United States

California

California School for the Deaf

Contact:: David Strahan; Phone Number: 909-782-6531; Fax Number: 909-320-2011
Codec Manufacturer: CLI
Codec Model: Radience
Transmission Rate(s): 672
Long Distance Carrier: ATT
Other Information:: Group videoconferencing

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly)

Contact:: Pete Woodworth; Phone Number: 805-756-7197; Fax Number: 805-756-7679; E-mail: pwoodwor@calpoly.edu
Codec Manufacturer: CLI
Codec Model: Rembrandt-II/VP
Transmission Rate(s): 128 through T1
Transmission Algorithm(s): H.320; H.Standards+
Long Distance Carrier: Sprint MC & VPN; AT&T LEC
Multipoint: VideoServer; 4-port ISDN
Room Access: Public, subject to instructional use.
Location: San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT -8
Other Information:: Three conference rooms, main conference/class room seats 30; ISDN dialup and private T1 network connecting all CSU and UC campuses;; RealVideo/RealAudio access to videoconferences (Q3, '97); FTS-2000 access.

California State University, Fresno (Fresno State)

Contact:

Dr. Rose Marie Kuhn, Dist. Learning Programming

Dr. Russ Hart, Imaging & Dist. Learning Tech.

Phone Number: 209-278-7537 or 5767

Fax Number: 209-278-7026

E-mail Address:

Dr. Rose Marie Kuhn, rose_marie_kuhn@csufresno.edu

Dr. Russ Hart, russ_hart@csufresno.edu

Codec Manufacturer: Compression Labs Inc (CLI) & PictureTel)

Codec Model: 2-Rembrandt IIs & 2-PictureTel 4000s)

Transmission Rate(s): 384 kbs

Transmission Algorithm(s): H.320 & Proprietary

Long Distance Carrier: Sprint (through CSU Net), ATT

Multipoint: Yes

Location: Fresno, California, USA

Time Zone: GMT -8

Other Information:

CSU Net access to CSU & UC system; PictureTel Bridge; 3 ISDN circuits with an ASCEND imux for dialup capability@112-384; C-Band and Ku-Band satellite downlinks installed; satellite uplink access; regional microwave system.

California State University, Hayward

Contact:: Roger Parker; Phone Number: 510-885-3692; Fax Number: 510-885-3953; E-mail Address: rparker@csuhayward.edu
Codec Manufacturer: Compression Labs
Codec Model: RembrandtII, Radiance
Transmission Rate(s): 284-T1
Transmission Algorithm(s): H.320, CTXStandards+
Long Distance Carrier: Sprint
Multipoint: VideoServer
Location: Hayward, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT -8
Other Information:: ISDN dialup and private T1 network connecting all CSU and UC campuses.

California State University, Long Beach

Contact:: Mat Kaplan; Phone Number: 310-985-4352; Fax Number: 310-985-5292; E-mail Address: mrkaplan@csulb.edu
Codec Manufacturer: CLI
Codec Model: Rembrandt II
Transmission Rate(s): Usually 384 kbs
Long Distance Carrier: CSUNet, Sprint
Multipoint: Yes, through the CSU Chancellor's Office, IRT Division
Location: Long Beach, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT -8
Other Information:: We also offer satellite and ITFS delivered programs, with Web-based courses planned to begin soon. Desktop videoconferencing currently used for advising and on-line "office hours" in support of tape-delivered courses.
Web Site: http://www.uces.csulb.edu.

California Mart

Contact:: Carlos Samuelson; Phone Number: 213 630 3739; Fax Number: 213 630 3724; E-mail Address: carlos@californiamart.com
Codec Manufacturer: Picturetel
Codec Model: 400ex-5.02
Transmission Rate(s): 112/336/384
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T;
Multipoint: Yes
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT -8
Other Information:: Conference Room capacity of 20, all services available, 24 hour security building & validated parking. Located in downtown Los Angeles.
Web Site: http://californiamart.com

CyberTron Inc.

