Imagine, for instance, that your children’s grandparents cannot be present at their birthday party. With the video sharing application they can enjoy the atmosphere in real time, comment on what’s happening at the party and participate virtually in the event.
Video sharing is available for the first time on S60 in the 3rd Edition feature pack 2. The application’s coolest feature is its ad-hoc and spontaneous nature. Video, either as a live camera view or a clip saved in the gallery, can be shared during a phone call. The user does not have to prepare beforehand for a special “video sharing” call. Instead, a video session is opened spontaneously during the phone call when an item of interest becomes worth sharing. Or perhaps one happens to have a video clip stored in the gallery that will enrich and enliven the topic of the discussion. For instance: “Oh, by the way, have you seen the latest video clip of our puppy? Check this out!”
Standardized experience
Video sharing uses packet-switched network technology for video transmission. GSMA has published the Video Share definition to ensure interoperability between different networks and devices. The standard also defines capability querying and indication, which means that the user knows whether the other call party’s device is capable of video sharing. Capability is indicated by a small icon on the device screen.
Video sharing creates new business opportunities for operators and service providers. As with other SIP-based applications, such as Push-to-talk, video sharing uses a common, standards-based IP network infrastructure. This is significant for service providers when they plan new services and assess the related investments.
Currently, video sharing is particularly popular in the USA.
Future evolution
As video sharing is now a 3G mobile service, future opportunities are located, of course, in the internet service field. Real-time video communication between mobile devices and PCs is one of the many potential use cases.
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