Some of the salient features of the Videoconferencing or VC include:

	Fully integrated electronic patient record, accessible at all times including during a videoconference, enabling capture and storage of data in a consistent and accessible format.
	Includes Sony high-resolution auto-focus cameras with pan, zoom (12x) and tilt options, and capability of controlling pan-tilt-zoom and focus functions of both local and remote cameras.
	Connection for 3 cameras at each site, including a high-resolution document/X-Ray camera.
	Separate Local and Remote Video windows ensure that the operator always has a view on the local image being projected.
	Desktop or Monitor mode. Monitor mode allows an additional two video windows to be displayed on a TV monitor, and provides a 'picture in picture' of the local video.
	Touch-screen control panel with large icons for ease of use.
	Supports Video over IP and can be used over an existing LAN network as well as ISDN.
	High-quality two-way audio and echo-cancelling microphones.
	Two-way video communication with ability to capture, manipulate, enhance and store 'grabbed' images, audio and video.
	Whiteboard for conventional use and also to share images.
	Application sharing.
	Connection to medical devices such as an electronic stethoscope to allow real-time examination remotely, and capture of the generated data for storage in the EPR.
	Image manipulation module for capture, enhancement, annotation and storage of high quality images in a variety of formats including DICOM3. Images stored in patient folders or on file can also be viewed, annotated, shared and stored.
	Clinical and management reports provided include a videoconference call log that records details of all conference calls, enabling audit.
	The system can be incorporated in a clinical trolley, making it compact and mobile for use in any clinical environment. A wireless LAN option is available, enabling the system to be used anywhere, without direct, cabled communication links.
	Use of a UPS backup ensures that the system runs on battery-power in case of power fluctuations or failure.
	The system is written for the Windows operating system and runs on a desktop PC, with the ability to share other Windows applications a standard feature.
	Standards-based and meets the ITU-T communication requirements, H.323 for LAN and H.320 for ISDN. Radio links and all external devices used are industry standard and medically approved.
	Supports full two-way home connection via portable hardware from any remote ISDN-enabled location.