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Chapter 1
Introduction
What is iBOT
2
?
Orange Micro is first to market the iBOT
2
, a USB 2.0-based desktop video camera. IBOT2 harnesses the speed and power
of USB 2.0 technology unmatched by the slower USB 1.1-based web cams. Orange Micro's iBOT
2
is the desktop video
camera for the rest of us, providing crisp, clear video at a price you can afford.
What is USB 2.0?
USB 2.0 technology extends the speed of the USB connection from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 up to 480 Mbps on USB 2.0,
providing an attachment point for next-generation peripherals which complement higher performance PCs and user
applications. USB 2.0 is both forward and backward compatible with USB 1.1, resulting in a seamless transition process for
the end user. In fact, USB 2.0 uses the same cables and connectors as USB 1.1.
iBOT
2
Features
Exclusive USB 2.0 Speed and Clarity
With a data transfer rate that's 4000% times faster than traditional USB 1.1 web cams, you'll experience a Video Frame
Rate of 30 frames/second. And that's with a big 640 x 480 image size in living color.
Create, Edit and Retouch Photos
Create, edit and retouch your photos, then add special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and templates.
Polish Your Presentations
With clarity only iBOT
2
can provide, you can record and save super-crisp video in your home or office. Spice up important
presentations with film clips. Hone your persuasion skills with instant video feedback.
Affordable Movie Making
iBOT
2
can make you a star! Record special family events, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving dinner, or even just everyday
life. Produce your own documentaries. The iBOT
2
's 480 Mb/s data transfer speed lets you easily input, edit, and show-off
movies with pride.
Video Teleconferencing for the Internet
With Microsoft NetMeeting, you can talk to anyone, face-to-face, via the Internet, with a whole new level of clarity. Whether
it’s the grandparents, relatives, or old friends you haven't seen, only iBOT
2
provides quality video conferencing unmatched
by older USB 1.1 web cams.
Video E-Mail
Attach super-clear video clips to your email for a whole new dimension of communication. Show off brand-new additions to
your family immediately! Send video greetings from Fiji! Keep the people you love updated on what you're up to.
Installation Overview
In order to ensure proper operation of your iBOT
2
, it is important to install the hardware and software in the following order.
•
Install the OrangeUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed drivers
•
Install the USB 2.0 PCI Host Controller board
•
Install the iBOT
2
drivers
•
Attach the iBOT
2
camera to the USB 2.0 PCI Host Controller
•
Install remaining software as needed
