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3M Digital Signage Certifies Its Software for Use with IntelliMat(R); Agreement Helps Provide Customer with a Turnkey Product for On-Floor Digital Display.


ROANOKE, Va. -- IntelliMats, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

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 announces it has been certified by 3M Digital Signage Digital signage is a form of out-of-home advertising in which content and messages displayed on an electronic screen, or digital sign, can be changed without modification to the physical sign, typically with the goal of delivering targeted messages to specific locations at  to run 3M's content management software on its on-floor digital mat displays.

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 IntelliMats Director of Manufacturing and Technology Dave Strickland, the alliance allows IntelliMats to provide its customers with a turnkey product: an engaging, full-color, on-floor video display with the content management software needed to control the messaging from any location.

"3M's software gives our customers the ability to manage content (schedule play times, change for day parts, and track and provide reports) from a central location," Strickland said. "This certification comes at a time when IntelliMat(R) continues to gain visibility in the marketplace."

3M Digital Signage Director of Operations Dana Gosney verified 3M granted certification to IntelliMat(R) following extensive testing of the mat's hardware performance.

"We look forward to working with IntelliMats to support their customers," Gosney said. "3M software can help retailers improve business results by leveraging Intellimats' unique technology to better promote products and brands within the retail environment where it really counts - at the point of decision."

3M software enables changing messages easily and quickly on the mat's LCD video displays. Retailers can target customers by demographics or day parts, highlight specific products and sales, or break away from marketing messages completely to display time-specific information important to consumers, such as missing child alerts or severe weather messages.

The IntelliMat(R) is a wireless computer embedded Inserted into. See embedded system.  in a thin mat made of a lightweight thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene.  alloy with four LCD screens, creating a 30-inch diagonal display with full multi-media capability. Translation: lots of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed.

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, motion and sound from a high quality video display--right at your feet, right in the store and right at the point of purchase decisions. The engaging video display can be seen clearly from more than 10 feet away.

"The IntelliMat(R) combines the best of digital wall signage and static floor advertising," IntelliMats President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  Jim Currie said. "The mat lies on the floor, in the consumer's natural line of vision, and easily provides information to influence buying decisions, by delivering a unique one-to-one communication in an individual's 'personal space.' Because of its floor position, the IntelliMat(R) does not displace dis·place  
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1. To move or shift from the usual place or position, especially to force to leave a homeland:
 product on shelves - or force consumers to look up at TVs hanging from the ceiling."

The IntelliMat(R) is the product of IntelliMats, LLC, a new company formed to manufacture, market and distribute the mats after extensive market research proved the mat was a powerful advertising tool. IntelliMats(R) have been successfully tested at the Sony Style Store in New York City New York City: see New York, city.
New York City

City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S.
, Kroger stores in Virginia and other retailers.

About IntelliMat(R)

IntelliMat(R) is a patented, portable dynamic floor display that delivers digital advertising and informational messages - at the point of decision. It provides consumers with valuable information in an engaging manner to influence buying decisions and to communicate important information. IntelliMat(R) provides a new source of recurring re·cur  
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1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly.

2. To return to one's attention or memory.

3. To return in thought or discourse.
 revenue through both the sale of in-store advertising and increased sales. In addition, because each IntelliMat(R) display is capable of becoming part of a network, it represents a new media network opportunity to reach consumers out of home. IntelliMat(R) is manufactured, marketed and distributed by IntelliMats, LLC. Currently, IntelliMats has 17 issued patents in U.S. and foreign countries and more than 70 patent applications pending worldwide. The company's Web site is www.intellimat.com.

About 3M Digital Signage

3M Digital Signage is a full-service provider of active and interactive digital signage and interactive kiosks An Interactive kiosk is a computer terminal that provides information access via electronic methods. Interactive kiosks sometimes resemble telephone booths, but can also be used while sitting on a bench or chair.  networked for retail, financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject.
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, entertainment, education and other industries. The company's products and services have powered thousands of digital signage locations nationwide. Applications range from single screen installations to over 4,200 interactive kiosks and large-screen displays controlled and monitored through a single network. The company is headquartered in Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, Wa. For more information, visit www.3mdigitalsignage.com.
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