Danger, Inc. Announces Improvements to hiptop for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities; Free Downloadable Applications Make Wireless Internet Relay Calls Quick and Easy.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. -- Danger, Inc., provider of the hiptop(R) Wireless Solution, today announced it has incorporated several key improvements into its hiptop2 wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. device that will make it more useful for the deaf and hard of hearing communities. Since its release in October of 2002, the hiptop(R) device (also sold in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. as the T-Mobile(R) Sidekick The first popular popup program for DOS PCs, introduced by Borland in 1984. Sidekick included a calculator, notepad, calendar, phone dialer and ASCII table and popularized the concept of a terminate and stay resident (TSR) utility. (TM)) has gained popularity within this community for its messaging capabilities. Affordable "data only" plans offered by several wireless carriers (including T-Mobile(R) USA, SunCom and Edge Wireless in the U.S.) enable deaf and hard of hearing consumers to communicate on-the-go via instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or , email or SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. . Now with several improvements available in its next generation device -- and the introduction of two wireless Internet relay applications (to be available to current and new users) -- the hiptop Wireless Solution delivers an enhanced mobile communications experience for deaf and hard of hearing consumers. Based on feedback from the deaf and hard of hearing market, Danger's new hiptop2 device (also to be sold as the T-Mobile(R) Sidekick II(TM) starting in late September 2004) includes a much more powerful vibration motor than in previous devices. Danger also added software support for recurring re·cur intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs 1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly. 2. To return to one's attention or memory. 3. To return in thought or discourse. or persistent notifications (notifications that repeat until acknowledged by the user). Both of these improvements will ensure that deaf and hard of hearing users do not miss important messages. Danger has also worked with MCI's IP-RELAY.com and GoAmerica(R) to create two Internet relay applications -- Wireless IP-RELAY.com, and Sprint Relay Wireless(SM), powered by GoAmerica -- that will be offered at no charge via the on-device catalog. Danger's catalog enables wireless carriers to offer third party applications and content to users for download on an ongoing basis. Currently, owners of the SunCom hiptop have access to MCI's Wireless IP-RELAY.com application via the catalog. T-Mobile customers who own either the original T-Mobile Sidekick devices as well as the upcoming T-Mobile Sidekick II devices will have access to both of these new applications beginning today (note: other wireless carriers may choose to offer one or both of the Internet relay applications as well). The Internet relay applications are quick and easy to use. After downloading the application to the hiptop/Sidekick, a user simply selects the new icon to instantly connect with a relay operator and make relay calls. The calls are standard relay calls with the operator and hiptop user interacting as they would from a computer, but with the convenience and freedom to make relay calls from almost anywhere. "Deaf and hard of hearing consumers are an important and passionate segment of the hiptop community," said Hank Nothhaft, Danger's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We hope that these improvements will make on-the-go communication easier and faster for these customers." About Danger, Inc. Danger provides a complete solution that enables wireless carriers to offer innovative and affordable voice and data products to consumers over next-generation wireless networks. Today, this solution includes: the hiptop Data Services Framework -- a back-end service delivery infrastructure; the hiptop Development Platform -- a platform for the development of mobile applications using industry standard development tools; and the hiptop Device Design -- a hardware design for a wireless all-in-one device that may be customized and branded by wireless operators. Founded in January 2000, Danger is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. backed by leading venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] and corporate investors Noun 1. corporate investor - a company that invests in (acquires control of) other companies company - an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage" . Danger is based in Palo Alto, Calif. Additional information about the company is available at www.danger.com. About GoAmerica GoAmerica (Nasdaq:GOAM GOAM Government of Armenia )(Nasdaq:GOAMC) is a leading provider of wireless telecommunications services In telecommunication, the term telecommunications service has the following meanings: 1. Any service provided by a telecommunication provider. 2. for people with hearing loss. The Company's vision is to improve the quality of life for people who are deaf or hard of hearing by being their premier provider of innovative communication services. WyndTell -- a GoAmerica service -- is the wireless service of choice for thousands of deaf consumers across the U.S., and was recognized for Excellence in Universal Design and Technology, by the California Governor's Committee for the Employment of Disabled Persons. Danger and hiptop are trademarks and/or service marks of Danger, Inc., in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, service marks and product names are the property of their respective owners. |
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