Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced that Blue Chip Technology will develop integrated hardware systems driven by Matrox® Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller boards . The Blue Chip Technology-manufactured Ultima industrial PC will support up to seven Mura boards, which are designed to be combined in a single system as building blocks of increasingly large-scale setups. Mura’s revolutionary design comprises a video wall in a card and features up to four inputs and outputs on each board. The resulting Ultima Mura video wall controller supports up to 28 high-definition inputs and outputs for added audiovisual flexibility and versatility. For more information, visit http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases/2012/video_wall_controller_boards/blue_chip_technology_mura_mpx_series .
Montreal, Canada, January 26, 2012 — Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced that the Matrox® Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller boards are HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant, simplifying the work for AV Integrators seeking to enable copy protected content across Mura-driven video walls. Mura input/output boards facilitate HDCP interoperability by capturing high definition video signals from up to four HDCP sources and displaying the content on up to four HDCP-enabled displays. A video wall controller with up to six boards can support up to twenty-four inputs that are scaled, positioned and manipulated across twenty-four outputs. Designed for high-performance video walls, Mura MPX Series is suitable for a wide range of applications including corporate boardrooms, auditoriums, large venue events, digital signage, and mission-critical environments. To read the full release, visit http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases/2012/video_wall_controller_boards/mura_mpx_series/hdcp_compliant/ .
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Matrox Graphics today announced that its latest Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller board and Matrox Avio KVM extender solutions will be showcased at ISE 2012, Europe’s largest professional AV and systems integration trade show. Mura, the new standard in video wall technology featuring a revolutionary four-input/four-output board design, will power multiple high-performance video walls—including a 3x3, nine-monitor platform—while Avio’s unrivaled fiber-optic transmission technology will extend uncompressed HD content from the host system to a remote dual-monitor operator station. Matrox personnel will also demonstrate the productivity enhancements gained by adding two monitors or projectors to a notebook or desktop computer, courtesy of Matrox DualHead2Go external multi-monitor adapters. To read the full media advisory, visit http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases/2012/AV_systems_integration/avio_dualhead2go_mura/ise_2012 .
Matrox Graphics today announced that digital media solutions experts YCD Multimedia has selected Matrox M9140 multi-display graphics cards to drive a new 12-monitor video wall at the new South Carolina headquarters of leading sales and marketing firm Red Ventures. YCD combined three M9140 quad-monitor boards within their MuVi Wall™ video wall system to drive the 12 monitors—all from a single computer—to run 4K, ultra-high-definition video content with extraordinary performance. To read the complete story, visit www.matrox.com/graphics/m9140_reinvents_lobby
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Matrox Graphics announced today that Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller boards have been selected as a finalist for the Most InAVative Commercial Control Solution category in the 2012 Technology InAVation Awards. Mura is being recognized for reinventing video wall management by uniquely combining previously separate input and output functionalities into a single-board solution, radically simplifying the installation process for AV integrators and designers building high-performance video wall solutions. The six finalists will be open to a public vote until January 15, 2012, and the winner will be announced February 1st at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE). To cast yout vote, visit http://www.matrox.com/inAVation_awards_2012 .
Matrox Graphics today announced that new products from its Avio KVM extender and Mura™ MPX video display wall controller board product lines will be used in conjunction for the first time at I/ITSEC 2011. Building on Matrox’s highly successful showing alongside Mitsubishi at Integrate 2011, Avio will extend uncompressed triple-display simulation content to a remote station one kilometer away from the host workstation, while Mura captures and displays the simulation data on a visualization video wall powered by six of Mitsubishi’s industry-leading DLP rear-projection cubes. You can read the full press release at http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases/2011/visualization_video_wall/avio_mura&mitsubishi_displays/i_itsec_2011/
Matrox Graphics is pleased to announce the latest generation of Extio F2208 and Extio F2408 KVM extenders and Extio F2408E Expander units now support a broader range of Linux operating systems and showcase a new degree of remote multi-display flexibility using a minimum of fiber-optic cabling. The Matrox Extio product line, which extends keyboard, mouse, USB, audio, and multi-monitor functionality from the host computer by up to one kilometer (3280 feet) enables new capabilities including cloning, stretched desktops, multi-GPU, and multi-unit support. To read the full release, visit www.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases .
