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Gaming News 1 7 Thursday, October 5, 2017 as network downloading and promotion- al couponing, the Paycheck NextGen is ready to answer these needs and can be fully networked through its Ethernet port; can provide promotional coupons through USB ports; it offers easier serv- iceability through USB, HDMI and BlueTooth, while providing technicians an array of troubleshooting content and menus via its web-based reports; and can be a USB host for other components through its second processor, truly mak- ing it an innovative future proof TITO printing solution. When it comes to printers, cus- tomers often identify ticket jams, ticket misprints called "half tickets" and wast- ed paper as their main issues. The NextGen answers these needs by elimi- nating the use of unreliable presenters and providing the first completely straight and fully integrated anti-jam- ming paper path. This feature guarantees a fully printed ticket each time without any jams. It is the only printer to offer a standard 400 ticket tray with available protective cover in order to protect ther- mal paper from UV discoloration, debris and dust as well as cabinet components which may interfere with the ticket NextGen (Cont'd. from p. 1) stack. In order to maximize each ticket stack, it has also integrated the first "Last Ticket" paper low sensor allowing the printer to trigger its paper low sensor on the last one or two tickets, beating the competition's 10-20 tickets paper low and providing the operators operational costs savings and less wasted TITO paper in return. Rounding off its innova- tive features, the NextGen's anti-spillage conduits offer additional protection for specific environments like bar-top games, as these channels will deviate any liquids spilled away from critical electronic components. In addition to answering the indus- try's biggest needs, as a Paycheck series product, the NextGen is a drop-in replacement to existing TITO printers; is completely hot-swappable; is still the fastest printer with speeds of up to 10"/second; and is the longest lasting printer with over 62 miles of print head life. Not only is Paycheck NextGen available to order with your slot manu- facturers, it will quickly become one of the best printers you've ever had on your floor and will remain for years to come! For more information, stop by booth #2036 for a full product demonstration. Premium Voice-Activated Speaker Concept Voice activation in IoT (Internet of Things) products has grown significantly over the past two-plus years. Amazon set the standard with Echo, its first voice- activated speaker, from an engineering and user experience perspective. Other companies followed, integrating voice activation into their own IoT products. As companies not traditionally associat- ed with audio technologies continue to integrate voice activation, two things are clear. One, there's an ongoing shift in user experience design from physical buttons to voice control. Two, companies planning to integrate voice activation need to quickly come up to speed on audio technologies to compete as thought leaders, rather than followers. As a full-service product develop- ment firm that has helped design and ship over 400 CE products, SurfaceInk knows an investment to support this market shift towards voice activation was necessary. It has brought on experienced audio engi- neers and formed strategic partnerships with some of the largest audio hardware and software companies in the world, including Cirrus Logic. The company decided it would be an interesting challenge to create a premium voice-activated speaker concept to stimu- late category innovation and demonstrate its capabilities. Having used and torn down many of today's voice-activated speaker products, it has identified a few opportunities with respect to audio quali- ty and aesthetics. Most current voice- interactive speaker products feature small speakers with limited bandwidth, and while some feature stereo capability, their speakers are so close together it results in an unbalanced soundstage. Since many people use these products for music playback, the company thought it beneficial to add high-end audio per- formance with true stereo separation. Additionally, while most IoT speaker prod- ucts target home users, their "techy" aesthetics often fail to blend into a typical home environment. As audio enthusiasts, SurfaceInk set out to address these issues and build a voice interactive speaker with great audio performance that was less CE ori- ented and more aligned with traditional home décor. Starting with audio perform- ance, it wanted to represent as much of the audible bandwidth as it could in a small form factor. While not a subwoofer, the design allows for faithful reproduc- tion of frequencies down to around 70Hz. It worked carefully to balance the high and low frequency drivers by using an active crossover and equalization topolo- gy. Next, it divided the sys- tem into two separate speakers to achieve true stereo with great sound staging. With its audio architec- ture established, the compa- ny began to explore indus- trial design directions. It wanted its concept to visu- ally