San Fernando, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2009) – Allowing educators and students to create and view full multimedia presentations, the Diggiditto Smart Document Camera from Califone International, Inc., delivers features ideal for classroom and school use.

The USB-powered camera comes mounted on a flexible, conveniently sized pedestal, which may be detached for handheld operation. The camera has a 2-megapixel resolution with auto focus, and adjusts to lighting conditions. In addition, it features 3x optical zoom, image stop, rotation and movement as well as annotation capabilities, audio-visual recording, and a horizontal/vertical mirror. The Diggiditto is equipped with an internal microphone to record speech and music.

In addition, the Diggiditto is the first smart document camera whose software features image recognition capabilities. Once an image has been saved, placing the same image under the camera will automatically prompt the Diggiditto to reopen the saved image. And, with its ability to link audio and video recordings to a file, teachers can create single-click, multimedia tutorials which will be automatically replayed. This allows active sharing of high-resolution documents and images during videoconferences and student-led presentations.

The image can be projected through a computer on to a television or electronic whiteboard in real-time. Split-screen viewing allows easy comparison of saved and live images. And in situations where changing from the digital projector to the black or white board is cumbersome, teachers can write on the document itself.

“The Diggiditto is easy to use for video and sound recording, image capturing and editing,” said Tim Ridgway, VP of Marketing for Califone. “It also can be used as a content development tool as it can be set to 320x240 or 640x480 resolution to record a .wmv file, or to capture an image at 1600x1200 resolution.”

The Diggiditto is compatible with electronic whiteboards and other conference or teaching devices. It is available with a portable support stand, foam-lined storage case, program CD, and manual. MS Windows 2000/XP/Vista is required.

More Information

To order, contact a Califone dealer. For more information on the full line of Califone products designed for the education market and safe for school and library use, call 1-800-722-0500, or visit www.califone.com to view and download the entire Califone catalog.

About Califone

Califone was founded in 1947 and continues to be a leader in the design, development and manufacturing of audiovisual and supplemental curriculum products for use in education, presentation and professional markets. The company offers a complete line of audio solutions, wireless systems and multimedia products for small, medium and large presentation needs. Califone serves millions of educators and children in the PreK through higher education school environments and has expanded to serve business and industry, houses of worship, parks and recreation, and other presentation markets as well.

Contacts

Califone^®, Inc.
Tim Ridgway
800-722-0500 ext. 428
timr at califone dot com
www.califone.com

C. Blohm & Associates, Inc.
Charlene Blohm
608-839-9800
charlene at cblohm dot com
www.cblohm.com

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