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Over the last few weeks, we’ve gathered together some great resources and information on constructing amazing user interfaces .
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the web and five for mobile — that you can use as reference points in
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Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced that Shuttle Inc., a leading specialist in innovative mini PCs, has validated the Matrox M-Series multi-display graphics cards with the new Shuttle XPC H7 5820S mini PC. The M-Series PCI Express (PCIe) x16 boards support up to eight DisplayPort or single-link DVI monitors at resolutions of up to 2560x1600 per display. A second M-Series card can be combined within the H7 5820S workstation, allowing system integrators to actualize a wide range of multi-display installations in corporate, digital signage, security surveillance, process control, and other professional environments. To read the full press release, please visit www.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases .
Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced that French AV integrator AGELEC has chosen Matrox Mura™ MPX Series video wall controller boards to drive AGCWall Series, a new line of video wall controllers. The fully-integrated systems are currently validated with up to seven Mura MPX boards, which will leverage Matrox’s PCI Express x16 Gen2 boards’ 64 Gbit/sec duplex data transfer for a crisp display of HD input captures. With support of up to four inputs and four outputs on a single-slot board design, the Mura MPX Series enables AGELEC’s solutions to feature up to 28 1080p HD inputs across 28 1080p HD projectors, cubes, or flat-panel displays without sacrificing frame rate, color, or resolution. To read the complete announcement, visit www.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases
Until recently the best way to watch movie was to visit a nearby movie theater. As watching movies on big screen gives an ultimate experience and one gets too engrossed into it which makes you feel part of the show. Watching movie in cinema, especially in multiplexes with big audio system gives a rocking sound with awesome experience. Here amalgamation of sight and sound together to takes you to a far off place.
Thanks to the recent advances in technology which has produced fantastic Home Theater System which helps to enjoy a full-fledged cinematic experience in your living room. A home theater helps to enjoy the best multiplex experience. A home theater system consists of three key components, DVD player, display and the speakers. It offers realistic portrayal of everything whatever you watch from a largest parameter to the smallest of the smallest picture.
With the introduction of DVD players, LCDs and many more new televisions one can get an opportunity to watch detailed high-resolution pictures.
Nowadays more and more people prefer to buy Home Theater System instead of normal TVs as people find it more convenient to watch at home instead of going to a movie theater as its picture and sound quality is great.
Many advantages of buying a Home Theater System is that by staying indoors and watching your favorite movie at comfort in your living room sounds more enthralling than driving to a theater chain in car. It helps to avoid the contact of general public who disturb others while talking on cell phones during the show.
One important component of Home Theater Amplifier and Home Audio Amplifiers is Preamplifier. It is meant to connect the transducer to amplifiers. Transducer is any audio device e.g. microphone. Preamplifiers are used to increase and amplify a signal from a low-level to a high level. These are used to adjust and amplify the signal through equalization; also known at EQ. These are most commonly used in home audio systems and other live concert music performances being organized in to enhance the overall listening experience.
In order to get the full effect of the car's audio system, one can install a car amplifiers to power or boost the car audio speakers. Subwoofers or home theater speakers can be additionally installed to power the amplifiers. Car audio amplifier installation is a simple task which can save money on the car stereo system. Pre-amplifiers, High fi Speakers help boost and enhance the audio signals coming from an audio device such as a microphone, so the singer can be heard by everyone in the auditorium.
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catch attention from passers-by. Constant updates of a shop’s products and
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Matrox Graphics Inc. and Trenton Systems today announced three new Trenton video wall controllers, tested and validated for use with Matrox Mura™ MPX display wall controller boards. A single Mura MPX PCI Express x16 board facilitates video switching, signal conversion, scaling and de-interlacing across four inputs and four outputs, while combining multiple Mura MPX boards in a single Trenton system simplifies hardware required for larger video wall, digital signage & corporate AV projects. For more information, visit www.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases or contact Matrox Graphics at graphics@matrox.com .
The screen splitter is a device that displays signals from four different video sources on to a single display device. Also known as a distribution amplifier, it has the ability to split signals coming from a particular source, amplify them and then display them on different screens. Available in 2, 4,8,16 ports, these devices can also be daisy chained together to achieve an even greater configuration. Consisting of two units, a transmitter kept next to the source and a receiver located near the display, this device works on simple plug and play functionality. Once the connections between the local and remote units are secures and the power turned on, the device is ready for operation.
