Binocs Launches at Philly's First Union Center for NCAA and NHL Playoffs; Binoc's Binocular Rental Systems Brings Events Alive Using Windows-Powered Pocket PCs.Sports Editors & Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com and at www.newstream.com PHILADELPHIA--(BW SportsWire)--March 21, 2001 Binocs Systems announces the first permanent installation of its Wireless RF binocular binocular, small optical instrument consisting of two similar telescopes mounted on a single frame so that separate images enter each of the viewer's eyes. As with a single telescope, distant objects appear magnified, but the binocular has the additional advantage rental system for event spectators with the official Binocs launch at First Union Center. Philly fans are now able to access binoculars located under thousands of seats at the First Union Center for viewing NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association Eastern Regionals, NHL NHL Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, see there Playoffs, Wings and Phantoms games, concerts, and much more. How do Binocs work? High quality, 8x30 wide-angle, auto-focus Hoya lens binoculars are installed under spectators' seats and may be easily rented for an entire event for $5, using cash or credit cards. Fans just ask Binocs vendors in the stands or visit one of the four Binocs booths located in the concourse throughout First Union Center. Binocs vendors clad in khaki pants and navy blue polo shirts (emblazoned with "Binocs Rentals") are equipped with Pocket PCs, which wirelessly open the binocular units. Discounted season passes are also available. For each arena installation, Binocs' sister company Tekware Solutions provides its proprietary mobile point-of-sale wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area system, which allows Binocs' roving vendors to use Microsoft's Windows-powered Pocket PC technology. Binocs' patented system ensures secure consumer transactions and offers future expansion for additional in-seat mobile services such as Internet access See how to access the Internet. and concessions ordering. "Microsoft is thrilled to see how Binocs/Tekware is using Windows-powered Pocket PCs to heighten fan experiences and enhance venue offerings at First Union Center," said Microsoft general manager Rogers Weed. He adds, "Pocket PCs provide a great wireless platform for expanding facilities' technology throughout the U.S., and we are excited to see companies like Binocs/Tekware embracing our vision with innovative enterprise solutions." First Union Center in Philadelphia, home of the 76ers, Flyers and Wings, draws more than 15,000 patrons per event, in addition to more than 100-plus concerts and family shows per year. Initially, Binocs units were installed in the suites and on mezzanine and club levels and shortly thereafter, approximately 12,000 units were installed in the general stadium seats. "Our goal is always to provide the most enjoyable entertainment experience for our fans," said Comcast-Spectacor's John Page, General Manager at First Union Center. "Binocs Systems is an incredible technology that will enable our fans access to the most sophisticated binocular system in the world at their fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. and get even closer to the action." Binocs' vice president Tony Kavanagh adds, "Binocs is there to heighten fans' event experience. Say you're at a Sixers game and wish you'd brought binoculars, or maybe you have a pair at home and didn't want to be bothered. Wouldn't it be great to just feel fully engaged in what's going on What's Going On is a record by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. Released on May 21, 1971 (see 1971 in music), What's Going On reflected the beginning of a new trend in soul music. between Allen Iverson <noinclude></noinclude> Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia[1]), nicknamed A.I. and The Answer, is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association. and the coach? Or to get up close as the Flyers duke it out with the Devils for hockey's number one spot? Maybe you'd like to scan the crowd for your favorite celebrity fans at First Union Center's next game or concert. It's all about involvement." Last year, Binocs successfully implemented a test installation of its patented, high-tech binocular rental system, and mobile point-of-sale Windows-powered Pocket PC solution, at Coors Field • • [ in Denver and had a well-received Beta installation at Madison Square Garden Current arenas in the National Hockey League Western Conference Eastern Conference . In addition to the First Union Center installation, Binocs Systems is negotiating with 15 national venues and projects up to 20 installations throughout the U.S. by year-end 2001. About Binocs/Tekware Venue Tech Systems Corporation (www.binocssystems.com) is a Montana-based technology company, operating Binocs Systems Corporation, a proprietary and automated wireless binocular system and Tekware Solutions, Inc., a mobile/wireless point-of-sale company with proprietary architecture and software. The Venue Tech business group is currently focusing on the sports and entertainment market in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Europe. About Comcast-Spectacor Comcast-Spectacor (comcast-spectacor.com) is the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment firm which owns the First Union Center, the First Union Spectrum, the Philadelphia Flyers, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Philadelphia Phantoms, Flyers Skate Zone, Comcast SportsNet, and the Bowie Baysox, the Delmarva Shorebirds and the Frederick Keys, all affiliates of the Baltimore Orioles. Comcast-Spectacor is also the principal owner of Global Spectrum, a firm engaged in managing public assembly facilities and events worldwide. About Microsoft's Pocket PC Windows-powered Pocket PCs offer customers the best way to connect to their most essential information while away from their desk, yet are flexible enough to satisfy the requirements of today's busy mobile lifestyle. Pocket PCs were designed to be a secure extension to the enterprise, with core security processes and technologies. These include power-on password protection and support for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. and PCT (Private Communications Technology) A protocol from Microsoft that provides secure transactions over the Web. See security protocol. , 40- and 128-bit encryption, Crypto API 1.0, and Windows 2000 challenge/response authentication. 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