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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.

April 19, 2023

The Evolution of Audio Visual Technology in Education

As technology continues to rapidly evolve, so too does its impact on education. Audio visual (AV) technology in particular has become an increasingly important tool in classrooms around the world, providing a more engaging and interactive learning experience for students of all ages. The integration of audio visual technology is now essential to create a more immersive and interactive learning environment.

The rise of AV/T in education has transformed the way students learn and engage with course material—from interactive touchscreens to virtual reality headsets, educators now have access to a wide range of tools and resources to enhance the classroom experience. Today, we take a deep-dive into all things AV, technology, and what this could mean for the future of our industry:

Interactive Touchscreens

Interactive touchscreens are one of the most common audio visual tools used in today’s classroom. These boards allow teachers to display and manipulate digital content in real time. Students can interact with the content by writing notes and making annotations directly on the board. Interactive whiteboards provide a more dynamic and engaging learning experience, making it easier for students to understand complex concepts.

You can view our range of interactive touchscreens at the following link.

Devices

Devices such as tablets and smartphones have become ubiquitous in today’s society. Their use in education has grown exponentially in recent years, providing students with access to educational resources and tools like interactive textbooks, educational games and study apps.

Virtual and Augmented Reality

Virtual and augmented reality are two of the most exciting developments in audio visual technology for education. Virtual reality allows students to explore immersive, 3D environments that bring learning to life. Augmented reality overlays digital content onto the real world, providing a new way to experience and understand information. With VR and AR, students can explore the human body, visit historical sites and even travel to outer space, all from the safety of the classroom.

At Vision One, we’re chuffed about the potential of AR in education and are in the process of exploring ways to integrate this technology into our offerings. You can learn more about how Vision One is introducing AR/VR to our business model by visiting the following link.

Artificial Intelligence

AI-powered tools are being used to automate administrative tasks, such as grading and assessment, freeing up teachers’ time to focus on teaching and interacting with their students. AI is also being used to personalise learning experiences, providing students with targeted content and feedback based on their individual needs and learning styles.

The Future of Change

However, as new technologies are introduced, older technologies are becoming redundant. For example, traditional projectors are being replaced by more advanced, high-resolution displays. Additionally, as cloud-based services become more prevalent, on-premise hardware and software solutions are becoming less necessary.

Looking to the future, it’s clear that audio visual technology will continue to play an increasingly important role in education. New products, such as holographic displays (like our state-of-the-art HYPERVSN solution) and biometric sensors, are being introduced and have the potential to break-ground in the classroom teaching and learning process. The ongoing development of AI will also continue to influence education technology, allowing for even more personalised and adaptive learning experiences.

Overall, the evolution of audio visual technology in education is driven by a desire to improve the learning experience for students and make teaching more effective and efficient for educators. As educators continue to explore new ways to integrate audio visual technology into the classroom, students will ultimately benefit from a more immersive and connected learning experience.

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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