Control Training Rooms' Video Devices by Touch

Suited for use in industry training, media centers, and classrooms in K-12 and higher education, the Video Commander lets one create and operate video-rich electronic classrooms. The graphical routing system can connect and control any combination of cameras, VCRs, monitors, modulators, satellite TV feeds and more by touchscreen. Models that handle 16, 32, 64 and 128 channels are available. Video Commander comprises a hardware module driven by proprietary Windows-based software. Staff can be trained to run any system in under an hour. Implementing a cable TV headend is facilitated; channel changes can occur in under an hour with no pre-wiring. Live video may be routed to remote monitors, while Remote Access capability allows video to be routed from anywhere in the world. A risk-free 90 day trial is offered. Iris Technologies, Inc., Greensburg, PA, (800) 354-4747, ext. 12.

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