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January 17, 2024

2024’s Spectrum of AV: Tune-Up of Commercial and Education Technology

Welcome to the ever-evolving world of audio visual (AV) technology, where classrooms hum with innovation and shop windows entice with interactive wonder. As 2024 kicks off, Australia’s education and commerce sectors are poised to witness exciting trends that will reshape the way we learn, do business and shop.

Education Ascends: Imagine classrooms where AR dinosaurs roam hallways and the periodic table explodes into an interactive ballet. This year, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are no longer futuristic fantasies, but powerful tools poised to ignite student engagement. Picture personalized AI tutors adapting to individual learning styles, offering wisdom like seasoned academic guides. Collaboration soars with upgraded video conferencing platforms, boasting crystal-clear connections and immersive breakout rooms that bridge physical and virtual spaces.

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) 2.0: It’s no longer just about bringing your own device; it’s about bringing your own ecosystem. Seamless integration of personal devices with AV systems is the new norm. Whether you’re in a bustling classroom or a dynamic commercial space, new-world AV setups will sync effortlessly with your preferred tech companions.

Sustainable AV Solutions: Sustainability isn’t just a trend; it’s a movement, and the AV industry is proudly stepping up. Sustainability in AV (SAVe) is the first industrywide organisation to bring stakeholders in the audio visual (AV) field together to take concerted action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Energy-efficient displays, eco-friendly materials, and a commitment to reducing the carbon footprint – because being cutting-edge doesn’t mean leaving a hefty one.

AI-Powered Analytics for Smarter Spaces: In 2024, it’s not just about seeing; it’s about understanding. AI is the magician behind the scenes, turning raw data from AV systems into actionable insights. From optimising classroom layouts based on student engagement to fine-tuning commercial spaces for productivity, the AV landscape is getting smarter.

The Rise of Hybrid Everything: Work, learn, collaborate – the hybrid model is here to stay. AV solutions are evolving to seamlessly accommodate both physical and virtual participants. Whether you’re in the boardroom, lecture hall, or home office, the experience remains consistently top-notch.

The Vision One Perspective: At Vision One Technologies, we’re not just spectators, we’re architects of this audio visual evolution. We understand the transformative power of these trends and are committed to helping our education and commercial partners leverage them to achieve remarkable results. Whether it’s designing immersive learning experiences or crafting captivating commercial or retail environments, we’re your trusted partner in navigating this exciting technological landscape.

So, buckle up and join us on the AV-Train. We’re here to equip you with the tools and expertise to turn the potential of AV technology into tangible advantages for your classroom or boardroom. And, as the saying goes, “no worries,” we’ve got your back – and your screen, and your virtual reality headset.

P.S. We’re always looking for AV innovators to join our team. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of education and commerce through technology, reach out – we’d love to chat and explore the possibilities together.

August 16, 2023

Virtual Meetings: NVIDIA’s Breakthrough in AI-Enhanced 3D Video Conferencing

In a leap towards the future of communication, NVIDIA has unveiled an extraordinary breakthrough in the realm of 3D video conferencing. This innovative technology promises to reshape the way we connect in virtual spaces, offering a remarkable blend of AI and 3D wizardry that’s set to redefine the virtual meeting landscape.

A New Dimension of Conferencing

Imagine being able to participate in a video conference where it feels as though you’re sharing the same room with your colleagues, with eye contact and expressions seamlessly replicated. NVIDIA’s AI-mediated 3D video conferencing system achieves precisely that. Through a creative fusion of cutting-edge AI and minimal capture equipment, this revolutionary system captures and, using autostereoscopic methods, displays lifelike 3D talking heads, bringing participants closer than ever before.

Avatars Reimagined

One of the most captivating aspects of this innovation is its flexibility. NVIDIA’s AI-driven system accommodates both photorealistic and stylised avatars, giving users the freedom to personalise their virtual presence. What’s more, the technology enables mutual eye contact even in multi-directional video conferencing scenarios, fostering a deeper sense of connection.

Diving into the Future

NVIDIA’s system offers a glimpse of what’s to come with three exciting applications:

1. AI 3D Selfie

Harnessing the power of a single unposed image, participants are transformed into photorealistic 3D representations, viewable in a stunning 45-view light field. This captivating experience unfolds on the recently emerging Looking Glass Portrait Display, creating a truly personalised journey.

2. Live 3D Portrait

With a single webcam, users witness their 2D captures transform into dynamic 3D views in real-time. This feature even allows users to swap appearances with animated avatars, mirroring their expressions. The cloud-based AI inference on the NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPU brings this magic to life, enhanced further by the head-tracked stereo rendering on Acer SpatialLabs 3D laptops.

3. 3D Video Conferencing

The pinnacle of this advancement is the ability to host lifelike 3D video conferences involving multiple participants. This system captures monocular RGB input from standard webcams and transforms it into a captivating 3D experience through NeRFs and NVIDIA RTX 6000 GPUs. The Looking Glass 3D display, powered by NVIDIA RTX 4090, showcases the lifelike renderings. What’s more, the technology even enables eye contact through pose redirection, with spatial audio effects provided by the NVIDIA Maxine Audio Effects SDKs.

Embracing the Future Today

This innovative 3D video conferencing system is underpinned by a sophisticated pipeline that transforms 2D captures into rich 3D displays. The cloud-enabled 3D lifting technology ensures efficient processing, demonstrating NVIDIA’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology.

A Glimpse into Tomorrow

As we delve deeper into the potential of AI and 3D technology, NVIDIA’s revolutionary system offers a tantalising glimpse into the future of communication. With real-time transformations, immersive experiences and lifelike avatars, this innovation is a testament to the boundless possibilities that lie ahead.

Get ready to step into a new dimension of connectivity with NVIDIA’s AI-enhanced 3D video conferencing. Experience meetings like never before – where distance dissolves and interaction thrives.

February 8, 2023

How AI is Transforming Pro AV

This article has been reposted from avnetwork.com.

From automated presenter tracking embedded into video cameras, to displays providing people counting and facial recognition, to audio solutions with dynamic beamforming technology, there’s a lot of AI making its way into pro AV.

For many years, the AV/IT industry has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop products and solutions. Control and automation companies designed drag-and-drop room configurators that eliminated programming, with sensors placed in rooms that, when triggered, turn on the lights, set the HVAC, and launch a presentation. Today, many are delivering intelligent touchless environments using AI and facial detection.

We can often look toward consumer electronics trends to predict technologies that will emerge in the enterprise and other commercial markets. Some kernels of the near-future could be gleaned from a virtual conference session held during CES 2021, between New York Times columnist and author Thomas Friedman and renowned artificial intelligence (AI) expert, president and CEO of Mobileye, Amnon Shashua. Together, they discussed fundamental questions related to the ethics and values governing today’s technology, the challenges facing a rapid pace of change and automation, and solutions for maximizing opportunities in a world that is fast, fused, and deep.

Shashua explained that AI is narrow; it is software that is optimized to solve a single problem. “What Mobileye is doing is all about pattern recognition; cameras and other sensors understanding the visual world and then using that interpretation to drive decisions to do self-driving.”

From automated and intelligent presenter tracking embedded into video cameras, to displays providing data on the number of people entering a building or facial detection providing data such as sentiment; audio solutions with automatic dynamic beamforming technology and handwriting recognition, there’s no shortage of innovative AV/IT solutions being brought to market every day.

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