Iris 3000 Videophone

It features a 7-inch screen, CMOS Camera, an idle-time photo frame, and a standard phone jack to attach it to a cordless telephone for use throughout a home.

It uses high-speed internet (DSL or cable) to connect with the service provider's network and thence to worldwide telephone systems.

The IRIS 3000 can be used as a digital photo Frame when not in use (a setup option), using either a USB thumb drive or SD memory card as the picture source, and includes a built-in phone adapter to connect an audio-only analog or digital phone for house-wide service.

The phone requires a broadband internet connection (xDSL, Cable or Fiber) with at least 256 Kbs upload speed in order to function properly with a video call.

The two competitor teams were set to the task of developing a publicity launch event for the videophone.