Stenograph Selects Socket's Cordless Technology for Wireless Court Reporting.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2004 Socket's Cordless Serial Adapter A device that adds a serial port to a computer. It plugs into the USB port and contains one or more serial port sockets. See serial port. with Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology Enables Cable-free Connectivity Between Shorthand shorthand, any brief, rapid system of writing that may be used in transcribing, or recording, the spoken word. Such systems, many having characters based on the letters of the alphabet, were used in ancient times; the shorthand of Tiro, Cicero's amanuensis, was used Writing Machines and Notebook Computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. Socket Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCKT)(PSE PSE 1. pale soft exudative pork. 2. portosystemic encephalopathy. :SOK), the Mobile Connection(TM) Company, and Stenograph, L.L.C., the market-leader of court reporting technology, today announced that Stenograph has elected to recommend and offer Socket's Cordless Serial Adapter (CSA (1) (Canadian Standards Association, Toronto, Ontario, www.csa.ca) A standards-defining organization founded in 1919. It is involved in many industries, including electronics, communications and information technology. ) with Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology to Stenograph's worldwide customer base of professional court reporters. Stenograph is the leading developer of computer aided transcription (CAT) software. Case CATalyst, a 32-bit Windows CAT product, is used by more than 11,000 professional court reporters. "We are delighted with the mobility and freedom Socket's Cordless Serial Adapter offers our court reporting customers," said Fred Middlebrooks, executive vice president of engineering and development for Stenograph. "This wireless solution is convenient because it eliminates running cables from the shorthand machine to notebook computers in the courtroom or deposition suite." The CSA will be recommended and offered for use with Stenograph's most advanced shorthand writing machine, the elan Mira. During a courtroom trial, a court reporter writes everything that is being said during testimony with a shorthand machine that is connected to her notebook computer. Currently, these connections are made using a myriad of cables. By attaching a Socket CSA onto Stenograph's advanced shorthand writing machines and Bluetooth enabling the reporter's notebook Reporter's Notebook is a news magazine television show in the Philippines hosted by Jiggy Manicad and Maki Pulido and it is aired every Tuesday evenings by GMA Network. See also
in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. dongle The term was originally slang for a "hardware key." Today, the term is often used to refer to any small adapter that has a short cable with connectors at both ends. See hardware key and PC Card dongle. , the connection between the devices become wireless, eliminating the need for cables. "By offering Socket's cordless connectivity product for use with shorthand machines, Stenograph is continuing its leadership in delivering useful, state-of-the-art technology to court reporters," said Patti Cassalia, senior product marketing manager for Socket's Bluetooth wireless technology product line. "Stenograph's customers are sure to appreciate the hassle-free advantages of wireless connectivity versus using cumbersome cables." Included in Stenograph's Cordless Serial package is a Socket CompactFlash card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, allowing for an encrypted point-to-point connection between the court reporter's shorthand machine and computer. Stenograph expects to have the Cordless Serial package available late Spring of 2004. About Stenograph Stenograph, L.L.C. -- the market-leader of court reporting technology -- is committed to providing a total solution for the information technology needs of the court reporting and captioning communities. Stenograph is the manufacturer and marketer of shorthand writing machines, computer aided transcription (CAT) software, and court reporting and other industry-related supplies. Founded in 1938, Stenograph's portfolio of products includes the most technologically advanced shorthand machine, the elan Mira(R), the world's best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best shorthand machine, the Stentura(R), and market-leading CAT software, Case CATalyst. Complementary products and services include CaseView(R), the most widely used realtime viewing software, and Speche Communications(R). Stenograph's Web site, www.stenograph.com, provides a comprehensive resource for reporters, including online shopping, extensive technical support and much more. Stenograph is headquartered in Mount Prospect, Ill. About Socket Socket Communications, Inc., the Mobile Connection(TM) Company, provides the broadest range of connectivity products for Windows Mobile-based computers, focusing on handhelds including Pocket PCs, Windows CE (Windows Consumer Electronics) Microsoft's version of Windows for handheld devices and embedded systems that use x86, ARM, MIPS and SHx CPUs. Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. devices, Palm PDAs and mobile phones. Socket's Mobility Friendly(TM) products are feature-rich while promoting ease of use and lead the market with the smallest footprint and the most Battery Friendly(R) power consumption in their class. Socket's Embedded Systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. Group provides solutions using mobilityIC(TM) interface chips, KwikBlue(TM) modules with embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. Bluetooth wireless technology and a family of bar code scanning products. Socket is headquartered in Newark, California Newark is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. Newark is an enclave, completely surrounded by the city of Fremont. The population is currently 43,693. Geography The southern end of the San Francisco Bay lies near the western edge of the city. and can be reached at 510-744-2700 or www.socketcom.com. Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Mobile Connection Company, Mobility Friendly, and KwikBlue are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Socket Communications, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective owners. |
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