[November 11, 2008]

JAOtech: JAOtech offers large widescreen for hospital bedside IT systems

Redhill, UK, Nov 11, 2008 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --
JAOtech added a 18.5" widescreen version to its range of purpose-built patient bedside terminals, enhancing their ability to display X-rays and other medical images, as well as giving better reproduction of movies and other entertainment formats. JAOtech terminals are specifically designed to UL60601 standards for the hospital environment, featuring sealed construction suitable for deep cleaning as well as anti-bacterial plastics.

According to JAOtech Director, Philip Corri, "JAOtech terminals are an immensely valuable tool for giving clinical staff access to medical records at the bedside - and the larger screen format will significantly enhance this capability. At the same time our new Arie large widescreen terminal gives patients the best presentation yet of films and the latest games, matching the standard of the screens that they will increasingly have at home."

Like existing JAOtech terminals, the new 18.5" widescreen Arie version can run Linux and Windows and is compatible with all major PC applications. In addition to meeting the requirements of UL60601 in full, all the terminals include a host of design features that suit them to the demanding, clean environment of a hospital ward, including open plan areas. All terminals can be readily deep cleaned using popular cleaning and sterilisation agents, offering a wipe down design, and sealed front and rear faces to IP65 and IP64 respectively as well as the benefit of anti-bacterial plastics based on Novaron .

JAOtech has used innovative electronic design to minimise heat creation within the unit - a challenge for a compact, slim terminal. Using state-of-the-art processors, and creative heat dissipation including the use of the support arm, means that none of the terminals require a fan for cooling. Features such as call alerts are implemented using LEDs - the only sound output from the terminal is via the attached headphones, optional telephone or mini loudspeakers.

A key design feature is the support arm. In response to customer feedback, it incorporates a patented clutch that gives way under load in a controlled manner. This safely discourages use of the terminal as a lifting aid or patient support with risk of damage to the wall, the terminal or injury to the patient or ward staff. All terminals are offered with a full package of peripherals supporting all popular Patient Entertainment Terminal applications. These include a VoIP phone, magstripe / smart card readers, high resolution camera for patient monitoring, biometrics, barcode scanner and a wireless keyboard.

The new Arie terminal complements the existing 15" Zivo , the 15" widescreen Jima and the Obie 17" Smart Terminal. All four are offered in a wide range of colours and plastics, and can be customised to meet the needs of each hospital installation.

About JAOtech
JAOtech is a market leader in the design and manufacture of a world class, innovative range of embedded Smart Terminals. JAOtech patient entertainment terminals are UL60601 compliant by design, and already over 15,000 have been installed in hospitals worldwide in partnership with approved technology partners. The company also addresses retail, education and industrial markets.

CONTACT: JAOtech
Tel: +44 (0)1737 781 060
Fax: +44 (0)1737 789 734
e-mail: sales@jaotech.com
WWW: http://www.jaotech.com
Peter van der Sluijs, Neesham PR
Tel: +44 (0)1296 628 180
e-mail: peterv@neesham.co.uk
Jenny Timms, Neesham PR
Tel: +44 (0)1296 628 180
Fax: +44 (0)1296 696 530
WWW: http://www.neesham.co.uk
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