All included interactive whiteboard system

All included interactive whiteboard system with an iBoard Interactive Whiteboard

We offer a complete solution that includes everything the teacher needs to prepare and present interactive classes in the classroom. When thinking about an All included interactive whiteboard system we are not talking only about a computer, a projector and an interactive whiteboard, we are also including all the necessary accessories as well as all the required fixtures for the installation, all the necessary software and the training the teacher needs to use the system.

 

The complete system includes:

iBoard Interactive Whiteboard

iBoard® interactive whiteboard with a 100¨ diagonal interactive surface (120 cm H x 240 cm W), it substitutes the regular school whiteboard. Has a built in back cabinet that stores the included CPU, an 80 Watts 2.1 stereo sound system with sub woofer. Powered by an On/Off key switch. Writing/projecting surface is heat and scratch resistant. Features an anti-glare design (light emitted from the video projector does not reflect back to the student´s eyes). Patented ergonomic design.

 

Projector

2500 lumen DLP Short Throw BenQ projector with remote control and 4,000 lamp hours, 25´ triple shield video cable that delivers the best quality picture, a 25' power cable and a ceiling mounting kit to install the projector.

 

Core 2Duo PC

Dell Core 2 Duo PC 2.0 Ghz x2,160GB Hard Drive and 2Gb RAM memory, Windows Vista, XP or 7 and Encyclopaedia Encarta, iBoard proprietary whiteboard software pre-installed*

 

 

Also includes:

 

Software

Operating Systems

Windows Vista operating system
Proprietary software to control the electronic whiteboard compatible with Mac OSX or Windows, available in English, French or Spanish

Software Tools

RM Easiteach software to plan classes on the electronic whiteboard complete with educational tools (one electronic whiteboard license and a take home copy for the teachers)
Proprietary software Studio to store digital ink from conventional ink written in the electronic whiteboard, (Mac OSX or Windows, available in English, French and Spanish)

Software Content

Encyclopedia Encarta (academic onsite license) and thru online version
Access to web based online contents
Demo of content software from partner providers (Content Software from publishers specially designed for interactive whiteboards).

Training Workshops

Basic Workshop; INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM
Use of the Electronic whiteboard and e-pens.
Use of the electronic whiteboard proprietary software.
Use of software tools such as RM easiteach with math
Use of Encarta Encyclopedia and other general contents software.
How to download interactive contents from the Internet

Professional installation and excellent tech support

Professional installation (we provide all the fixtures)
Manuals for installation and configuration
Users manual for hardware and software use
Tutorials programs
Online downloading of all manuals from our website www.iBoard.ca
Technical support via phone or e-mail
Our complete interactive classroom solution includes all the necessary hardware, software, content and training so your staff can use it from the first day after is installed.

This is the complete solution you are looking for :Electronic whiteboard + Projector + Computer + Software + Training + Installation = All included interactive whiteboard system

These are two basic functions that a complete interactive classroom with an Interactive whiteboard installed must have:

Capture conventional (marker) ink to digital ink

There is no need to power ON the projector or sound system
Everything that is written on the whiteboard is captured by the computer, "step by step" respecting the colors used, the strokes, the draft and the number of pages that teachers uses.
The information captured by the electronic whiteboard is then transferred to the proprietary software of the whiteboard and then the students or teachers can see the development of the whole class again
After the class, they can turn on the projector and see everything that was written in to it.

Interactive

It requires that the projector is powered on
The image of the PC is displayed by the projector onto the writing surface of the electronic whiteboard and could be freestyle manipulated by the e-pen with stylus or any other appropriate device souch as a mouse from the computer.

Unique advantages of a Complete Interactive Classroom equipped with an iBoard Electronic whiteboard

Capturing System (scanning)

There are 3 types of technology to capture on the Interactive or Electronic Boards, these are:

Sensitive Membrane Whiteboard:

It works as a PDA screen, its cover its made by components that makes it sensitive to the pressure. This kind of writing surface is unsuitable for a school environment because it is very delicate and any scrape (even caused by long fingernails of the teacher or student) can harm your electronic whiteboard. The cost of repairing this type of surface is almost as expensive as a new unit and requires specialized personnel for repair. This technology only works well in small Electronic Whiteboards. In whiteboards larger than 87-inches diagonal the price of this technology is still very high.