stand out and arrived at a simple form that relates directly to the speaker cone elements and evokes the notion of "projecting sound" across the room. From a material standpoint, it wanted to use something warm and authentic; more art and less tech. It considered concrete, glass and granite, but eventually selected porcelain due to its rigidity and beauty. Its premium look and feel is also better suited to home décor than plastic. The concept turned out just as SurfaceInk had hoped! For more information, go to www .surfaceink.com. Steadicam Volt Three-Axis Motorized Smartphone Camera Stabilizer Steadicam, a division of The Tiffen Company, is releasing the Steadicam Volt, a three-axis motorized smartphone camera stabilizer. As the first in its class to offer the user complete control of image framing and composition, the Volt serves as a versatile tool for content cre- ation, easily operated by a wide range of users. With the Steadicam Volt, con- sumers will have the opportunity to cap- ture outstanding Steadicam quality video right from their smartphone. Product benefits include: lightweight and folding design enable easy storage and transportation; accompanying iOS app allows for precise balance and tuning; haptic control utilizes Simulated Inertia™ Dual operating modes for beginners and experienced users; uses long life rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries; accommodates phone sizes with or with- out case from 100-200g in weight and 58 to 80mm wide; and Bluetooth enabled. Engineered to provide the utmost precision and control, the Steadicam Volt will enable smart- phone users to capture high quality video content with ease. Additionally, the sim- ulated feeling of inertia on the pan axis will improve the overall handing of the gimbal, giving users the stability they need to film with remarkable precision. About Tiffen Tiffen is a leading manufacturer of imag- ing accessories for the consumer/profes- sional imaging and the motion picture and broadcast television industries, including: Tiffen optical photographic filters and lens accessories; Steadicam camera stabilizing systems; Lowel loca- tion lighting equipment; Domke camera bags and Zing camera covers; Dfx digi- tal effects software; Listec teleprompters; Davis & Sanford tripods and support systems; and Stroboframe flash brackets. For more information, visit www.tiffen.com. Tanvas Named One of the 'Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America' Tanvas, the company redefining touch for the touchscreen, was recently recog- nized as one of the "Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America" by Entrepreneur magazine's Entrepreneur 360 List, the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. Based on this study forged by Entrepreneur, Tanvas is recognized as a well-rounded company that has mastered a balance of impact, innovation, growth and leadership. "Tanvas was founded by serial entre- preneurs and our small team is comprised of surface haptic innovators, startup vet- erans and experienced builders," said Greg Topel, Chief Executive Officer of Tanvas. "This recognition is welcome feedback that we're on the right track, especially in the run-up to our wide- spread unveiling. The good news is, we're just getting started!" "Our annual evaluation offers a 360- degree analysis of the current private- business landscape," explains Lisa Murray, Chief Insights Officer of Entrepreneur Media, Inc. "Top perform- ers are determined by how well-rounded they are in these four key operative areas. Entrepreneurship is a complex endeavor – this listing recognizes those who have mastered the challenge and are thriving this year." TanvasTouch technology emerged from the Neuroscience and Robotics Lab (NxR) at Northwestern University. Co- founders Ed Colgate and Michael Peshkin pioneered a new branch of sur- face haptics that brings real-time control of the forces acting between a fingertip and the touch surfaces. From automotive, gaming and visual impairment to retail, advertising and the arts, the potential applications for TanvasTouch are limit- less. Honorees were identified based on the results from a comprehensive study of independently-owned companies, using a proprietary algorithm and other advanced analytics. The algorithm was built on a balanced scorecard designed to measure four metrics reflecting major pillars of entrepreneurship – innovation, growth, leadership and impact. About Tanvas Tanvas is redefining touch by enabling you to feel what you see on any touchscreen. Despite advances in graphics, sound and vibration, today's touchscreen is a still just a static window to the digital world. Tanvas uses surface haptics to add a new dimension of interaction that goes beyond the buzz of vibration and brings unlimited textures and feelings to flat, physical sur- faces. TanvasTouch can be built into any touch-enabled product across a wide range of applications including automotive, retail, consumer electronics, visually impaired and custom displays. Founded in 2011 by haptics pioneers Ed Colgate and Michael Peshkin, Tanvas is headquartered in Chicago and received a Chicago Innovation Award in 2015. Visit www.tanvas.co to learn more.