Cloud-based collaboration
weConnect, Barco’s
collaborative
learning solution for
higher education,
provides teachers
with a new palette
of tools with which
to create their
preferred teaching methods. The solution allows
users to participate in a lecture from the comfort
of their own device. Students can interact with
the teacher using their tablet or smartphone; the
teacher can issue a poll or a quiz to solicit feedback;
remote students can pose a silent question, which
other students can Like − the possibilities are
virtually limitless.
Barco’s weConnect is a cloud-based system,
unencumbered by complex infrastructure. All users gain
access to the classroom system through a web-based
cloud app. This gives teachers full moderation control of
the content shared within the classroom, and students a
close-up view of what is being shown on the classroom
displays.
Barco’s wireless presentation and display nodes
portfolio enables students and teachers to share their
information on the central screen or the pod display with
ease. And teachers and students alike can experience the
flexibility and intuitive operation of the software via the
simple browser interface.
All from one
NEC is the only manufacturer able to provide all the
major display technologies, including:
n
Laser projection
– zero maintenance and
extraordinarily long life make laser projection
a compelling solution for resource stretched
establishments. Ideal for lecture halls and auditoria;
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Interactive touch
– multi-touch screens and
interactive projectors are the focal point of modern
collaborative classrooms, enticing students to get up
close and get involved; and
n
Large Format
Displays
– welcoming,
directing, promoting and
informing, digital signage
is uniting students
from diverse and
widespread campuses
with centralised
administration.
No compromise mobility
In an era in which our on-the-go lifestyle requires
devices to move with us without compromise, Aiptek
has crafted innovative mobile projection systems with
a purpose, creating visual and aural experiences that
can empower, inspire, entertain and enrich everybody’s
life. The wide range of pico-projectors offered by Aiptek
guarantees a superior user experience, with high quality
projection, impressive performance and exceptional
portability. These
small, battery-powered
projectors can be used
anywhere: on business
trips, in classrooms,
at home or outdoors.
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Vivitek
Vivitek was showing a new Ultra Short
Throw projector with a laser light
source, Full HD resolution and 150-inch
screen size (DH765Z-UST); the small
and stylish Qumi 8, a Full HD LED 1000
lumens pocket projector suitable for
entertainment, education and business
applications; the NovoConnect solution
for wireless collaboration; and Novo DS,
an affordable digital signage solution.
Avocor
Avocor took the opportunity to
announce the launch of two new
product lines at BETT, the E series and
the X series. The E series, a 65-inch panel
with a built-inWindows 10 operating
system, is aimed squarely at the primary
and secondary education sector. The
X Series, which uses theWindows 10
operating system, is suitable for business
applications too. Initially shipping with
a display size of 75 inches, the panel has
InGlass touch technology for smooth,
accurate and responsive writing and
supports 20 simultaneous touch points.
It can also be used with an active pen
for pressure-sensitive input, with side
buttons for switching between functions
(e.g. erase). Built-in features include
a soundbar and wireless presentation
system for wireless screen sharing from
any device.
Samsung
Visitors to Samsung’s stand were
greeted with an expansive LED video
wall, bright enough for high ambient
light settings and ideal for receptions,
lobbies or boardrooms. The rest of the
stand featured technology for primary,
secondary and university applications,
such as the E-board display. Visitors
could also try out Samsung’s Virtual
Reality headsets.
Aiptek
Offering something a little different,
Aiptek was showing its iBeamBLOCK
pico projector. Inspired by LEGO toy
blocks, the projector consists of three
stackable components: aWindows 10
tablet with helpful apps for a mobile
office; a 400 lumens DLP projector; and
a powerbank, featuring a high capacity
13,200 mAH rechargeable battery
providing two hours of continuous
projection.
The company also showed the P800
series of smart pico-projectors, featuring
a 5-inch, high resolution IPS touchscreen
tablet; 800 lumens DLP projector; quad-
directional 40 watt speakers; and built-in
microphone. These little projectors
are not only fun, but also useful for
maximising the productivity of mobile
workers.
Epson
A major attraction on Epson’s stand
was its new ultra-short-throw
interactive teaching solution, the
EB-696Ui, featuring finger-touch
and dual pen interactivity so that a
teacher and student can work together
simultaneously.
Epson highlighted research showing
that 58% of students cannot read all
content shown on a 70-inch flat panel,
pointing out that a projector with a
scalable display size of up to 100 inches
offers a more responsible and flexible
choice for education providers.
For business applications, Epson
was showing its new EB-1795F and
EB-2265U projectors, featuring smart
presenting features, such as gesture
control and screen mirroring.
Avocor X series
Aiptek IBeamBLOCK
Epson
EB-2265U
Vivitek Qumi
