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Telepresence and Holography / Holograms - November 2008

Editor’s viewpoint on their differences, likenesses and future...

We all just recently viewed an historic CNN holographic interview on an historic Election Night. CNN stated this type of imaging has never been done before on National TV and I believe that. I haven’t seen anything like it. The live interview caught me by surprise and sure had the “wow” factor attached to it didn’t it? Here’s a link to the actual interview.

CNN Hologram Video

The question now has to be asked. Is it Telepresence?

I’m no expert on the subject but I’m going to throw my hat into the ring, go out on a limb and say yes, I believe it is. Although I know many video conferencing purists are rolling their eyes and grabbing their guns right about now with my statement.

While I do know that Telepresence still hasn’t been universally defined (Houston, we have a problem), here’s how I see it…. Broken down to its simplest form - “tele” (through electronic means) and “presence” (present). This is how I’m justifying my opinion by lumping holography and Telepresence together. Just as Telepresence is surely an offshoot of video conferencing, holographic imaging (like we viewed on CNN) surely has to be considered an offshoot of Telepresence. The interviewer was “telepresent” from Chicago and beamed into the CNN Election Headquarters. She was most assuredly - “telepresent”. There was negligible latency, the imaging was fantastic and both interviewers were rehearsed on what they would say. I’ve just recently read that CNN actually “downgraded” the experience to make it “movie” quality and not as good as it could have been. Maybe they thought us mere mortals would be shocked if they showed their complete hand. I have a feeling it was so big to them, they didn’t want it to get upstaged by the historic election. I’m willing to bet we’ll see the “true” power of this technology in the upcoming weeks and months when they can put the pedal to the medal and show it off without having it sidetracked.

What an amazing time for this technology (all differences and opinions aside). Telepresence Doctors, nurses, teachers, schools and healthcare (healthpresence) will benefit from the recent gains in this state-of-the-art industry whether holograms, Telepresence or holography. Airlines also have to see the threat to a portion of their business travel. Hell, who wants go through security and fly to Miami for a two-hour conference when you can look them in the eye via Telepresence?

Beam me up Scotty! Simply amazing…!

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Your Editor and Administrator - L II
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Lynnwood, WA (PRWEB) June 12, 2008 -- Since 1964 NTD Telecommunications has been a leader in the communications industry. NTD has a reputation for providing the highest quality of products and customer service in the industry.

NTD Telecommunications had its humble beginnings 44 years ago in Seattle, Washington. Its founder, Bill Nosworthy was working nights for Great Northern Railway and selling the latest in "reel to reel" telephone answering machines during the day.

When deregulation of the phone companies was enacted, NTD began to provide telephone installers with business phone systems and related devices. Over the last 10-15 years NTD expanded into the Internet market place and has played a large role in providing consultation services and communication devices for the general public.

"Our mission is to help increase productivity for our customers and over all to enhance their telephone experience. For example, with the advent of the wireless office headset from Plantronics (http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/products/home), studies have shown productivity increases of 40%," said Bill Nosworthy, President of NTD Telecommunications. "Who would have believed 44 years ago the advancements in communications technology we take for granted today."

NTD has enjoyed considerable growth in the last few years in the cell phone, and "hands free" headsets (http://headsetzone.com) market due to new laws governing the use of cell phones while driving a motor vehicle.

"What is gratifying to me is the contribution NTD and Mr. Nosworthy have made to the hearing impaired customer; NTD has been a major provider of telephones and other devices for the hearing impaired; devices that have really improved their quality of life," said Loren Timmons, Director of Sales and Marketing at NTD Telecommunications. "It is also interesting to see the shift from an older population to a much younger population requiring hearing amplified telephones (http://hearmeclear.com)."

Mr. Nosworthy concluded, "My wife Elsie told me to always remember that no one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care, and we care about customers; if they are not pleased with our products and service, we'll make it right...Guaranteed."

About NTD Telecommunications:

As a provider of major brands such as Plantronics, Clarity, Spracht, Panasonic and others, NTD Telecommunications has become known as a leader in the telecommunications supply industry. NTD has vast inventory of Telecom, Conferencing, Security and Audio/Video devices and a full time staff of experienced telecommunication professionals ready to help you find the right communications solution for home or business. NTD Telecommunications is a member of the Better Business Bureau.

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