Lumens Solution – BYOM-USB Extension

For years, AV teams have relied on USB webcams, microphones, speakerphones and video soundbars. Easy to use and reliable, they form the basis of video conferencing in corporate, educational and government organizations. Despite their many advantages, they are limited by USB cable length restrictions which force installers to locate devices in positions that might be a compromise between best user experience and what is technically viable. Furthermore, as BYOM laptops evolve towards USB-C connectivity, users are now struggling to connect multiple USB-A devices.

As the demand for hybrid collaboration expands and meeting environments grow, IT teams are under pressure to deliver seamless BYOM experiences and overcome these issues without signal degradation or complex cabling.

The solution is Lumens OIP-N BYOM USB Extension. This combines the OIP-N40E encoder and OIP-N60D decoder, converting USB audio, video, and control to IP for transmission over standard local area networks. By leveraging the existing infrastructure, organizations can extend USB connectivity across rooms — or even floors — without specialized cabling.

The AV team attaches a mini network encoder to each USB device. Users simply connect their laptop via USB-C to the network-connected OIP-N40E. The laptop instantly accesses:

• Room Camera

• Microphones

• Speakers

At the same time, the laptop's video output is routed to the room display. One cable. Full-room integration. 

Key Advantages

1. Long-Distance USB over IP: Eliminate the 5-meter limitation of traditional USB cables.

2. Simplified Cabling Architecture: Use standard network cabling instead of expensive long-range HDMI or active optical USB.

3. Seamless BYOM Experience: Single USB-C connection enables charging, device control, and display output.

4. Scalable IP Infrastructure: Enterprise-ready architecture designed for expansion.

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