Byron, didn't I post here earlier about Heritage Information
Technologies, a firm out of West Virginia? They made a proposal to
the Garden which is still being considered, which struck me as very
reasonable. They have a system which was unique when they demonstrated
it to us. Someone may have since emulated it, tho it is patented.
It's based upon ROM chips in units fixed at specific sites, with
options for hearing systems, either hand held, or loudspeaker, or
both. It is very cleverly designed to be multi-layered, with keyed
access cards, or keyed hand-held systems for different interest
groups. Definitely a well thought out system. It can even be solar
powered in outdoor sites!
Anyway, I was impressed, I have no interest other than professional in
the firm, and I've never used it. Loved the demo, thought the sales
people were very straight, and thought that they delivered a package
that in fact sold hardware, and let the museum create the content
(though they had some subcontractors that they worked with.) They also
were *very* flexible in their financing options, though I think they
see us as a potential loss leader.
The system is called POETS (Point of Exhibit Technology System or
something) but don't hold that against them. Robert Griffin is the
President, chief bottle-washer, etc. He struck all of us as a very
straight shooter. Their phone is (304)647-9900. Feel free to tell
him I sent you, though it probably won't help, at least it won't hurt.
Eric Siegel
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