{"id":16810,"date":"2024-11-15T15:55:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T19:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.hsls.pitt.edu\/updatereport\/?p=16810"},"modified":"2024-11-20T14:58:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T18:58:01","slug":"the-meeting-owl-3-available-to-borrow-at-the-falk-library-main-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info.hsls.pitt.edu\/updatereport\/the-meeting-owl-3-available-to-borrow-at-the-falk-library-main-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"The Meeting Owl 3 \u2013 Available to Borrow at the Falk Library Main Desk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine you&#8217;re in a room filled with people for a meeting or study session. Some are present in the room while others are joining remotely. It is often difficult for the entire group to interact in this hybrid setting. The Meeting Owl 3 solves this problem.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the Meeting Owl 3?<\/h3>\n<p>The Meeting Owl 3 is a smart conferencing device designed to make hybrid meetings more practical. Its 360-degree camera, microphone, and speaker setup provide a uniquely immersive experience. By capturing audio and video from all angles, it makes everyone feel like they\u2019re in the same room, regardless of their location.<!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16811\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16811\" style=\"width: 338px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16811\" src=\"https:\/\/info.hsls.pitt.edu\/updatereport\/files\/2024\/11\/owl-3.jpg\" alt=\"People sitting around a conference table. In the middle of the table is a cylindrical piece of technology, the Meeting Owl 3. On a screen behind them are faces of remote participants attending the meeting.\" width=\"338\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.hsls.pitt.edu\/updatereport\/files\/2024\/11\/owl-3.jpg 338w, https:\/\/info.hsls.pitt.edu\/updatereport\/files\/2024\/11\/owl-3-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Meeting Owl 3 in action.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Key Features<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>360-Degree Camera<\/strong>: It captures a panoramic view of the meeting room, automatically focusing on whoever is speaking, even if they are moving around the room.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-Quality Audio<\/strong>: With an 18-foot range, the microphone ensures every voice is heard clearly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Features<\/strong>: It uses AI to shift the focus between speakers, making the conversation flow more naturally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ease of Use<\/strong>: It&#8217;s plug-and-play, with minimal setup required. Simply select the Meeting Owl 3 as your camera, microphone, and speaker in Zoom, Teams, or other video conferencing platform. Connect your computer to the wall-mounted displays in the Falk Library study rooms, and the remote participants join with a virtual seat at the table.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Meeting Owl 3 isn\u2019t just a piece of technology; it\u2019s a bridge between physical and virtual spaces, making hybrid meetings not just possible, but enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>The Meeting Owl 3 is available to borrow at the Falk Library Main Desk with a valid Pitt ID. For more information, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsls.pitt.edu\/technology\/contact\">contact HSLS Technology Services.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine you&#8217;re in a room filled with people for a meeting or study session. Some are present in the room while others are joining remotely. It is often difficult for the entire group to interact in this hybrid setting. The Meeting Owl 3 solves this problem. What is the Meeting Owl 3? 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