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Kulwinder Pal, Lovely Professional University Unit-31: Interactive Technology

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Unit-31: Interactive Technology

CONTENTS
Objectives

Introduction

31.1 Meaning and Definition of Teleconferencing
31.2 Types of Teleconferencing
31.3 Uses of Teleconferencing

31.4 Limitations of Teleconferencing

31.5 Summary
31.6 Keywords

31.7 Review Questions
31.8 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, students will be able to:
• Have the knowledge about meaning and defi nition of teleconferencing.
• Know the various types of teleconferencing.
• Know the limitations of teleconferencing.

Introduction

Teleconferencing in its literal sense is that system in which participants far from each other are able
to communicate with each other. This requires more than one telephone lines.
Teleconferencing is that electronic system, in which two or more people at distant places can participate
in the discussion of a desired content, can express their ideas and can hear others’ ideas.

31.1 Meaning and Definition of Teleconferencing
Teleconferencing which can be called as communication system or distant communication system,
in its literal meaning is used for such system or techniques whose participants are successful in
maintaining a discussion or talk to each other while sitting at distant places from each other. We are
well aware that Teleconferencing or mutual interaction of participants to stay in front of each other
is very good for good communication and mutual interaction. But it is often not possible to establish

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