virtanen, JP. (2011). Natural and Intuitive Video Mediated Collaboration. In: Tsihrintzis, G.A., Virvou, M., Jain, L.C., Howlett, R.J. (eds) Intelligent Interactive Multimedia Systems and Services. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 11. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-22158-3_3
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