B.(ii)Principal Products
The primary product offered by this group is Internet access. Beach Access is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and has acquired additional ISP assets in the Myrtle Beach area.
The group has developed an innovative and unique method of
Internet access called "SWOMI™",SeamlessWirelessOmni-directionalMobileInternet.
SWOMI™ offers the user true roaming capability within the SWOMI™ system with access speeds of 2Mbps. The system incorporates Beach Access ISP assets and allows customers to link their computers, for video, audio or data
transmission on the Internet using a patented roaming technology.
The primary differentiating factors between SWOMI and other wireless products is its "Seek and Switch" capability.
This proprietary seek and switch feature facilitates a seamless roaming capability as customers move about the service area. The system was designed to provide built-in signal management and automatically switches from one cell to another as the system detects variances in the signal strength or as the user moves in and out of coverage zones.
This unique feature allows customers to remain connected to the Internet or to leave the network and automatically reconnect upon their return.
The high-speed throughput of SWOMI makes it possible for users to not only browse the Web, but to execute more
advanced applications including rapid file transfers and Internet telephony.
The engineering scheme of the SWOMI network makes it possible for users on the system to achieve optimal throughput levels at T1 speeds, as the system balances
the demands for multiple user connectivity and simultaneous access.
More simply stated, the SWOMI™ technology:
o Uses patented firmware to provide 2Mbps Internet access speeds.
o Uses hardware, which costs less than $250 per unit.
o Uses towers, which cost less than $30,000 to erect.
o Allows total user mobility within the network using laptop PC's or
other portable devices.
o Has an automatic seek and switch feature (similar to cell phone
technology) that maintains the connection while users move from one
cell to another.
o Has automatic switching - does not require any user resetting of the
equipment.
Applications for the product are numerous, but a few are listed here: Hotels and motels, convention centers, RV parks, housing developments, business districts, high-rise office buildings, etc.
Within the Myrtle Beach market area, the Chamber of
Commerce estimates that there are over 13 million visitors
per year. Generally, visits are for a one-week period, which would be 250,000 visitors per week.
Beach Access's research and resort manager comments indicate
that at least 10,000 of these 250,000 weekly visitors would be interested in a high-speed wireless Internet access capability during their stay.
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