Whiteboard with an ultrasound capture device:

An ultrasound signal is picked up by a sidebar scanner similar to how bats and submarines find their way, surface can be more resistant. The cost of the repair of this equipment depends on whether the surface is porcelain, ceramic on metal or special melanin. It can be used in writing surfaces of any size.

Whiteboard with an Infra Red capture device or scanner:

a triangular infrared signal is placed where an e-pen makes pressure on the whiteboard. The cost of repair of this equipment depends on whether the type of material and parts.
The iBoard electronic whiteboard technology works by combining ultrasonic and infrared capture on a special writing surface to be one of the most accurate technology available in the market today.
The special writing surface is imported from Brazil, it does not produce "ghosts" or "shadows" when the ink is erased from the whiteboard, it is not easily dash and it is child-proof.

 

The writing surface on an electronic whiteboard must also function as a projection surface, before the iBoard electronic whiteboard was conceived the electronic whiteboard manufacturers around the word always had this dilemma to fulfill its two core functions:

On one hand an Electronic Whiteboard needs to have the whitest and cleanest surface available but on the other hand it needs the surface to be as matte as possible to reflect a sharp picture from a 2100 lumens projector and not create any back reflection which means that someone from the audience sees only "light" reflected on the board and not the computer generated image.

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Any other interactive whiteboard with reflecting light

The only interactive whiteboard available in the market that generates no reflection to the face of the audience thanks to its patented design is the iBoard interactive whiteboard.

Projector

The video projector should be able to generate layers of an image powerful enough to "compete" with the artificial lightning of the classroom and some sunshine rays that come through the windows of the room.
The video projector included on the complete interactive classroom is a BenQ MP515ST* model with 2500 lumens with a lamp life of up to 4000 hours of use. Mounted to the ceiling supported by a special adjustable metal gutters and wiring running thru a Panduit solution.
This "Short Throw" version installs 1.5 metres "closer" than conventional projectors giving us excellent light and video quality as well as less shadows.
The power of the projected light of the projector is enough to work in the classroom without changing the working environment for the students because they need to have artificial lights lightening the room to continue taking notes of what they are working on the electronic whiteboard as well as reading texts of a book or notebook without visual problems.

 

Size and configuration

Setting

Why nearly all electronic whiteboards are not square or rectangular like any other board? R. - for the same reason as their conventional TV is square and HDTV widescreens are rectangular. Traditionally, any computer generates a 4:3 image in comparision with newer computers that generate an image similar of 16:9 to the new plasma displays and LCD high-definition that are making them look more rectangular.

Size

There are several factors that influence in the price / size of an electronic whiteboard, first it is the cost-per diagonal-inch for the capture area to use (a largest capture area has a higher cost of production) that is why the technology does not allow them to make whiteboards at more accessible prices, second is the cost of transportation in the United States and Canada, any product that measures more than 6 feet (1.85 meters) is considered special freight (more expensive rate), for this reason a good top in size on the electronic whiteboard is 1.8 meters long.
The iBoard electronic whiteboard measure 1.22 meters high by 2.44 meters long, which is the size of any conventional whiteboard. On it you can project images of 4:3 or 16:9, in both cases there is a free space without any projection left in the whiteboard useful for teachers to write notes so they don't have to write on the projection area.

This Short Throw projector make's it easier to project a bigger screen without compromising quality

 

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Regular Projector image VS Short Throw Projector (note that the regular image is obstructed by Audience)

Functionality and space saving

Quite often, the interactive classrooms have many cables and furniture that are connected to each other, for instance: the projector on the ceiling, the whiteboard on the wall, a computer with small speakers placed on a desk on the corner of the classroom and an average of 8 cables connecting all these equipments between each other. This configuration has many unfavorable points against it, we can start with the space in the classroom because the extra desk is not really needed; moreover, the distance between the projector and the desk is too long and this causes a decrease in the video quality, which would not happen if a shorter cable was used. There is also the risk that any student can accidentally "pull" or trip over with these cables.
On the back of the iBoard electronic whiteboard, there is a cabinet where the computer is installed with its accessories, the surround sound system with subwoofer as well as the CPU cooling system.
The only thing that needs to be installed is the whiteboard "hanged" on the wall and the projector. THE ONLY CABLES THAT ARE USED ARE THOSE THAT CONNECT THE PROJECTOR WITH THE WHITEBOARD AND THE POWER CORD. By having lesser cables, the risk of any student pulling a cable or disconnecting the equipment is much lower.

