FrogPad Leaps Into the Global Market with New Standard for One-Handed Keyboards.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2002 HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2002 FrogPad Keyboard Offers Full Functionality and Ease of Use With Only 20 Keys, Making FrogPad the Keyboard of Choice for Tablet PCs FrogPad Inc., the innovator in data entry for mobile and communication devices announced today that it will be showcasing its keyboards during the COMDEX show in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , November 17 - 20, 2002. The FrogPad(TM) keyboard's patented technology offers one-handed data entry for any tablet PC and virtually any mobile device. Unlike the various other wireless data entry methods such as folding keyboards, miniature Qwerty keypads, electronic ink and voice-recognition that clutter the desktop and both hands, FrogPad is the only one handed fully functional keypad, truly making it the contender for setting a new keyboard standard for tablet PCs. Among FrogPad's products featured during COMDEX will be a keyboard for hand-held devices designed by award winning industrial design agency IDEO. President Linda Marroquin will be featured on a panel discussion on Monday, November 18th, during COMDEX entitled Mobile Communicators: The Next Generation. "The drive for miniaturization min·i·a·tur·ize tr.v. min·i·a·tur·ized, min·i·a·tur·iz·ing, min·i·a·tur·iz·es To plan or make on a greatly reduced scale. min , as well as the need for an effective and simple mobile data entry device, make the FrogPad a true frontrunner in the race to develop a new standard for global keyboards," states Tim Scannell, President and Chief Analyst at Shoreline Research. "The technology format is ideal for Web-enabled wireless phones, handheld computers, and the rapidly evolving segment of tablet PCs." FrogPad's patented data entry technology, keyboard layout Computers and other typing devices offer many different keyboard layouts for inputting data in different languages. The standard English keyboard layout is known as QWERTY. and algorithms will be licensed to wireless service providers and manufacturers through a unique multi-phase pilot, integration and deployment process. Kaizen This article is about a continual improvement philosophy. For Kaizen ($K), a fantasy currency invented by Kaizen Games, see Priston Tale. “Red tag” redirects here. For designation of damaged structures, see Red-tagged structure. FrogPad, licensee, has manufactured FrogPad keyboards which will be sold through a variety of retail partners and will be offered for evaluation to key industry analysts. "FrogPad's patented algorithm and one-handed design make it effective and easy to use in many forms including tablet PCs, mobile and gaming-enabled devices," states Linda Marroquin, FrogPad's 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. and President. "We offer that FrogPad is the major user-interface breakthrough, and the best solution for the tablet PC market." FrogPad products will be on display during COMDEX in its hospitality suite in the Marriott Residence Inn Las Vegas, right across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. . For more information, contact Tracy Rummel at 713.294.9888. About the FrogPad Keyboard: The FrogPad(TM) keyboard enables true mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings by eliminating the need to learn a new data entry language, cope with miniature keys and cramped QWERTY layouts, or struggle with two handed entry in a small or desk-less space. For details about the keyboard technology There are many types of keyboard, usually differentiated by the switch technology employed in their operation. Since there are so many switches needed (usually about 80-110) and because they have to be highly reliable, this usually defines the keyboard. , usability, portability and ergonomics, please visit www.FrogPad.com. About FrogPad(TM) FrogPad, Inc. is an innovator in data entry methods for mobile computing and communication. The Houston-based company, founded 1998 and incorporated 1999, delivered its first prototype products in March of 2000 and launched them in Japan in September 2001. Founded by inventor, Kenzo Tsubai and visionary entrepreneur, Linda Marroquin, President and CEO, FrogPad(TM) is a private company delivering its products worldwide through partners. FrogPad, is the registered trademark of FrogPad, Inc. 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. and other countries. Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. |
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