Web cameras have reached an amazing level of innovation. Get to know the Hikvision developments ideal for the educational sector.
The pandemic is over and one thing is certain: mandatory attendance is a thing of the past. During the preventive isolation we were able to find new ways of connection and communication, making more activities possible in a hybrid or remote way.
One of the most important scenarios in this adaptation was education. In the distance, students and teachers, both from colleges and universities, discovered that teaching could be diversified and made more flexible.
Although this continues to have great challenges, it is also true that it offers many benefits that improve the quality of life of those involved. And technology has been an indispensable ally to carry it out successfully, offering possibilities that contribute to the development of distance education.
Web cameras, allies of remote work and education
Leading brands in the market are putting their technology and devices at the service of these new educational experiences, with webcams that exceed expectations for quality and realism. We spoke with Aya Xiao, Hikvision’s manager in Colombia, to learn more about their offer in this field.
«At Hikvision we have developed webcams ideal for teleworking and distance learning, live video and even team collaborations in training rooms or conferences. They all have a lightweight, easy-to-use system that allows you to communicate with others at any time and place at an affordable cost.”
But it is not enough to just establish communication. The characteristics of the equipment are decisive when it comes to educating from home and turning the remote experience into something of the highest quality, which makes students and teachers feel very close, despite the distance.
Although computers nowadays come with integrated web cameras, it is not a secret that the quality of these is average. A laptop camera, for example, has an average resolution of 720p; and the vast majority of webcams on the more accessible market also move at the same resolution.
But there are some tempting alternatives from big brands, aimed at the usual public.
Hikvision, for example, has a wide range of webcams with a resolution starting at 1080P, with a built-in microphone that allows voice and sound capture up to three meters with noise reduction.
In addition, in its Value series, the image from these cameras offers true color and super wide coverage without distortion. “Our cameras support a wide angle of up to 90°, while other brands on the market only reach 60°,” says the expert. “Additionally, they support 360° horizontal rotations and can be installed on tripods”, something that undoubtedly offers more comfort when connecting to a long-term class.
Web cameras: quality versus price
With current technological developments, having state-of-the-art tools at home is no longer impossible. The work of major brands such as Hikvision has allowed the highest quality to go hand in hand with a good price, so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of studying or working remotely, from the comfort of home without losing any detail.
One of Hikvision’s latest innovations is a bar that integrates what is necessary to transmit a class with all quality standards. Aya Xiao, the brand’s product manager, tells us about her all-in-one X28 bar:
“We have developed a webcam with a built-in microphone and speaker that can be deployed in classrooms and records video and sounds from the room. Its resolution is 4k so you don’t miss any detail of the whiteboard, it has smart auto-frames that ensure that all participants stay in the center of the image, even if someone leaves or joins. It has intelligent tracking of the speaker according to the voice. It is a fundamental tool for education.”
Technological supports like this allow new ways to connect from anywhere, not only obtaining maximum information, but also improving the quality of life in the educational process. Classrooms evolve, teaching methods transform, and technology becomes a strategic resource for educators and students around the world.
Taking advantage of the great advantages that these devices offer us is in our hands.
