Videotel's New Interactive Digital Signage Solution is Now Shipping

Videotel's New Interactive Digital Signage Solution is Now Shipping
Videotel is currently shipping one of its most heavily anticipated digital signage solutions, Move to Play. Move provides the functionality for both seamless auto looping content while also allowing users to quickly and easily trigger additional …
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SnapAV snaps up digital signage provider SunBriteTV
(SunBriteTV), a manufacturer of premium outdoor TV displays and digital signage solutions for residential and commercial applications, was acquired by SnapAV, a manufacturer and exclusive distributor of installation-friendly audio, video and CCTV …
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Nevada hospital gets digital signage checkup
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, Nevada, recently installed digital signage screens throughout the hospital as part of its effort to "continually improve engagement and communication with patients, staff and hospital visitors," according …
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EFI Inks Licensing Agreement for Paid Inc.’s Patented Online Shipping Calculation Technology

BOSTON & FOSTER CITY, Calif. (PRWEB) January 16, 2008

    “EFI’s Internet applications are used by thousands of printing companies and their customers, resulting in tens of thousands of shipments, so it was important for us to enable these clients to show actual or estimated shipping charges to their own customers in real time as they added items into their shopping carts,” said Chuck Gehman, EFI director of product management for Web-to-Print. “We want the end customer to be able to compare the charges between different carriers and different shipping methods, and Paid’s API enables us to do that at a very affordable rate.”

For EFI, and for eCommerce companies in general, shopping cart abandonment is a problem that they are seeking to solve. According to Practical eCommerce, “Seventy-two percent of shoppers cite shipping as a top reason for shopping cart abandonment.” With estimates in Shop.org and Forrester Research’s “State of Retailing Online 2007” study that online retail sales, excluding travel, were $ 146.5 billion in 2006 and were projected to grow to $ 174.5 billion for 2007, few companies want to risk losing shoppers once they have lured them to their sites. Additionally, a groundbreaking research study by Jupiter analyst Ken Cassar revealed that the largest percentage of ecommerce customers believe that shipping and handling charges should be a function of product weight.

“A priority for us is providing our clients with a way to make more sales, including the prevention of shopping cart abandonment where possible,” Gehman stated. “Since they are selling print jobs, shipping charges can vary greatly depending on what is ordered. Therefore, it is extremely important that we allow them to make comparisons among carriers and provide shipping data during the ordering process, rather than offering flat rate shipping or show shipping costs after the order is placed. After examining several API solutions in the market, we found that Paid’s solution provides exactly what we need with a considerable time-to-market advantage, as well as a low cost of ownership.”

The online shipping calculation technology enables EFI to automatically calculate multiple carrier shipping, packaging, insurance and handling costs for orders placed through its clients’ web sites as each item is added to the shopping cart, eliminating the surprise of true shipping costs at check-out. EFI also plans to have its call center operators use the API to calculate shipping charges for phone orders in order to provide customers with total order cost instantly.

“We’re pleased to welcome EFI as a customer, for our shipping calculation API,” said Richard Rotman, Paid CFO and CTO. “EFI approached us nearly a year ago when they recognized the value of our shipping calculation API. They are a perfect example of the type of customer that can benefit from our API, because the products shipped by their customers vary in size and weight and are shipped to a wide range of destinations, as is typical of many eCommerce companies. We’re looking forward to helping them provide their customers with accurate shipping costs that can help reduce shopping cart abandonment and ultimately result in more sales and happier customers.”

Rotman noted, “Although it is commonplace now for companies to use a zip code as a location indicator to help them calculate shipping charges, when we developed and applied for our patent in this area more than five years ago, the concept was cutting edge. We’re still leading the industry in providing real-time shipping costs and comparisons among carriers based on the actual size, weight and other criteria of the merchandise as it is placed in or removed from the shopping cart. We anticipate signing additional licensing agreements for astute companies like EFI that see the cost efficiencies and enhanced customer service to be gained through our API. We also expect to pursue licensing agreements specifically relating to our newly patented technology.”

