July 15, 2008
- JWord
July 15, 2008
Press Release
JWord, Inc.
JWord Launches JWord Mobile
-PC Sites Accessible by Mobile Phone-
Tokyo – July 15, 2008 – GMO Internet Group company, JWord Inc. has been operating the Japanese keyword Internet search service, JWord since 2002. Now in response to strong demand from cell phone users we are today releasing JWord Mobile, the JWord search service for cell phone use.
JWord Mobile uses sophisticated page reproduction and data compression technology to offer users an unrivalled cell phone Internet search experience with many of the features offered by full browsers. JWord is using its PC accumulated database and it’s search expertise to dramatically change the way the Internet is viewed on a cell phone. We believe JWord Mobile will have broad appeal - even among users who have never conducted a search from a cell phone.
JWord Mobile Features
Direct Access – A Cell Phone First
When a search is conducted from JWord Mobile and the search term matches JWord registered data, the user is taken directly to the registered site just like the PC version of the service.
When the search term does not match JWord registered data the Yahoo! Mobile search results page is displayed.
PC Sites Converted for Mobile Viewing
JWord Mobile converts PC web sites so that they can be viewed from a cell phone. Site reproduction is of a high quality and web sites appear almost exactly the same as the original after reproduction.
JWord has a database containing over 200,000 company and service names. With the launch of the new mobile service this database becomes available to cell phone users. Users who have until now been dissatisfied with the results from mobile search engines can expect greater choice in their search results and greater satisfaction with the outcome.
Search for and Play Video
JWord Mobile also allows users to search for and play video files. Users can search for video at YouTube and other video sharing and video search sites as well as watch video using cell phones on all Japanese carriers.
(*Note: Video viewing is not available on some handsets)
(*Note: Video viewing is not available on some handsets)
Video Conversion
A Convert Video button is displayed with links to videos in converted PC sites. The button provides easy playback of video pasted into blogger sites etc.
Extensive Video Settings
The user may opt to prioritize image quality, playback time or sound quality when playing a video. Video playback is smooth, even on older cell phone models.
Compressed File Viewing
This function makes the content of zip compressed files viewable.
Image Edit/Save
Using this function it is possible to make detailed edits to images and save them while viewing a PC site. No special software is required.
Other Features
●"phone to” conversion
When the site accessed through a search contains phone numbers the “phone to” function makes it possible to connect to those numbers directly from the site.
●PDF text conversion
This feature makes PDF file content readily accessible by converting it to text.
●Cookies
Cookies are issued on behalf of the user’s cell phone so that even sites requiring Cookies can be viewed.
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Conversion Technology
The JWord Mobile conversion function uses “Guruppo” technology. Guruppo developed by the company, Colors is a new service that has integrated PC site conversion and SNS. The JWord Mobile PC conversion and video conversion functions are powered by high quality technology.
Keyword Registration: Merits to Clients
JWord Mobile offers PC site conversion so companies that only have PC sites need not spend unnecessary time and money creating a mobile web site. Simply by registering a JWord Mobile keyword, clients can begin attracting customers via cell phone using their existing PC web site.
Reference Data
Cell phone Internet usage is expanding yearly and the number of users conducting searches from their cell phones is increasing. Approximately 90% of users have conducted searches from their cell phones, and of those 40% search on their cell phone more than once a day.
(Source: Mobile Marketing Data Labo, June 2008)
Related Links (All links are to Japanese language sites unless otherwise indicated)
JWord Mobile: http://m.jword.jp/
Colors: http://lupo.jp/
Media Inquiries
JWord Inc. Public Relations
E-mail：[email protected]
GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
E-mail：[email protected]
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 yen million 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 | 1,276,830,000 yen |
*All company and service names appearing in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.