Microsoft Unveils 360 Degree Camera

Jun 29 2006, 1:00am CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Obviously still in love with the "360" in the name of the new Xbox, Microsoft recently showed off a new product that relishes in the number 360 -- it's a video conferecing camera that displays the full room (the full 360 degrees). Its main purpose is for boardroom discussions that can be viewed in a more life-like way for remote members.

You place the camera in the middle of a conference table and people, via Microsoft's proprietary software, will be able the see the entire meeting room in a full 360 degree view.You'll also be able to sync pictures and PowerPoint slides alongside the camera's images. It's all about making the increasingly popular "virtual meeting" as much like a real meeting as possible.

We don't know any pricing details or when this will make it into retail, but what we do know is that this is one totally tripped out peripheral that could really revolutionize web and conference cameras.

Via TG Daily

Report Published by: Mark Raby

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Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
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