About EFI

EFI (http://www.efi.com) is the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation. EFI’s award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company’s robust product portfolio includes Fiery(R) digital color print servers; VUTEk(R) superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; Jetrion(R) industrial inkjet printing systems; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions. EFI maintains 23 offices worldwide.

EFI, Fiery, VUTEk and Jetrion are registered trademarks of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or certain other foreign jurisdictions. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

About Paid, Inc.:

Paid, Inc. operates a diversified set of businesses, including its celebrity services and AuctionInc ecommerce technology businesses. Using proprietary patent-pending technology, Paid’s innovative AuctionInc brand shipping calculation and auction management software and services are utilized to streamline online auctions, ecommerce and web site development and hosting. Paid, Inc.’s celebrity services provides celebrities and organizations with official Web sites and fan club services that include e-commerce storefronts, ticketing and fan experience packages and web site content to attract tens of thousands of visitors daily, as detailed on its web site, http://www.paidcelebrity.com. The Company also sponsors autograph signing events and other sports marketing services for sports clientele. The Company’s common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol PAYD. For further information, visit http://www.paid.com.

Forward Looking Statements:

This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are based upon current expectations or beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions about future events, including matters related to the Company’s operations, profitability, business development efforts, and expectations about celebrity programs and fan club activities, technologies, and services. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and the assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties. In addition, other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in the Company’s most recent filings, including Form 10-QSB with the Securities and Exchange Commission.







AMX Now Shipping Alero 8 Zone Distributed Audio Power Amplifier

Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 11, 2014

HARMAN’s AMX announced at CEDIA EXPO 2014 the immediate global availability of its Alero 8 Zone Power Amplifier (ALR-AMP-8). Alero stands out as a top choice for end users and integrators by combining a stellar, multi-room residential distributed audio listening experience and a compact single rack unit (1RU) height, freeing up more rack space for increased installation options.

Whether listening to music in the living room, the kitchen or outdoors, Alero redefines multi-room distributed audio with 16 channels of audiophile quality sound. Featuring highly efficient, Class D amplifier technology, Alero also significantly reduces environmental impact by using less active power, using less standby power and requiring no external cooling sources to lower power consumption even further. And unlike linear power regulation used in Class AB amplifiers, Alero Class D amplification employs switching transistors, resulting in significantly less energy loss.

When designing Alero, AMX asked its integrators which features were most important to include and aside from top notch sound quality, the general consensus was for a smaller than typical footprint to make Alero ideal for installation in already overcrowded equipment racks. AMX researched the possibility and the result is Alero’s compact 1RU chassis that offers never-before-seen versatility and practically limitless installation options.

To ensure a completely unified, whole-home distributed audio source switching and amplification solution, Alero perfectly complements the AMX Precis DSP Distributed Audio Matrix Switcher. AMX is demonstrating the Alero Power Amplifier at the 2014 CEDIA EXPO, September 11 – 13 in HARMAN Booth #176.

Additional Details

Product Resource Center (details, specifications, images):

AMX Alero 8 Zone Power Amplifier

AMX Precis DSP Distributed Audio Matrix Switcher

Alero Product Video Overview

Alero Data Sheet

Alero Marketing Sheet from AMX 2014 Pocket Guide

About AMX by HARMAN

Founded in 1982 and acquired by HARMAN in 2014, AMX is dedicated to integrating AV solutions for an IT World. AMX solves the complexity of managing technology with reliable, consistent and scalable systems comprising control and automation, system-wide switching and AV signal distribution, digital signage and technology management. AMX systems are deployed worldwide in conference rooms, homes, classrooms, network operation/command centers, hotels, entertainment venues and broadcast facilities, among others.

About HARMAN

HARMAN designs, manufactures and markets premier audio, visual, infotainment and integrated control solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson ®, the Company is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 16,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $ 5.3 billion for the twelve months ended June 30, 2014.

