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Chief turning digital displays interactive

July 12, 2012

AV mounts, racks and interactive solutions provider Chief has announced that it is now shipping its new interactive flat panel solutions. Combined with flexible, user-friendly technology, these new accessories attach to Chief flat panel mounts to readily convert standard displays into interactive surfaces, the company said.

The FCI accessory installs with FUSION Series mounts, and the PACI adds interactivity to Click Connect Series swing arm mounts and mobile displays. The accessories are engineered for easy installation with a design similar to Chief side speaker adapters. The solution instantly transforms a flat screen display into an interactive platform powered by eBeam technology from Luidia Inc.

Each interactive solution includes a lightweight, ergonomic stylus featuring exceptional, real-time rendering capabilities. The accessory works with 40- to 55-inch LED-backlit LCD displays with a rigid front panel. Conversion just requires adding the accessory to the mount, installing the interactive software and connecting a PC or Mac to the receiver via USB.

"Customers have expressed excitement about the simplicity of converting a select flat panel into an interactive display, the intuitiveness of the software — it just works — and the ability to share a common platform," said Derek Derks, Chief's business development manager. "I'm most excited about the possibilities for our partners to create powerful interactive meeting and training spaces that are accessible for everyone."

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