LifeSize ClearSea

LifeSize ClearSea is an enterprise-grade client/server video collaboration solution for desktop and mobile devices that delivers professional FULL HD (1080p) video communications, an easy-to-use interface, and advanced data encryption with the widest range of devices on the market.

LifeSize ClearSea is an open and interoperable enterprise-class client/server solution that allows users to easily connect from desktops or mobile devices to any standards-based video conferencing system or infrastructure solution. Using the LifeSize ClearSea app, users can connect in seconds from their Windows or Mac desktops or mobile devices (smartphones or tablets) running iOS or Android to any standards-based video conferencing system or infrastructure solution that supports H.323 or SIP. Clustering capabilities allow large organizations to achieve the necessary scale and redundancy for effective video collaboration. LifeSize ClearSea Server is available as a hardware solution or as a virtual machine software solution and includes a state-of-the-art client solution that provides high-definition video communications. High-definition video systems can be deployed at any time for hundreds or even thousands of users, regardless of their preferred method of communication. LifeSize ClearSea offers not only a simple and user-friendly interface, but also FULL HD support and advanced data encryption. LifeSize ClearSea provides professional high-definition video communication in 1080p for natural image transmission. Advanced collaboration tools - user groups, video conferencing with large numbers, presence indication and text chat, a centralized contact list for easy dialing by selecting a subscriber in the directory, access by a single number - simplify communication in Full HD format and save employees time. LifeSize ClearSea offers the broadest support in the industry for smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. The solution currently works on more than 50 mobile devices, and all mobile clients are included in its standard package. Built-in automatic firewall and NAT traversal and built-in media encryption ensure secure video conferencing both inside and outside the organization, without requiring additional equipment and IT resources. With LifeSize ClearSea, companies can quickly connect with every employee in HD video, regardless of location or device, ultimately increasing collaboration and productivity.

LifeSize ClearSea Specifications:

LifeSize ClearSea Server Freedom of choice: hardware or virtual machine software
Connections	H.323, compatible with ITUT H.323v4, H.225v13; Call control (H.450.2) SIP compliant, RFC: RFC2396, RFC2543, RFC2617, RFC2822, RFC2833, RFC2976, RFC3260, RFC3261, RFC3264, RFC3265, RFC3311, RFC3420, RFC3428, RFC3515, RFC3581, RFC3550, RFC3711, RFC3856, RFC3859, RFC3860, RFC3863, RFC3891, RFC3960, RFC3984, RFC4347, RFC4488, RFC4585, RFC4961, RFC5104, RFC5168, RFC5506, RFC5763, RFC5764
Video characteristics/image resolutions	resolutions 1080p, 720p, 4CIF, CIF, QCIF, SQCIF; up to 2 Mbit/s
Control	Automatic account creation, configuration, and secure authentication of the LifeSize ClearSea client based on user credentials Automatic update when new client versions are released Administration console with web interface on Ajax platform Install the LifeSize ClearSea Desktop Client in just one step using an HTTP browser
Catalogue and address book	Support for user authentication using external databases and LDAP Managing user groups Centralized contact directory
Additional functions	Support H.239, H.224, H.281 (FECC) standard Act as a session border controller, handling firewall and NAT traversal H.323/SIP encryption Automatic discovery of H.323/SIP endpoints in the local network Interactive video response system for dialing extension numbers of end devices Conferences with large numbers of participants (video and audio): 1080p at 30 fps, connect to any endpoint with SIP or H.323 support, up to 26 participants, no limit on the number of simultaneous rooms, share video and content between participants (H.239)
Virtual Machine Software: System Requirements	LifeSize ClearSea software for a virtual machine requires the following: VMware Player 3.0 or later VMware Workstation 7 or later VMware Server 2.0 or later VMware vSphere/ESXi 3.51 or later Recommended host configuration: Intel Xeon Nehalem processor 2 GHz or higher, RAM 3 GB or higher Virtual machine system requirements: 2 GB RAM, 10 GB free hard disk space, 2 virtual network cards
Hardware solution	1U (19-inch) rackmount enclosure Certifications: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN55024, EN6100032, EN6100033, EN60950, 80 PLUS Gold Certified, UL Listed (US), CUL Listed (Canada), CB Report, CCC Certified, Compliant requirements of EN 60950/IEC 60950
LifeSize ClearSea Client: PC and Mac OS X
Video standards	H.263, H.263+, H.264
Video characteristics/image resolutions	High Definition Audio Encoding and Decoding definition (HD) 720p and 1080p Supported resolutions: 1080p, 720p, 4CIF, CIF, QCIF, SQCIF (selected automatically depending on the availability of CPU cores) Frame rate: up to 30 fps
Audio Standards and Capabilities	Formats G.711 Mutype and Atype, G.722.1 AnnexC (Polycom® Siren14™) Full-duplex echo cancellation and audio noise suppression filter with voice activity detector
Additional functions	Support for H.239 standard (up to 1280x1024), the ability to organize video sharing 2 independent communication lines / 3-way video conference with the constant presence of participants without the use of external equipment (transcoding capabilities using the built-in control module for multipoint communication) Far-end camera control (H.224, H.281) H.323/SIP encryption Recording and playback of communication sessions, as well as export to WMV or MOV format Instant messaging and presence indication Automatic resolution adjustment in mode real-time for optimal balance between video quality and CPU load Sending in-band or out-of-band DTMF signals Automatic bandwidth management adapting to actual network conditions Adaptive recovery in case of packet loss, reducing latency to a minimum Support for asymmetric bandwidths for input and output (e.g. ADSL) Supported languages: English, Spanish, German, Italian Web browser integration (make a call by clicking on a link) Company logo in the GUI (configurable by the LifeSize ClearSea server administrator)
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	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 (audio calls; video calls with high resolution); 2.33 GHz Core 2 Duo (2-core) processor (H.264 video calls at 720p); 2.66 GHz Core 2 Quad (4-core) processor (H.264 video calls at 1080p); 1 GB RAM; 30 MB available hard disk space