Equipment Components
Camera
The camera is usually located at the top of the
equipment and is what captures the video feed that is
transmitted to other videoconference systems that are
connected to the event. For both clinical carts and
room-based systems, the camera can be controlled
by using the arrows on the remote control.
Codec
The codec is the main brain of the system controlling
the camera, monitor and any other medical
peripherals plugged into the system. If the codec is
switched off, then no videoconferencing is possible.
The codec derives its name from the functions that it
serves. It both codes video signals that are sent to the
other sites as well as de-codes video signals that it
receives from the far sites.
Monitor
The monitor is purely a display screen and works in
conjunction with the codec. Consequently, it is
important to emphasis that if the codec is turned on -
then the monitor should be turned on as well. This
ensures that if someone connects to an event early,
you will be able to see them on the monitor. Please
note that turning off the monitor does not turn the
system off.
8 | OTN Training Services
