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ConferenceXP: Real-Time Collaboration and Updates from the University of Washington

ConferenceXP is an open-source platform developed for real-time collaboration. Initially launched in 2001 at Microsoft Research, it has evolved significantly, enhancing its capabilities for multipoint conferencing with high-quality, low-latency communication. The platform includes built-in tools like presentation, whiteboard, screen sharing, and chat, and works seamlessly with standard PCs, cameras, and audio equipment. With the recent adoption of the Apache 2.0 license and continuous contributions from the University of Washington, ConferenceXP aims to foster an active development community while providing essential services and support for virtual meetings.

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ConferenceXP: Real-Time Collaboration and Updates from the University of Washington

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  1. ConferenceXP: Overview and Updates Fred Videon University of Washington, Computer Science & Engineering

  2. Outline • What is ConferenceXP • Brief history • New license • Updates on Recent Work • Downloads and Contacts

  3. ConferenceXP • Open Source Platform for real-time collaboration • High quality, low latency multipoint conferencing • Targeted for standard PC and high quality network • Works with commodity cameras and audio equipment • Built-in collaboration tools including presentation, whiteboard , screen sharing, video playback, chat

  4. ConferenceXP Services • Services included: • Venue Service: Virtual meeting spaces • Archive Service: Conference archive & playback • Reflector Service: Unicast/Multicast bridge • Diagnostic Service: Collect and report loss rates and other statistics • Hosted Services vs. Site Local Services

  5. A Brief History of ConferenceXP • 2001: Project began at Microsoft Research • 2003: First successful deployments for distance learning • 2007: UW Center for Collaborative Technologies – 3 yr. funded project to advance the platform • 2010-present: Transitioned to Open Source community supported project

  6. We now have a new license! • Open Source (Apache 2.0) license • Affiliated with the OuterCurve Foundation • The University of Washington manages the project and hosts project resources • Help us build an active community!

  7. Recent Work • Version 5.3Release (18 May, 2011) • Mostly developer focused enhancements • Post-5.3 Highlights • Work to enable testing with HD video sources • BlackMagic& AJA video capture hardware • … and video codecs • x264 & WVC1

  8. Downloads, Resources & Contacts • CCT Website/Wiki (Binary, Source, Docs) • Announcements Email List • Forum • Contacts: http://cct.cs.washington.edu cct-announce-request@cs.washington.edu cct.cs.washington.edu/conferencexp/forum cct@cs.washington.edufred@cs.washington.edu

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