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1993 NACo ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PROGRAM SUMMARY <br /> EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Provide a summary of the program that does not exceed 200 words. Briefly• <br /> describe the problem that was addressed,how it was addressed,the costs involved,and the results.) <br /> NOTE:This section must follow the following format: •200 words or less <br /> •75 characters or less per line <br /> •straight text: no bolded, underlined or italicized text <br /> •submit the original(not photocopied) text <br /> "In Touch With Orange County" is more than a new piece of <br /> technology. It is a resourceful way of communicating with <br /> citizens. It provides citizens with an innovative way to get <br /> fast and accurate information about county government and the <br /> community. <br /> "In Touch With Orange County" , generically known as a 24-Hour <br /> Courthouse Project, uses video, audio, and graphics to create a <br /> multimedia environment. The project was developed by Public <br /> Technology Inc. (PTI) , and IBM. The system features a <br /> microcomputer equipped with a touchscreen. The touch-screen <br /> computer is connected to a video laserdisc player, a modem and a <br /> printer -- which are all housed in an attractive kiosk (cabinet) . <br /> This format allows citizens to browse through a wide array of <br /> service related information. Users receive information in both <br /> text form and video. <br /> To operate the system, the user approaches the kiosk, touches <br /> the screen and accesses a menu of over 200 files of County and <br /> community information. Any of the files can be printed. "In <br /> Touch With Orange County" has 21 short video segments which <br /> provide a visual and audio introduction to Orange County services <br /> and facilities . The touchscreen makes this system very user <br /> friendly. <br /> 2 <br />