Canadian firm Summit Tech has demonstrated 360 degree video calling using virtual reality (VR) headsets at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona today.
The intention of this is to allow users to look around in an immersive 360 degree view of the place they are calling.
The system uses voice over LTE (VoLTE) and video over LTE (ViLTE) mobile connections to stream the 360 degree video from a 360 mobile camera which will be introduced by Giroptic this spring.
This is a Wi-Fi connected camera which can be fitted to a standard light socket to make 360 degree image of a room.
The images will be viewed on an Oculus Rift Virtual Reality (VR) headset.
According to Summit it will work with existing network standards including wireless operators’ IMS networks supporting IR.94 video and enriched calling.
On supported IMS networks, the 360 degree video stream connects users equipped with readily available IMS/RCS-based smartphones. It routes the call through the wireless operator’s network and overlays IR.94 video calls into the VR session.
“With IMS, why stop at basic Enriched Calling – delivering truly immersive experiences is one of the many ways they can begin to amaze,” said Alido Di Giovanni, president of Montreal-based Summit Tech.
In addition to connecting with VR headsets, the 360 degree video calls can also be streamed as a Video Share session with RCS enabled Android, iOS and Microsoft smartphones or downloadable apps for tablets and PCs.
“It is time for operators to better leverage their IMS deployments and provide something that can truly excite consumers again, beyond just getting faster Internet or cheaper data packages,” said Di Giovanni.
Mobile World Congress 2015 takes place in Barcelona 2-5 March
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