Computer

Although all the educational software available around the world needs small specifications in the computer. You have to very careful when you choose the computer that you will use because the furbished computers or "white boxes" are not highly recommended for this purpose. The better ones are those from well known brands such as HP, Compaq, Dell or IBM
The interactive classroom that we offer includes an HP or Dell Core Duo computer that runs at 2.20 GHz, with 2 GB of RAM, 160GB in the HDD and original Windows XP or Vista software license
Included programs
An important part of the interactive classroom are the programs included. Many suppliers make the mistake of only including the whiteboard control programs and not the necessary ones to operate the interactive classroom with all the subjects and all grades.
With our Complete Interactive Classroom we include the necessary software to successfully operate the system within your institution. Operating programs (so that the whiteboard can function) Tool software (to operate the whiteboard in the classroom) and content software (so it provides information of contents such as biographies and maps).

Operating System Software

These are the programs that the computer and the whiteboard need to function properly, for instance: a computer without operating system (Windows, Mac or Linux) would be useless.
-Windows XP professional edition, Vista or 7
-Electronic Whiteboard proprietary software

Tools Software

These are the programs that allow you to present or work your lesson in the exact way that you want, for example: when we purchase a computer and we want to write a letter, the program we need for this task is called MS Word (or any other word processor), if we want to make some mathematical operations, the program needed is Excel (spreadsheet) and if we want to make presentations, the required program would be Power Point. Therefore, to operate the electronic whiteboard, if we need to draw some lines, numeric lines, reproduce any material and planning, we need the specialized software for those purposes.
-RM Easiteachnext generation to control the whiteboard and school tools (license for use in the interactive whiteboard and a copy for the teacher)
-Studio software to save the digital ink
-Specific software for each subject, for instance: algebra, geometry, formula interpretation and graphic tools among others.

Content Software

Now, if we want the computer to play back the video of a biography, the map of a specific place in the planet, specific information about a country, statistic data about any topic or general information, we need "content software". These can be obtained in two different ways: they can be installed in the equipment with a CD or anything that needs constant upgrade that is obtained from the Internet.
-Encarta Encyclopedia (Academic license)
-Contents from the links in www.enciclomedia.org
-Demo of contents from several software suppliers
-Publishing houses software with contents for the interactive whiteboard.
-Specific software for each subject matter, for example: math, biology, chemistry, sciences, enviromen and arts for example.

Specific Content Software

These are the programs used specifically for a lesson or area such as sciences, math, algebra, geometry, chemistry, physics, etc; and it can only be used during such lesson to demonstrate to the students of such lesson different examples, rules, resources among other things.
-WorkingModel for Physics
-Geometers Sketchpad for Geometry
-ScienceWorks for Biology and Chemistry
-Microsoft Math for Mathematics

Sound system

To make the most out of the interactive/multimedia experience of an interactive classroom, we must have good audio. In a classroom of regular size (of between 25 to 35 students) it is necessary a sound system to reproduce the audio with clarity and strength for a classroom with that many people inside, while it competes against the schoolyard and other classrooms' noise.
The iBoard electronic whiteboard has built-in its own sound system of 2.1 channels with subwoofer and 2 powerful 4 watt speakers on the sides, which causes the sound to be surrounded by the walls in a regular classroom; therefore, the students located in the last row can hear in similar decibels as those sitting in the first row.
For bigger classrooms, you can connect another set of rear speaker, thus creating an optional 5.1 channel system.

Sound reflection
If we consider the fact that the solid walls of the classrooms, with their 90° angles, work as sound reflectors, the side speakers of the iBoard electronic whiteboard will create a surround sound that will be better for the audience located in the back rows, instead of the audio created of regular speakers placed at the front.

Extra accessories that only our Complete Interactive Classroom includes for the same price:

Wireless mouse with integrated gyroscope

There are 3 different technologies available in this type of devices
RF (radio frequency) which can work in two bands, of 900 Mhz or 2.4 Ghz, connected to the USB port or to the PS/2. The reach covers the entire classroom.

Infrared (IR) Just like the remote controls of the TV sets at home, their reach covers the entire classroom and they must have a clear path with the receiving equipment so it can work properly; it is connected to the serial port or to the PS/2. The disadvantage for some equipments: that the batteries die quickly due to the lack of a "sleep" system.

Bluetooth: This is newer technology of short reach that works as coded RF; it can be connected to the USB port or through the equipment's Bluetooth.

