Ergotron Introduces New LX Video Conferencing Cart at Consumer Electronics Show

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Telepresence and Holography / Holograms - November 2008

Editor’s viewpoint on their differences, likenesses and future...

We all just recently viewed an historic CNN holographic interview on an historic Election Night. CNN stated this type of imaging has never been done before on National TV and I believe that. I haven’t seen anything like it. The live interview caught me by surprise and sure had the “wow” factor attached to it didn’t it? Here’s a link to the actual interview.

CNN Hologram Video

The question now has to be asked. Is it Telepresence?

I’m no expert on the subject but I’m going to throw my hat into the ring, go out on a limb and say yes, I believe it is. Although I know many video conferencing purists are rolling their eyes and grabbing their guns right about now with my statement.

While I do know that Telepresence still hasn’t been universally defined (Houston, we have a problem), here’s how I see it…. Broken down to its simplest form - “tele” (through electronic means) and “presence” (present). This is how I’m justifying my opinion by lumping holography and Telepresence together. Just as Telepresence is surely an offshoot of video conferencing, holographic imaging (like we viewed on CNN) surely has to be considered an offshoot of Telepresence. The interviewer was “telepresent” from Chicago and beamed into the CNN Election Headquarters. She was most assuredly - “telepresent”. There was negligible latency, the imaging was fantastic and both interviewers were rehearsed on what they would say. I’ve just recently read that CNN actually “downgraded” the experience to make it “movie” quality and not as good as it could have been. Maybe they thought us mere mortals would be shocked if they showed their complete hand. I have a feeling it was so big to them, they didn’t want it to get upstaged by the historic election. I’m willing to bet we’ll see the “true” power of this technology in the upcoming weeks and months when they can put the pedal to the medal and show it off without having it sidetracked.

What an amazing time for this technology (all differences and opinions aside). Telepresence Doctors, nurses, teachers, schools and healthcare (healthpresence) will benefit from the recent gains in this state-of-the-art industry whether holograms, Telepresence or holography. Airlines also have to see the threat to a portion of their business travel. Hell, who wants go through security and fly to Miami for a two-hour conference when you can look them in the eye via Telepresence?

Beam me up Scotty! Simply amazing…!

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Your Editor and Administrator - L II
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St. Paul, MN (PRWeb) January 4, 2007 -- Ergotron, the global leader in computer and video display mounting equipment, will unveil its latest innovation, the LX Video Conferencing Cart, in booth 26534 at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this January.

The LX Video Conferencing Cart is a sleek all-in-one system that can serve a variety of videoconferencing needs--transforming any space into a videoconferencing center - perfect for corporations of any size, the hospitality and broadcast industries, and schools.

The cart comes equipped with an adjustable camera shelf that enables the camera to move in tandem with the display, ensuring optimum viewing for conference participants at either end of the system. It also includes a heavy-duty lower shelf that accommodates videoconferencing equipment and concealed cable management, which hides unsightly cables. With 20 inches of effortless height adjustment, and 20° of independent display tilt, the LX Video Conferencing Cart provides optimal positioning of a videoconferencing system for both seated and standing audiences.

In addition to the LX Video Conferencing Cart, Ergotron will feature its LX Large Display Cart, which is a CEA Innovations Honoree Award winner. This ergonomic, mobile stand provides flexibility to move a flat-panel display to any audience--transforming any room into a media center. The LX Cart is the perfect accessory for conference rooms, lobbies, offices and other digital signage applications.

"The beauty of our award winning LX Large Display Cart coupled with the added features of our video conferencing cart will set the standard for video conferencing," explained John Erickson, Product Manager for Ergotron. "Our LX Video Conferencing Cart is the only platform that comes complete for all your video conferencing needs."

Visit Ergotron's booth 26534 to see Ergotron's line of LX Carts and other innovative products.

About Ergotron:
Founded in 1982 by VESA FDMI standard author and visionary Harry Sweere, Ergotron's products have been improving the human interface with digital displays for over 20 years. Our history of innovation and passion for differentiation is evidenced in over 35 patents and our growing portfolio of beautifully designed mounting products for computer monitors, notebooks, and large flat-panel displays and TVs that are as easy to use as they are to mount.

Constant Force™ lift-and-pivot motion technology in wall and desk mount arms, stands, mobile carts, pivots and vertical lifts require less effort to achieve more motion, improving the user's experience when viewing any digital display for work or entertainment. Ergotron is a global company, with sales efforts headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Amersfoort, the Netherlands, and Singapore. For more information about Ergotron or our products, please visit Ergotron.com or call Ergotron sales at 800.888.8458.

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