LONG BEACH, Calif.,
June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson,
the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, has
selected three winners of the "Epson BrightLink Projector Teacher
Contest." Each winner will receive an Epson BrightLink 595Wi
finger-touch interactive projector for their classroom.
The contest, which asked educators in K-12 and post-secondary
schools to share their creative ideas for using an interactive
projector in the classroom, garnered almost 450
responses. Winners were chosen based on their ability to
describe unique uses of an interactive projector in the classroom,
the practicality of implementing their ideas using real-life
examples, and the impact of these ideas on students' learning
experiences.
The winning entries suggested using the Epson BrightLink 595Wi
projector to upgrade the school's designated "maker space," design
underwater robots with students, and create and market new product
packaging prototypes. To view the winning submissions, visit the
Epson interactive projector website.
"We received a wide of range of creative ideas, which really
shows the versatility of using the BrightLink 595Wi to help
students learn," said Tom Piche,
product manager for Epson K-12 Interactive Projectors. "We look
forward to seeing our winners' ideas come to life in the coming
months and thank all of the educators who shared their ideas with
us."
More about the BrightLink 595Wi
The Epson BrightLink
595Wi is the world's first touch-enabled 3LCD interactive
projector. The ultra-short throw BrightLink 595Wi delivers 3,300
lumens of color brightness and 3,300 lumens of white
brightness2 and features advanced connectivity options,
PC-free interactivity capabilities, interactivity over the network,
and more.
The BrightLink 595Wi is equipped with an external module that
mounts directly to a wall or existing whiteboard enabling finger
touch control and annotations. It supports gestures3, up
to six fingers at the same time, and dual-pen support. The
BrightLink 595Wi projector also gives teachers more control with
the built-in Moderator device management software, allowing up to
50 computers, tablets and other handheld devices to be connected
via the network for ultimate classroom collaboration.
More about Epson Projectors
Epson 3LCD projectors
deliver three times brighter colors than leading competitive
projectors4. Additional convenient and advanced features
for educators include:
- BYOD Collaboration: Epson Moderator device management
software allows teachers to wirelessly share and compare students'
work from multiple devices, simultaneously5
- Epson iProjection™: Leveraging the Epson
iProjection™ app, teachers can present from most iOS Apple devices
running iOS 4.2 or later, including the iPad, iPhone and iPod
touch, and most Android devices running Android 2.3 or later;
wireless module sold separately; Epson's unique Moderator device
management software offers multi PC projection5
- Extended Lamp Life: Lamps have extended life in economy
mode, helping to maximize presentation time; replacement lamps cost
$79 through the Brighter Futures
program, providing a lower overall total cost of ownership
- 3LCD Technology: Features the latest 3-chip 3LCD
technology to deliver amazing, true-to-life color and detail for
powerful presentations; 3LCD technology also provides an
energy-efficient light engine using available lamp light to create
stunning images, and in contrast to 1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD
requires, on average, 25 percent less electricity per lumen of
brightness6
As a leader in innovation and partnership, Epson also offers the
Brighter Futures® program, a unique sales and support
initiative available specifically for schools. Designed to help
educators select and implement the best products for their
classrooms while making the most of their budgets, Brighter Futures
offers special pricing, extended Epson limited warranty coverage
for three years, dedicated education account managers, and
toll-free technical support for all Epson projectors and associated
accessories.
Color Brightness Specification and Projector
Performance
The color brightness specification (measuring
red, green and blue) published by the Society of Information
Display (SID) allows consumers to compare projector color
performance without conducting a side-by-side shootout. With
today's high definition content, teachers and students can display
content with higher quality in brighter environments. For a truly
impressive image, projectors need to offer both high color
brightness and high white brightness. High color brightness is
important for larger screen sizes and provides flexibility for a
variety of screen materials. Without sufficient color brightness,
images may be muddy, soft and lose detail, even in a dark room. For
more information, visit http://www.colorlightoutput.com.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader
dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer
expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life
and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers,
printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart
glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact,
energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko
Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 70,000
employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its
contributions to the communities in which it operates and its
ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.
Epson America, Inc. based in
Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's
regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin
America. To learn more about Epson, please visit:
www.epson.com.
You may also connect with Epson
America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Epson), Twitter
(http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube
(http://www.youtube.com/EpsonAmerica).
1 Based upon Q3 2014 worldwide front projection
market share estimates from PMA Research.
2 Color brightness (color light output) and white
brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage
conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS
15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.
3 With Windows 7/8 or Mac OS X only.
4 Color brightness (color light output) measured in
accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color brightness will vary depending on
usage conditions. Leading Epson 3LCD business and education
projectors compared to leading one-chip DLP projectors, based on
NPD data for June 2013 through
May 2014 and PMA Research data for Q1
through Q3 2013.
5 Check your owner's manual to determine if a wireless
LAN module must be purchased separately to enable wireless
connection on your Epson projector. Epson projectors can be
networked either through the Ethernet port on the projector (check
model specifications for availability) or via a wireless
connection. Not all Epson projectors are able to be networked.
Availability varies depending on model.
6 Data source: ProjectorCentral.com, Feb. 2015. Average of 1,420 shipping models for
which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all
resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured
as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip
projectors in each of six brightness segments. 3LCD projectors
averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the six
segments.
Note: EPSON and BrightLink are registered trademarks, EPSON
Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, Epson iProjection is a
trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Brighter Futures is a
registered trademark of Epson
America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson
disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
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