Boost Technology and Gyration, Inc. Partner to Increase Accessibility for Physically Disabled Computer Users.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SARATOGA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2001 Gyration gyration /gy·ra·tion/ (ji-ra´shun) revolution about a fixed center. gyration revolution about a fixed center. , Inc., a leading supplier of wireless, motion-sensing input devices, today announced a newly-formed partnership with Boost Technology, a manufacturer of innovative products for the disabled market. Boost Technology's signature product, a head-controlled computer mouse called the Tracer, will incorporate Gyration's patented GyroPoint Technology(TM), a unique method by which an inertial motion sensor detects natural movement to control a cursor on a remote display. Users suffering from debilitating de·bil·i·tat·ing adj. Causing a loss of strength or energy. Debilitating Weakening, or reducing the strength of. Mentioned in: Stress Reduction diseases and other physical conditions that make traditional means of cursor control difficult or impossible will enjoy precise control and a seamless user interface. The Tracer will also adopt Gyration's advanced RF technology, providing reliable communication and no line-of-sight limitations for the user. The partnership represents an important collaboration for both companies and signals a groundbreaking move by Boost Technology to further address the needs of the disabled community. "Boost Technology's products, powered by Gyration's unique and patented method of cursor control, mark a significant breakthrough for Assistive Technology Hardware and software that help people who are physically impaired. Often called "accessibility options" when referring to enhancements for using the computer, the entire field of assistive technology is quite vast and even includes ramp and doorway construction in buildings to support ," said Greg Smith Greg Smith may refer to:
"The Internet has the power to radically improve the lives of the most severely physically disabled; however, many of these people have been unable to join the digital revolution because of the difficulty of physically interacting with the computer," said Christopher Hayes, 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. of Boost Technology. "Through our partnership with Gyration, Boost Technology is able to bring gyroscopic gy·ro·scope n. A device consisting of a spinning mass, typically a disk or wheel, mounted on a base so that its axis can turn freely in one or more directions and thereby maintain its orientation regardless of any movement of the base. technology, and through it, easy and accurate computer control, to many thousands of people who would otherwise be on the wrong side of the digital divide." About Boost Technology Boost Technology's innovative products are designed to address the needs of computer users worldwide suffering from various debilitating diseases and physical conditions. Currently, the company is working aggressively to make its product available to disabled public and private sector workers. Boost's positioning efforts have been greatly facilitated by key U.S. Government mandates such as Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1998 and President Bush's recently announced "New Freedom Initiative," which will play a key role in expanding access to technologies that aid the disabled and remove access barriers for the disabled in the workplace and in community facilities. The San Francisco-based company was founded in July 1998 and became a Limited Liability Company ("LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control ") in August 2000. For more information, visit http://www.boosttechnology.com/. About Gyration, Inc. Gyration, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art wireless RF and IR controllers, keyboards and motion-sensing devices for Presentation, TV Set Top and Game markets. The company has developed GyroPoint Technology(TM), a unique method by which an inertial sensor detects natural hand motions to move a cursor or graphic on a remote display. This is combined with Gyration's proprietary wireless Radio Frequency network to offer reliable communication between peripherals and a Set Top, Game Console See video game console. , PC or other device. Gyration offers its products internationally through direct and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and sales as well as through an extensive A/V (1) (Audio/Video) Refers to equipment and applications that deal with sound and sight. The A/V world includes microphones, tape recorders, audio mixers, still and video cameras, film projectors, slide projectors, VCRs, CD and DVD players/recorders, amplifiers and reseller channel. The Saratoga, California Saratoga (IPA: /ˌsærəˈtoʊgə/[1]) is a city in Santa Clara County, California, USA. It is located on the west side of the Santa Clara Valley, in the San Francisco Bay Area. company was founded in 1989 and is privately held. For more information, visit http://www.gyration.com/. How to Contact Boost: www.boosttechnology.com Corp: 415/334-8246 Sales: 866/266-7843; sales@boosttechnology.com How to Contact Gyration: www.gyration.com Main: 408/255-3016 Sales: 800/316-5432; sales@gyration.com |
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