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TrueConf is a Russian company that designs and produces video conferencing solutions. The company has offices in Russia and Ukraine. Initially, TrueConf software was designed to provide stable audio-visual communications on low and unreliable Internet connections, mostly modem connections. Since their launch in 2003, TrueConf has gone on to produce multiple software suites, specialized hardware, and web-based video conferencing solutions. TrueConf video conferencing provides services for a number of non-profit social projects, and supports a number of conferences devoted to developing inclusive education in Russia and elsewhere.〔(TrueConf Increased Twice the Number of its Customers in 2010 )〕 TrueConf is a member of International Association of Audiovisual Systems Integrators InfoComm International. ==History== The company was established by graduates of Moscow State University's (MSU) computer graphics department. The first official software was presented in the summer of 2003. MSU soon took interest in the new development. The university was the first customer. In that same year, several Russian companies and state educational establishments became customers of TrueConf. The technology was specially designed to work on low (approximately 64 kbit/s) and unreliable channels. This limitation was due to the peculiarities of local Eastern European Internet connections in the years 2002 to 2003. As network technology developed, the recommended connection speed grew up to 256 kbit/s – along with video and audio quality – and is now capable of supporting modern Full HD resolutions. In 2003, TrueConf developed a video codec, Cyclon, which was designed especially for video conferencing. Cyclon uses a facial recognition algorithm to enable acceptable video quality with connection speeds as low as 20 to 40 kbit/s.〔(About Cyclon (RU) )〕 In 2004, TrueConf published Version 4.3 of a client application for Windows with Russian and English. The application had the ability to record video in AVI format and store it on the user's hard disk drive. In October 2006, TrueConf added collaboration tools to work with data in Version 5.2 of the client application for Microsoft Windows. In 2007, Client application for Microsoft Windows, a part of the company's Internet video conferencing solution, received the honorary title of "Product of the Year" from PCmagazine (Russia). In 2008, TrueConf launched a video conferencing solution for Windows Mobile 6.x devices. In 2009, TrueConf released the first version of a client application for online video conferencing services, which provided users with even more opportunities for team collaboration and communications, including a slide show presentation feature. In October 2010, the VP8 video codec (also known as WebM) became the default for all TrueConf products. Cyclon is still used, but only on computers with insufficient processing power (Pentium III processors or less), enabling video conferencing on older computers and slow connections.〔(TrueConf Company Releases an Updated Version of Its Video Conferencing Server – VCS 3.1.2 )〕 In 2011, TrueConf demonstrated prototypes of its newly developed projects: TrueConf 3D (the first solution for 3D video conferencing), TrueConf Mobile for the Android devices, and TrueConf Terminal, TrueConf's video conferencing hardware system.〔(Introducing TrueConf 3D Video Conferencing Software – The First Solution for 3D Video Communications in Russia )〕〔(How 3D video chat and sound is shaping up )〕 As of 2011, TrueConf supports high-definition video with resolutions approximating 720p, approximating 30 frames per second.〔(TrueConf Announces Third Generation Video Conferencing Server )〕 As of May 2012, TrueConf was the first company in the world to introduce SVC support for the VP8 video codec.〔(TrueConf provides SVC for VP8 )〕 Since September 19, 2012, TrueConf solutions have added support for the audio codec Opus. In December 2012, the TrueConf client application for the Apple OS X operating system was released. Since March 2013, the company supports Full HD 1080p video resolution in their solutions. Also in March 2013, the company gave TrueConf Online cloud service users access to free 3-on-3 group video calls. In the same month, TrueConf implemented the support of symmetric and asymmetric group video conferencing in their mobile client app for iOS. In June 2013, the company introduced a new version of the TrueConf video conferencing server with web managing tool that allows to set up a server from a browser, thus the making management process cross-platform. TrueConf developed and added integration with PBX via SIP protocol, the ability to conduct group video conferencing and WebRTC broadcasting; user status display (online/offline); and chat support and desktop sharing which allows users to assign a server to the status of a software platform for unified communications (UC&C). In August 2013, TrueConf implemented the support of video conferencing broadcasts in web browsers using WebRTC technology.〔(TrueConf Server 4.1 Brings Enterprise-Grade WebRTC Support )〕 TrueConf has made their cloud collaboration tools free since September 2013. In November 2013, after releasing TrueConf Mobile 1.2.0, TrueConf attained full BYOD support in TrueConf video conferencing solutions.〔(BYOD Video Conferencing Fully Supported by TrueConf on Android and iOS )〕 Also in November 2013, TrueConf released a new version of its complete group video conferencing system, TrueConf Terminal 1.3.0, with support of Full HD video conferencing thanks to an enhanced hardware configuration which now includes a Full HD PTZ camera.〔(TrueConf Terminal: Firmware 1.3.0 Release Now Supports Full HD Video Conferencing )〕 In early December 2013, TrueConf introduced a new software solution for large video conferencing systems customers – TrueConf Directory 1.0.0. This product brings multiple TrueConf Server user databases together and synergizes them. Beginning January 1, 2014, TrueConf was the first developer of video conferencing solutions to accept Bitcoin (BTC), the decentralized digital currency. At Integrated Systems Europe 2014 in December, TrueConf announced support for 4K video conferencing. 4K resolution can be seen in TrueConf group conferences when the video windows of the participants are evenly distributed on the screen, thanks to the support of transmission of video streams from individual participants in resolutions up to 720p. When the number of users exceeds five, the total video resolution in the horizontal direction reaches up to 3840p.〔(TrueConf announced support for 4K video conferencing )〕 In July 2014, TrueConf released a new version of their software video conferencing server, TrueConf Server 4.2.5. The update included instant messaging during WebRTC conferences and the ability to join a conference via a link for browsers that do not support WebRTC.〔(TrueConf released a new version of their software video conferencing server )〕 In early November 2014, TrueConf supported video content transmission to any VC endpoints.This feature allows broadcasting of video content of any kind (documents, media files, complicated 3D models, and even medical data) to any video conferencing endpoints including legacy ones. The efficient use of communication channels during content transmission is provided by adapting the content to the resolution of the endpoint devices using SVC technology. In the end of November 2014, TrueConf introduced the first free software video conferencing server. The TrueConf Server Free License provides conferences for up to six participants with access to all group conferencing modes in resolutions of up to 4K (UltraHD). Participants can use client applications for all popular platforms (Windows, Linux, OS X, Android, iOS), collaboration tools (including: Instant Messaging, Whiteboard, Conference Recording, File Transfer, and Presence), can conduct WebRTC-based conferences, and can also integrate their new system with existing VoIP and AV equipment.〔(TrueConf introduced the first free software video conferencing server )〕 In December 2014 TrueConf introduced a new version of its software video conferencing server, TrueConf Server 4.3.0. The new version now features support for H.323 endpoints, widescreen video, and slideshows in WebRTC conferences.〔(TrueConf Server 4.3.0 )〕 On the 10th of February 2015 TrueConf showcased 3D video conferencing at Integrated Systems Europe 2015 in Amsterdam.〔(TrueConf showcased 3D video conferencing at Integrated Systems Europe 2015 )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「TrueConf」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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