AGT Develops New INTELLIGENT VOICE-ACTIVATED CAMERA CONTROL SYSTEM for Video Conferencing
The new system supports multi-camera control from a seamless PTT microphone system

Rockledge, FL April 22, 2004 -  Applied Global Technologies, an innovative technologies company offering reliable and worry-free managed services for IP audio, data and video communications,  announces the creation of a new INTELLIGENT VOICE-ACTIVATED CAMERA CONTROL SYSTEM for its video conferencing customers.  It allows users an automated visual experience that is consistent with the spontaneous audio experience.  The system positions video cameras on the right person at the right time.
 
"Over time, AGT engineers have worked with multiple vendors providing PTT technology.  However, each of these Off-the-Shelf solutions has come with its own unique set of limitations in custom room integrations," stated Ben Atha, Chief Technical Officer, AGT.  "With this new PTT technology, AGT's Video Integration Design team can provide its customers with an adaptable camera system integrating multiple presets, multiple cameras, multiple microphones, and even multiple rooms integrated into a single seamless PTT system."
 
The new technology is especially effective in distance learning classrooms, courtrooms, auditoriums and large A/V conferencing rooms.   Now, when a video communication participant becomes part of a discussion, appropriate cameras are automatically adjusted to provide an optimal video picture of that participant.  Switching is done instantly and is activated by audio signals.
 
AGT's system integrates with AMX NetLinx systems, Polycom Vortex Systems and any camera.  The new technology is currently being installed in three distance learning classrooms for the U.S. Third Army in Kuwait.  AGT Research Scientist Ben Hitt was the lead developer of this tool.
 
"This system was designed to solve the limitations our engineers had encounter with other PTT systems," commented Ben Hitt, Research Scientist, AGT.  "The major limitations involved scalability and flexibility. This system incorporates more microphones and cameras than the other systems."
 
About Applied Global Technologies            
Applied Global Technologies offers the world's most reliable and worry-free portal to effective video communications with divisions in hardware, custom A/V integration, managed services, engineering and software development.   Applied Global takes the enterprise vision of fully integrated IP networks and applies it as an effective, ROI-centered solution for today's progressive and agile businesses.   
 
As a one-of-a-kind managed services solution, AGT activates its wealth of experience and skill base to develop solutions that are unique to each customer.  In doing so, its customers are able to utilize technology to enhance business objectives without distraction or disruption to core business priorities.
 
In addition to its work in the commercial marketplace, the ten-year old private corporation provides conferencing solutions to the Pentagon, branches of the US Military and civilian agencies, as well as numerous federal and state government facilities.  The company's continued advancement in communications is being felt around the world.
 
AGT partners with those companies that bring value to its customers.  Applied Global's currently works closely with  Anteon, Booz Allen Hamilton, EDS, Glowpoint, Infonet, Lockheed Martin, Polycom, Radvision, Raytheon, SAIC, Sprint, SRA International, TANDBERG,  VCON, and Verizon on joint projects.
 
The company recently released a new service known as PERSPECTIVE™ .  It is a multimedia gateway - an interactive video and web interface service which allows a video or web collaboration user to centrally access workplace tools available on any IP network and share those tools in real-time with anyone and any time, regardless of communication device.  It is the ultimate collaboration service.
 
Applied Global's international headquarters is located in Rockledge, FL with field support offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Honolulu, Okinawa, Ottawa, Seattle, San Francisco, Virginia Beach, and Washington, DC.