eBeam is an
interactive whiteboard system developed by
Luidia, Inc. that transforms any standard whiteboard or other surface into an interactive display and writing surface.
Luidia's eBeam
hardware and
software
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At the lowest programming level, executable code consists ...
products allow text, images, and video to be projected onto a variety of surfaces, where an interactive stylus or marker can be used to add notes, access control menus, manipulate images, and create diagrams and drawings. The presentations, notes, and images can be saved and emailed to class or meeting participants, as well as shared in real-time either on local networks or over the Internet.
History
An eBeam demo was given at the
Apple Expo
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2002 in Paris, France.
Technology
Luidia's eBeam technology was originally developed and patented by engineers at Electronics for Imaging Inc. (Nasdaq
EFII, a
Foster City
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,
California
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, developer of digital print server technology. Luidia was spun off
[“Luidia Launches,” San Jose Business Journal (2003-09-17)] from EFI in July 2003 with venture funding from Globespan Capital Partners and Silicom Ventures.
See also
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Office equipment
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Display technology
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Educational technology
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References
External links
Electronics for Imaging (EFI)Luidia Inc. - eBeamLuidia websiteGoogle Books resultsReview in PC MagReview in InfoWorldVEngineers Co. Ltd (Mauritius)
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Office equipment
Display technology