Two Houston Companies Discover Rare Chinese Typing Frog
In yet another leap forward in compact usability, FrogPad Inc. and OHAI Technologies Corporation, both Houston-based companies, today unveil their strategic partnership to impact the extremely compelling Asian computing market.
(PRWEB) April 8, 2004 --In yet another leap forward in compact usability, FrogPad Inc. and OHAI Technologies Corporation, both Houston-based companies, today unveil their strategic partnership to impact the extremely compelling Asian computing market.
OHAITECH and FrogPad combine their leading-edge technologies to create BossFrog® (手掌蛙, Shŏu Zhăng Wā"), the first-to-market, easily learned, fun to use, one-handed Chinese rapid input system. This unique total solution combines:
· FrogPad - FrogPads ultra-compact, ultra-portable, single-handed keyboard
· OHAI® -- (遨海, Áo Hăi") OHAITECHs Rapid Language Input interface
Combining the Companies patented technologies, BossFrog® is a breakthrough in learnability, functionality, and ease of use.
Daniel Mailman, OHAIs General Manager, says: In Chinese traditional culture theres 1 Finger Kung Fu" and 2 Finger Kung Fu"; now FrogPad plays OHAITECHs 5 Finger Input Kung Fu" (五指禅, Wŭ Zhř Chán")! Where users have been suffering through many unnecessary keystrokes using the standard keyboard, with BossFrog they type characters and phrases with many fewer keystrokes -- and with only one hand!"
Linda Marroquin, FrogPads President and CEO: We have researched all possible and potential solutions for compact computing for Asian Languages and OHAI exceeds our data entry requirements for the Asian Market. All others fall short of BossFrogs simply elegant solution."
FrogPad-based products are currently being sold by KaizenFrogPad and will also be licensed to wireless service providers as well as SmartPhone, handheld PC, and mobile device manufacturers and distributors. To assist appropriate licensees in reducing time-to-market, FrogPad and award-winning Gennum Corporation have already developed an immediately available licensable single chip solution for FrogPad technology with the Bluetooth HID profile, using CSR BT chip technology.
The new Bluetooth FrogPad that is being launched in the Summer integrates to all Bluetooth PDAs.
BossFrogs patented technologies improve the user experience by making input easier, faster, and more fun to both learn and use. BossFrog means better input for:
· New Devices & Peripherals · Handheld/Wireless/Tablet
· Asian Languages · Military & Homeland Security
· Physically Challenged · Complex Input Sets
· Public Spaces/Kiosks · Heads-Up Displays
BossFrog is a leap forward in the Convergence of Communications and Computing.
BossFrog is the only keyboard to boast its unique small footprint, full functionality, and ease of use.
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