GestureTek Launches Another First: A Turnkey, 'Plug-n-Play' Portable Interactive...

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GestureTek Launches Another First:  A Turnkey, 'Plug-n-Play' Portable
Interactive Display System

Turnkey, Easy-To-Use 'Cube' Brings Gesture-Controlled Digital Signage To Any
Venue, For High-Impact Interactive Advertising, Entertainment and Brand
Promotion

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- GestureTek Inc., the pioneer,
patent-holder and world leader in gesture-controlled interactive display
solutions, today announced the launch of the new 'Cube', a completely
portable, 'plug-n-play' interactive projection display unit that brings the
power of motion-based interactivity to any location, adding high impact and
excitement to advertising, branding and promotional campaigns.

The Cube is an 'interactive display in a box' that comes pre-configured and
pre-calibrated, and includes over 70 engaging games, special effects and video
and sound applications.  Flash applications are also available.  Its
'plug-n-play' setup is so simple that no onsite technical support is required
for installation.  Simply roll it in, turn it on and it is instantly
interactive.

"We've taken the best features of our highly successful large, permanent
overhead interactive display deployments and packaged them into a flexible and
compact turnkey system that is perfect for even the most space-constrained
venues," said Vincent John Vincent, President of GestureTek. 

The Cube is an intelligent box measuring 23 x 18 x 16 inches and weighing 60
pounds.  It comes with a 4' x 5' mat, onto which an 80" diagonal display is
projected.  Multi-media content is displayed on an interactive floor, allowing
users to control and manipulate this content by stepping onto the projection. 


GestureTek's sophisticated, multi-patented video gesture control software for
body tracking monitors the movements of people using the Cube.  Together with
a high-end projector, camera and other hardware (including a Quad Core
computer, portable multimedia projector with an ultra short throw lens, four
USB connections, an Ethernet connection and a mini audio jack), the system
detects motion and responds with changes to the projected content. 

"After a year of research and development to ensure optimal resolution, zero
technical support, flexibility to use on both floors and walls and the ability
to allow users to make custom content changes with the press of a button, I'm
confident in saying that the Cube is the most flexible and easy-to-use
gesture-controlled interactive display system in the world," says Vincent.  

GestureTek's customers are also singing the praises of the Cube.  Customers
who were part of the Cube's 'soft launch' over the past few months gave the
Cube extremely high marks as an attention-grabbing, ready-to-use product.

The Cube is perfect for retail chains, hospitality locations and advertising
rollouts.  Its visual appeal causes passers-by to stop in their tracks and
engage with the brand.  Its portability allows it to be used for time-specific
promotions, and to be easily moved from location to location, depending on the
organization's advertising and marketing requirements.  The Cube is also
well-suited for trade shows and traveling events, due to its mobility and ease
of use.  Cubes can be set up anywhere, and within minutes are fully
interactive.

"Any time an advertiser wants to market in a high-traffic location and deliver
a strong advertising message that cuts through the clutter, or to provide an
engaging game or activity that keeps consumers engaged with the brand for a
longer period of time, the Cube is an engaging and cost-effective option."  

Adds Vincent, "Sears, Old Navy, American Family Insurance, Diageo and Cineviz
are among the businesses who have turned to the Cube.  These companies enjoy
all the promotional benefits of a large-scale interactive digital signage
system without the usual accompanying financial, real estate and technology
commitments."

See the video and more information on the Cube at
http://www.gesturetek.com/cube/introduction.php

About GestureTek 
GestureTek is the pioneer, patent-holder and world leader in
gesture-recognition for information, presentation and entertainment systems. 
The company's revolutionary video gesture control software lets users control
interactive content, access information, manipulate special effects, or
immerse themselves in an interactive 3D virtual world, by moving their hands
or body. Over the past 20 years, GestureTek has delivered more than 4,000
interactive displays, kiosks, exhibits, games and other interactive solutions
for mobile devices, game developers, location-based entertainment facilities,
retail stores, museums, science centers, tourism and hospitality venues, real
estate presentation centers, corporate boardrooms and showrooms and television
networks.  Software and patent licensees include Microsoft, Sony, Hasbro and
NTT DoCoMo. Clients include CNN, BMW, Ford, Oracle, Intel, IBM, Federal
Express and Panasonic.  GestureTek is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with
offices in Toronto, Ottawa and Asia. Visit www.gesturetek.com or call (800)
315-1189.



SOURCE  GestureTek Inc.

Kristin Miller, Account Director of SSPR, +1-719-634-8292, kmiller@sspr.com,
for GestureTek
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