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InFocus Unveils Cloud-Based All-in-One Conferencing System

The Mondopad includes whiteboarding capabilities and connects to a range of videoconferencing systems.
The Mondopad includes whiteboarding capabilities and connects to a range of videoconferencing systems.

InFocus has launched a new videoconferencing and collaboration system called "Mondopad"--a 55-inch touchscreen display with built-in whiteboarding, presentation, and communications tools.

The Mondopad--which InFocus described as an "all-in-one giant tablet designed for business-class videoconferencing and collaboration"--is built around an Intel Core i5 processor with 4 GB memory and WIndows 7 Professional for multi-touch support. It combines a 55-inch, 1080p-capable, interactive touchscreen display with a 720p video camera and integrated support for standards-based (SIP and H.323) endpoints to enable videoconferencing across a range of platforms, from high-end telepresence systems down to free services like Skype using VIdtel's cloud-based conferencing service.

The device's interactive whiteboarding capabilities include multi-color annotation, highlighting, and drawing tools (including some primitives); support for multi-whiteboard networked communications; and note capture and sharing.

Other capabilities and components of the Mondopad include:

  • Support for viewing and controlling the Mondopad through Android- and iOS-based smart phones and tablets;
  • Integrated 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) WiFi for remote control via computer or handheld;
  • Remote monitoring and management for IT administrators;
  • Six USB ports, two gigabit Ethernet ports, and one RS-232 port for networking and control;
  • Wireless keyboard, mouse, and remote control;
  • Four integrated unidirectional microphones;
  • Included speaker bar, camera, and table stand; and
  • File sharing with meeting participants, with support for uploading files via e-mail.

The LCD display itself supports a maximum resolution of WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) with 1.07 billion colors and offers a brightness of 450 cd/m² and a contrast ratio of 5,000:1.

The webcam supports resolutions up to 1,280 x 720 (720p) and offers a high-definition frame rate of 22 FPS during two-way communications using H.264 encoding.

Mondopad's AV ports include two HDMI; RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin); component; S-video; composite video; stereo RCA; and stereo minijack input and output.

The Mondopad is expected to ship next month for $5,949. Videoconferencing services will run $49 per connection per month. Additional details can be found on the InFocus Mondopad portal.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .


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