Ideation Space

When deploying Cisco Board Pro G2 mounted on the wall, we recommend adhering to the mounting height specified in the installation guide to ensure an optimal camera point of view on the far end of the table while maintaining a natural posture for people in the room—either when looking at the device from a distance or interacting with the touch display.

When the setup is optimized for presenter tracking, we recommend bundling the installation of the Cisco PTZ 4K Camera with a remote audience screen that can be deployed on the sidewall or on the wall opposite to the front-of-room setup. This will help the local presenter get better visibility of the remote audience and maintain eye contact.

Enhance your audio experience with an acoustically absorbing suspended ceiling panel, porous, acoustical wall panels on adjoining walls, and decorative elements such as wooden batten patterns. The windows can be arranged in segments that are at an angle to the opposite wall to suppress flutter echo. To dampen the sound of footsteps and moving chairs, we recommend carpeting on the floor. In addition, you can address privacy challenges in an open floor layout by using adaptable room dividers.

The video system features an internal microphone array optimized to capture voices up to 4 meters (13 ft) from the device using beamforming technology. If the space is larger or the room features suboptimal acoustic conditions, consider extending the pickup range with multi-directional Cisco Table Microphone Pro units over IP or alternative microphones.

This room can be deployed in an enclosed space, a semi-open area or an open space and comes in various sizes and orientations. Mixed seating types, varying postures, and multiple mounting options for the Board Pro G2 for wall and floor provide choice and flexibility for your deployment. The layout aims to provide ample space for a presenter or multiple meeting participants to move around and interact with the device.

Where the size of the space allows, consider using a horizontal, trapezoid, or triangle-shaped table to support discussions across the table, get an optimal view of in-room participants, and create a sense of proximity. In some cases, a standing-height table and counter chairs may change the attendee’s posture and encourage people get closer to and interact with the device. And the wheel-stand upgrade option makes this a perfect choice for open flex spaces and adaptable configurations.

To ensure meeting participants look their best, they should be lit from the front (fill light), top (key light), and back (backlight). For optimal visibility, eye contact, subject highlighting, and scene depth, use glare-free luminaries with a beam angle of 90°or wider to evenly distribute light throughout the room. 

We recommend using a light intensity of 400-500 lux, measured vertically, to clearly capture facial features, and 700-900 lux for optimal brightness on horizontal work surfaces. Room lighting should be even, and a light color temperature of 4000 K is generally suitable for most scenarios. For accurate color representation of skin tones and interiors, use a color rendering index (CRI) of 85 or better.