What does it mean that mimio can “record and playback” presentations?
When using the mimio system, you actually record information as it is written and drawn on your existing whiteboard. Unlike other systems, mimio doesn’t merely capture a “bitmap” image of what is on the board. mimio captures the motion of your pen and eraser strokes over time. The power of this recording metaphor provides immediate value. For example, suppose that you are writing a long formula on the board, but scribble over it believing it to be incorrect. With a copy board system (or with a whiteboard without mimio), your record of this formula could be gone forever. With mimio, since it recorded all strokes of the pen and eraser, you use your PC to “rewind” to the point in time that the formula was visible and print that point in time, or tag it for later retrieval. mimio’s capture of time as a factor in a presentation allows you to distribute recordings of whiteboards with more information. Instead of merely reviewing the end-result of notes, future audiences can choose to follow