The latest model in this category is the Quad Splitter which enables display and monitoring of video signals from four different computers or video sources simultaneously on a single screen with keyboard and mouse operation. By using many of these devices together, a user can save space as well as additional expenditure on the extra set of peripherals. Offering multi platform support, these units work well with laptops, Macs, SUN computers with a USB port, PCs and other such devices. Not only do these devices support VGA and DVI video, but they also work with USB and PS/2 keyboards and mice. There are four major display modes of operation of the VGA Quad Screen splitters.
The Quad mode is one where the screen is split into four fields of equal size with each field displaying the entire screen content of a video source or computer.
On the other hand, the PIP Mode displays all three other video sources on the right-hand side of the full-screen image as thumbnails so that they can be monitored simultaneously. In the Dual mode, full screen images from two video sources are displayed side by side at full size on the left halves of the quad LCDs. Lastly, the Full screen mode allows one of the four video sources to be displayed at full screen size and maximum resolution. These modes can be selected either by using front panel push buttons, hotkey combinations or mouse functions.
The latest version of these splitters also allows touch screen support in order to switch control among the four connected computers.
CE, FCC and RoHS compliant, the Screen Splitter is widely used for monitoring and surveillance purposes, process control centers, government and military organizations as well as financial institutions.
Component Splitter , allows one single component video display to be split and displayed on to multiple component displays. It allows simultaneous distribution of RGB or component video signals to multiple devices and that too without loss of signals. The resultant images are such that it appears as though each display is directly connected to the source. Alternately known as a distribution amplifier, this device has the ability to split the signals, amplify them and then relay them to multiple devices eliminating the potential for video degradation. Available in 2, 4, 8 and 16 ports, these units can also be daisy chained together for larger configurations.
A category of Video Splitter or Video Distribution Amplifier , these units are compatible with devices utilizing component video connectors (YPbPr). Supporting high video resolutions of 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, these splitter units have a maximum bandwidth of 700MHz for sharp and highly defined video. Available in both desktop and rack mountable versions, some high end models are capable to relaying audio along with video signals and also have an option to control Boost Level which can prevent over modulation. Easy to install, these devices work on simple plug and play functionality and do not require any additional software or device drivers for operation.
Equipped with the necessary approvals from CE, FCC as well as RoHS, the component video splitter also has a VR function which allows use of one power supply for multiple units. All the inputs and outputs of these splitters have BNC connectors which broadcast component videos to multiple locations. They can work with cable set top boxes, DVD players, D-VHS players, Video game consoles, VCRs, Camcorders and all other equipment that is equipped with proper Audio/Video Connections. Some models can also be connected to 2 X Cat5 receivers and have a feature of auto tint and brightness control.
Housed in rugged metal cases, all models of this device include an external universal power adapter to convert standard AC voltage to DC voltage required to operate the unit. When teamed with a component video extender, this device creates a matrix switch which not only splits the signals but is also capable of extending them up to a distance of 1000 feet from the source using category cables.
Useful for different industries and work stations, Digital Signage Hardware industry such as supervisory systems, server farms and process control centers, SOHO, bars, conference rooms, hotels and classrooms etc., the Component Splitter is widely used in environments where there is a requirement for video to be shared among many video display and devices.
Digital Signage is a form of out of home advertising which is gaining popularity globally. Dynamic in nature, this solution can send across relevant information in real time and that too to target consumers at specific locations. Even though the initial investment is high, the return on investment is much higher compared to the static, print medium of advertising since content can be updated without additional expenditure. This medium reduces the cost associated with the static medium and provides enhanced flexibility along with complete control. It also offers the opportunity to generate revenue by promoting products and also creates brand awareness and generates customer loyalty.
Consisting of software, hardware and content, digital signage solutions allow updating of content from any location. Some applications require manual updating of content as needed, through a scheduling system, or by linking in with an outside feed so that appropriate messages are displayed. This content can be in the form of text messages, video, audio, animations or data. On the other hand, software solutions are built on Microsoft Windows technology and do not require any proprietary hardware. Compatible with all industry standard file formats, such as Flash files, Video, HTML, QuickTime, Microsoft Office, and JPG, they allow content delivery using standard TCP/IP protocols resulting in cost efficiency, reliability and faster deployment on any network. The computer hardware part includes KVM Switch .
