Logitech Scribe

Main article: Types and capabilities of modern VKS systems

2021

How to Create a Videoconferencing Presence Effect

In the pandemic, many companies have gained invaluable communication experience through video communication. Today there are many effective video conferencing solutions on the market. Logitech introduced the new Logitech Scribe whiteboard camera, which will bring VKS to a new level: thanks to intelligent technologies and a wide-angle lens, it provides an excellent view of the marker board for remote participants. More details here.

Logitech Scribe Announcement

On August 17, 2021, Logitech announced that a Scribe marker board (whiteboard) camera had appeared on sale in Russia. Logitech Scribe is a solution that is integrated with various video conferencing platforms, including Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms.

According to the company, Scribe is a specialized camera for marker boards, which allows you to transfer an image from the board directly to the screens of devices connected to a video conferencing session. This is especially useful in large meeting rooms or lectures, where some participants are in the back rows and may not always consider the speaker's notes and sketches on the board. Scribe will be indispensable in today's hybrid work format and in education, where some or even most of the staff/students are not indoors, and are connected to a meeting or lecture via videoconference.

Logitech Scribe

The image is transmitted to the screens of monitors in real time, so all participants in the meeting or "brainstorming" are in equal conditions, regardless of location. At the same time, the camera itself is almost invisible due to the compact white case (149 x 119 x 573 mm) and fits into the interior of any office or audience. The device is easy to mount and comes with all the necessary elements for installation, also easily connects to the meeting/lecture room infrastructure and IT infrastructure of the organization, and is compatible with various video conferencing platforms.

Key Features:

• Scribe supports 1080p resolution at 15 k/s. The model also received the function of automatically optimizing the colors and contrast of text and drawings on the board, so remote users will be able to easily consider all the sketches that the speaker makes during the meeting or lecture.
• The camera is attached over a whiteboard of any type with suitable dimensions (up to 183 x 122 cm), and at its base there is a convenient organizer for the cable, which allows you to lead it directly through the wall or bring it up or down behind the body as invisibly as possible. The device includes all the fasteners necessary for installation, as well as two 5-meter branded cables.
• In order to share the image from the board, it is enough to press the wireless data button on the camera ; You can also activate this feature with a compatible wireless controller, such as the wireless button for Logitech Tap video conferencing.
• Scribe supports the special function of "removing" the speaker from the broadcast picture. The device software processes the image using the built-in AI capabilities to make the master at the board transparent. This allows remote users to see the entire image. Also, the camera can segment the picture to recognize various non-digital objects, for example, color stickers, which are often used during meetings for additional notes.
• The out-of-the-box camera supports various video conferencing solutions. This takes a minimum of time to set up and prepare your device. Just connect to the meeting. In addition, Scribe can be used as a webcam by connecting it to a laptop or PC through a USB interface.
• With the platform, specialists of Logitech Sync IT the organization can monitor the operation and condition of the Logitech Scribe camera and other connected devices in the meeting room or lecture hall, as well as manage them. operation remotely

Logitech Scribe has already appeared on sale in the Russian market. The model is protected by a limited two-year Logitech hardware warranty.

Logitech Scribe Picking:

• Logitech Scribe Camera
• Data transfer button
• USB transceiver
• 100-240 V power supply with adapter set
• Cat5e cable 5.0 m (x2)
• Camera Installation Kit
• Documentation