Hitachi StarBoard Software - Release 8.0 - SBSWSA

Hitachi StarBoard Software - Release 8.0 - SBSWSA

StarBoard Software - Release 8.0 from Hitachi is a feature-rich software package for use with the StarBoard family of interactive devices. Release 7.1 add Deferred Handwriting Recognition to convert pen data to a text object, TWAIN support to allow for the import image via TWAIN device such as scanners, MSI installers, and improved projector control feature that allow users to control the Hitachi projector on a network (using PJman software control), enabling user to power the projector on or off, as well as switch input mode.

All of the functions of the StarBoard Software are easily accessible with a user-friendly arrangement of pull down menus that requires less than three mouse clicks to get to any particular function, and any function can be made one button accessible by simply dragging the menu item to the on screen toolbar. Plus personal videoconferencing is added to StarBoard's inherent data conferencing through support of the IEEE H.323 standard. Adding any web cam and microphone allows two StarBoard systems to hold videoconferencing .

Three different pen types can all be interchangeably used in giving a presentation: the standard annotation pen, the Intelli-pen which converts freehand geometric objects to drafted objects, and a Laser-ink pen which provides temporary annotations and highlights with any ink type. Annotations can also be made over running video or animations with web pages or PowerPoint presentations, and StarBoard sessions can move between "annotation mode" and "mouse mode" freely without losing annotations or any requirement to save data.

• All-in-one Launcher From the main StarBoard menu or toolbar, you can open files, customize settings, and even network other StarBoard systems. (In fact, you can link as many as 42 interactive systems together on a local or wide area network.)



• Customizable Interface StarBoard software lets you customize the user interface to maximize operational flexibility and convenience. Change the size or orientation of the toolbar to maximize useable screen space. Drag frequently used functions, electronic pens, or inks directly onto the toolbar to optimize the system for your personal working style. You can even launch frequently used Windows applications right from the StarBoard toolbar.



• Annotate Data and Applications The Annotation toolbar lets you make annotations on data displays, documents, spreadsheets, CAD software or any other application. Just select the pen icon and you're ready to begin.



• Electronic "Ink" Color Palettes StarBoard software provides three types of electronic pens: the standard drawing pen, the IntelliPen with geometric object recognition capability, and the laser pen for temporary highlighting and annotations. In addition, there are six different electronic ink types: solid drawing and annotation inks, translucent highlighter inks, dramatic two-tone inks, shadowed solid colored inks, colorful 3D inks, and patterned painting and fill inks. You can customize color palettes with your choice of any of these annotations tools. Plus, you can select any ink from the palette menu, or drag-and-drop frequently used inks onto your working toolbar for fast and easy access.



• Add Background Images StarBoard provides a large library of useful background images: blank colored screens, graph papers, sports fields and music sheets. Plus, you can complement the standard library with background images of your own, which you can import from a variety of standard formats.



• Video Annotation and Digital Devices Control You can now use StarBoard software to select any DirectX-compatible video file on your computer, and the software will automatically launch the Video Annotation program. You can use Video Annotation to capture and annotate on top of video images. In addition, StarBoard software lets you control your DV camera and other digital AV devices through IEEE1394 (Firewire) connections. Use StarBoard software to access basic DV camera functions play, rewind, forward and slow motion and to annotate directly on pre-recorded or real-time videos.



• PowerPoint Presentations Take advantage of StarBoard's tightly integrated PowerPoint features to drive home critical points by annotating your presentations as you page through them.