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AFTER-MOUSE.COM lauches the first solution for the real-estate development on Microsoft® Surface®

 This solution gives the possibility to the customers to have a more concrete vision of the real estate projects by discovering the buildings in 3D. In fact, they can see the ground-plan, turn around buildings, visit the apartments, change the colors of the grounds and the walls directly on the table. 

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Internity and AFTER‐MOUSE.COM: The first French telephony and multimedia brand to use the Microsoft® Surface® touch table in stores!

Internity, European leader in telephony and multimedia products, a subsidiary of Groupe Avenir Telecom and AFTER-MOUSE.COM, today exclusively announced the first public launch of the Microsoft® Surface® touch table in Europe.

For the first rollout, five points of sale in France will each have one touch table: Marseille, Plan de Campagne, Narbonne, Toulouse Gramond, Evry and Lyon Part Dieu. This technological innovation will allow one or several users to interact directly with the interface with a simple touch. They will be able to discover all of the brand’s products and compare them, change their colour on the spot, access their detailed specifications (with photos, 3D images, videos and related products), navigate its website and even select their next purchases with their membership card before checking out.

With this application, Internity has positioned itself among the world’s most innovative service brands. “For a number of years, Internity has continued to experience uninterrupted growth and to open new stores across Europe. This innovation is a symbol of the dynamism and creativity of the brand that seeks to constantly offer new services to clients” says Norbert Djeffal, operations manager at Internity France.

Multi‐touch and multi‐user, this ludic tactile application developed by AFTER‐MOUSE.COM, European leader in the development of tactile applications, uses all of the options of Microsoft® Surface®. For example, its object recognition function, specific to this technology, allows it to immediately open the detailed product specifications of a telephone when it is set down on the table, but also to open the user area by using the loyalty card or each product category using associated keys represented by cubes. Each item has a small selfadhesive tag that allows them to be recognised by the table.

“We are very happy that Internity has chosen Microsoft® Surface® to develop its sales strategy and offer its customers new ways of accessing information and making purchases. The considerable advantage of this tactile technology lies in its intuitive and participatory aspect that allows several people (retailers and clients) to come together to enquire, exchange and collaborate”, explains Olivier Bessières, EMEA Commercial development manager of Microsoft® Surface® .

Already available across the Atlantic through a major telephone retailer, this tactile table has been a resounding success, resulting in a significant increase in traffic, sales, turnover and a major impact on the brand image. With this tactile application, Internity plans to be equallysuccessful by offering its clients a cutting‐edge application.

“We have devised an application that can be “multi‐user”, highly functional, ergonomic and intuitive while at the same time remaining highly sleek. The challenge was to create an easy access solution adapted to all customer profiles and, in particular to live up to the magic and infinite capabilities of Microsoft® Surface®. We believe that the gamble has paid off!” says Nicolas Chaillan, CEO of AFTER‐MOUSE.COM.

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AFTER-MOUSE.COM has just created the first payment system on Microsoft Surface™

AFTER-MOUSE.COM continues to innovate and create the first payment system by credit card on Microsoft Surface™.
This opens up many doors and brings a real ROI around touch technology allowing customers to deploy, for example, self-service units around paid services inside private or public places.

A revolution delivered turnkey by AFTER-MOUSE.COM.

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AFTER-MOUSE.COM, the 3D expert on Microsoft Surface™ !

With several 3D achievements to its credit, the AFTER-MOUSE.COM team has just elaborated two new 3D modelling applications, one intended for casinos and the other for the medical sector.

Using this 3D technology, we can now create all types of games, such as the game of La Boule shown here, with a real roulette wheel. Our second development will enable the medical profession to present diagnoses and possible operations to their patients more clearly, notably as regards cosmetic and cardiac surgery.

Doctors will indeed be able to draw directly on a 3D human body, to rotate it and to zoom in so as not to miss any details.

These achievements are paving the way for all types of 3D developments, for instance to present large-scale distribution products with applications specifically tailored for each client. Anything is possible!”

