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November/December 2017
65in BIG PAD has wireless option Sharp’s PN-65SC1 is a recently launched 65in option for its BIG PAD interactive displays. Like the rest of the range, it is designed to be easy to use, lesson-ready within seconds, and feel natural to write on. With 10-point multitouch technology, up to four people can write on the screen at the same time. A handwriting recognition function converts on-screen writing to standard text. A privacy button on the bezel enables users to freeze or hide content on a display immediately; so, for instance, teachers can freeze their display while they continue to work on a connected device, or prepare the content they plan to show next.
A Mini OPS expansion slot gives the option of upgrading the PN-65SC1 by inserting an optional module into the back of the monitor. For example, the Wireless module allows up to four users to simultaneously display content from a computer, smartphone or tablet.
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Sony partners with UbiCast for lecture capture
Earlier this year, Sony announced a co-operation with lecture capture specialist UbiCast. The manufacturer has already installed these solutions within some prestigious higher education institutions across Europe. Sony and UbiCast’s lecture capture offerings allow lectures to be shared across multiple rooms, capturing audio, video and presentation data, with one central video distribution platform to facilitate live streaming of lectures or on-demand webinars, conferences and events. As well as digitising and delivering lectures, UbiCast enables the creation of content for global webcasts and interactive videos for massive open
online course (MOOC) programmes. Once a lecture has been recorded, all the post-processing can be carried out automatically. Simple slide navigation can be added, as well as making the content searchable by metadata, making it easier to use for students and faculty alike. Video content can be made more engaging by adding interactive elements including time-based comments, links and quizzes. There is also a search engine that leverages optical character recognition to find specific information.
http://pro.sony.eu