© 2014 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. AKG is a trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.







IK Multimedia Announces iRig BlueBoard Wireless MIDI Pedalboard is Now Shipping

Sunrise, FL (PRWEB) October 10, 2013

IK Multimedia – the world leader in mobile applications and accessories for musical creation – is proud to announce that iRig® BlueBoard a new revolutionary wireless MIDI pedal for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Mac, giving guitarists, bassists singers and players handsfree wireless keyboard application control mobile music and Mac, is now available from the instrument and electronic music retailers worldwide.


Handsfree – Free Cable

BlueBoard iRig is the first MIDI Foot Wireless iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Mac which uses Bluetooth technology to transmit MIDI messages the application of control functions and software and features. Musicians can use iRig BlueBoard to control parameters in their music making favorite applications – such as effects pedals on / off, preset patch-the-fly switching, volume or wah control, or any other MIDI controllable function. Installation is as simple as powering up and application launch companion iRig BlueBoard and assignment pads against the light to the function you want command.


iRig BlueBoard uses 4.0 (LE – Low Consumption) technology Bluetooth to transmit the actions of its four switches on board, backlit and its two optional external devices to the mobile device or Mac. Then, using the iRig BlueBoard Application (download from the App StoreSM) and the software (download from the website user’s region IK), Bluetooth signals are converted into MIDI messages and routed internally music application which is running on the device.


control the ultimate application

Any music application or Mac application compatible music software (the standard communication protocol for musical instruments) MIDI – IK as AmpliTube, VocaLive, SampleTank, iLectric Piano, Piano iGrand – or any other Core MIDI-compliant Apple GarageBand application as may be controlled wirelessly. iRig BlueBoard is also extensible – musicians can add up to two pedals or pedals additional term standards via two TRS 1/4 of the unit “made expansion, which allows you to control functions such as continuous rotation wah, volume, EQ, gain control, etc.

For a guitarist or singer using a mobile multi-FX app like AmpliTube or VocaLive as a sound processor provides functionality iRig BlueBoard foot control and convenience of a pedal, but with a compact form factor if and portable that it can easily slip into a backpack, a laptop or camera body computer bag.


Because it is wireless, iRig BlueBoard puts musicians on stage without being tethered to their mobile device. The range of the device is 10 meters (over 32 feet), giving players a high mobility to travel the stadium that would be impossible with a wired device. Because the pedals are backlit, they are easy to see in all lighting conditions, even on a dark stage.


The fact that iRig BlueBoard uses wireless Bluetooth lets all wired ports free device, so they can be used simultaneously by interfaces or controllers that have 30 pins or lightning, as iRig IK PRO , HD iRig, iRig MIDI and iRig KEYS and adapters or microphones that use the mini-jack device like iRig, iRig Mic iRig PRE or.


Ultra compact, ultraportable

iRig BlueBoard is extremely compact, lightweight and portable, measuring only 27 inches wide x 9 inches deep (10.6 “x 3.5”) and only 2 cm (0.8 “) high. This is very light but with a solid chassis and four pedals stageworthy soft touch rubber and designed for durability.

iRig BlueBoard is battery powered using 4 standard AAA batteries (included), and because it uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), it draws very little power that gives the battery life for very long extended use.


iRig BlueBoard is compatible with the iPhone 5 and 4S, iPad 3rd and 4th generation, iPad Mini and iPod touch 5th generation. For Mac, it is compatible with any model that supports Bluetooth 4.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy, like any MacBook Air, Mac Mini, MacBook Pro, or was issued after June 2012


As with other accessories IK iRig BlueBoard is made in Italy at the plant of IK for the highest quality and reliability.


Pricing and Availability

iRig BlueBoard is priced at $ 99.99 / € 79.99 MSRP (excluding taxes) and is available now from the network IK music and electronic retailers worldwide and from the IK online store.


For more information, please visit: http: / /www.irigblueboard.com .

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