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A young 88-year-old teacher tests Microsoft Surface™

When I was told I would be able to discover Microsoft’s touch table and the applications designed by AFTER-MOUSE.COM, I had mixed feelings. I was excited to discover something new and fun but also felt nervous at the thought of being confronted with a marvel of high technology, what with being 89 years old and having worked as a French teacher with no technical training. I was afraid I would not be able to understand and feel outdated.

When I saw the table, my first reaction was a small twinge of disappointment. I was expecting something closer to science fiction, something more surreal. My old age was playing tricks on me. Indeed, I immediately saw that this table was not as impressive as I had made it out to be. A table almost like any other. It does not take up a lot of space. To me, this instantly appeared to be a great asset. When I touched it, I also observed it was solidly built, when I believed it was fragile.

When I sat down, its fun – almost magic – side immediately appeared to me. I nearly experienced the same feeling as when my husband and I bought out first television set in the early 60s. I was a little intimidated by it. But then, as I listened to the explanations given by Nicolas Chaillan and one of his colleagues and watched them control the screen using only one finger, I was quickly reassured: it looked very easy.

And it indeed proved to be very easy. Even I, who obviously do not own a computer and who never purchased a more “modern” device than the Minitel, was very quickly able, without any help, to use the touch table and the applications of AFTER-MOUSE.COM. My fingers ran over the table and handled all of the options with incredible accuracy. I was immediately won over by the diversity of these applications. And most importantly, I quickly understood how useful they were by actually using them. Of course, it is all a lot of fun. Above all, though, it is efficient and practical. The teacher I used to be was immediately struck by these assets.

As regards Immo'Touch, I know that there now exist websites for the real estate sector which are apparently very well designed. But this application, with its intuitive and interactive aspect, is remarkably efficient. The shopping cart, the trash can, the detailed information sheets, the possibility of transferring your selections to your cell phone to better think it over with the family; it is all very clear, obvious, precise. And it is even entertaining. There is even a warm side to it, while everything having to do with the Internet and computers used to seem impersonal to me. In my days, it was much more complicated to find the house of your dreams.

My thoughts on Resto'Touch? Even an old lady like me can imagine the time it will save for each client, how much they will enjoy being able to look at the meals before they order and appreciate the possibility of changing their mind without it being a problem. And what to say of this virtual sommelier, with these pages of oenological history; it is surprising, amusing and informative. I also highly appreciated the cultural guide, the position determination technology and the possibility of making a future reservation. It all almost made me want to go back to the restaurant, with my walking stick and children in tow!

And Paint'Touch? At the age of 89, you can imagine that I am not about to start drawing on a table. But the mother in me could sense how relieving it would be for parents to have their children busy while they thought over their purchase. In addition, I imagine that all of today’s children will appreciate these little games. But the greatest asset of this application is that it makes it possible to create a genuine souvenir album that can be sent by e-mail. This will remain, as opposed to many a thing which get lost as people move to different homes and time goes by. I should know.

The 3D images also struck me. I appreciated the application devoted to the World War I museum. New technologies serving history, this is something that highly appeals to me. This could help future generations never to forget.

Following this short demonstration, Nicolas Chaillan assured me that AFTER-MOUSE.COM had several other applications in the works. That this technology could be used in infinite ways to meet demand. I am quite ready to believe this. This tactile era opening up is likely to deeply alter selling methods and vendor-client relations. Due to its revolutionary and innovative features, it reminds me of the start of the industrial era which changed everything in the 50s, or of the first computers in the 80s, which my children were so fussed about. I will probably never have the occasion to use the touch table and the applications “for real”. But at least, thanks to AFTER-MOUSE.COM, I was able to observe first-hand that the future really is now.

AFTER-MOUSE.COM launches the first secure online payment system on Microsoft Surface™ !

AFTER-MOUSE.COM has just designed the very first online payment system for Microsoft Surface™. Our team, which specializes in computer security and secure payment methods, had decided to strike again for Microsoft’s touch technology and to outrun the competition once more.

Two systems have been developed: one directly uses a secure online payment system, the other goes through a physical electronic payment terminal.

Using the first system, clients will now be able to validate their orders on the table. They will then enter their credit card number in the space provided using a virtual keyboard.

