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for All. Marjorie Jeansonne Magdalena Pumpalova Alberto Zacapa. Agenda. Why is the Wii exciting? A little bit of background Possible new uses. Most People Think the Wii Is …. http://youtube.com/watch?v=p5cPVP_llfo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qEotHQgUsg.
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for All Marjorie Jeansonne Magdalena Pumpalova Alberto Zacapa
Agenda • Why is the Wii exciting? • A little bit of background • Possible new uses
Most People Think the Wii Is … http://youtube.com/watch?v=p5cPVP_llfo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qEotHQgUsg We Think the Wii Is…
Thesis How can the innovative Wii technology be transferred from your gaming life to your business life?
Wii Background • Introduced Nov 18, 2006 • Basics of Wii + Remote • Technology in remote that makes it work • Infrared • Console (Bluetooth) • Internal gyroscope
Mouse Interactive presentation tool Put picture (give geography example) Whiteboard Regular interactive whiteboard ($1699-$4295) Industry booming New fad in education Use for geography, math, history etc. DIY WiiMote Projects
Possible New Uses • Industry • Robotics Control • Education • Inexpensive Digital Whiteboard • Student Engagement • Business • Multimedia Presentations • Emerging Investment Opportunities
Results • Affordability • Versatility • Dynamic • Opportunity
Appendix Johnny Chung Video http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/245
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