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High Definition Web Cams

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Skype HD-Ready FaceVsion Touchcam N1 Unveiled

— January 18, 2010 — Tech
The TouchCam N1 is a new Skype-certified HD Webcam from FaceVsion certified by Skype that features an embedded H.264codec chip and dual microphones, that support beam forming techniques. The TouchCam delivers synchronized, 720p HD superior-quality video over a broadband internet connection.

The webcam includes a flexible universal base that fits any monitor and has a USB to computer interface. It is certified for Skype for Windows 4.2 and will be enabled for other instant messaging apps soon.

FaceVsion unveiled the TouchCam N1 at CES 2010 and will offer the HD webcam for about $130.
Trend Themes
1. HD Video Calling - The emergence of HD webcams like the TouchCam N1 presents an opportunity for businesses to enhance their communication by providing high-definition video calling experiences.
2. Embedded Codec Technology - The integration of an embedded H.264 codec chip in webcams like the TouchCam N1 opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations in video encoding and decoding technologies.
3. Beam Forming Techniques - Webcams featuring beam forming techniques, such as the TouchCam N1, offer a potential for disruptive innovation in audio capture and noise cancellation, improving the overall video calling experience.
Industry Implications
1. Video Conferencing - The adoption of HD webcams in the video conferencing industry allows for more immersive and lifelike virtual meetings, opening new opportunities for businesses providing conferencing solutions.
2. Streaming and Broadcasting - Webcams with embedded codec technology create possibilities for disruptive innovations in the streaming and broadcasting industry, enabling higher quality live streaming and content delivery.
3. Computer Peripherals - The advancements in webcam technology, like the TouchCam N1, present opportunities for disruption within the computer peripherals industry, leading to the development of more advanced and feature-rich webcams for consumers and businesses.
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