The Digital Signage Hardware is the device on which the content is displayed. This can be in the form of Video Walls, LCD or Plasma display, Multimedia Kiosks and Projectors. In order to successfully deploy the signage solution (hardware, software and content), it is important to have a thorough understanding of the network and bandwidth availability. The system which is being used should be able to operate on the network without affecting normal operations. A user needs to evaluate costs and the benefits of deploying this medium in his respective sector and needs to ensure that the solution being used has the capacity to accommodate growth irrespective of how diverse or complex the future requirements may be.
An amalgamation of electronic displays, information technology and media, the digital signage solution offers a state of the art experience to consumers. Due to its ability to provide real time updated information, this technology is being used not only for advertising but also in the travel sector, government, military and commercial establishments, hospitals and entertainment facilities, banking and finance sectors as well as in educational institutions.
The products/devices the writer usually write includes Video Distribution Amplifier . These all devices make the life of network admins simpler and are very cost effective, durable and easy to use.
Video from several different sources can be viewed on a several display devices using a Video Matrix Switch. Since a matrix like pattern of interconnection is created with many sources connected to many displays in any configuration, this device is referred to as a matrix switch. A single source can also be connected to all displays or all sources to a single display. The resultant signal clarity however is such that each display appears to be individually connected to the source as every output is buffered from every input. This matrix switcher can be classified into different models depending upon the type of video signal supported and the type of cables used to secure connections. Based on this, it is categorized into Composite, VGA, DVI, HDMI Matrix , Component, VGA AV and Cat5 Audio Video Matrix Switch.
A combination of a video splitter and switch in a single unit, this device is available in sizes ranging from 2x2, 2x4 to 16x16 and can also be daisy chained together to achieve even greater configurations. This device works on simple plug and play functionality and does not require any additional software or device drivers for operation. The biggest advantage of this device is that it eliminates the need for disconnecting and reconnecting the cables. The cables used for securing connections can either be standard UTP cables or normal VGA cables depending upon the model.
All models of the Video Matrix Switcher offer multi platform support and work with operating systems such as Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux, Mac and Sun. The switching between various sources is done with the help of the push buttons on the front panel, RS232, Infra red remote control or via IP access.
The status of selected devices is reflected by LEDs and the OSD is used to control color, contrast, brightness, sharpness, level and gain adjustment. Some high end models are also available with optional audio. Certified by FCC, CE and RoHS, this switcher can distribute video and audio up to 1000 feet away over inexpensive Cat5 cable.
These switches are hot pluggable and one can add or remove connected devices without powering down the computers or switch for maintenance. Available in both Rack mountable and desktop versions, the Video Matrix Switch is ideal for situations where information from many computers needs to be presented. It is mainly used in educational institutions, boardrooms, tradeshows and presentation facilities, digital signage applications and commercial establishments.
Matrix switches which are capable of relaying audio and video from multiple sources to multiple devices are known as AV Matrix switches. These devices are the most demanded units in the category of matrix units as they can replay both audio and video signals. Available in sizes ranging from 2x2 form factors to 32x32, they can be single stand alone desktop units or rack mountable enterprises. For larger configurations, these units can also be cascaded or daisy chained. Supporting resolutions of 1920x1200, they allow any input to be routed to any output; or the same input may be routed to all outputs or any combination. The main advantage of this device is the elimination of the need to disconnect and reconnect the input and output cables.
Control over this AV Switcher can be exercised using RS232, Infra red remote control, front panel push buttons or TCP/IP technology. The LEDs in front indicate the connection status. Offering multi platform support, these units can be used with VGA source devices such as Personal computer, set top box, DVD players and satellite receivers, etc. A combination of a video splitter and switch in one unit, this device has a bandwidth of 380 MHz. Connections are secured using standard VGA cables eliminating the need for bulky coax cables with BNC connectors. Low power consumption, excellent stereo audio and video performance and an excellent ESD rating are some key features of this device.
The other variant of this switch is the CAT5 Video Matrix Switch.
