 Signage Insights Digital signage standards releasedOct 26, 2005 11:02 AM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter
A long-awaited first industry standard for digital signage has been released by the Digital Signage Standards Committee at the Point-Of-Purchase Advertising International (POPAI), the not-for-profit industry association for marketing at retail. The committee’s non-technical standard terminology document defines 10 key industry terms – and their synonyms, when appropriate. The standards document also provides a Digital Signage Reference System – a diagram depicting a typical configuration and content flow of a multi-site digital signage network. The signage process, as represented, begins in a network operations center, where content is authored and scheduled for a distribution server. Content can be distributed to the local point-of-presence via satellite, Internet, or virtual private network (VPN). Playout can occur via a single or multichannel player and drive one or multiple displays. Members of the digital signage standards committee include Matt Nelson of Avocent, Jeff Porter of Scala, William Wu of DS-IQ, and Dustin Speer of Vestcom, along with Joe Finizio, POPAI’s vice president of member services. The standards soon will be posted on many signage providers’ Web sites. The POPAI group is also seeking industry feedback on these initial standards. For more information, visit www.popai.com. UAE mall leverages signage network as premium advertising platformOct 26, 2005 2:56 PM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter Lamcy Plaza, a large mall in the United Arab Emirates, has installed a fully integrated digital signage network. The LamcyTV network was first installed as point-of-purchase signage for mall tenants to help attract mall shoppers to their stores. To date however, Lamcy Plaza has already sold airtime to industry brands that benefit from the large premium market the mall attracts. To gain maximum ROI from the network, Lamcy Plaza Management advertises its brands and displays mall services on the network. In addition, advertising is sold to large premium brands that are sold in the mall. Because of the advertising interest by premium brands and tenant stores, Lamcy Plaza Management anticipates the investment for the installation will be recouped in less than one year. At that point, the mall’s management plans to engage a professional research firm to measure the effectiveness and sales uplift experienced by LamcyTV. The mall network consists of 37 plasma and LCD screens distributed in strategic locations where shoppers congregate, such as elevators and escalator landings. The network is a joint project between Lamcy Plaza Management and Specialized Software Services (SSS), a provider and marketer of digital signage networks. The system employs 25 Scala InfoChannel players that drive 12, 17in LCD screens with built-in computers and 25, 42in Samsung plasma screens. The network is managed by Scala's InfoChannel Enterprise Edition Network Manager and controlled over a WiFi network. The system’s content design and authoring tool allows Specialized Software Services to develop focused and compelling content. The system enables frequent and timely content updates that result in faster response to market conditions, audience focus or promotional requirements. Content is rendered on the fly at each point-of-playback. Content can be changed in real-time with local POS systems. For more information, visit www.scala.com. Narrowcasting News & Events Woman’s Hospital implements interactive patient networkOct 26, 2005 11:32 AM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter
The Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, has implemented a networked interactive patient system. The ACCESS system, provided by Skylight Healthcare Systems, is a hospital-specific digital signage network providing customized entertainment, communication and education centers in each patient’s room. The solution turns standard television sets in patient rooms into communication centers using a specialized, integrated remote control and a custom wireless keyboard. Patients and family members can receive information about the hospital, the medical staff and their stay. Patients can directly contact appropriate departments throughout the hospital and access an extensive library of educational videos on new baby care, specific conditions and at-home treatment plans. The interactive patient system also provides feature films on demand, digital music, games and Web access. For more information, visit www.womans.org and www.skylight.com. VertigoXmedia splits into broadcast and digital signage business unitsOct 26, 2005 11:49 AM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter VertigoXmedia has reorganized into two distinct business units: one focusing on broadcast, the other on digital signage customers. CEO David Wilkins will head up the digital signage unit as its president, while retaining his role as CEO of VertigoXmedia. The company’s reorganization includes the creation of separate teams that can focus on developing and refining products that address the needs of each subset of clients. For more information, visit www.vertigoxmedia.com. Bangkok shopping centers implement digital display advertising networkOct 26, 2005 11:54 AM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter
