ActivePhoto Creates First Wireless Imaging Customer Solution with FlashPoint's Digita Developer Tools.Business Editors & High-Tech high-tech also hi-tech adj. Informal Of, relating to, or resembling high technology. high-tech Adjective same as hi-tech Adj. 1. Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. & SUNNYVALE Sunnyvale, city (1990 pop. 117,229), Santa Clara co., W Calif., near San Francisco; settled 1849, inc. 1912. A city in Silicon Valley, its many manufactures include semiconductors; machinery and instruments; electrical, electronic, and aerospace products; , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2000 Digita(TM), industry's first OS for digital cameras, used by ActivePhoto to deploy commercial imaging solution. ActivePhoto, the leading developer of wireless digital imaging applications, has created the first commercially available end-to-end end-to-end a pattern of anastomosis in which severed ends are matched and united, in contrast with other patterns such as end-to-side or side-to-side. Usually applied to anastomosis of the intestine. image publishing and management system using FlashPoint's Digita Application Software Development Kit (SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). ). ActivePhoto's imaging applications demonstrate the power of both companies' technologies to provide innovative, real-world professional solutions. ActivePhoto's wireless imaging solutions allow users to enter metadata (1) (meta-data) Data that describes other data. The term may refer to detailed compilations such as data dictionaries and repositories that provide a substantial amount of information about each data element. information directly on the camera and transmit To send data over a communications line. See transfer. the pictures and associated metadata wirelessly to the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the . Specifically, ActivePhoto used the Digita SDK to develop its imaging solution for Kemper Insurance, which allows adjusters to capture and label images in the field and transmit them wirelessly to the Internet. ActivePhoto's applications operate in FlashPoint's Digita Operating Environment In computing, an operating environment is the environment in which users run programs, whether in a command line interface, such as in MS-DOS or the Unix shell, or in a graphical user interface, such as in the Macintosh operating system. (OE), a standard imaging platform. "With Flashpoint's Digita SDK, porting our software to Digita cameras was much easier than we expected," said ActivePhoto's Vice President of Engineering and Operations, Sebastian Turullols. "The SDK is a well-engineered product and FlashPoint was very responsive to our technical support needs." "FlashPoint has built an invaluable developer community. They recognize that open-architecture cameras are the key to the future of digital photography," added ActivePhoto 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. Shane Dyer. "Our partnership with FlashPoint is an important part of our open systems strategy. We will continue to leverage open-architecture cameras to deliver elegant wireless imaging products that solve real problems." "The Digita SDK allows developers like ActivePhoto to create customer solutions for specific markets," said FlashPoint President Stephen Saylor. "ActivePhoto was an early Digita developer and has created excellent, innovative software solutions using FlashPoint's SDK." With the Digita OE and the Digita Application SDK, FlashPoint aims to enable end-to-end platform products that meet the needs of business professionals. "ActivePhoto has used Digita as a tool to meet the needs of their customers," added Saylor. The Digita Application SDK enables independent developers to create in-camera software to serve vertical market imaging needs. More information about FlashPoint's developer programs can be found at www.digitadev.com. About FlashPoint Technology FlashPoint Technology is the creator of Digita, the industry standard platform for the next generation of photography. FlashPoint is driving the industry's evolution toward "PC-free" and wireless imaging technologies, including the development of a comprehensive "capture to share" end-to-end digital imaging platform. Digita is the intelligence behind award-winning digital cameras and printers, including products from Epson, Hewlett Packard, Kodak, Minolta, and Pentax. FlashPoint's Internet Services division, formerly Opholio, develops private-labeled photosharing sites for existing Internet companies, including customized, seamlessly integrated, professional-quality photo album services. FlashPoint's Internet Services division is located at www.opholio.com. FlashPoint's web site is located at www.flashpoint.com. About ActivePhoto ActivePhoto is the leading solutions provider of wireless imaging systems for businesses and consumers. ActivePhoto's wireless application software resides on digital cameras and transmits pictures to the Web with the push of a button. ActivePhoto technology transforms digital cameras from PC peripherals to Internet appliances Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. . ActivePhoto's business solutions serve industries including insurance, online commerce and content, public safety, and real estate. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. For more information, visit ActivePhoto on the Web at www.activephoto.com. |
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