Chisholm introduces K-12 DataBook for educators.CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 1995--Chisholm has introduced the world's first 10.4 inch active-matrix color LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) A display technology that uses rod-shaped molecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light. Unenergized, the crystals direct light through two polarizing filters, allowing a natural background color to show. projection panel See LCD panel. for under $2,000. Marketed through audio/visual equipment dealers under the name "K-12 DataBook," the model has been developed exclusively for K-12 institutions. "Educators have always needed bigger and brighter projected images to capture and maintain the attention of students. We are delighted to offer for the first time a 10.4 inch full-color active-matrix projection technology for under $2,000," said Chisholm President David Dicklich. "This is a major breakthrough for education because it doubles the brightness or image size for the same price as previous 8.4 inch LCD technology." Features include an optional built-in adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. for dual-channel audio and dual-channel full-motion video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. for use with VCRs, laserdiscs, CD-ROMs and any other composite or S-video sources, 16.7 million colors for photographic quality images and an automatic panel power-off when the overhead projector is turned off. The K-12 DataBook also accommodates Chisholm's exclusive electronic chalkboard option which utilizes a digitizing "Digitizer" redirects here. For the computer device, see Digitizing tablet. For the digitizer in Tablet PC's, see Tablet PC. Digitizing or digitization tablet and wireless pen that can be used to do examples for students, explain concepts, or focus the students' attention on key points. The same electronic chalkboard can also serve as a computer mouse by adding an accessory accessory, in criminal law, a person who, though not present at the commission of a crime, becomes a participator in the crime either before or after the fact of commission. cable. "We developed electronic writing in 1989 with and for educators to bring the tried and proven benefits of the chalkboard to today's high Today's High The intra-day high trading price. Notes: In other words, this is the highest price that a stock traded at during the course of the day. More often than not this is higher than the closing price. See also: Today's Low technology classroom," Dicklich said. "An educator can once again visually interact with the students, do examples, and explain ideas with our electronic chalkboard. It's a fundamental need of education." The K-12 DataBook is priced from $1,995 to $3,495 depending on options and is the newest member of Chisholm's family of active-matrix color projection devices. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in the Silicon Valley city of Campbell, CA, Chisholm pioneered LCD projection technology in 1985. Enthusiastically accepted for educational purposes, more than 50,000 projection panels designed by Chisholm have been sold. Chisholm designs, manufactures and markets a full line of visual communication tools for education including image projection devices and electronic chalkboards. CONTACT: Chisholm Allan Abbott, 408/559-1111 or Carter Waxman Advertising & Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most David Grandey, 408/998-5433 |
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