IPEVO TOTEM 120

Introduction

The IPEVO Totem 120 is marketed as a collaboration camera. It’s hybrid design supports both document camera and a conference camera functions. A document camera is a webcam that is designed to view printed documents or close-up images of items or content on a desktop surface. In conference camera mode, the IPEVO has two lenses including a wide-view lens for capturing multiple participants at once. The device itself can manually extend upward to allow for better eye-level camera angles and then pivot to transition to document camera mode.

About this Device

This device is truly a hybrid of two products. It is tall, and adjustable from just over a foot un-extended to nearly two feet when fully extended. This height adjustment helps in accommodating appropriate eye-level communication while in a video call. Its very slim profile means that it will not be intrusive even if placed in front of a display/tv in a conference room. It has two fixed cameras, one with a 120° view angle and another with an 80° view angle. Both of these cameras are 8MP allowing for up to 4k resolution. The four physical buttons provide handy dynamic controls directly on the device without the need for dedicated software. Two of these buttons enable IPEVO’s “AI Stage” and “AI Voice” on-board processing, which allow for AI-enhanced person tracking and “AI-enhanced human voice” settings that help with background noise elimination.

While the build quality of this device seems adequate for most applications, we did have questions as to how well the plastic housing, and adjustment mechanisms would hold up to regular clinical use. A more robust form factor could add more longevity to this device but would likely greatly increase bot the footprint and cost of the unit. IPEVO includes a 2-year limited warranty from date of purchase on this device.

Innovative Features

The flexible design of the device is really it’s most innovative feature. The three imaging modes: Conference mode (vertical camera placement), demo mode (45° camera placement), and document mode (90° camera placement) are well thought out. In Conference mode, the Totem acts much like a standard webcam, able to capture the video and audio from speakers in a small room environment. The demo mode allows both the lower part of the presenter and the document or table content to be visible at the same time. Document mode is useful when the table content needs to be the primary focus. The flexibility to use one device for so many applications make it stand out in the market space. Another stand out feature is the fact that the device does all of its AI processing on the device rather than through software installed on the computer. This means that the computer resources are not impacted by having the device connected to it and allows for rapid setup and deployment to end users. It is also beneficial to have physical buttons on the device for controlling it directly. Clinician’s wearing gloves or transitioning rapidly between patients will appreciate not having to manage settings via software.

Supported Use Cases:

1. Remote Consultations:
   • Enable healthcare professionals to conduct virtual consultations with patients, providing real-time video and audio communication.
2. Multidisciplinary Team Meetings:
   • Facilitate virtual meetings among healthcare teams comprising doctors, nurses, specialists, and administrators to discuss patient cases, treatment plans, and other healthcare-related matters.
3. Patient Education:
   • Use the IPEVO Totem 120 to conduct virtual educational sessions for individual or groups of patients, providing information about medical conditions, treatment options, and post-care instructions.
4. Remote Training and Workshops:
   • Conduct remote training sessions or workshops for healthcare professionals, sharing knowledge on new medical technologies, procedures, or best practices.
5. Collaboration with Remote Specialists:
   • Connect with specialists located remotely to seek advice on complex cases, share medical imaging, and discuss treatment options.
6. Telemedicine Conferences:
   • Host virtual conferences or webinars focused on telemedicine trends, innovations, and best practices, bringing together professionals from different locations.
7. Remote Therapeutic Demonstration:
   • Use the IPEVO Totem 120 with flash cards in a remote therapeutic setting, or in demonstration mode for teaching of skill practices to patients.
8. Medical Training and Continuing Education:
   • Conduct virtual medical training sessions for ongoing professional development, allowing healthcare practitioners to stay updated on the latest research, techniques, and guidelines.
9. Administrative Meetings:
   • Facilitate administrative meetings for healthcare organizations, including discussions on policy updates, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
10. Family Consultations:
    • Enable remote family consultations, allowing healthcare professionals to discuss patient conditions, treatment options, and care plans with family members who may be located in different geographical areas.
11. Remote Demonstration of Medical Devices:
    • Use of demonstration/document camera mode for demonstration of medical devices to patients for education purposes or recording for professional development of providers.

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Summary

The IPEVO Totem 120 is a versatile conference camera with the ability to do document camera viewing in a convenient and innovative form factor. It’s affordability also makes it a worthy consideration when looking for a multifunction conference camera. The AI enhancements work well and are run by the device using dedicated controls, and not the computer that it is connected to. For clinical workflows that require the flexibility to show reference materials and in room imaging this device may be a viable solution.

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