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MILPITAS, CA - (November 3, 2009)
AVerMedia® Information, Inc., the leading provider of digital multimedia and presentation technology, announced today the unveiling of the extraordinary new AVerPen Mobile Interactive Collaborative Learning Solution designed for educators focusing on collaboration, group learning and teaching mobility. This light weight interactive set of electronic pens allows up to seven users to collaborate on one screen without the need of a slate or board while facilitating immediate feedback with the use of the on board response keys. The pens may be used on virtually any surface in the classroom, making teaching and collaborative learning truly mobile. With AVerPen, AVerMedia is creating a new generation of classroom technology by integrating the major functionalities and benefits of different products into one comprehensive yet affordable package.

Radio frequency (RF) technology is used to communicate the annotation and collaboration from students and groups. AVerPen accomplishes annotation, image and screen capture as well as group response and lesson engagement without the use of a board or slate and without the need for calibration. Receivers are attached via USB to a computer for projection onto a screen. Up to six students and one teacher can work simultaneously on one screen or utilize the Split Screen function for individual workspaces. Many hard classroom surfaces are suitable for use with AVerPen such as student desktops, tables, notebooks and binders and can be used up to 50 feet from the receiver.

AVerPen was developed to encourage group interaction and collaboration in the new powerful object-oriented AVer+ software included with all models. Enhanced annotation of images, objects, video and screen recordings can be saved as projects or exported in various formats. An exciting feature of the AVer+ software is the virtual transparency mode which lets the teacher use the features of AVer+ on his or her computer desktop or other programs. Documents, presentations, web browsers and more can be annotated, captured and recorded and pulled back into AVer+.

In addition to the advanced annotation functionalities, AVerPen is equipped as a Group Response vehicle with six response buttons on the pen’s stalk. Educators may quickly assess a group’s understanding of the lesson at hand as students respond. Up to 60 pens can be registered to a single receiver for the GRS feature. Responses are tabulated and stored in the AVer+ project file. The AVerPen system used in conjunction with AVerVision document cameras through the AVer+ software create an entire 21st Century Classroom solution complete with display, annotation, collaboration, presentation, capture, record, response and export capabilities.

Pricing and Availability
AVerPen is available now in all configurations:

1. Starter Pack – 1 Teacher Pen and 4 Student Pens for an MSRP of $799.99
2. Classroom Pack – 1 Teacher Pen and 8 Student Pens for an MSRP of $1099.99
3. Standalone Teacher Pen – 1 Teacher Pen for an MSRP of $499.99
4. Add-on Pack – 4 Student Pens for an MSRP of $499.99

For more information about AVerMedia’s extensive offering of interactive presentation products and services, visit www.averusa.com/presentation or call toll free 877-528-7824.

About AVer Information Inc:
AVer designs, manufactures and develops award-winning solutions that have a meaningful impact on way we teach, communicate and protect. Our product portfolio includes AVerVision Document Cameras, HD Video Conferencing and Hybrid DVR Surveillance Solutions. We also maintain a deep commitment to our community and the environment by supporting local programs and employing stringent green manufacturing processes.