Close Talk Control
Close Talk Control is a Microsoft Windows 98/NT4/ME/2000/XP compatible PC software that enhances the Close Talk Conference System with expanded conference control, voting, attendance and fee management. Conference management includes fully controllable Speaker and Reply lists. Audio channel usage is easily visible and managed. Speaker list size and control fully configurable. No limit to the number of Delegate Units supported.
System audio settings are easily accessible. Fully configurable, position and size of all control panels are saved. Vital parts of the software such as audio settings can be password protected. Delegate unit contact and battery test function for easy preconference security.
Includes and extends all Central Unit functionality. Adds powerful database functionality including delegate and seating lists. Speaking time can be limited automatically on individual basis using the delegate list. Separate program window displays speaker lists and voting results, suitable for video projection.
Powerful roll call functionality includes traditional roll call and “Free Arrival” mode. Basic functionality easily learned for inexperienced computer users.
Included is a basic Agenda manager where the meeting can be structured. Current matter is included in all reports.
Attendance and Fee management is a function used for creating attendance reports for conference delegates. During a conference, tools in the Seating List is used to update the arrival and departure of delegate. Each event is noted in the time log. After a conference, detailed attendance reports can be produced for each seat. The attendance data can also be used to produce fee reports for all participating delegates.
With a simple mouse click the delegate units become voting stations. Simple vote result selection using single delegate unit button. Vote result displays include table, time counter, bar graph, summary and seating view. Seating View result display is fully configurable using built-in editor. Delegate’s have individual vote weight including fractions for share holder meetings. Voting period can be timed or operator controlled. Vote results can be printed and/or exported as RTF document for archiving purposes.
As of spring 2006 Close Talk Control gets even more powerful by the addition of camera follow functionality. Using the VISCA camera bus control developed by SONYä, any VISCA capable camera can be used. Supporting up to seven cameras, where each can be programmed for a variety of conference events, complex video supported conferencing scenarios can be implemented. Intelligent camera selection logic makes the best use of available cameras. The database functionality makes it easy to store and retrieve multiple conference configurations.
Close Talk Control is very resource efficient and will run on any modern Personal Computer. One RS- 232 serial port is required, one optional for camera control. A second computer display output is recommended for optimal experience.
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