Contact:: Stephen Hung, President; Phone Number: 714-259-8319; Fax Number: 714-259-8310; E-mail Address: swh@cybertroninc.com
Codec Manufacturer: CyberTron
Codec Model: RendezVu-384
Transmission Rate(s): 384kbps
Algorithim: H.320
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T;
Point-to-point
Location: 1421 Warner Ave. Suite B, Tustin, CA 92780
Time Zone: GMT -8
Other Information:: Room Charge: $175, Public

Internews

Contact:

Liduina Van Nes

Phone Number: 415-457-5222

Fax Number: 415-457-6810

E-mail Address: liduina@internews.org

Codec Manufacturer: PICTEL

Codec Model: 4000

Transmission Rate(s): 2x56k

Transmission Algorithm(s): Standard

Long Distance Carrier: AT&T;

Multipoint: VTC Link

Location: California, USA

Time Zone: GMT -8

Other Information:

Internews is a non-profit organization that supports independent media in emerging economies through technology and media with offices in 11 countries.

Location of Public videoconferencing sites:

Moscow

East Jerusalem

San Rafael, California

Arcata, California

Web Site: http://www.sju.edu/IMC/vcl/other/Internews.html

I~Prise Communications

Contact:: Maitland Lee Martin/Technical Representative; Phone Number: 805-449-2352; Fax Number: 805-449-2357; E-mail Address: mlmartin@iprise.com
Codec Manufacturer: VTEL Antiqua
Codec Model: TC 2000 v1.30
Transmission Rate(s): 112,128,256,384
Transmission Algorithm(s): H.320
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T
Access: public
Room Charges: $175 per hour
Time Zone: PACIFIC
Other Information: Conference room and classroom available for videoconferencing (1-20 people); Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Long Beach Education Center

Contact:: Mary Williams; Phone Number: 562-494-5505 X3851 or 310-494-5505 X3851; Fax Number: 562-494-5785 or 310-494-5785; E-mail Address: mwilliams@pop.long-beach.va.gov
Codec: Picturetel
Model: 4532ZX
Transmission Rates: 112/128, 336/384
Conference room seating: 20
TimeZone: GMT -8
Multipoint Capability: Yes
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T
Location: Long Beach, California, USA
Other Information:: Located 5 minutes from Seal Beach and 10 Minutes from Huntington Beach 1 block off Pacific Coast Highway. All services available with on site technical support.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Contact:: Todd Walsh; Phone Number: (408) 775-1797; Fax Number: (408) 775-1645; E-mail Address: walsh@mbari.org
Codec Manufacturer: CLI
Codec Model: Radiance Model 9050
Transmission Rate(s): 64-384 Kbps
Transmission Algorithm(s): H.320, CTX+; Blue Chip
Long Distance Carrier: MCI
Multipoint: Yes, with external bridge
Room Access: Private
Location: Moss Landing, CA, USA
Time Zone: GMT -8
Other Information:: We are currently communicating with other colleges and universities to offer our weekly seminar series to their sites. MBARI is a private non-profit oceanographic center. Founded in 1987 by David Packard, MBARI's goal is to develop state-of-the-art equipment, instrumentation, systems and methods for scientific research in the deep waters of the ocean. The balanced emphasis on science and engineering is a key component of MBARI's success. We hope to use videoconferencing as one way of sharing MBARI's discoveries and developments with the public.
: Web Site: http://www.mbari.org

Nichols Research, Inc.

Contact:: Matt Crudo, Video Conferencing Manager; Phone Number: 408 773-8200 Ext. 2013; Fax Number: 408 733-8564; E-mail: mcrudo@nichols-research.com
Codec Manufacturer: PictureTel
Codec Model: Concord 4500ZX
Transmission Rate(s): 112kpbs-384kbps
Transmission Algorithm(s): H.320, PictureTel Propietary
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T
Room Access: Public
Room Charges: Call for pricing.
Location: San Francisco, San Jose(Sunnyvale) and Concord(East Bay)
Time Zone: GMT -8
Other Information:: Nichols Research, Inc. is amarketing research company located in the heart of the Silicon Valley.We are a member of a nationwide alliance known as GroupNet.Our group offers videoconferencing to the market research industry for real time transmissions of focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.We, as a company, also offer our rooms for use to other business sectors. We offer a warm and friendly environment for videoconferencing, on-site catering, videotaping and many other amenities upon request. Our large room can accomodate up to 70 people with auxiliary viewing available for an additional 30-40 people.

