Offers location-specific instructions – immediate deployment to all or select screens…
StrandVision LLC, a provider of hosted digital signage services, today announced a new emergency notification feature that is included with all of its paid subscription packages. Called “Emergency Schedule,” it enables administrators to create immediate or preset emergency notification content that can be recalled and activated for distribution over the StrandVision digital signage network within minutes.
Southern Railway, a major Indian Government Organization, has installed digital signage system at the Egmore Railway Station in Chennai. To provide passengers with clearer and quicker updated information, Southern Railway started out a large scale deployment of digital public information display system, which was adopted to add on to the traditional broadcasting system. The Video over IP Specialist- A & T Network Systems Pvt. Ltd., the premier Systems integrator of similar projects in India, chose CAYIN Technology as its overseas partner who has specialized in developing digital signage solutions.
Omnivex software provides Smithsonian visitors a deeper look at artists’ work
Concord, Ontario – March 16, 2009 – Omnivex Corporation, the premier provider of digital signage software, announced today that the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institute has implemented Omnivex software as part of its art exhibits. This system overcomes the traditional challenge museums face of representing an artist’s work with the few pieces in its possession. The result is a richer, more educational experience for the art enthusiast.
Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. (MRI) is pleased to announce a new product feature that provides for positive verification that correct content / images are being displayed on remote mounted Digital Displays.
The new SureVu™ Digital Image Verification system obscures a 0.25” x 0.25” area in the top corner of the display under which a sequential test pattern, not visible to the observer, is injected by MRI electronics during normal content presentation. This test pattern provides feedback to an RGBW photo sensor that continuously monitors not only the presence of the test pattern, but also the luminance, color saturation, gray scale, and contrast ratio performance of the image. In addition, lack of this feedback will provide immediate indication that the image has been lost completely or the in-correct image / content is being displayed.
U.S. digital cinema advertising firm Screenvision has scored a coup by wresting the contract for Marcus Theatres, the country’s seventh-biggest cinema chain, from its arch-rival National CineMedia.
The deal, covering 675 screens across 55 sites, gives Screenvision exclusive rights to the entire pre-show advertising schedule at the Marcus sites.
While most tech sectors have been slammed in the turbulent economy, the U.S. digital signage market is poised for growth this year, according to a report from research firm ABI Research.Total revenue from the market is expected to increase by 33 percent this year and includes hardware, software, installation and maintenance, said Zippy Aima, digital media analyst at ABI Research. Aima said 2008 revenue ranged up to $700 million.
Including the Industry’s First*1 Automatic Wireless LAN Connection Capability
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) is pleased to announce six new simple and easy ultra portable projectors for office and educational use. The line-up includes the industry’s first*1 “Simple Wireless Setting”*2 automatic wireless LAN connection via USB memory, “Easy Setup Function” for novice users to have powerful presentations, and a built-in, loud speaker for multimedia presentations. The new line-up of six (6) projectors includes new Wireless LAN models (LP-XU355, LP-XU305) and basic models (LP-XU350, LP-XU300, LP-XU301, and LP-WXU300).
Based on the concepts of “Simple and Easy”, the line-up includes six ultra portable projectors. Usable for a number of applications including office- and educational-use, the series offers a variety of models to meet a number of needs. The first projectors in the series will be available in Japan starting with the LP-XU355, LP-XU305, LP-XU350 and the LP-XU300 from May 2009, with the other two projectors to follow in June (LP-XU301) and in July (LP-WXU300).
FogScreen, Inc., creators of the world’s first walk-through projection screen made of “dry” fog, announced today that they will be launching their new FogScreen® projection screen R-series at the Global Shop exhibition in Las Vegas on March 23-25, 2009. This new product series is aimed at the retail and digital signage sectors with new custom design, attractive pricing and technological superiority.
FogScreen Inc.’s R-series product provides retailers and digital signage providers with the ultimate projection screen for attracting and holding the attention of consumers. Not only does this new FogScreen® projection screen allow shoppers to walk-through and physically interact with videos and logos moisture-free but it can also be configured as a touch screen where high-impact images literally float in the air!
“While media proliferation is a challenge to both consumers and marketers, FogScreen® projection screen fulfills companies’ need to attract consumer attention, increase the traffic into the stores and create new ways to get better recall rates for media messaging. FogScreen® projection screens have both the highest ‘wow’ factor of any commercial projection screen as well as the highest recall rate due to their experiential nature”, says CEO Mika Koivula.
