What is a video relay?
Video transmission system is a telephone system in which cameras are used to allow an interpreter to facilitate a sign language conversation between someone who is affected by hearing and someone who does not know the sign language. The interpreter will often speak behind both sides, using a sign language to communicate with a person with hearing disabilities and talking to the other person. There are video transmission systems in which both people are in the same room, but the actual relay is through the telephone line between separate parties. The visual nature of this communication means that a video or computer with a webcam is needed to perform a conversation. To start the conversation, one person will communicate with an interpreter who will then pass the information to the third party using sign language or speaking, as needed. Then, the third person responds and the interpreter hand over this response back to the first person. Most of the main telephone companies have been providing this system since 2012, although some may charge a surcharge becausethe necessary resources. The interpreters used for this service normally work alone or with a company separate from two communication parties.
Like the video relay system, the video is Remote Interpreting (VRI). This works in the same way with two sides of communications and an interpreter facilitating conversation. The main difference is that both sides are in the same room, so the conversation does not occur via the telephone line. Instead, an Internet connection is commonly used. As a result, VRI Systems can be made, and most telephone companies do not provide this service because they do not include a telephone line.
The hardware needed for Successent Video Relay is not very complicated, which makes it easier for most people to set up. This system needs a video if the interpreter and hearing impaired person have an effectively use sign language. This most often comes from a video of orVoice voice computers via the Internet protocol (VoIP) that has a webcam. The interpreters must also be able to switch between the two sides and require the use of at least two telephone systems or similar hardware.