Imperial Multimedia
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Imperial Multimedia is a developer of interactive kiosks based in Baraboo
, Wisconsin
, United States, The company was established by Fred Lochner in 1999. One of the main goals and initiatives of Imperial Multimedia is to get children into the outdoors and to arm them with information that will take away "the fear of the unknown".
In 2005, Imperial Multimedia took on a kiosk project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
. The New Bohemia Solar Project is a collaboration between Iowa DNR, I-Renew, Alliant Energy
, Thorland Company, and the City of Cedar Rapids, with funding provided by the United States Department of Energy
. The purpose of this project was not only to provide 7200 watts of solar energy for Cedar Rapids' existing grid, but also to raise awareness and educate the public about the existence and benefits of solar energy.
In 2006 Imperial Multimedia created an idea of getting people more information about a place they are visiting with the use of technology. In 2007, this idea came to fruition as Imperial Multimedia became the first company to install a state-wide system of electronic Information Stations in state parks. The interactive kiosk
s were installed in 31 of Virginia's State Parks. These Information Stations include a variety of information such as video tours of trails, printable maps, emergency information, park information and interpretive information.
In 2009, Imperial Multimedia developed a kiosk in northern Wisconsin in part of the Chequamegon National Forest that educated people about the local elk population. The electronic information kiosk was created to fit into an existing sign board. The electronic kiosk has in-depth information about elk and the surrounding wildlife.
In the beginning of 2010, Imperial Multimedia became a founding partner for the America's State Parks
Alliance. The Alliance expresses advocacy for getting out in nature and making sure that state park visitor's voices are heard.
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Baraboo is the largest city in, and the county seat of Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA. It is situated on the Baraboo River. Its 2010 population was 12,048 according to the US Census Bureau...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States, The company was established by Fred Lochner in 1999. One of the main goals and initiatives of Imperial Multimedia is to get children into the outdoors and to arm them with information that will take away "the fear of the unknown".
History of Imperial Multimedia
The company was founded in 1999 by Fred Lochner, in Baraboo, WisconsinIn 2005, Imperial Multimedia took on a kiosk project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, north of Iowa City and east of Des Moines, the state's capital and largest city...
. The New Bohemia Solar Project is a collaboration between Iowa DNR, I-Renew, Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy Corporation is a public utility holding company that incorporated in Madison, Wisconsin in 1981. It consists of two subsidiaries:...
, Thorland Company, and the City of Cedar Rapids, with funding provided by the United States Department of Energy
United States Department of Energy
The United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
. The purpose of this project was not only to provide 7200 watts of solar energy for Cedar Rapids' existing grid, but also to raise awareness and educate the public about the existence and benefits of solar energy.
In 2006 Imperial Multimedia created an idea of getting people more information about a place they are visiting with the use of technology. In 2007, this idea came to fruition as Imperial Multimedia became the first company to install a state-wide system of electronic Information Stations in state parks. The interactive kiosk
Interactive kiosk
An Interactive kiosk is a computer terminal featuring specialized hardware and software designed within a public exhibit that provides access to information and applications for communication, commerce, entertainment, and education....
s were installed in 31 of Virginia's State Parks. These Information Stations include a variety of information such as video tours of trails, printable maps, emergency information, park information and interpretive information.
In 2009, Imperial Multimedia developed a kiosk in northern Wisconsin in part of the Chequamegon National Forest that educated people about the local elk population. The electronic information kiosk was created to fit into an existing sign board. The electronic kiosk has in-depth information about elk and the surrounding wildlife.
In the beginning of 2010, Imperial Multimedia became a founding partner for the America's State Parks
America's State Parks
America's State Parks is a strategic alliance formed in 2010 of all 50 state park systems, the National Association of State Park Directors , and founding partners Government Solutions Group and Imperial Multimedia. America's State Parks is committed to giving a unified voice to all of the...
Alliance. The Alliance expresses advocacy for getting out in nature and making sure that state park visitor's voices are heard.