The IP Divide in AV systems Jeffrey Lam Kramer Electronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Jeffrey@kramerasia.com
AGENDA 1. AV systems & Infrastructure 2. The push for IP 3. IP migration barriers 4. Crossing the IP divide Jeffrey@kramerasia.com
AV systems & Infrastructure
Defining AV What are Audio-Visual systems? Integration of Electronic equipment and applications with both sound and visual component, On the production or use of such works, or the equipment used to create and present such works.
A picture says a thousand words
Traditional Audio Visual Systems Unplanned. Unidirectional / Uni- media communication Stand-alone devices for different applications Portable projector for presentations DVD / TV screens for training. Speakerphone for conference calls System often incomplete Microphones / Speakers Projection screens Mostly analog / single format High Total Cost of Ownership Acquisition, maintenance, repair & ongoing manual labor expense
Modern Audio Visual Systems Multifunctional cohesive integrated system Video conferencing / presentations / e-training / meetings Multi-media Audio / pictures / video / data / voice Pre-recorded / live streams Unified with communication systems No longer just a training aid Digital / High definition formats Broadcast quality Digital / Multi-format Integration IT integration Room automation
RJ45 IT Infrastructure
AV Infrastructure AV VGA Displayport HDMI DVI RJ45
The push for IP
TRENDS affecting AV Technology trends HDBaseT 3D technology Cloud computing HD AV over Ethernet Business trends E-learning Video-conferencing Digital Signage Social Trends BYOD Social Networking YouTube / Facebook Remote office
Trends Driving Change I AV as a business communication tool II Changes in design approach III Shift of AV ownership & responsibilities
I. Business Communication Tool Audio Visual as key business communication tool. Tele-conferencing E-training Broadroom solutions Digital signage Command centers / Dashboard Benefits Expense control Effective communication Enhancing productivity
I. Business Communiation Tool Changing business needs Design for BYOD Increased multimedia approach to marketing company Facebook / viral marketing Unified Communications Integration of systems Analog to digital switch a necessity Professional / convenient / simple
II. Holistic design approach Holistic approach to AV No longer stand alone systems Integrated, multi-applications, multi formats systems Multiple stakeholders:t&d / IT / Marketing / Telecom / Executive Increased demand for high quality resolutions
II. Holistic design approach New applications Presentations + video conferencing + training facilities Signage + live data + video Movie theatre + 3D + live concert
III. Shift of AV Ownership Traditionally, AV belongs to one of these groups Learning & Development / HR Workplace Resources / Real Estate / Facility Multimedia / Telecom / Admin IP based AV applications forcing AV into IT space CTO inputs needed on AV as a productivity enhancing tool Increasingly, multimedia budgets part of IT budget Similar to early 90 s Battles between Telecom and LAN Groups And similar to ongoing security tussle between IT and facility
DEJA VU 1990s 2000s Analog phones Office Manager IP Phones IT Department Whoever controls the money make the decision!
IP Migration Barriers
AV Migration Barriers Network bandwidth issues Video compression concerns (Most) IT managers don t understand AV
Migration concerns Bandwidth, Full HD (1080p) requires 4.95Gbps (1.65 Gbps, per colour). That means Gigabit isn't enough to allow HDMI uncompressed Battles between the IT and the AV folks IT wins: Compress the signal small enough to fit into 1Gbps AV wins Send the original high definition signal
Compresssion techniques 1. MPEG H.264, Small bandwidth, needs >10Mbps large compression artefacts large delays, up to 400 msec 2. JPEG2000, High Bandwidth, 55Mbps Less compression artefacts very low delay, <15 msec
The responsibilities of the CTO Traditional IT responsibilities Software applications Desktop devices Networks Storage Web Services Database Software development Software Security New IT responsibilities Mobility networks & devices Datacenter Physical security Voice telephony Telecom / Wide Area N/W Cabling infrastructure Multi-media Who do you think going to win the battle for AV decisions?
Crossing the IP divide
Solutions 1. Non IP Solutions Digital Analog 2. Twisted Pair solutions Proprietary twisted pair solutions HDBaseT 3. IP solutions Light IP Full IP
Basic Analog Video Signals RGB RGBHV S-Video Composite Video VGA
SDI Basic Digital Video Signals
Twisted Pair Twisted Pair cables does not automatically mean Ethernet Non standard based Same cables but different signals Digital and analog signals, not TCP/IP different brands does not work together
Twisted Pair
HDBaseT HDBaseT New technology using Twisted Pair Non-proprietary Different brands should work together finalized in June 2010 NOT IP solution Cannot pass through a network switch.
HDBaseT HDBaseT Transmit Power (PoE) Control Video (HDMI) Audio Ethernet (100BaseT) Light version No Power PoH Higher power over shorter distance 90W power / 40 TV
IP-AV solutions 2 ways to pass AV over IT The Light Method The Full Method
The Light method Advantages Video is uncompressed so the image is still the best. The Network bandwidth required is small. Monitor & control using standard PC Disadvantages 2 separate set of cablings & signal paths
Typical Classroom
The Full method Full method Use the Ethernet for content and control convert the content so that the IT network can pass Streaming Video TCPIP, or Ethernet
The Full method Advantages Single cable for content + control (+power) Longer Distance than in its native format Use existing IT infrastructure Disadvantages Quality Video Artefacts Delays Bandwidth restrictions
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