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Android Now Has 11% Larger Marketshare than iOS

According to June 2011 data from Nielsen, Google’s Android operating system (OS) now claims the largest share of the U.S. consumer smartphone market with 39 percent. Apple’s iOS is in second place with 28 percent, while RIM Blackberry is down to 20 percent.

Smartphones and the consumption of mobile data continue to grow in popularity in the U.S. – Close to 40 percent of mobile consumers now have one  – and Google’s Android operating system (OS) is proving to be the most popular. According to June data from Nielsen, Google’s Android operating system (OS) now claims the largest share of the U.S. consumer smartphone market with 39 percent. Apple’s iOS is in second place with 28 percent, while RIM Blackberry is down to 20 percent.

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The Benefits of 3D Animation

In his research work "The Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine", author Tim Vernon describes the benefits of 3D modelling and animation in medical teaching. His research shows that when combined with live-action video, animation can vastly extend the capability 2D images or live action video. For example, in a surgical training piece, the video lens can show the external O.R. actions while animation simultaneously illustrates the internal events occurring beneath the tissue. With 3D animation, the viewer can see inside, through and around any mechanical, anatomical or cellular structure.

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eLearning ROI Calculator

How much can you save by moving a portion of your training online? Download this Excel spreadsheet and enter a few facts about your specific training and you’ll have it.
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Did you know that E-learning technologies offer learners control over content, learning sequence, pace of learning, time, and often media, allowing them to tailor their experiences to meet their personal learning objectives. In diverse medical education contexts, e-learning appears to be at least as effective as traditional instructor-led methods such as lectures.

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Touch Screen Technology Arrives

We're seeing a significant trend toward GUI-based touch screen devices. The Apple iPhone has been instrumental in educating users on the power of a touch interface. The vast majority of Americans ages 18-34 expressed extremely positive attitudes towards touch screens and expect a substantial increase in their deployment over the next few years, according to the new Elo TouchSystems In Touch Survey, released today by Elo TouchSystems and conducted by market research firm Penn, Schoen and Berland.

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Interact Expands Sales Force

Despite the persistent recession, Interact Medical is growing! This Summer we added Andrew Schoenle as a new sales representative serving clients across the nation.

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Newsflash

Interact Medical was recently featured on 3D Science's Client Highlights. 3DScience.com is a website produced and owned by Zygote Media Group, Inc. Their mission is to be the best scientific visualization content provider to professionals and consumers while leading the industry in innovative creative development, artistic quality and service. They offer stock 3D models, images and animation through this website. The featurette regarding medical animation showed work from Interact Medical using Zygote 3D assets.