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New SMART product turns plasma displays
into collaboration tools
June 18, 2008
Source: Smart Technologies
SMART Technologies announces the SMART Board™
interactive display frame. Combining the high-resolution image
quality of a plasma display, the precision of camera-based
touch technology and the simplicity of a pencil tool, the
interactive display frame turns plasma displays into interactive
collaboration tools.
The lightweight, slender frame attaches easily to most commercial
plasma displays and integrates seamlessly with SMART's recently
announced collaboration solutions – SMART Meeting Pro,
SMART Hub SE and SMART Hub PE. Built-in reliability, tracking
speed and touch accuracy make the SMART Board interactive
display frame ideal for meeting and training rooms.
The SMART Board interactive display frame uses SMART's patented
DViT™ (Digital Vision Touch) technology. Two cameras
in the bottom corners of the frame register finger, pencil
and touch contacts on the surface of the display. Users can
easily select a menu option with a finger, and write and erase
digital notes with the pencil. The new pencil operates like
an everyday pencil, with one end for writing and the other
for erasing. There is never a need to return the pencil to
its tray in order to switch functions.
This unique combination of plasma display, camera technology
and pencil tool functionality is a breakthrough in ease-of-use
and performance. Drawing on users' existing familiarity with
whiteboards, pencils and computer desktops, the SMART Board
interactive display frame makes interacting with high-performance
displays easy. Users simply turn on the display and begin.
"In business today, effective collaboration is a critical
component of success," says Nancy Knowlton, SMART's CEO.
"The SMART Board interactive display frame allows us
to extend our SMART Board product offering and provide corporate
customers with an easy and effective means of making their
plasma displays interactive."
Features
Flexible frame size – Fits most commercial plasmas ranging
from 42 to 65" (106 –165 cm).
Lightweight – Weighs 9–11 lb (4–5 kg), depending
on screen size, making installation quick and easy.
Slim profile – Frame adds less than 1" (2.5 cm)
to the width of the display and only 2" (5 cm) to its
height.
Wide viewing angle – Ensures that viewers can clearly
see the information on the screen from any angle.
Precision touch – Direct, precise touch control for accurate
data selection and interaction.
Calibration – Calibrated once on installation and it
is ready to use.
Low maintenance – Low total cost of ownership and maintenance,
with no expensive after-purchase parts to replace, such as
projector bulbs.
Pencil – Operates like an everyday pencil, with one end
for writing and one for erasing. The ergonomic design enables
a natural grip and effortless writing on the plasma display's
surface.
SMART product integration – Integrates
with all SMART products, including SMART's collaboration platforms
– SMART Meeting Pro, SMART Hub SE and SMART Hub PE.
Pricing and availability
The SMART Board interactive display frame will be available
in August 2008. The suggested list price is from US$2,899
to US$3,299, depending on frame size.
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