February 21, 2008
- JWord
February 21, 2008
Press Release
JWord Inc.
JWord Launches Search Service for Nintendo Wii®
Tokyo – February 21, 2008 – GMO Internet Group company, JWord the company that operates the Japanese Internet search tool of the same name, announces the launch of JWord Search Service (Wii Version) for the popular Nintendo game console, Wii. This service makes it possible for users who access the Internet through Wii to use the JWord service.
The JWord search plug-in has been installed on over 46 million computers. JWord has developed an array of services with the aim of making JWord available anytime and in any environment. The JWord Search Service (Wii Version) for Wii consoles marks the first time the service will be available beyond the personal computer. Now those that often don’t use a computer have easy access to JWord through Wii.
The JWord Search Service (Wii Version) does not display a split screen after a search is conducted, search results are presented in a simple format on a single screen. We have employed a 10 feet UI which ensures that the search screen interface will be easy to read at up to 10 feet (approx. 3m) from the television.
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There are two possible actions that occur when a search is conducted. If the search term is a JWord registered keyword (1), the user is taken to the website attached to the keyword. If the search term isn’t a JWord registered keyword (2) search portal site search results are displayed in a large, easy to read format. The service has been designed with Wii remote control operation in mind and when a user wants to move between search results pages they scroll not up and down, but right and left.
Many celebrity names, company names, product names etc. are registered with JWord, so when a user is watching television and sees something they want to know more about, JWord is a simple, fast and convenient way to directly access a site and find out.
JWord Search Service (Wii Version) plans to continue adding features that meet the unique needs of Wii Internet users.
JWord
JWord Inc. is funded by GMO Internet and Yahoo Japan. JWord is a simple and convenient Internet search service that allows users to conduct a search by entering a company name, product name or other word in Japanese directly into their browser’s address bar. The JWord plug-in has been installed on over 46 million computers (our own estimate 1/2008).
JWord also has partnerships with a number of major portal services including Yahoo! JAPAN, BIGLOBE, excite and, @nifty. Easy to read symbols like the red J symbol displayed in the search results make it easy for users to access official sites and information related to their keyword. JWord is now used by over 76%* of all search engine users in Japan including portal site networks.
*Source: Household access in December 2007, NetView AMS JP, Nielsen/NetRatings
Media Inquiries
JWord Inc. Public Relations
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GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
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The GMO Internet Group
The GMO Internet Group is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services in Japan. We hold top domestic market shares in domain registration, web hosting and payment processing and we provide a host of other services including e-commerce solutions and Internet advertising to individual and corporate customers. Striving to redefine the industry and foster a vibrant Internet culture, the GMO Internet Group is continuously working to inspire enthusiasm in our customers and put smiles on their faces.
Company Name | JWord Inc. http://www.jword.jp/ |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Hideki Kokaji |
Business Description | - JWord (Japanese search keywords) - Technology license business |
Capital | 233,500,000 yen (including 95.63 million yen additional paid-in capital) |
GMO Internet Inc.
Company Name | GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en (TSE First Section Code: 9449) |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Masatoshi Kumagai |
Business Description | - Internet Use Support (Infrastructure) - Internet Advertising Support (Media) |
Capital | 12,631,970,000 yen |