This device allows routing multiple UXGA Video and Stereo Audio sources to multiple remote monitors and speakers via standard UTP and STP Cat5 / Ca6 cable up to 1000 feet away. Ideal in scenarios where long runs are necessary for the audio and video output locations and where versatility and security is essential, this switch finds its usage in secure government as well as military institutions, commercial organizations like banks, mobile command centers, conference centers and data centers. Many advantages are associated with these units such as easy access to multiple servers in various locations, safe guarding the servers by storing them in a secure location and providing access from the production floor, saving physical space and offering increased return on investment and increasing productivity.
The AV Matrix switch buffers video outputs and analog delivery of stereo audio maintains optimum integrity throughout the system. Due to all these features and advantages, it is widely used in commercial and educational institutions as well as government and military establishments.
A Video Distribution Amplifier (also known as a distribution amp or VDA) basically takes a video signal as an input, amplifies it, and sends the amplified video signal to many outputs. It acts like a one to many video signal sources.
It has again adjustment feature which can help users to control the output frequency of connected video devices. The distribution amplifiers can amplify signal over a longer distance. Also an it helps to send the video signal up to several feet away from the source device. They are highly useful; however the video formats which they support are becoming less frequently used with development of high definition media formats. Such CAT5 video distribution systems are reducing the need for other bulky cables.
It basically has the capability of amplification of the video signals to a much higher frequency and can help to get better resolution with higher quality. Also it gives a multi-format solution and do video splitting for many different devices. The component video helps to connect in RCA and BNC formats. The 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 16 port models of distribution amplifier can allow users to distribute video signals.
It is believed these days that Video Splitter and Distribution Amplifier are both same and in recent times Video splitter is going to be demand. It is used for RGB video distribution in video production and duplication facilities. Digital audio distribution complements the Component Video Distribution Amplifier video capability and can provide loss-free transmission of signals from the source to four audio control centers or television sound inputs.
HDMI Splitter is the most recent addition to the world of video splitting technology. It can very well distribute (High Definition Multimedia Interface) signal to multiple output displays.
The Composite distribution amplifier transfers single composite signal to one or more devices which have RCA or BNC type connectors. It occurs in 2,4,8 port with daisy chain functionality which can achieve large distribution of signals. It supports display formats of 4x3 and 6x9 and is compatible with all operating systems. The other type is component distribution amplifier.
The Component Video Distribution Amplifier can help high-quality video to be passed to multiple monitors through the use of connectors. It can drive four component video displays from one single source. The modules can allow an unlimited number of television monitors to be driven from a single source.
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A CAT5 Matrix Switch is used to route audio video inputs from multiple sources to multiple displays. Both video and audio can be routed to multiple monitors and speakers via category cables. Since multiple inputs can be connected to multiple outputs in any fashion, a web like pattern of interconnection possibilities is created. Available in sizes ranging from 8 in 8 out to 32 in and 16 out, these units can also be cascaded to achieve greater configurations. The key feature of this device is elimination of moving around input and output cables for various viewing combinations.
Since both video and audio signals are routed, this device is also called the AV Switcher . Operating on simple plug and play functionality, this device does not require any additional software or device drivers for operation. Switching between the source and display is simple and control can be exercised via RS422, which can be connected through RJ45 port on the face plate of the unit. An optional Windows compatible software control application (SmartNetControl) that includes a RS422 to RS232 converter can also be used. Other methods of control include Port switching through a Graphical User Interface and via an infrared remote. Ideal for situations where long runs are necessary for the audio and video output locations and where versatility and security is essential, the AV Switcher finds it use in secure government and military institutions, commercial organizations like banks, mobile command centers, conference centers and data centers.
Supporting multiple resolutions like VGA (640 x 480) up to 1000 feet, SVGA (800 x 600) up to 600 feet, XGA (1024 x 768) up to 450 feet, UXGA(1600 x 1200) up to 300 feet and WUXGA(1900 x 1200) up to 100 feet, these switches have a video amplifier bandwidth greater than 380 MHz. A single audio/video output can be routed to multiple destinations and each image will be crystal clear as if connected to original source.
Available in desktop and rack mountable versions, these devices support a maximum distance of 1500 feet between the local and remote units.
Equipped with an in built power surge and transient protection, the Cat5 Matrix Switch has a designated trimmer in the remote unit to compensate for length. LEDs on the front panel indicate the connectivity status. Operating at a temperature of 32F to 100F (0 Degree C to 38 Degree C) and relative humidity between 17 to 90% non-condensing RH, the storage temperature of this device should not be above 140F.