To fully control the whiteboard from certain distances without having to be close to it, from anywhere in a 10meter radius, it can be done with RF technology.

Our mouse can work on the air as a videogame control or as a regular desktop mouse thanks to its built in gyroscope. The mouse has a hibernation system that helps the batteries (2 - AAA) to last longer in case that the Mouse option is not used for periods of more than 5 minutes.

 

Wireless Tablet

This is a Bluetooth wireless tablet which the teacher can use to manipúlate the electronic whiteboard from a dinstance using a pen so he can write with his oun handwrite directly to the whiteboard any where in the classroom. This wireless tablet is also a standard accessory included.

 

Wireless keyboard

The most common wireless keyboard is the one that uses a radio frequency (RF) in the 400, 900 or 2400 Mhz, and they have such power that they can interfere with the other classroom
The equipment includes an assisted keyboard system that is displayed on the iBoard electronic whiteboard, but moreover, it includes a wireless keyboard in Spanish that can be used from the teacher or from a student's desk. Its RF reach is limited to a 4 meter radius, thus avoiding any interference with other interactive classrooms in adjoining classrooms.

Economy

If any other electronic whiteboard with sensitive membrane gets scratched with the teacher's fingernails, with a bump from the eraser or from a student's backpack, you have to consider that this part retails for $300 US dollars, plus the work of a technician specialized in the brand and the calibration.

The maintenance and repair of the iBoard electronic whiteboard included in the complete interactive classroom is quite affordable, for example: in case that the equipment gets scratched, which is very hard, the substitution of the writing surface would cost you $50 US dollars and it is not necessary to hire someone specialized in this products, any person with basic knowledge in engineering and the will to work can do it.

 

Warranty

Many suppliers offer up to 5 years warranty; nevertheless, you should remember that it is not an insurance against damages. If you scratch the whiteboard and a membrane needs to be substituted, the warranty will not cover this. Many schools have fallen into this 5 year warranty gimmick, while thinking that the equipment supplier is guaranteeing that the interactive classroom will be working for 5 years. However, after a short period of time, the membrane gets scratched due to regular use (for instance a teacher with long fingernails) and the product supplier does not validate the warranty by using the argument that such problems are not covered by it.
Our product offers a three year warranty.

 

Service

Other electronic whiteboard brands and other companies that provide Complete Interactive Classrooms offer repair warranties. On the other hand, we offer a warranty for a complete change or for any parts that have to be replaced; this guarantees you that the interactive classroom will be out of service only for a short period of time.

 

The most complete

While many distributors sell an interactive classroom, they only include the electronic whiteboard, a computer and a projector. They don't take into consideration the brand, the features or if these are designed to function in a school environment.

We give you the complete "turn-key" package with everything necessary to operate the complete interactive classroom equipped with an iBoard electronic whiteboard; moreover, it includes all the necessary items that are sometimes hard to find, these are:

1. 25 feet long, triple shielded video cable, enough to connect the projector with the whiteboard.
2. Encarta encyclopedia original software
3. Wireless Mouse with gyroscope to control the whiteboard remotely
4. Three different electronic pen colors, a stylus and an electronic eraser
5. Electronic whiteboard software
6. Contents and tools software for the whiteboard
7. Built-in sound system
8. Wireless keyboard
9. Teaching the teacher workshops that show how to use the interactive whiteboard and the software
10. iBoard electronic whiteboard with an on/off key-activated switch
11.Dell Core Duo PC, 2.2 Ghz, 160 GB Hard Disc Drive, wireless network card, DVD rom, multipanel USB and memory reader (SD, Memory Stick and the most popular memory cards)*
12. BenQ 2500 Lumens DLP ahort throw projector, 4000 hrs lamp life, ceiling mounting kit, cables and ceiling
conduits.
13. Cable racks and necessary fittings to mount the projector and install the whiteboard in the classroom
14. Specialized software such as RM easiteach next generation and operating system software such as Windows, both with their respective licenses.
15. Wireless Tablet to control and write on the whiteboard while away from it.

We also include excellent service and professional installation of the equipment. You can buy the complete system for $4,800 CAD (includes a CAD$400 discount for purchases made before December 31st, 2010).

Description: This is a complete interactive classroom that includes the iBoard electronic whiteboard, a computer, projector, software, training and accessories.

