This system allows for the use of many forms of media as input and displays this media on a projection screen. Examples of media input include documents, photographs, x-rays, 3 dimensional objects, and computer based presentation software. A large-screen plasma tv is used for VHS/DVD and video-conferencing use.
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The focal point of the evidence
presentation system is the podium. The podium
holds a document camera, projector and audio tape player. |
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The document camera is capable of displaying documents, x-rays, 3-D objects, photographs, slides and overhead transparencies. By simply placing a document or object on the platform, the image is displayed throughout the courtroom. |
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The projector on the podium displays the video output of the document camera or a laptop computer. |
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Also in the courtroom is a video conferencing system. This system allows the court to conference with other courts and compatible video conferencing locations with prior approval from the court. |
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The video conferencing system also contains a DVD/VCR. The DVD portion of the player features DVD, DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R (Video Mode), CD, SVCD,VCD, CD-R/RW and MP3 Playback. There is a remote for the DVD/VCR that can be operated from either counsel table. The podium also houses the electronic components that gather and disseminate the media throughout the courtroom. |