At its simplest, a teleconference can be an audio conference with one or both ends of the conference sharing a speaker phone. With considerably more equipment and special arrangements, a teleconference can be a conference, called a videoconference, in which the participants can see still or video images of each other.

1. The use of telecommunication systems by groups of three or more people, at two or more locations, for the purpose of conferring with one another. [Source: Dr. Martin Elton, NYU] 2. Two-way communication between two or more groups, or three or more individuals, remote from each other using a telecommunications medium. [Source: University of Wisconsin-Extension] 3. Interactive group communication through an electronic medium. [Source: Dr. Robert Johansen, Institute for the Future

audio, video, or computer communication between groups of individuals at different locations

A two way exchange of both voice and video. It is interactive and interpersonal communication between small groups of people in two or possible three geographically separated locations. Allows users to hold business meetings like those conducted face to face in a conference room, only many miles apart.

A generic term that applies to a variety of technologies and applications, including audio, data and videoconferencing, as well as business TV and distance learning.

Interactive electronic communication between two or more people at two or more sites, which make use of voice, video, and/or data transmission systems.

holding a " virtual" conference with participants in different locations, either via telephone (audioconferencing) or video ( videoconferencing)

Nearly identical to videoconferencing, but it uses analog telecommunications links to achieve audio capabilities. If teleconferencing is to be more than just an audio connection between participants, it requires a network or Internet connection so that participants can see still or full motion video images of each other.

Generally, teleconferencing defines people gathered in different locations by means of telecommunications equipment. Today's technology allows users to conference with other users right from their desks. With the visual signal moving across supported protocols (including telephone lines and the Internet) these applications offer an interactive and collaborative atmosphere where learners can work real-time with other teleconference participants.

To hold a meeting over telephone lines where users in separate can all hear one another speak. Computer, audio, and sometimes video equipment is linked to help these conferences take place.

A conference between persons remote from one another but linked by a telecommunications system.

Interactive communication among several people at different locations ("tele" means long distance).It may involve audioconferencing, videoconferencing, or data conferencing.

A meeting, held in different geographic locations, linking members by text, audio or video technology; originally referred to as a phone linkup.

Use of electronic methods and equipment to facilitate communications between distant locations.

The use of electronic channels to facilitate real-time communication among groups of people at two or more locations. Teleconferencing is a generic term that refers to a variety of technologies and applications including audio-conferencing , audio-graphics, video-conferencing, business television and distance learning or distance education.

the use of sophisticated telecommunications to link remote sites; examples are audioconferencing and videoconferencing

Refers to conducting a meeting from two separate locations via an electronic link.

Electronically linked meeting conducted among groups in separate geographic locations.

Technology that permits individuals to participate in regional, national or worldwide meetings without actually leaving their local area; the live transmission of video or audio signals.

see Videoconferencing

The use of telecommunication links to provide audio or audio/video/graphics capabilities.

The use of electronic communications to allow two or more people at two or more locations to interact with each other in real time. Includes videoconferencing, audioconferencing, audiographic conferencing, and computer conferencing.

Two or more people who are geographically distant having a meeting across a telecommunications link. Includes audio conferencing, video conferencing, and/or data conferencing.

This mode of learning involves only audio, through the telephone. Generally used for small groups, with open lines for all parties to allow group discussion. Often used in corporate environments for meetings when all parties are not physically present.

A way of holding a meeting at several locations simultaneously using advanced communications technology that enables participants to see and hear each other.

A general term for videoconferencing, audio conferencing, or data exchange between two people who are geographically distant from each other.

A generic term that includes both video- and audio- conferencing (q.v.).

Interactive communication among people at two or more locations using telecommunications.

Two way electronic communication between two or more groups in separate locations via audio, video, and/or computer systems.

The use of telecommunications links to provide audio, video and graphics capabilities. These systems allow distant workgroups or individuals to meet. An endpoint which provides for real-time, two-way communications with ano.

includes any technology that allows multiple users to conference simultaneously using a telephone or network connection. Teleconferencing encompasses voice, video, and data sharing.

A meeting, discussion or debate conducted over a computer network. Until the early 1990's teleconferencing was largely text-based. The more widespread use of personal computers with multimedia capabilities, and the development of communication channels such as ISDN, make the rapid development of multimedia conferencing likely to be a feature of the next decade.

Electronically linking several groups or individuals that are in separate geographical locations via audio, audiographics, video and computer systems.

Video or audio conferences conducted over telecommunications channels such as telephone lines, local area networks, and the Internet. 24/7/365 24 hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Refers to availability of a service, product, person, or information.

Electronic techniques that are used to allow three or more people at two or more locations to communicate.

("long distance" conferencing) describes meetings at a distance using electronic means such as satellite, telephone, Internet, radio etc. in which participants have direct visual or aural contact.

Two-way electronic communication between two or more groups in different locations via a video or network connection.

n. The use of audio, video, or computer equipment linked through a communications system to enable geographically separated individuals to participate in a meeting or discussion. See also video conferencing.