Luidia Unveils New Interactive Whiteboard Technology Selected by HP, Hitachi and Chief at TCEA 2011

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Luidia, Inc., the award-winning leader in development of interactive systems that allow users to create, capture and share digital content and deliver it in an engaging way, today debuted a dynamic collection of new products and interactive education capabilities at the TCEA 2011 Convention and Exposition.  Held this year from February 7-11, 2011 in Austin, Texas, this five-day show is one of the largest educational technology conventions in Texas and the nation.  

Luidia will reveal for the first time to a North American audience, the commercial version of the company's new eBeam Engage interactive multimedia console.  A demonstration of Luidia's market-leading interactive education products can be viewed at TCEA Booth #2349.

Market demand for the Luidia's interactive whiteboard technology has been high. Recently, three global technology leaders selected eBeam to power their product solutions:

• HP selected Luidia's eBeam technology as the interactive solution behind HP's new Pocket Whiteboard and Digital Sketch Wireless Tablet. These new interactive HP products transform a flat surface into an interactive workspace, enhance delivery of information, capture and share input, and elevate viewer engagement and group collaboration. Both products will be part of the HP Digital Learning Suite and will make their public debut at the TCEA Conference. The HP Pocket Whiteboard, when used with a projector, will allow a user to transform a flat surface into an interactive workspace. The companion product, HP's Digital Sketch Wireless Tablet, will allow a user to interact within the projected workspace – from a distance – instantly creating a collaborative working session. More information is available here (http://bit.ly/fjA5Zf)
• Hitachi recently chose the eBeam Technology to power its new Ultimate Interactive Short Throw Projectors. The new Hitachi iPJ-AW250N Ultimate Interactive Short Throw Projectors incorporate Luidia's award winning eBeam interactive technology to create a premium platform for capturing and sharing ideas by transforming flat surfaces into interactive and collaborative workspaces. Hitachi selected the leading edge eBeam technology to give users affordable solutions, requiring almost no time to transform any flat surface into an interactive workspace. The Hitachi iPJ-AW250N turns any standard whiteboard or smooth surface into an interactive area, giving educators, engineers, architects, business users, and manufacturing departments powerful interactive capabilities without the expense and hassle of a traditional interactive whiteboard (IWB). More information is available here (http://bit.ly/hoCBdJ)
• Chief, the industry leader in professional AV mounting solutions, will integrate Luidia's eBeam technology into its award-winning Short Throw Projector Mount Line.  Chief selected the eBeam technology to create the world's first interactive short throw projector mount, which will allow business and education users to convert any projector and any projection surface into an interactive platform. The new Chief Interactive Short Throw Projector Mount works with standard computers, projectors and a variety of input devices to transform existing whiteboards and writing surfaces into interactive whiteboards.  Any short throw projector can now be upgraded to perform a variety of digital functions by simply installing the interactive wall mount.  More information is available here (http://bit.ly/dPlMtF)

North American Debut of eBeam Engage – The World's First Interactive Multimedia Console

The new eBeam Engage is a revolutionary multimedia console that puts all the multimedia, video and internet access an instructor needs within arm's reach. eBeam Engage gives teachers full control of videos, Web content, digital photos, sound clips and lesson content from the front of the classroom.  Intuitive, integrated controls enable instructors to focus on students rather than technology. eBeam Engage includes integrated JBL speakers, one-touch volume controls, one-touch recording, a scroll-knob for internet scrolling directly from the board, a RF wireless keyboard for quick text entry, and a lightweight stylus. 

Leading The Delivery of Interactive Products for Education

Recently, Luidia's technology was recognized by two prestigious industry publications, Tech & Learning and District Administration. At the TCEA Exposition, Luidia will be presented with a Tech & Learning Magazine Award of Excellence for the eBeam Edge as one of 2010's Best Upgraded Products, acknowledging Luidia's commitment to adapt its products to meet the changing needs of technology. District Administration magazine also placed the eBeam Edge on the Top 100 Readers' Choice Award list. The magazine highlighted the eBeam Edge's portability, affordability and ability to work on any flat surface.

"The selection of our eBeam products by major global OEMs conveys the value of Luidia's unique ability to simplify what is a very complex problem and provide interactive collaboration solutions that are portable, scalable and easy-to-use and that work with existing classrooms, conference rooms or mobile communication infrastructure," said Rafi Holtzman, Luidia President and CEO. "As educators will discover at TCEA, our new products expand the delivery of interactive technology. Luidia removes barriers and promotes student engagement by facilitating the sharing and reinforcement of knowledge and ideas, and allows educators to capture students' imagination and deliver more engaging lessons that are effective and fun. This gives instructors the ability to connect with students in a way that was not possible before – through visual communication that provides information capture, multimedia access and collaboration and that are essential for education."

The eBeam Ecosystem

For over eight years Luidia has produced an ecosystem of interactive digital capture and collaboration products. Luidia's existing line of products includes the eBeam Edge, the standard for portable surface capture. Its low cost and simple installation make it a high demand technology in both schools and emerging markets throughout the world. Luidia provides complete hardware and software solutions that enable interactivity in a wide range of products-- from small and portable-sized devices, to projectors and mounts, to flat panel displays, to large format surfaces. 

About Luidia

Luidia creates interactive technology for capturing and sharing ideas. The company's portable eBeam products transform flat surfaces and whiteboards into interactive and collaborative workspaces. Luidia's eBeam Interactive whiteboard systems have been installed in over half a million classrooms and conference rooms worldwide. Luidia and its manufacturing partners' products are in use on five continents and dozens of countries. The company is headquartered in the Silicon Valley. For more information, please visit: www.luidia.com or www.e-beam.com.

For More Information, Videos and Applications

1. Interactive whiteboard reference materials including lessons and activities, primary source documents, maps, images, and simulations are available here (http://www.e-beam.com/education/web-resources.html)
2. A video on interactive whiteboards and eBeam technology can be viewed here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRrEAtbTiSc)
3. A video of eBeam Edge in action can be viewed here (http://www.e-beam.com/lp/video-education.html)
4. A video of the eBeam Engage can be viewed here (http://www.e-beam.com/fileadmin/user_upload/misc_images/engage/engageVideo.html)

Copyright © 2011. eBeam and eBeam Edge are registered trademarks of Luidia. All rights reserved.

SOURCE Luidia, Inc.