PEREY Communications & Consulting

Contact:: Christine Perey, Principal; Phone Number: 916-621-0468; Fax Number: 916-622-3750; E-mail Address: cperey@spider.lloyd.com
Codec Manufacturer: Intel -- AT&T;
Codec Model: ProShare -- Vistium
Transmission Rate(s): 112kbps
Transmission Algorithm(s): H.320, Indeo
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T;
Multipoint: Yes, via carrier
Location: Placerville, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT -8
Other Information:: Desktop on auto answer

San Diego State University, College of Extended Studies

Contact:: James S. Cary, Director Telecom & Info. Tech.; Phone Number: 619-594-2081; Fax Number: 619-582-1622; E-mail Address: jcary@mail.sdsu.edu
Codec Manufacturer: ImageTel International
Codec Model: Model VC 2300
Transmission rate(s): 56 - 768 (Usually 384)
Transmission Algorithm(s): Standards (H.320) only
Long Distance Carrier: Sprint
Multipoint: None
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT - 8
Other Information:: San Diego State University College of Extended Studies operates two ImageTel systems. We have the ImageTel VisionWall with a 4 foot by 7 foot screen and the ImageTel Vision One with a 34 inch screen. We are procuring a multipoint bridge with the Continuous Presence feature.
We are involved in international economic development in Central Asia using advanced information systems like the ImageTel system. We are very interested in networking with other institutions with similar interests.

San Diego Tele-Video

Contact:: Brian Spence; Phone Number: 619/675-9203; Fax Number: 619/675-9204; E-mail Address: brian@sdtv.com
Codec Manufacturer: PictureTel
Codec Model: 4000ex
Transmission Rate(s): from 112 to 384
Transmission Algorithm(s): h.320, SG3, SG4
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T
Multipoint: Several Bridges available
Room Access: Public
Room Charges: $175 per hour plus network
Location: San Diego, CA USA
Time Zone: GMT - 8
Other Information:: Web Site: http://www.sdtv.com

San Francisco State University

Contact:

Doug Smith, TV Engineer

Hal Layer, AV/ITV Asst. Dir.

Phone Number: 415-338-2639 or 2637

Fax Number: 415-338-7255

E-mail Address:

Hal Layer, hlayer@sfsu.edu

Doug Smith, dsmith@sfsu.edu

Codec Manufacturer: Compression Labs Inc (CLI)

Codec Model: Rembrandt II

Transmission Rate(s): 384 kbs

Transmission Algorithm(s): Both

Long Distance Carrier: Sprint (through CSU Net)

Multipoint: Yes

Room Access: Open to public

Room Costs: Inquire for quotation

Location: San Francisco, California, USA

Time Zone: GMT -8

Other Information:

Graphics camera installed.

C-Band and Ku-Band satellite downlinks installed.

Teleconference room location on campus: J. Paul Leonard Library, or Seven Hills Conference Center.

Stanford University

Contact:: Jean Barry; Phone Number: 415-725-3004; Fax number: 415-725-2868; E-mail Address: na.jeb@forsythe.stanford.edu
Codec Manufacturer: Picture Tel
Codec Model: Model 200, system 4000
Transmission Rate(s): 112
Transmission Algorithm(s): Standards
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T
Location: California, USA
Time Zone: GMT -8

University of California, Berkeley

Contact:: Tom Hutcheson; Phone Number: 510-642-1305; Fax Number: 510-643-9221; E-mail Address: thutch@uclink.berkeley.edu
Codec Manufacturer: CLI
Codec Model: Rembrandt II
Transmission Rate(s): 384 KBS/sec on University Network, 56 TO 1472 via ISDN
Transmission Algorithm(s): Both
Long Distance Carrier: Sprint Meeting Channel (via University Network)
Multipoint: No -- except within the University of CA system
Location: Berkeley, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT-8
Other Information:: Our office is currently able to provide both C-Band and KU-Band Downlink service for our faculty and staff clients. In addition through a link with San Francisco Satellite Company, we can provide UP-Linking services. NOTE: Please be advised that our Teleconferencing Facility is currently under construction and will not be available for full service until January 1995.