The network, powered by software provided by Hong Kong-based 1-2-1VIEW and slated for launch next month, will allow Matching to remotely schedule, dynamically distribute and accurately track digital media on its networked electronic displays across the two sites, which will be connected through an optical fiber link. The IP-based system includes targeting capabilities to give operators control over which ad will play on which screen, at which date and time, to pinpoint audiences and track campaign results. Scheduled content will include broadcast-quality live video, live voting, and real-time messaging, as well as pre-encoded video and animated graphics. For more information, visit www.121view.com. BTV+ transmits live HD medical images via satelliteOct 26, 2005 11:59 AM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter At September’s World Congress on Therapeutic Endoscopy, live surgical procedures performed at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto were transmitted by BTV+ from the hospital for HD display to 3000 gastroenterologists and therapeutic endoscopists assembled at the Congress Centre in Montreal. The live procedures were conducted using HD Olympus endoscopes. The remote images were displayed on 16ft x 20ft screens at the endoscopy conference. The images were projected via a Barco ELM R12 12,000 lumens 3DLP projector with 1600x1280 resolution. Feeds from the operating room cameras were projected via 9000 lumens Christie projectors. For more information, visit www.btvplus.com. Kansas City Museum exhibit combines sculpture with an LED displayOct 26, 2005 12:19 PM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter
A large-screen LED display is an integral part of a newly unveiled outdoor exhibit in downtown Kansas City, MO. Created by contemporary artist Michael Rees, the sculpture and display are part of the permanent collection of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Rees uses 10mm, three-in-one surface-mount Daktronics LEDs positioned directly behind his sculpture to show dramatic animation of Putto 2x2x4, his 18ft figurative work of art. The exhibit is a part of Kemper Museum's efforts to place five works of contemporary sculptures in the downtown Kansas City area. DST Systems provided funds for the project. The 6ft x 9ft video display shows Rees's creature in motion with a one minute, 48-second animation loop that he created with 3-D modeling software. The display operates with the Daktronics Venus 7000 control system and shows images in 4.4 trillion colors. For more information, visit www.kemperart.org and www.daktronics.com ActiveSource calls for 2006 DIGI Awards entriesOct 26, 2005 12:33 PM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter ActiveSource, the digital signage services division of ActiveLight, has announced a call for entries for its second annual DIGI Awards. The DIGI Awards recognize the outstanding resellers, dealers and integrators of digital signage in three categories: Excellence in Technology, Excellence in Innovation and Excellence in Creativity. The 2006 winners will receive a $1000 cash card, a trophy and graphic signifying their achievement. Entry forms and information are available at www.activesource.com/digiawards. All entries must be submitted online by midnight PST, Jan. 13, 2006. Calendar DSU CalendarFeb 10, 2006 8:00 AM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter National Religious Broadcasters Convention & Expo
Digital Signage for Venues & Public Spaces
NSCA Systems Integration Expo
DisplaySearch US FPD Conference
GlobalShop 2006
Second Annual World Digital Signage Summit
KioskCom 2006
NAB
AD:Tech San Francisco Digital Signage Products Stratos unveils new rack kitOct 26, 2005 1:24 PM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter
Stratos now offers a rack kit for its line of video media converters (VMCs). The rack kit supports the use of fiber optic cable for digital video transport. It provides up to 18 channels of BNC-to-fiber conversion in 1RU. It manages the power, monitoring and cabling on both the coax and fiber side of high-density broadcast video transport networks, including video distribution in facilities. Redundant 110/220VAC power supplies are capable of powering 18 VMCs. A built-in digital diagnostic interface allows for remote identification and monitoring of the VMCs via a standard 10/100 Ethernet-compliant, Web-enabled port. For more information, visit www.stratoslightwave.com. BenQ introduces 20in wide-screen LCD monitorOct 26, 2005 1:59 PM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter BenQ has introduced its 20in wide-screen FP202W LCD monitor. Features include an 8ms response time, 1680x1050 resolution and a 600:1 contrast ratio. The