Califone Diggiditto Smart Document Camera

Features

• Califone Diggiditto Smart Document Camera allows playback of student or teacher created presentations and tutorials and delivers the ability to Skype for distance, blended, and flipped classroom learning environments
• Creating presentations gives students the ability to gather and synthesize information in order to share with others
• Windows compatible and works with Mac video teleconferencing applications such as iChat, Skype, iSight
• The GradeCam software instantly enters the data into electronic gradebooks that teachers are already using saving them a significant amount of time over the school year
• Detachable camera with internal microphone for audio video recording
• USB connection for computer compatability and can be then projected onto a screen, TV, electronic whiteboard or PDP screen in real time
• Easily adjustable mounting stand with a small footprint for desktop uses
• Windows 7 compatible
• Split screen viewing enables simultaneous viewing of saved & live images
• Built-in annotation software enables to make notes over whats shown on the desktop or a stored image and can then save as one image
• An image or object can be coupled with a programmed response (ie sound)
• For beginning readers for instance, if the user place a picture or object under the lens, Diggiditto will respond with music, reading aloud, etc
• Make and Teach feature enables movies and sounds to be linked and automatically played when the file opens for teacher generated multimedia tutorials
• Easy video, image capturing and editing
• 5 megapixel resolution on the camera
• Provides an easy to use learning solution by simply linking with a computer
• Uses image recognition technology to present a variety of curriculum content 
• Includes multimedia support – sound, image, video/flash, document (MS Office, PDF), web
• Document Camera
  - High-resolution projection (2 million pixels, UXGA 1600 ×1200)
  - Saves and edits pictures
  - Integrated microphone
  - Records video with sound
  - Splits Screen
  - Zooms in/out
  - Rotates and flips
  - Prints view directly
• Image Recognition Tool
  - Initiates sounds or pictures as it recognizes images
  - Identifies objects as well as images
  - Creates a database of images
  - Links each image to a minimum of one and a maximum of seven different images, sounds, documents, flash files, and web pages
• Annotation Software
  - Use as an electronic blackboard - write on top of pictures, computer screen
  - Choose from among four annotation backgrounds
  - Choose pen color, width, transparency
  - Draw geometrical shapes
  - Save annotated images
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More Information

• Safety Instructions
  - All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating appliance
  - All operating and use instructions should be followed when operating the appliance
  - Heed and adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions
  - Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference
  - Water and moisture: Do not use the appliance near water, i.e. bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or swimming pool
  - Ventilation: Do not situate the appliance so that its location or position interferes with its proper ventilation
  - For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings
  - The appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings
  - Heat: Situate the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat
  - Power sources: Connect the appliance only to a power supply type described in the operating instructions or marked on the appliance
  - Grounding or polarization: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the appliance are not defeated
  - Power cord protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance
  - Cleaning: The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer
  - Always unplug before cleaning the device
  - Use a damp soft-cloth for cleaning
  - Do not use volatile solvent
  - Non-use periods: Unplug the appliance power cord from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time
  - Object and liquid entry: Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings
  - Damage requiring service: The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged, objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance, the appliance has been exposed to rain, the appliance does not appear to be operating normally or exhibits a marked change in performance, or the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged
  - Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions
  - All other servicing refers to a qualified service personnel
  - Location: Place the device on a stable surface to prevent injuries or damage
  - Do not place directly under sunlight
  - Keep the camera away from acid or alkali gasses
  - Do not place in humid, dusty or windy locations
  - Keep within the recommended environment: temperature of 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F), humidity of less than 75%
  - Abnormal functionality: If this equipment functions abnormally, such as smoke, smell, or noise, immediately unplug and call for professional assistance