Panasonic's Electronic Whiteboard Transforms a PC Into an Interactive Presentation Tool.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers SECAUCUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2001 KX-BP800 Interactive Panaboard(TM) Interacts With PC Applications, Combining Electronic Whiteboard Technology With the Power of Your PC. Panasonic introduces the KX-BP800 Interactive Panaboard(TM), a combination electronic and interactive whiteboard An interactive whiteboard is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer’s desktop onto the board’s surface, where users control the computer using a pen, finger or other device. with an impressive array of functions designed to enhance organization-wide communication. KX-BP800's interactive capabilities are essential in today's ever-changing business environment, in which important decisions must be made in what often seems like nanoseconds. The Panaboard is a dynamic communication tool that bridges the gap between locations, however distant, opening meetings and presentations to business colleagues at locations around the world. Global solution The KX-BP800 is a cost-effective, global teleconferencing solution that enables ideas to be shared at meetings, seminars and lectures. Presentations and meeting notes can be simultaneously reproduced at remote locations when used with standard conferencing software such as Microsoft NetMeeting Microsoft NetMeeting is a VoIP and multi-point videoconferencing client included in many versions of Microsoft Windows (from Windows 95 OSR2 to Windows XP). It uses the H. (R). With the Interactive Panaboard, all meeting participants can get clear meeting notes regardless of their location. Handwritten hand·write tr.v. hand·wrote , hand·writ·ten , hand·writ·ing, hand·writes To write by hand. [Back-formation from handwritten.] Adj. 1. notes can be captured and saved on the presenters' PC. The KX-BP800 also functions as an electronic print board, and is equipped with an integrated printer that uses recycled or standard letter-size paper. In addition, the Panaboard features a CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. flat-scan-type scanning system. Features and Benefits Overview -- Remote PC operation -- Pointing technology -- Electronic Print Board with plain paper printer -- Meeting notes can be saved to computer files. -- Colorful electronic pens -- Optional stand or wall-mounting kit available -- High-quality projector screen Software The KX-BP800 is equipped with user-friendly utility software that allows spreadsheets and documents to be quickly opened in existing software applications for use in meetings. The electronic whiteboard features remote PC operation via an electronic pen, which is used in the same way as a computer mouse and allows end users to control computer applications, including Windows(R), and other multimedia materials projected onto the board. Writing/printing capability The Panaboard features a high-quality white screen that displays crisp data and video images without light reflections and shadows. With its built-in integrated printer, the KX-BP800 features easy printing with multiple copies, allowing materials to be distributed to an audience in seconds. With an optional interface kit, end users can also print their PC data on the Panaboard's printer. The whiteboard can be wall-mounted or used with a stand; both items are optional. Electronic color markers are included for writing notes over a projected image on the KX-BP800's 35.4" x 55.1" screen to focus on important words and emphasize critical issues. The markers come in black, red and blue for the print board and black, red, blue and green for interactive purposes. Ultrasonic/infrared technology The KX-BP800's pointing system uses ultrasonic and infrared technology to track the motion of the electronic pen and determine what mode it is in; i.e., mouse, electronic eraser, etc. The pointing system also tracks color, enabling the Panaboard to differentiate among black, green, blue and red. The electronic pen color can also be easily changed through software by selecting any color from within the color palette Also called a "color lookup table," "lookup table," "index map," "color table" or "color map," it is a commonly used method for saving file space when creating 8-bit color images. . Applications The KX-BP800 is ideal for use in a variety of settings, from meeting rooms to locker rooms and courtrooms. Meeting and conference rooms used for strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. , or for training and instructional purposes, are ideal settings for the KX-BP800. Sports teams can make excellent use of the Interactive Panaboard before, during and after games for tactical analysis. Another venue in which the KX-BP800 can serve as an effective communication tool is the courtroom. The base model KX-BP800 carries an MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) (1) of $2799. Eight models compose the Panaboard line, offering a range of sizes to meet the varying needs of today's office environments. In addition to the KX-BP800, Panasonic markets the KX-BP430, KX-BP530, KX-BP535, KX-BP630 and KX-BP635 each of which has two writing panels, the KX-BP730 and KX-BP735, with continuous four-screen capability. About Panasonic The KX-BP800 is marketed 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. by Panasonic Digital Imaging Solutions Company (PDIS PDIS Parallel and Distributed Information Systems PDIS Plant Diagnostic Information System (National Plant Diagnostic Network) PDIS Preparation for Dissemination PDIS Procurement Document Imaging System ), a business unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America (MECA MECA Maine College of Art MECA Middle East Children's Alliance MECA Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (Washington, DC) MECA Marriage Equality California MECA Mars Environmental Compatibility Assessment ), which markets a broad line of computer peripherals and office system products. Products available include scanners, electronic whiteboards, Portable CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). and rewritable drives, color laser printers, impact printers, and DVD drives DVD drives come in a variety of speeds and options. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 1.35MB per second. By doubling the spindle speed (RPMs) for 2x drives, the transfer rate increased to 2.7MB/sec and has been increasing ever since. . Headquartered in Secaucus, NJ, MECA is the principal North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (MEI) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MC) of Osaka, Japan. For more information, visit www.panasonic.com All brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. (1) Manufacturer's suggested retail price. Dealers must decide for themselves the prices at which our products are actually advertised and sold. EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : End users may obtain sales information by contacting PDIS at 1-800-742-8086 or 201-348-7000, or by visiting http://www.panasonic.com/office. Please do not publish the editorial contact telephone number. If you wish to review this or any other Panasonic document imaging product, please contact Chris Florentz or Charlie Sassaman at 215-592-8061, or at chris@bartgil.com or charlie@bartgil.com, respectively. Product images are available on Panasonic's Extranet site at b2b.Panasonic.com/pdic. Username: images, Password: images. Select Marketing Materials, "Select a Product Category" and click on Image Gallery. 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