MaraStar's Animated ToonUps Earn U.S. Patent

MaraStar Communications is proud to be recognized for its unique and revolutionary business communication methods offered by their ToonUps animated training program (U.S. Patent No. 7,146,401).

Wayne, PA (PRWEB) February 18, 2007 -- MaraStar Communications is proud to be recognized for its unique and revolutionary business communication methods offered by their ToonUps animated training program (U.S. Patent No. 7,146,401).

After a six year review process involving stringent requirements, MaraStar Communications earned the U.S. Patent Office's approval for their ToonUps product. The patent officially describes ToonUps as "a unique method for communicating business messages."

To earn the patent, MaraStar had to prove that their ToonUps product distinguished itself from other products in several factors, and they certainly succeeded. ToonUps are 30-60 second customized animations, designed to deliver training and workplace messages from managers to employees in a positive and humorous way. The modular nature of the product sets it apart from any competitor on the market. ToonUps can be delivered via email to employee desktops, easily embedded into a PowerPoint presentation, posted to a company intranet and printed out as posters and handouts. Course materials are also made available to further support the ToonUp messages.

The ToonUp animations cover a variety of subject matter for customers to choose from, including (but not limited to): Customer Service, Human Resources, Office Etiquette, Selling Skills, Motivation, Employee Recognition and Professionalism.

The patented products ensure that the ToonUps technology maintains it unique quality. MaraStar Chairman Ray Hansell explains the exclusive creativity and flexibility that is available in the ToonUps products. "There are many training tools on the market today; DVD's, Video Tapes, Books, and PowerPoint products, but what makes our products so unique, and therefore patentable, is the modular approach and ability to address very specific, tactical issues independently, and through a multitude of delivery systems rather than a standard course, or off the shelf program."

The animations may be purchased individually or in packages, and combined to form creative training and communications programs that have an impact on employee performance and motivation not seen before.

MaraStar Communications continues to update and modify the ToonUps product in order to stay current and relevant in the fast paced corporate world. To learn more about ToonUps products, subject matter and pricing, call 866-866-6877, ext. 117.

ABOUT MaraStar Communications - MaraStar Communications produces animated business cartoons for training, motivating, and communicating with your call center employees. MaraStar's animations can be sent via email, used in PowerPoint, posted to an intranet site, used in Online Training or CBT, or incorporated into break room training and messages. MaraStar's animated programs also include posters, learning materials, and a variety of online options. To learn more about MaraStar's ToonUp Your Call Center package, visit us at http://www.marastar.com/package.aspx?package=1

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