Vcom3D’s Vcommunicator Mobile products were mentioned in the December 2009 issue of The Economist.

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Vcom3d’s Vcommunicator Mobile LC was featured in the Spring 2010 issue of Equipment Training Simulation.

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iPhoneFreak recently reviewed Sign4Me, our latest Sign Language learning and reference tool, giving it a score of 4.5 out of 5. Read the full review here.

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Vcom3D was mentioned in a recent article in the Orlando Business Journal, entitled “Fewer firms may get R&D funds under House legislation.”

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The Orlando Fox affiliate, WOFL, visited the Vcom3D offices yesterday to do a feature on Vcommunicator Mobile. The piece focuses on how the technology can be used to facilitate communication and save lives.

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Arabic Cultural Tips is perfect for teaching you how to “ACT”. With over 60 categories, vocabulary terms, and culturally-appropriate gestures, you will feel more confident traveling to Arabic countries.

Avoid being considered rude or culturally insensitive; learn how to fit in and gain the respect of those you encounter.

Each Tip is presented by the most advanced 3D Avatar on the app store. As she guides you through each Tip, she will provide voice, text and gestural information. Zoom in or out, and rotate her for a more detailed look at the gestures and facial expressions.

“ACT” is a supplement to our Vcommunicator® Mobile LC, the first wearable Language and Culture Mission Aid designed for and used by soldiers of the U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Sudan.

Examples of Tips:
- How to answer a question
- Elements of a conversation
- Gift Giving

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ORLANDO, FL., April 30, 2009 — Vcom3D’s successful line of sign language software, Sign Smith, has gone mobile. “Sign 4 Me” combines our patented SigningAvatar® 3D Technology with our knowledge of sign language. Developed by our sign language team, which is comprised of 8 Deaf professionals, Sign 4 Me gives the user what they need to learn as little or as much sign language as they want!

Sign 4 Me provides sign language instruction in 3D! Our 3D character can be zoomed in or out and rotated to give you the best vantage point for every sign. You control the placement of the character and the speed of signing. Zoom in closely to see the hands and how they are shaped.

The sign language library contains more than 11,400 words. As you type in sentences, phrases, and words, they are saved in your History. This allows you to look up previous content you have entered and keeps you from having to retype again and again. Go back to find your content either by date or alphabetically. You also have the option to loop the signing over and over so you can practice or just see it one time for reference!

Sign 4 Me is currently priced at $9.99 for someone who is interested in learning sign language. It is the ultimate tool for learning because the features let you view how and how often you want.

“Combining the innovative technology behind the iPhone and iPod Touch with Vcom3D’s award winning language and culture products provides everyone the opportunity to learn and practice, anytime, anywhere,” said Vcom3D CEO Carol Wideman. “Vcom3D has had much success with the Deaf community because of our continued research into how to help them learn as children and become successful working adults when they transition from college to the working world. Providing an easy way for more people to learn sign language only strengthens our sense of community spirit and acceptance.”

Vcom3D’s Sign Smith Studio sign language authoring tool was used to create the videos in this app. Look for more sign language apps from Vcom3D soon. We welcome feedback (customerservice@vcom3d.com) regarding mobile apps that our customers would find most useful.

Founded in 1997, Orlando-based Vcom3D, Inc. is revolutionizing education, accessibility, training and communication. The company has established itself as a leader in providing improved learning outcomes that include its multi-lingual, culturally-appropriate, life like characters. Learning is delivered on desktop and mobile devices. For more information, please visit www.Vcom3D.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Cindy Barson
Sign Smith Product Manager
Vcom3D, Inc.
3452 Lake Lynda Drive, Suite 260
Orlando, FL 32817
Office: 407.737.8488 x121
Fax: 407.737.6821
Website: www.Vcom3D.com
Email: CindyB@Vcom3D.com

Vcom3D contract award. The U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) selected Vcom3D for an award for the second STRI Omnibus Contract, known as STOC II, Jan. 27, 2009. STOC II, valued at $17.5 billion over the next 10 years, will serve as the PEO’s primary contracting vehicle to quickly get simulation and training products and services into the hands of U.S. and coalition Warfighters and first responders.

Vcom3D, a small, woman owned business, was selected for an award in the Small Business Set Aside Lot of STOC II. The Small Business lot will assist PEO STRI’s ability to achieve its small business goals, as well as reach innovative small businesses. Proposals in this lot were evaluated on three core factors: past performance, management and cost/price. Vcom3D is proud of its selection to this new contract vehicle designed to rapidly support U.S. and coalition service members training requirements.

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In the November 2008 issue of National Defense, Vcommunicator Mobile was declared a “Hit” in the magazine’s annual “Hits and Misses” feature. Click here to read the article.(PDF)

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Click here to visit Sign Smith ASL on the Apple App Store. (iTunes Required)

Vcom3D and TERC have completed the Signing Science Dictionary product and it is now available for purchase on the Vcom3D web store. The Signing Science Dictionary is the first illustrated, interactive 3D sign language science dictionary. It was designed for students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing and use American Sign Language or Signed English in the classroom. It is also intended to serve as a resource for teachers and parents.

TERC, in collaboration with Vcom3D, used SigningAvatar® accessibility software to animate 1,300 science terms and definitions. The SSD supports access to standards-based science content among elementary and middle school students.

This work was funded in part by grants from NEC Foundation of America, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Education.

Go here if you are interested in adding this to your classroom collection.

During a recent visit to Fort Hood in Texas, Vcom3D demonstrated its revolutionary Vcommunicator Mobile to Soldiers of the 1st Cavalry Division and provided sample units for senior leaders to test during training prior to their upcoming deployment to Iraq.

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Vcom3D continues to add value to its line of Vcommunicator products with the introduction of 8 new, individual expansion characters. With the release of our business professional models and our first medical character and the planned release of additional characters each remaining month of 2008, users can customize their Vcommunicator character library easily and affordably. Click here to see the currently available characters and check back at the end of each month for new offerings!