The arrival of new technology inadvertently leads to the growth of new products. The days of the use of the chalk board have passed and made way for the use of more innovative products such as the white board. Chalks have been converted into markers and "black" boards into "white" boards.

The use of this novel product has increased in the market- not only in the educational sector but also the corporate sector. White boards have taken offices by storm and are now being used for everything from meetings to group discussions. An added advantage is that these boards can be used for screening as well

Why are white boards more preferable? The reasons are quite clear: " White boards are double sided thus making them convenient and practical. " They have low light reflection thus reducing the problem of glares commonly faced by black boards, making it very comfortable for eye. " White boards are durable, economical and comfortable with superior writing and non fading surface. Such conveniences are a clear cut reason as to why white boards are in demand.

Some of the leading brands that offer white boards are- Scholar, Prince and Smart. These brands offer the best quality along with the best raw materials. Quality control and customer satisfaction are the basic goals of these companies.

With the advent of technological improvisation, we will soon be able to present annotated display on white boards using, high-tech styluses due to which the conferences can become more efficient. At present, white board technology involves laser, infrared and ultrasonic, touch sensitive, electromagnetic methods to convert the written data into computer data. It is also used to compose mails and crafting handouts. Today there are two types of white boards available in the market- the normal one which is similar to the black board and the Electronic white board which has been developed fairly recently.

Electronic White Boards to set a Boom!

Although Electronic white boards are a fairly recent invention, but they have made a mark in the stationary market. The Electronic white board serves several functions making it cost effective, durable and a better option than a normal LCD screen .

Easy to Use!

The corporate and higher education markets have commenced to purchase, short-throw technology. Technology that offers a throw ratio of 1.3 and six picture modes for projecting on a variety of surfaces, including whiteboards and blackboards. These have been reported as the biggest surprise in terms of being so useful. There has been extensive investment for the growth of white boards in educational and business sector; mainly on the assumption that their use will have a positive impact which is correlated to achievement. In the corporate sector white boards serve as a tool for promoting the company and creating awareness of the brand in the market. These boards are used as gifts, thus increasing brand recognition.

These boards have come up with connected LCD panel and a computer that could together provide touch control of computer applications and annotation over standard of applications. Whiteboard technology is launched to the corporate sector, with the aim of reducing the financial and environmental costs of business travel and creating a new way of working. White boards connected via computer can contribute to presentation by writing on these boards and collaborate in video brainstorming sessions. It has been observed that majority business is in the education market, but companies are coming forward for the adoption of white boards in the corporate sector too.

Companies have started focusing on the products, to make them as easy to use as possible for the 'occasional user' in the office environment. Initially white boards were very costly and the makers that were used had toxic content but now, after ten years of R and D the white boards have become inexpensive and cost efficient.

Accessories!

One can add many new components to these electronic white boards for extra beneficial purposes such as Stereo Speakers, Digital/Web Cameras, Scanners, DVD/Video Players, Graphics Tablets, Digital Microscope, Internet Connection, Wireless Mouse, and Wireless Keyboard.

Future collaboration will promote whiteboard growth!

A leading name in human networking Cisco offers Electronic whiteboards which are interactive devises and can be used for conferencing. It also includes screen sharing software program. The device is connected to the computer via a USB port thus cutting costs. Walk into a meeting room and in seconds your team is brainstorming on a digital display. Write, save and distribute meeting notes. The whiteboards are used now frequently but there demands are increasing. Fortunately whiteboard industry is still hard at work trying to tap into unforeseen potential of this humble product. These developments might further visually stimulate participants to make them more engaged and part of an interactive process.