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.
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