Desktop Video Desktop video call functions
Initiate video calls Ability to launch a video call directly from the UC client.
Utilize same call initiation sources as telephony calls Ability to launch video calls in the same manner as voice calls using multiple sources of contact information.
Utilize same call controls as for telephony calls (terminate, transfer, hold, mute, etc.) Ability to provide the same call control functions for video calls as for voice calls.
Called individuals have option to accept video or use voice-only Ability for contacted individuals to accept or reject the video portion of the incoming call.
Initiate simultaneous video calls to a group in one step Ability to create a video multipoint conference with a preset group in a single operation (not call by call).
Visual information on incoming video call/caller ID Ability to present visual information on caller and indication that it is a video call.
Answer incoming call with video Answer incoming call by invoking video capability.
Conference in others in video mode via drag and drop Ability to create a multiparty video conference by dragging and dropping contact names, presence indicators or other icons to select additional attendees.
Max number of individuals simultaneously visible Number of screens that can be seen simultaneously. .
Convert mode to and from video Ability to initiate a connection/conversation in one mode and convert to or add another without having to disconnect. 
 · Video to/from IM  
 · Video to/from voice call  
 · Video to/from web conference  
Same rules/wizard capability to manage video calls as for voice calls Ability to manage incoming video calls using the same rules as those available for incoming voice calls.
Report on time spent and number of video calls made/received per day/week via UC client Predefined reports on video usage over specified periods of time.
Software program initiation of video call Ability to develop (or existence of) a software program that can interface with the UC client and create and launch a video call to any user based on software application criteria (such as notification when two parties are available or other event driven information) without human intervention. .
Display incoming/outgoing video signal quality Display video signal strength so that user can determine viability of video conference and understand cause of a problem with the call.
Compatible video codecs List of compatible/supported video codecs/protocols
Compatible webcams List of compatible video devices/protocols
Minimum computer requirements Computer requirements to support video such as Windows version, CPU speed, RAM, free disk space, Video graphics card, etc.
Video Bandwidth Management Ability of users and administrators to specify speeds, resolution, pixel depth, color balance, and interfaces and manage and codec functions such as bandwidth throttling.
Integration with or reliance on other systems Other systems such as PBX or conference bridge which can be integrated with the UC client telephony functions or required for full desktop video operations.