LifeSize Softphone

LifeSize Softphone is a modern software client for professional and high-quality video conferencing, which can involve up to 3 participants, provides professional video communication in Full HD (1080p) format with low bandwidth requirements, has built-in MCU functions, a user-friendly interface and advanced multimedia encryption.

LifeSize Softphone is a modern software client for professional and high-quality video conferencing, which offers HD recording and built-in MCU functions. This software has a user-friendly interface, and also supports Full HD (1080p) format and advanced media encryption, providing collaboration of remote PC and Mac users in conditions of complete security. Lifesize Softphone is an open, standardized and interoperable software for desktop systems, thanks to which any user, regardless of their location, can take advantage of high-definition video communication. LifeSize Softphone provides excellent contact management capabilities using a convenient directory for one-click dialing, as well as built-in call management tools, with which users can put one or two calls on hold or transfer calls to continue communication. LifeSize Softphone is a good extension to classic room systems, which allows mobile users who are remote from each other to participate in video conferences. LifeSize Softphone allows video conferences with up to 3 participants. Because LifeSize Softphone is a standards-compliant solution, users can connect to any H.323 and SIP-enabled video system for a fully functional, versatile video collaboration experience. Users can connect from home offices, hotel rooms, and anywhere else, taking advantage of echo cancellation features that help in less-than-ideal listening environments. With the right PC, users get very good image quality with little bandwidth consumption. Standard webcams are supported; LifeSize Softphone can be installed on Windows and Mac OSX platforms. Easy to manage, cost-effective, good quality, compatible with the latest video communications equipment: LifeSize Softphone is a good solution for visual communication at any table and in any location.
LifeSize Softphone software specifications:

System components	LifeSize Softphone Software Webcam (not included) Microphone/headset (not included)
Connections	H.323, compatible with ITU-T H.323v4, H.225v13 Compatible with SIP, RFC: RFC-2396, RFC-2543, RFC-2617, RFC-2822, RFC-2833, RFC-2976, RFC-3260, RFC-3261, RFC-3264, RFC-3265, RFC-3311, RFC-3420, RFC-3428, RFC-3515, RFC-3581, RFC-3550, RFC-3856, RFC-3859, RFC-3860, RFC-3863, RFC-3891, RFC-3960, RFC-3984, RFC-4488, RFC-4961, RFC-5168
Video standards	H.261, H.263, H.263+, H.264
Video specifications/resolutions images	H.264: 1080p, 720p, 4CIF, CIF, QCIF, SQCIF at max 30 fps Up to 2 Mbps in high definition mode (1920 x 1080) Dynamic video format changes within bandwidth Automatic dynamic adjustment for optimal balance between quality and CPU load H.263, H.263+: 4CIF, CIF, QCIF, SQCIF at max 30 fps Half-pixel motion compensation Frame rate control using TMN-9 technology Dynamic video format changes within bandwidth Automatic dynamic adjustment for optimal balance between quality and CPU load H.261: CIF, QCIF at max 30 fps Up to 2 Mbps Contour filter Automatic dynamic adjustment for optimal balance between quality and CPU load
Sharing data	Support for H.239 standard up to 1280 x 768 (emulated in SIP mode according to RFC-4796): Multiple Monitor Support Transmit an application window or the entire desktop as a separate live video stream (while the live broadcast of the speaking participant continues) 4x High Quality Anti-Aliasing Video streaming mode when H.239 is unavailable: Broadcasting a presentation over a standard video channel instead of a live broadcast of the speaker Compatible with all end devices that support video calls
Audio Standards and Capabilities	G.711 (A- and Mu-type) G.722.1 Annex-C (Polycom® Siren14™, 32 kHz Ultra Wideband) Full-duplex high-quality acoustic echo cancellation Full-duplex audio noise suppression filter with automatic noise level detection
Networking capabilities	Automatic bandwidth management, adapting to network conditions Support for asymmetric bandwidths for downstream and upstream streams (up to 2 Mbps for reception and 2 Mbps for transmission) Configurable port ranges for signaling and media protocols Static NAT support Support for systems with multiple IP addresses Possibility of automatic or manual selection of IP address Custom DIFFSERV code
Safety	Support for DTLS-SRTP media encryption for protocol
User interface	Quick installation from one file (about 10 MB) No kernel mode drivers are used - no reboot required Simple interface, intuitive for non-specialists Resizable graphical user interface Web browser integration (one-click link access) Address book with online presence Call list (quickly switch to the following lists: All, Incoming, Outgoing and Missed) Automatic update via the Internet Advanced logging with detailed reports when user issues occur Real-time graphical representation of statistics for quick problem diagnosis Support multiple languages (English, Italian, German, Spanish) Record and play back communication sessions, and export to WMV or MOV format
Call Management	Two independent communication lines Call Hold and Transfer Organization of a three-way video conference in constant presence mode without the use of external equipment Call control (H.450.2) Far-end camera control (H.224 + H.281) Call a subscriber by E.164 number, H.323 alias or IP address (no gatekeeper required) Automatic gatekeeper detection and automatic re-registration
Recommended Peripherals devices	Webcams Logitech HD Pro C910 Logitech HD Pro C510 Headsets Logitech ClearChat Pro USB Logitech Premium Notebook Headset USB Speakerphones ClearOne CHAT™ 50, 100
Minimum system requirements	operating system Windows XP/2003/Vista/7 (including 64-bit versions), DirectX 9.0c or later Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or later P4 2.0 GHz processor (for voice calls and high-definition video calls) Core 2 Duo (2-core), 2.33 GHz (H264 video calls at 720p) Core 2 Quad class processor (4-core), 2.66 GHz (H264 video calls at 1080p) 1 GB RAM (at least 2 GB recommended when using Windows Vista) and 30 MB free hard disk space