All the above mentioned features make this Matrix switch a useful device for multimedia presentations.
A 1U Rackmount PC is a display device made of heavy duty industrial grade steel. Housed in a sturdy metal frame, this unit is attached to server racks and is very convenient for server rooms where there is lack of space. A cost saving solution, the basic model is housed in a 1U frame. Yet other variants can be 2U, 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U or 10U depending upon the size of the rack. The key feature of 1U PC is it’s flip up design that allows the unit to remain open for easy viewing even when the rack door is closed.
Alternatively known as 1U Rack LCD, various models of this unit are available with screen sizes ranging from 17” to 22”. Classification can also be on the basis of type of video input or on the types of features.
Based on the former, the units can be categorized into 1U DVI Rackmount monitor, HDMI Rackmount monitor, S-Video, VGA, Composite BNC Rackmount monitor etc while the latter categorizes them into Short or shallow depth Rackmount monitor and sunlight readable LCD.
While each category has some unique features, some features common to all models are the ball bearing telescopic slides with stopper. This allows the device to be securely attached to the racks. The regularly spaced holes correspond with the holes in the steel bars preventing movement of the keyboard.
The 1U Rack LCD works on the plug and play principle and does not require any additional software or device drivers for operation. Offering multi platform compatibility, they work with IBM, HP, Dell and SUN Microsystems. Brightness, Contrast, Color, Clock, H. Position, V. Position, Phase, Scaling, Auto config, Input select, Multi window, Clear EEPROM, OSD adjust and Save are controlled using the OSD controls. Equipped with agency approvals from FCC, CE, VCCI, TAA and RoHS, these units are constructed with lightweight aluminum and have a black anodized finish.
While some models support resolutions ranging from 1024x768 up to 1600x1200, others support the native SUN resolution.
The 1U Rackmount PC consumes less power, has an analog to digital signal converter board and Standard D-sub 15-pin VGA input connectors. Hot pluggable, these devices also have LEDs that indicate the connection status. Due to all these features, these units are the ideal choice for space restricted environments and are mostly used in network support centers, server rooms, government and military applications, surveillance industries and data centers.
A digital signage
is a medium of advertising which is gaining popularity worldwide.
Commonly referred to as out of home advertising, this process is
preferred over the traditional static means of advertising as it has
more return on investment. It reaches out to a more global audience and
can target specific people at specific locations and that too in real
time. The drawbacks associated with print media in regards to updating
of content are overcome by using this technology. It allows quick
content updation, providing complete control over content along with
flexibility and that too without additional investment. Offering the
opportunity to increase sales and generating more revenue, the digital
signage technology helps in by brand building by influencing
customers’ behavior and enhancing the customer experience.
Electronic displays like Video Walls, LCD or Plasma display,
Multimedia Kiosks and Projectors are used to display the content which
can be in the form of images, text, multimedia, video, animations etc.
Software which is used in this technology is compatible with all
industry standard file formats, such as Flash files, Video, HTML,
QuickTime, Microsoft Office, and JPG and the delivery of the content is
done using standard TCP/IP protocols. A thorough understanding of the
network and bandwidth availability is essential in order for successful
deployment of this signage solution.
The hardware, content and software combined together comprise the Digital Signage Solution .
While some solutions are stand alone and can be plugged into existing
television sets and played others allow the users to create customized
content that includes video and audio through a computer program.
Before deployment of any solution, it is important to check whether it
has the capacity to accommodate growth irrespective of how diverse or
complex the future requirements may be. The system should be able to
operate on the network without affecting normal operations. Updation of
content can be done either manually as needed, through a scheduling
system or by linking it to an outside feed. Most of the Digital signage solutions available in the market today are built on Microsoft Windows technology and do not require any proprietary hardware.
Digital Signage
technology is not only used in advertising but is also used as a means
of relaying information in the travel, financial, educational and
health care domain. Banks, supermarkets, airports, bus, train and air
terminals, cinema halls and hospitals are all places where one can see
displays operating on this technology
A combination of video switch and a video splitter, the video matrix switcher is a device that allows multiple video and audio sources to be routed and switched between multiple video displays and speakers. Some or all videos from the sources can be routed to either some or all of the display devices. Since any combination of input can be connected any combination of output, the result is a matrix like pattern of interconnection possibilities, thereby giving the name to the switching device. Available in configurations ranging in sizes as small as 2x2 units to as large as 32x16, these units can also be cascaded to achieve an even greater configuration.
