WebRTC: The Big Debate I Say Shut Up and Build Something!
Presented by: Lantre Barr
Who am I?
Lantre Barr, Founder & CEO
o Not your typical techie, I started in the world of
architecture and construction. o Transitioned in to tech in 2008 during the Lehman
Brother days. o Self taught developer and entrepreneur.
What do I do?
Blacc Spot Media, Inc.
o Founded in April 2011 with the objective to create cool and innovative solutions for enterprises and startups.
o Looked for a niche service and we found WebRTC. o 100% of all our clients want some sort of WebRTC
integration into their platforms or services.
WebRTC
WebRTC Poll
o Who is familiar with WebRTC? o Who has used WebRTC? o Who has used WebRTC for more than 1 minute? o Who has used WebRTC for a business or personal need
opposed to just seeing what it is?
History of WebRTC
o Google acquired On2 and GIPS for $200M in 2010. o May 2011 Google releases WebRTC source code for the
first time under a permissive BSD license. o Interoperability between Chrome and Firefox Feb 2013. o WebRTC for Android August 2013.
WebRTC Key Features
WebRTC offers real time communication natively from a web browser. It is a media engine with JavaScript APIs.
oMediaStreams – access to the user’s camera and mic o PeerConnection – handles audio/video calls o DataChannels – p2p application data transfer
WebRTC Use Cases
WebRTC is more than just another video conference solution for the telepresence industry. o Browser to Browser o Phone to Browser over PSTN and SIP o Desktop to Mobile o Machine to Machine
Apple & Microsoft When are they going to join the party?
I Say Shut Up & Build Something!
WebRTC Stats
1.2 Billion Enabled Devices as of May 2014
4.2 Billion Enabled Devices by end-2016
Is WebRTC disruptive? WebRTC is a technology not a solution.
I Say Shut Up & Build Something!
Production Applications
Amazon Mayday Button
o Connect to a tech advisor for guided assistance. o Average of 9 seconds response time. o Amazon reps can’t see the Kindle users but can
highlight portions of the screen and communicate via voice chat.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X40j57v5g6I)
Comcast X1 Platform
o Instant On Demand giving the ability to watch certain
programs immediately after the live broadcast begins. o Stream live video to your set top box to a family
member’s set top box.
Esurance Video Appraisal
o Schedule a live video appraisal from your Esurance app. o Appraiser will activate your camera and show you how
and where to video the damage of your car.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M-DERYbZnU)
Valspar Color Connect
o Live consultants help you select color palettes. o Augmented reality used to overlay colors into your
room. o Video and audio only options for customers.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e6u-P9Cido)
Double Robotics
o iPad-based telepresence robot controlled via remote
web interface or from any iOS device. o WebRTC integrated into robot’s interface
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e6u-P9Cido)
Which codec to use? VP8, VP9, H.264, H.265, OPUS, iSAC, iLBC
I Say Shut Up & Build Something!
Acquisitions
Snapchat & AddLive
o Why would SnapChat buy AddLive?
o Powerful platform with a great and experienced team. o Cross device interoperability with legacy device support. o One of the best API providers in the market.
Blackboard & Requestec
o Blackboard looks to revitalize the company’s product
portfolio using WebRTC. o Online education programs growing at 10Xs the rate of
traditional programs. o 100 million more students coming in next decade.
Weight Watchers & Wello
o Why would Weight Watchers purchase Wello?
o Important strategy to compete in an increasingly digital weight loss marketplace.
o Help customers manage their weight more effectively.
Demo
Questions & Answers
WebRTC Free Services
o talky.io o tawk.com o appear.in o vline.com
Resources
o WebRTC – webrtc.org o ORTC – ortrc.org o WebRTC Blogs
o bloggeek.me owebrtchacks.com o chriskranky.com owebrtcworld.com
o Presentation – http://slidesha.re/1xT8DMm
Lantre Barr – [email protected] – @blaccspotmedia
