SWOPI

Swopi is a low-cost solution developed entirely at UPB that aims to breathe new life into the many video projectors that exist in educational and other institutions, providing functionalities that are typical of more advanced models, but in an open paradigm (without manufacturer constraints), which with maximum simplicity ensures more effective and functional use, even giving rise to new paradigms for teaching, teamwork and organising events (conferences). It allows the video projector to be easily accessed via Wifi, avoiding the common and recurring problems associated with cables and physical connection configurations, which translate into hours of wasted teaching time and very undesirable situations (for example, when they occur at a doctoral defence or demonstration meeting). Even models equipped with Wifi are far from having the flexibility of Swopi, as they almost always lack proprietary software, dependent on the manufacturer, which limits the use of this equipment. What’s worse is that it requires replacing the current stock of video projectors, which are perfectly operational in their main function (projecting content) – an unintelligent, unsustainable option that is completely at odds with the principles of a recyclable economy. Even solutions such as Zoom, which allow one user to connect to the video projector and give access to the others, don’t solve the connectivity issues. SWOPI Project File