HABEY announced its latest high performance Intel N270 Atom processor based 1080p HD platform, Model BIS-6550HD. It has a built-in ultra low power HD AVC/VC-1/MPEG-2 hardware decoder, capable of full HD real-time decoding of H.264, VC-1 media contents at up to 40Mbps, MPEG-2 at up to 125Mbps as well as playback of Blu-ray. Playing back of 1080p H.264 HD video with the BIS-6550HD uses less than 15% of the 2.5W Atom N270 CPU, 1080p WMV HD content uses even less. That is over eight times more efficient in term of CPU usage when playing back the same contents of using an Intel T7300 Core 2 Duo processor. The power consumption of the complete loaded system with hard drive is less than 13W, a fraction of a conventional GPU on a standard video card with HD capability, or half of that of the nVidia ION reference design.
Guard Mission-Critical IT Equipment Against Physical Threats from Temperature Extremes to Water Damage
Black Box Corporation, an industry-leading provider of voice communications, data infrastructure, and product solutions today unveiled the AlertWerks II Environmental Monitoring System, an easy-to-use family of sensor hubs and plug-and-play intelligent sensors designed to protect network infrastructure from physical threats including security breaches, water and humidity, temperature fluctuations, and fire and smoke. The system also monitors airflow, AC voltage, and motion. Network managers can reduce downtime, prevent potential disasters, and eliminate unauthorized access to mission-critical equipment.
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division, known for award-winning, high-quality presentation and display products, has introduced the HL2750U, its newest SXGA+ (1400 x 1050 pixels) resolution high-brightness LCD projector. The HL2750U is designed for easy-install applications that require high, accurate pixel details and vivid colors such as CAD/CAM, geographical and tactical mapping, and virtual simulation.
“The HL2750U is perfect for high-level briefings or meetings where a large amount of detail needs to be clearly magnified,” said Wayne Kozuki, product manager, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics
1-2-1VIEW, a prominent provider of Linux-based digital signage solutions, has announced its expansion into the Middle East market, marking a significant milestone with the deployment of its turnkey digital signage system at Ajman Bank’s Khalifa branch office. This strategic move introduces the bank’s network to 1-2-1VIEW’s advanced digital signage technology, featuring the use of Ninja N406 media players and large-format screens.
The initial setup at Ajman Bank includes five Ninja N406 media players, powering both 32-inch and 40-inch screens, with an additional two players set to drive projectors. This installation is just the beginning, as plans are underway to extend this network to Ajman Bank’s additional branch offices in Dubai and Sharjah, each expected to deploy five Ninja media players.
1-2-1VIEW’s digital signage solutions are designed for scalability and versatility, with the capacity to expand to an infinite number of screens. This capability is crucial for environments like banks where consistent messaging and branding are vital. The N406 players are high-definition capable and support WiFi, enabling dynamic content management that can enhance customer engagement and promote new banking services and financial products effectively.
The partnership with T.H.E. Integrated Systems for the installation and configuration of the systems underscores the collaborative approach to providing tailored digital signage solutions. Mohamed Adel, Sales Manager for T.H.E. Integrated Systems, highlighted the significance of this project, stating, “This has been a great step forward and the beginning of a strong partnership between 1-2-1VIEW and T.H.E. Integrated Systems. It is a great springboard for 1-2-1VIEW’s digital signage solutions and we are proud to represent its products.”
About 1-2-1VIEW: 1-2-1VIEW is at the forefront of the digital signage industry, offering systems that integrate advanced viewership counting technology on a Linux platform, built on proven consumer electronics. The company’s turnkey solutions are network-controlled and designed for scalability, making them an ideal choice for any business size and budget.
Texas Digital Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in digital signage technology, today announced the completion of a VitalCAST™ digital signage installation at Bianchi Theatres in Paramount, California. This state-of-the-art multiplex theatre features seven auditoriums, all with raised stadium-style seating and digital sound systems.
Redesigned User Interface and System Information Page Headline Enhancement Package
Exhibio, a worldwide digital signage provider located in Williamsville, New York, today announced the release of updated software version 3.2 for both the X-series and M-series solutions. This release adds several new and enhanced features to an already robust Exhibio Manager powering the industry’s easiest signage solution.
NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) announced today that Spot Media®, its total solution for the delivery of advertisements and other communication content to digital signage, newly offers cost-saving features including a universal platform for all customers and outsourcing, as well as extended compatibility, effective immediately.
As with the original Spot Media, the new solution offers a complete package of hardware and delivers content to digital signs either directly or via a broadband network.
Spot Media now enables digital signage systems to be established quickly and for relatively low cost, thanks to a universal platform usable by all customers. Previously, a separate platform had to be constructed for each customer.
In another major statement celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world’s number 1 fashion doll, Urban Digital – the third space™ (formerly WindowGain UK) have today installed a revolutionary 95 Sq Ft (8.8sqm) rear projection screen displaying Barbie’s image in the window of Hamleys toy shop, Regent Street.