In accordance with the other system, it will be possible to connect an electronic payment terminal directly linked to Microsoft Surface™ using a USB port. The client will thus be able to insert their bank card and enter their PIN code.

These payment systems will record the transaction and communicate it to the bank servers in SSL mode directly. This 100% secure method will make it possible for all to offer online payment directly on a touch table at a low cost, thereby saving time and providing a service beyond compare.

Health'Touch, when medicine becomes tactile!

AFTER-MOUSE.COM creates a new multi-touch application on Microsoft Surface™ again!

With Health'Touch, we propose you to discover the human body more effectively, more visual than ever. With a simple touch, all body parts appear in details: the bones, muscles, organs, blood vessels... 3D Visions with our 3D engine (see videos of the engine)

Dedicated to medical, education or museums, this application will explain to patients their diagnosis. Children will also discover, in a playful way, the functioning of the human body.

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Immo’Touch, Resto’Touch and Paint’Touch on http://www.microsoft.com/surface !

Immo’Touch, Resto’Touch and Paint’Touch videos - our solutions for real estate, catering industry and kids games for Microsoft Surface™ - can be seen on Microsoft Surface™ website.

AFTER-MOUSE.COM becomes a Microsoft Surface Strategic Partner !

AFTER-MOUSE.COM today announces a new partnership with Microsoft and becomes officially a Microsoft Surface Strategic Partner. AFTER-MOUSE.COM is recognized as leader in the development of customised applications using multi-touch tactile technology for Microsoft Surface™.

"Our experts team is working to deliver highly intuitive, fast and creative applications which use all the potential of Microsoft Surface™ : objects recognition, multi-touch and multi-user aspects..." explains Mr Nicolas CHAILLAN CEO of AFTER-MOUSE.COM.

AFTER-MOUSE.COM and nsquared create the first Web browser on Microsoft Surface!

We are proud to announce that nsquared and AFTER-MOUSE.COM just created the first Web browser that can show you any page, follow links, play flash, silverlight, send emails, complete forms...

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AFTER-MOUSE.COM shows its applications on Youtube !

AFTER-MOUSE.COM today announces the creation of a Youtube channel specially dedicated to its new applications on Microsoft Surface™. Now, you can discover in real-time all the AFTER-MOUSE.COM's news and innovations by clicking here :

http://www.youtube.com/AFTERMOUSE.

AFTER-MOUSE.COM has just realized the real object detection on Microsoft Surface™

It's amazing, AFTER-MOUSE.COM has just developped the first object detection without tag for Microsoft Surface™.

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AFTER-MOUSE.COM creates Paint'Touch : innovating is a kid's game!

PaintTouch is an application especially dedicated to kids games on Microsoft Surface. In theme parks, waiting rooms, shops and more, Paint'Touch allows children to immerse themselves in the customer world. With or without a paintbrush, becoming a painter is easy as pie! Select a colour on the palette, fill in the shapes, erase the mistakes: anything is possible, with models to suit all tastes and made in the image of the customer company!

Get caught up in the various possibilities it offers. Everything has been thought of, even a way of keeping the masterpieces, by sending them directly by e-mail. It is also possible to view them on-line on a specific website: an original and indestructible souvenir album. The drawings, which may be customised to increase the customers visibility. PaintTouch is a true revolution. Fun, user-friendly, clean, safe and environment-friendly, this exclusive and innovative solution on Microsoft Surface will keep children, and even the older ones, fully entertained, putting parents mind at ease.
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Resto'Touch : the 5th sense now available on Microsoft Surface™

AFTER-MOUSE.COM, has just finished developing an exceptional application "4 in 1" intended for the catering industry for the Microsoft Surface™ technology.

The exclusive features of Resto'Touch exclusive features of RestoTouch enable up to 4 people to order their cocktails, meals, wines or aperitif directly on the table. The Resto'Touch virtual sommelier is a true extra asset, in a fun, friendly and interactive atmosphere, providing advice on all wines and their characteristics, like a real oenologist. To complement this offer, our interactive guide gives the geographical location of the regions landmarks attractions in 2D or 3D. Access the detailed characteristics of each monument, present the partners to secure ever-higher returns on the investment and browse the map as if you were there.

