American Electronics Association High-Tech Awards Finalist Unveils Innovative Portal Strategy At Awards Reception.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 1999-- Innovative Device Technologies Envisions a New Era In Web Navigation A product that virtually eliminates the need to sit hunched hunch n. 1. An intuitive feeling or a premonition: had a hunch that he would lose. 2. A hump. 3. A lump or chunk: "She . . . over a desk using a mouse, pointing device An input device used to move the pointer (cursor) on screen. The major pointing device is the mouse for the desktop computer and the touchpad for the laptop, although many road warriors bring along a mouse. or on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. toolbars to navigate the World Wide Web is also an integral element in a portal strategy that seeks to dramatically increase income for portals such as America Online See AOL. , in addition to enhancing the online experience. Gerry Grant, president of Newport Beach Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. , Calif.-based Innovative Device Technologies (www.innovativedevice.com), announced the strategy at the American Electronics Association's (http://web1.aeanet.org/homepage/oc-news/council.html) High-Tech Awards reception, held Thursday, May 13, at Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine. The company was named a finalist in the Innovative Technology category for its patented product, the Internet Surfpad(TM), a wireless hand-held device that works like a remote control, giving personal computer users on all platforms, and eventually WebTV users, a more convenient way to navigate the World Wide Web as well as faster portal access. "We envision a much broader plan for the Internet Surfpad than existing as just another computer peripheral," said Grant, inventor of the technology. "While it gives users one-touch control over the most common Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. functions or Web site options, such as Back, Forward, Home, Up, Down and Search, we are looking beyond those exciting, but basic functions. We see the real potential in licensing the technology to the large portals such as AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. and YAHOO! who can use it to keep customers at their sites longer or bring them back faster with the push of a button, substantially increasing their potential income." The Internet Surfpad features 20 preprogrammed and programmable buttons that could give users instant push-button (electronics) push-button - A roughly fingertip-sized plastic cover attached to a spring-loaded, normally-open switch, which, when pressed, closes the switch. Typical examples are the keys on a computer or calculator keyboard and mouse buttons. access to anywhere on the Web. In conjunction with a portal, for example, visitors may browse the shopping section in search of a particular item. They may then venture outside the portal to compare what the rest of the Web offers. Instead of having to backtrack, with a single click the Internet Surfpad would bring them right back to the portal at the time of purchase. "By adding a device that makes access easier (and more enjoyable) we will revolutionize the way people use the Internet, and how they shop," stated Grant. Innovative Device Technologies is a research and development company engaged in the development of intellectual property and interactive Internet navigation products, and is currently looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. partners, developers, OEMs, licensees and potential investors to help develop integrated vertical portals and bring the Internet Surfpad to market, either in its current form or by applying the technology to other applications. The company was among a high-profile group of finalists in various categories at the High-Tech Awards, which honors a wide range of high-technology categories, including Innovative Technology, Emerging Private Company, Public Company, Outstanding Executive, Outstanding Employer, Mentor/Angel and Public Official. The nominees, taken from all segments of the high-tech community, exemplify the vast array of high-tech companies in the Orange County area. Among this year's finalists included Buy.com, Printronix, Broadcom, Autobytel and Odetics. The American Electronics Association The American Electronics Association (now known as AeA) is a nationwide non-profit trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry in the United States. is a worldwide high-technology trade association dedicated to strengthening the entire U.S. high-tech community's competitive position in the global marketplace. The nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. is devoted to promoting the interests of its members through a broad range of federal, state and international industry advocacy programs and a spectrum of member services. For more information, contact Gerry Grant at 949/476-6036; 5001 Birch St., Newport Beach, Calif., 92660; gerry@innovativedevice.com; www.innovativedevice.com. |
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