T300AREL collaboration software

Philippe MarinGrenoble INP

27th February 2008

AREL in a nutshell(key features)

• Synchronous audio/video-conference• Small group meetings

– We used with up to 10 connections…

• High interactivity• Application sharing; high resolution

– Shared software manipulation– Office documents or graphic CAD software

(Pro/Eng, Catia…)

• Simple annotation– From application sharing screenshot

AREL in a nutshell (2)(key features)

• Raise hand; vote; polling…

• No need of specific video-conference device

• You may invite guests

• Connect from your office

• … and some drawbacks and a few bugs

What you need

• To organize or attend an AREL meeting, you need :– PC / Windows / Internet Explorer (v6 or +)

– Internet connection (ADSL 1Mb min),

– Your login (to initiate a meeting)

– Microphone / headphones (headset)– Better with a webcam– Your software tools…

A few pictures…

A few pictures…

Moderator video

Attendee’s list

Application sharingor

Screenshot annotationarea

Other attendee’s

videosChat area

&Contents list

Why to use it in the T300 jigsaw design project ?

• Not very useful for formal presentations with numerous attendees, where you do not need interactivity

• Most adapted to interactive small workgroups, – From 2 to 5 participants (more if you want)

• to work on shared documents:– Specification sheet / spreadsheet – 2D design schema / diagram / charts …– 3D CAD model– Project report– …

A few examplesA discussion around a kinematic model

Annotation tools

A discussion about geometric modifications in order to minimize structure deformation

To use AREL on the VRL server

• Please send me– Your Name and First name– Your e-mail address– Your time zone (GMT + ?)

• I’ll send you – your AREL login – the client installation procedure

• Try it during a future T300 session

• Book your next week or instant meeting when you want, and invite partners.