FrogPad

3310 West Main

Houston, Texas 77098

USA

713.960.9611

http://www.frogpad.com


 

                                                                                   

 

                                                                                   

FrogPad proves ROI

White Paper: FrogPad and Return on Investments in the Wireless Arena

 


Enabling Access

The wireless market is ever growing.  Productivity and overall costs associated with managing technological aspects of a company can be greatly increased by giving end-users access to information from any location, at any time.  The convenience of gaining this kind of access also has significant financial gain.

The advent of the wireless arena is causing a seed change in most common interactions of people, businesses and governments.  The way we manage our time, operations, resources and thought processes are now at our fingertips no matter our location. New high-speed (1Xrtt and GPRS) wireless networks, improved business applications and development will help to ramp up the adoption rate of PDAs and mobile devices.  Only recently were mobile device relegated to the road warriors and executives. Look around your office, the shopping mall, or the airport - even the most basic user has a mobile device.  The IDC estimates 66% of the workforce will rely on mobile devices by the year 2006.


 

FrogPad and the Wireless Benefits

 

 

FrogPad™ mobile keypad solution


The
FrogPad™ mobile keyboard provides the first practical implementation of a full function keyboard for use in an anywhere, anytime, with any device mode of information access and input. It is a one-handed keyboard which enables its user to hold documents, tools or other items while entering information on a PDA, Pocket PC, smart phone, laptop or other mobile device.

Both the layout and use of full-size keys contribute to overall ease of use and small size to deliver the ultimate in portability. While presenting a unique key layout, the ergonomics have been shown to significantly shorten learning time compared with the traditional QWERTY layout (university studies indicate new users can reach 40 words per minute in 10 hours versus the 56 needed with QWERTY). Since over 75% of all users do not touch type but use a “hunt and peck” approach, the
FrogPad™ presents an opportunity for faster keyboard input.

The
FrogPad™ has been designed for fast data entry. The letter layout is based on the percent usage of each letter in the English language. Fifteen letters that are used 86% of the time by typists are placed in the most efficient locations on the keyboard. Overall layout uses the natural drumming motion of the hand to further optimize performance and enables international scalability for other languages.

Bluetooth and FrogPad™: New Standards Set to Take Off in 2004

Since October 2003, FrogPad™ and Gennum Corporation have been jointly developing Bluetooth products that utilize the GENBlue(TM) Module. Powered by Cambridge Silicon Radio's single chip technology, the module features full Bluetooth functionality and compatibility with Bluetooth enabled devices.

In an effort to assist OEMs interested in developing their own Bluetooth-enabled FrogPad™ keyboards, FrogPad™ and Gennum will also unveil plans to collaborate on a single chip solution, which will incorporate FrogPad™'s unique algorithm with the Bluetooth Human Input Device (HID) profile. The HID profile includes an inventory of devices that inform Bluetooth radio how to communicate with a specific device. By incorporating the HID profile, FrogPad™ provides OEMs the assurance that their FrogPad™ products are Bluetooth-enabled out-of-the-box.

 "As we look for ways to help unwire people with our Bluetooth solutions, we're very excited by the fast deployment of the GENBlue module on the Bluetooth enabled FrogPad™," said Gora Ganguli, vice president and general manager, Gennum Corporation. "Having only worked with FrogPad™ for a relatively short period of time, we're extremely impressed by how quickly we've moved from partnership agreement to production. Today's announcement is a terrific step for Bluetooth and FrogPad™, and we look forward to working with FrogPad™ to develop new and innovative wireless solutions that enhance the lives of our users."

   

Table. Cost to Deploy Completely Wireless Solution.

 

 

       

Table:  Monthly Costs and Savings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment Realized

 

In conclusion, by changing the data entry paradigm for mass adoption with this new keyboard, we can demonstrate through these cost benefit analysis the return on investment for your company.  For ease of use we can offer online training through WebEX.

 

For more information about FrogPad™, please visit our website at www.frogpad.com or contact us through the following outlets:

 

Email:    info@frogpad.com

Phone:   713-960-9611

Fax:        713-529-2006

Post:       3310 West Main

                Houston, TX  77098 USA