Do you want to capture that brainstorming session for posterity? Maybe you want to revisit some of the ideas later and fine-tune them? Kaptivo is for you.
Strap it to the top of any whiteboard, and it’ll turn it into an online collaboration tool. In other words,
You can even rewind your whiteboard to see how an idea developed. Though sometimes some ideas are best forgotten.
It sends out a secure invitation via the app, so anyone you invited can access your whiteboard in real time.
So how does it work? It contains a digital camera with a processor, memory, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE. Algorithms analyse the scene in real-time and identify what’s written on the board. They also remove artefacts like people’s hands, and distortions like shadows and reflections.
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You can view the real-time collaboration through any browser with no need to download any software. Or you can view through the Android or iOS app.
It’s nearing its funding goal of $75,000 with four days still to go. It can be yours for $159 (£110) and if successful, will ship in August.
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