Price: CAD$4,800 includes a CAD$400 discount on all purchases made before December 31th, 2010
(Total price excludes GST)

Freight charges: Free for BC lower mainland and Vancouver Island, $400 - $600 anywhere else in Canada, The shipping time is 3 to 8 working days depending of the city. (We ship from Saanichton BC using LTL Carriers)

Delivery time: 7 days after reception of Purchase Order, plus the freight time.

Warranty: A 3 year warranty that covers parts replacement.

*specs can change

 

USB Data Transfer Rate:

4.2 kbps speed when using electronic ink capture or interactive mode

 

Electrical Power Options (capture system):

USB cable Electrical power supplied for the capture system, optional serial + minidin PS/2 cable for non-USB usage.

 

Power supply System Options:

110 vAC via integrated key switch (electrical power to the projector is not interrupted by the key switch)

 

Energy Consumption:

0.5 watts for the capture system via USB cable, 2.5 watts for the complete interactive system solution using an AC plug

 

Primary Power Source:

325va, 3 prongs with ground, 8 joules, -85V volts per plug

 

Weight:

82 kgs (interactive whiteboard without accessories), 102 kgs (interactive whiteboard with accessories including projector)

 

Dimensions:

121 Cm x 244 Cm (from 3 to 25 Cm bottom to top) (high x long x width)

 

Active Area:

100" diagonal (118 cm high x 238 cm wide).

 

Signals:

Ultrasound at 40 Khz frequency + infrared at 880 nanometres (wavelenght).

 

Capture Resolution:

Frequency tracking at 87 times per second 4,200 x 8,000 efective resolution lines (more than 2,000 dots per inch).

 

Lateral/front panel controls:

New Page / Tab / Print Page / Window Size / Calculator.

 

Lateral Panels input/output connectors:

Multipanel universal memory reader/writer, 3 USB ports, MIC in, DVD reader / CD reader/writer

 

Mounting Options:

Fixed Wall installation (fixtures included).

 

Electronic Markers:

3 (dry erase) electronic markers, one stylus and one electronic eraser, each uses a "AAA" battery

 

Worldwide Use:

USB cable connector to the CPU means "plug and play" worldwide.

 

Sound:

Stereo with sub woofer, 20 watts per channel, 2 channels, total 40 Watts

 

Speakers:

30 Watts

 

Subwofer:

20 Watts Mono

 

LAN:

8 contact 10/100/1000 wired with a Rj45 connector

 

WAN:

IEEE 802.11B, 11 mbps and 802.11G

 

Antenna:

Tipo +5dBi omni-direccional AA-TNC

 

Interactive Writing Surface

Polymer heat and scratch resistive white surface, can be cleaned with regular whiteboard cleaning fluids

 

CPU:

Core 2 Duo 2.2 Ghz processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB serial ATA Hard Disk Drive, 32 MB video,Windows Vista operating system*

 

Projector:

2500 lumen, 2000:1 ANSI, 500:1 contrast colour DPL projector with 256 millon colors, 1024 x 768 native up to SXGA+ (1400 x 1050), up to 4000 hours lamp life. SHORT THROW PROJECTOR

 

Cable and Accessories:

M/M 25´dB15 SVGA triple shield projector cable, 15´projector power cable, compact wireless keyboard and projector mount.

 

Motion Sensitive Mouse with Gyroscope:

2.4 Ghz RF communication using a USB dongle, 10 metre coverage, uses 2 ¨AAA¨ batteries. Built in gyroscope

 

Wireless Keyboard:

2.4 GHz Radio Frequency compact keyboard, uses the same dongle as the wireless mouse, 10 metre coverage, uses 4 "AAA" batteries.

 

Wireless Tablet:

Wireless RF connection, 2000 x 3000 dpi resolution, cordless pen with mouse function buttons (right click, left click and show menu functions), uses 1 "AAA" and 2 "AA" batteries.

 

Contents of the complete interactive classroom solution includes:

iBoard Electronic whiteboard 4x8 board with integrated sound system, electrical switch key and integrated cooling system, projector, remote control, cpu with windows license attached, cables, connectors, fittings, gutters, projector arm, wireless tablet, motion sensitive wireless mouse with gyroscope, 4 electronic markers, 1 electronic eraser, wireless keyboard, capture bar and CD containing: iBoard recovery software, encyclopaedia Encarta and proprietary software

 

Product Guaranty

3 years, immediate part substitution warranty

 

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