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Contact:: Daytra Hansel, Teleconference/Distance Education Specialist; Phone Number: 310-206-7449; E-mail Address: EIL4DH0@MVS.OAC.UCLA.EDU
Codec Manufacturer: CLI
Codec Model: Rembrandt II/VP
Transmission Rate(s): 56 Kbps - 1.544/2.048 Mbps
Transmission Algorithm(s): Both
Long Distance Carrier: Sprint
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT-8

University of California, Riverside

Contact:

Terri Frongia, Manager, Distance Learning

Phone Number: 909-787-2085

Fax Number: 909-787-7282

E-mail Address: terri.frongia@ucr.edu

Codec Manufacturer: CLI

Codec Model: Rembrandt II/VP

Transmission Rate(s): 384 on UC Network and through Sprint port

Transmission Algorithm(s): Both

Long Distance Carrier: Any

Location: Riverside, California, USA

Time Zone: GMT-8

Other Information:

Able to downlink satellite transmissions in both Ku and C bands. Uplink services by arrangement. Satellite services integratable with videoconferencing.

Dial up capabilities, including connectivity to ESnet and the FTS 2000 Federal Network.

Web site for Distance Learning at the University of California, Riverside is: http://www.cnc.ucr.edu/Departments/MediaResources/distance/dlhome.htm

University of California, San Diego

Contact:: Howard Laurence, Videoconference Room Facilitator; Phone Number: 619-534-1174 or 619-534-5784; Fax Number: 619-534-7180; E-mail Address: hlaurence@ucsd.edu
Codec Manufacturer: CLI Gallery
Codec Model: Rembrandt II/VP
Transmission Rate(s): 384kbs to full T-1
Long Distance Carrier: Sprint
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT-8
Other Information:: (1) Distance Learning Room, with 25 person capacity; (1) Administrative Room with 30 person capacity

University of California, Santa Barbara

Contact:: Sharon Hoshida, Film/Video and Television Services; Phone Number: 805-893-4345; voicemail: 805-893-8694; Fax Number: 805-893-8719; E-mail Address: hoshida@id.ucsb.edu
Codec Manufacturer: CLI
Codec Model: Rembrandt II/VP
Transmission Rate(s): Variable from 64 Kbs to 1564 Kbs
Transmission Algorithm(s): Both
Long Distance Carrier: Sprint
Multipoint: Yes
Location: Santa Barbara, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT-8
Other Information:: Able to downlink satellite transmissions in both Ku and C bands. Expect to offer dial up capabilities this academic year (1995-96), including connectivity to the FTS 2000 Federal Network.

University of California, Santa Cruz

Contact:: Nancy Reppert, Videoconference/Distance Education Coordinator; Phone Number: 408-459-5790; Fax Number: 408-459-3953; E-mail Address: nreppert@cats.ucsc.edu
Codec Manufacturer: Compression Labs Inc.
Codec Model: Radiance R9075 VLS
Transmission Rate(s): Dual 56K (384KB/sec on University Network.)
Transmission Algorithm(s): Both
Long Distance Carrier: Sprint Meeting Channel
Multipoint: No -- except within the University of CA system
Location: Santa Cruz, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT-8

West Valley College

Contact:: Dave Fishbaugh, Director of Library Services; Phone Number: 408-741-2140; Fax Number: 408-741-2134; E-mail Address: dave_fishbaugh@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
Codec Manufacturer: PictureTel
Codec Model: System 1000 model 50
Transmission Rate(s): ISDN 112-384kbps
Transmission Algorithm(s): Standards and PictureTel Proprietary
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T;
Location: Saratoga, California, USA
Time Zone: GMT -8
Other Information:: We are one of Pacific Bell's Education First Model Technology Sites, currently exploring videoconferencing as a medium for instruction. We are also using AT&T Vistium desktop systems.