Technology Considerations for Remote and Virtual Hearings Implementation
This content discusses the technology considerations for implementing remote and virtual hearings in courtrooms. It covers aspects such as courtroom technology framework, technology considerations matrix, and AV devices placement and requirements. The framework includes acoustic treatments, audio/video/document evidence, cameras, microphones, lighting controls, monitors, speakers, recording/livestreaming, juries setup, and cable management. The technology considerations matrix details AV device types, number and placement, portability, wired/wireless options, format/connectors/resolution, and functionality for different courtroom elements like benches, witnesses, jurors, and remote participants. It emphasizes the importance of wired connections for reliability while offering some flexibility for portability as needed.
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TECHNOLOGY CONSIDERATIONS FOR REMOTE AND VIRTUAL HEARINGS Remote and Virtual Hearings Implementation Lab June 8, 2021
TECHNOLOGY CONSIDERATIONS FOR REMOTE AND VIRTUAL HEARINGS Courtroom Technology Framework Technology Considerations Matrix Case Studies: Delaware Courts Zoom Carts Vermont WebEx Courtrooms
COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY FRAMEWORK Acoustic treatments COURTROOM Audio/ video/ document evidence Room cameras, mics Remote cameras, mics AV controller/ mixer Lighting controls Room monitors, speakers Remote monitors, speakers Audio/video recording, livestreams Remote/virtual juries require a similar but isolated system. Cable management
COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY CONSIDERATIONS MATRIX AV Type Devices Type Number/ Placement Portability Wired/ wireless Ability to mute/disable Format/ Connector/ Resolution Directionality, Condenser/ Dynamic Bench, litigants, witness stand, jury box Multiple litigants and witnesses, video remote interpreter Wired preferred but tripping hazard Room mics Fixed preferred Preferred Connector Audio in Remote participant mics Required Audio evidence Connector, analog, audio format Soundbar or separates, Active or passive Bench, litigants, witness stand, jury box, gallery Multiple Multiple litigants and witnesses, video remote interpreter Room speakers Fixed preferred Wired preferred Preferred Connector, Analog or digital Room assistive listening Wireless Audio out Remote participant speakers Optional Audio recording Preferred Connector, analog, media/file format Fixed or pan/tilt/zoom based on placement Bench, litigants, witness stand, jury box Mostly fixed but some portability if needed Wired preferred but tripping hazard Room cameras Connector, video format Multiple litigants and witnesses, video remote interpreter Remote participant cameras Optional Video in Electronic documents Document scanner Video evidence File format Media/file format Media/file format Optional Bench, litigants, witness, jury, gallery Mostly fixed but some portability if needed Wired preferred but tripping hazard Video monitors Optional Connector, Size, Resolution Multiple litigants and witnesses, video remote interpreter Connector distance limitations Remote participant monitors Optional Video out Automated or manually controlled AV controller/mixer Connector, media/file formats Video recording Preferred Connector, media/file format Video livestream Acoustic treatments Preferred Walls, ceiling, flooring Overhead lights, camera lights blinds Lighting controls Wired preferred Room cable guides/tape, floor coverings, dropped ceiling, raised floor Power, video, audio, and network cables Cable management
CASE STUDY: DELAWARE COURTS ZOOM CARTS Prototype Cart (April 2020)
CASE STUDY: DELAWARE COURTS ZOOM CARTS Acoustic treatments COURTROOM Zoom screen shares Logitech camera, Crestron mics Zoom cameras, mics Purchased 55 TV Dell Soundbar Logitech C930e Cameras Cart w/ 110lbs Capacity HDMI Cable (3-pk) HDMI to Display Port Adapter Power Cord w/ 4 outlets and 12ft cord $7 $300 $40 $140 $75 $10 $7 Dell Crestron lighting controls computer, Zoom Repurposed LAN Cable Dell Computer Zoom monitors, speakers TV, Dell soundbar $0 $0 TOTAL $579/cart FTR, YouTube Cable management Current Cart Design
CASE STUDY: VERMONT WEBEX COURTROOMS COURTROOM treatments Acoustic WebEx screen shares Room 70 camera, mic WebEx cameras, mics WebEx, Room 70 Lighting controls WebEx monitors, speakers Room 70 soundbar FTR Cisco WebEx Room 70 Cable management