wide-screen design of 43cm in-screen width preserves the display of content such as DVD movies and games in their original format without cropping or compression. A hotkey allows instant switching between D-Sub analog and DVI digital signal input. For more information, visit www.BenQ.com. Barco introduces networked monitoring system for IP video distributionOct 26, 2005 2:01 PM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter Barco announced a networked broadcast monitoring system that provides high-quality, low latency distribution of video sources and metadata over an IP network to multiple screens. The system enables an operator to monitor the entire process while displaying live video through a facility. This solution consists of high-quality displays (rear-screen projection modules or LCD panels), new NG system hardware and the networked broadcast monitoring suite software. The NG system hardware comprises a rack-mountable chassis, with redundant power supplies and integrated shelf-management module, and is equipped with hot-swappable auto-sensing input boards supporting SD and HD video. One rear-screen projection module is capable of simultaneously displaying multiple analog and digital video feeds together with related metadata, audio metering information and computer applications. Two or more modules can be combined into a display wall to monitor hundreds of signals. For more information, visit www.barco.com. MagicBox introduces analog clocks support for Aavelin digital signageOct 26, 2005 2:24 PM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter
By adding Macromedia Flash support to the Aavelin system, a functional analog clock Flash object can be inserted into a project to complement the existing digital clock already available. The module is targeted for kindergarten and elementary education markets to help teach students how to tell time. The analog clock is fully scalable and keeps accurate time as the Aavelin playback system regularly synchronizes it with an external timeserver. Custom clock faces and graphics can be created using most Flash authoring programs. For more information, visit www.magicboxinc.com. 360 Systems offers PAL time delay systemOct 26, 2005 2:31 PM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter
The 2470 can be programmed to any time interval required, from 20 seconds to more than 24 hours. It can be used to transmit content to different time zones, as well as for local content distributors who want to delay program feeds in specific local times. Features include embedded audio, AES/EBU and analog audio, SDI and composite video, and all VBI data. The 2470 is capable of maintaining single-frame accuracy over an infinite time period. Its multi-drive RAID array guards against program loss, and the unit is able to restart itself in the event of power loss without user intervention. For more information, visit www.360systems.com. NEC debuts large-screen DLP digital cinema projectorOct 26, 2005 2:45 PM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter
The projector offers lens memory that simplifies displaying different types of content with different aspect ratios by enabling the operator to pre-set the lens shift position, zoom and focus. Lamp power memory allows the operator to maintain constant screen brightness regardless of the aspect ratio. Standard film projector lamps can be used in the NC2500S, and lamps can be replaced through the back of the projector. The projector weights 115kg and offers a contrast ratio of 2000:1 For more information, visit www.necsam.com. Belden introduces heavy-duty Cat5E UTP cablesOct 26, 2005 3:16 PM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter Belden CDT has introduced its Brilliance CatSnake tactical field-deployable Category 5E A/V cables designed for use in patching Ethernet or other Cat5E digital A/V formats. The AES/EBU-compliant cables feature a rugged bonded-pair design designed for use in high-traffic indoor and outdoor applications. A heavy-jacket wall version is designed for medium duty use while an upjacketed version is available for extremely harsh environments. For more information, visit www.belden.com. Analog Way ships HD mixer and seamless switcherOct 26, 2005 3:28 PM, Beyond The Headlines e-newsletter Analog Way is shipping the DiVentiX addition to its iX family of products. The 1080p mixer and switcher provide digital I/O image processing. Features include built-in horizontal or vertical edge blending, three operation modes, SDI, HD-SDI and DVI inputs, and DVI and HD-SDI outputs. For more information, visit www.analogway.com. Gepco offers greater bandwidth in heavy-duty Cat5E cableOct 26, 2005 3:38 PM, Digital Signage Update e-newsletter
The cable features double-jacket construction for durability and reliability in remote and portable applications. Solid conductors and an extended 350MHz bandwidth enable full-length TIA/EIA transmission distances of up to 295ft or 328ft point-to-point. For more information, visit www.gepco.com. |
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