To optimise the services in the best possible way, Resto'Touch also makes it possible to call a waiter directly from the table or to make a reservation for next time. To avoid duplicate entries, this information is directly sent to the intranet provided and updated in real time.

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The first 3D engine on Microsoft Surface™ !!

AFTER-MOUSE.COM has just developed the first 3D engine with a real world completely in 3D. We created a trench for a museum of the First World War. Our 3D world even handle objects detections!

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AFTER-MOUSE.COM : Startup of the Day

May 15th, 2009, AFTER-MOUSE.COM was selected "start-up of the day" among 12 000 startups in the world by Microsoft Startupzone. Click here to read the interview of Nicolas Chaillan, CEO of AFTER-MOUSE.COM on Microsoft website.

AFTER-MOUSE.COM and nsquared partner toward more tactile innovation

Lyon - 05/04/2009 : AFTER-MOUSE.COM and nsquared today announced the beginning of a new partnership expected to yield combined revenues within the next 5 years of ten million Euros. This is an agreement forged between two dynamic and growing global businesses for the express purpose of developing high quality customised applications using "multi-touch" tactile technologies on all types of surfaces (screens, tables such as Microsoft Surface™ or tactile walls).

AFTER-MOUSE.COM provides premium expertise in innovative tactile software adapted to the specific needs of all business sectors, including real estate firms, travel agencies, volume retailers, tourism and other. AFTER-MOUSE.COM is an expert in technical and application security and has a history of working with online technologies. nsquared focuses on mediating the technical challenges faced by software businesses trying to overcome the hurdles of keeping abreast of new technology changes and delivers high quality, attractive software solutions to meet these needs.

nsquared will provide full backing to the AFTER-MOUSE.COM project teams as a development, design and research service. The combination of these two entities will yield considerable benefits for current clients while also allowing both companies to focus on their cores skills and inventive capabilities.

Nicolas Chaillan, CEO of AFTER-MOUSE.COM , said that being a world leader in new interactive experiences was an ongoing challenge that could only be maintained by deploying the world's "best practice" solutions.

“Combining nsquared with AFTER-MOUSE.COM ensures that AFTER-MOUSE.COM will have a huge technology advantage over any potential competitors in Europe,” he said.

Dr. Neil Roodyn, Director of nsquared and a Regional Director for Microsoft Australia, feels the partnership will help both companies grow through better value add for their clients.

"This new relationship provides a channel for AFTER-MOUSE.COM and nsquared to expose some of the great innovations they are bringing to the technical world, and will aid in allowing both companies to further profit their clients. Through this partnership, both companies expect to accelerate their growth to achieve the significant targets they have set for the next five years."

About AFTER-MOUSE.COM :

AFTER-MOUSE.COM is a SAS (simplified joint stock company) with capital of €100,000, a subsidiary of SOFTAKT.

AFTER-MOUSE.COM is specially dedicated to customized development of tactile "multi-touch" applications on all surfaces (screens, tables such as Microsoft Surface™ or tactile walls), and is established throughout Europe,the United States, and Argentina.

Chaired by Nicolas CHAILLAN, its ambition is to be the European leader in the tactile age through technical expertise and ability to anticipate and innovate.

"Yes, we touch" and "When are you going to touch?" remain the company's slogan and creed.

Web site: http://www.after-mouse.com

About nsquared :

nsquared delivers cutting edge software and focuses on helping clients to identify the technology solutions that will most immediately improve their business processes. The nsquared development team utilizes an agile approach to consistently remain focused on the most pressing needs of the businesses they support. nsquared’s tagline is “A Spark on the Leading Edge” and its goal is to respond to technical challenges with magical software solutions.

Website: http://www.nsquaredsolutions.com

Contact AFTER-MOUSE.COM : Amandine Fima, Press attaché Lyon (France) +33 (0)1.76.74.76.00 / +33 (0)6.85.50.21.85 press@after-mouse.com

Contact nsquared : Maridee O'Day, Communications Manager Sydney, Australia +61 2 9233 5355 info@nsquaredsolutions.com