There are several types of these switches available depending upon the type of video they support. Some common models categorized on this basis are component matrix switch, composite matrix, VGA matrix switch, DVI matrix switch, s-video matrix, VGA audio/video matrix s and Cat5 audio video switch. While some of these units use VGA cables for securing connections, other use either Cat5 cables or DVI cables for the same. All these models operate on simple plug and play functionality and do not require any additional software or device drivers for operation. Control is typically done via push buttons in front of the matrix but high end models also use RS232 or Infra red remote control for the same.
An easy to use hardware device for complex configurations, the component matrix is available in standalone desktop versions or in rack mountable units. This model is available in 4x2, 4x4, 6X4 and 8x8 combination and some variants have the option to switch audio along with video. A maximum bandwidth of 325 MHz and video resolutions of 1080p are supported by these devices. The greatest advantage of this device is that it eliminates the need to move around video input and output cables. Designed to work with video equipment that has proper connections such as Cable and Satellite receivers, Computers, Video Scalers, DVD players, VCRs and so on, these switches also have regulatory approvals from CE and FCC.
These are also used for digital signage hardware applications.
The LEDs on the front of the component matrix switch , indicate the connection status. Due to these features along with the ability to route video and audio from multiple sources to multiple displays in any combination, the video matrix switches are used extensively in entertainment facilities, commercial and business establishments, government, training and surveillance industries.
A Rackmount Monitor is an industrial grade display device mounted on a steel or aluminum rack. Attached to a metal frame with holes that correspond to holes in the steel bars on the rack, this unit is normally used in industrial or commercial environments. Classified on the basis of the rack sizes or on the basis of functionality, these units are either available in sizes ranging from 1U, 6U, 7U, 8U and 9U LCDs, or models like short or shallow depth LCDs, sunlight readable LCDs or Quad screen LCDs. While the shallow depth drawers are designed for smaller than normal server racks, the sunlight readable ones are designed for bright environments. Lastly, the Quad screen devices are used majorly in surveillance applications as they allow four different video feeds to be viewed on a single display.
Easy to install, all models of the Rack LCD operate on simple plug and play functionality and do not require any additional software or device drivers. Available in screen sizes ranging from 17”, 19” and 20” Samsung they support video connections such as VGA, HDMI, DVI-D, Composite, S-Video, BNC, HDMI and Touch Screen (Resistive, Capacitive and Infrared). The resultant images are crisp and clear with resolutions ranging from range from 1024x768 up to 1600x1200. Among all models, the most popular variant is the 1U variant since it is equipped with a unique flip up design that allows the unit to remain open even when the rack door is closed. Hot pluggable; these units have LEDs depicting the power status.
The Rackmount Monitor has a black anodized aluminum front panel with slide rails that prevent movement of the keyboard while typing. Some models also have additional security features in the form of front access locks. OSD controls allow adjustment of Brightness, Contrast, Color, Clock, H. Position, V. Position, Phase, Scaling, Auto config, Input select, Multi window, Clear EEPROM and Save. Offering multi platform support, these units work well with IBM, HP, Dell, SUN Microsystems and Mac’s and has 12V, 24V, and 48V DC power options. They are also equipped with an analog-to-digital signal converter board and a unique mechanical design to maximize rack mountable space.
Compliant with all agency approvals such as FCC, CE, VCCI, TAA as well as RoHS, the Rackmount Monitor is used in both commercial and industrial applications. They are especially beneficial for network support and data centers where space is a limitation. These units are also used effectively by network administrators to control multiple PCs. These features make this device a unique piece of hardware.
VGA Matrix Switch is a hardware product which can route videos from multiple VGA computers to multiple displays. VGA signals from a single computer can be routed to multiple monitors or multiple signals can be relayed to a single display creating a web like pattern of interconnection possibilities. A combination of a VGA splitter and switch into a single unit, this device splits the signals, boosts or amplifies them and then relays them to different output devices. Available in sizes ranging from 2x2, 4x4 up to 32x16, some models of these switches can also be cascaded or daisy chained together to achieve even greater configurations.
While the 4x4 VGA Matrix switch consists of 4 single inputs and 4 single outputs, the 8 in 8 out Matrix Switch, allows routing of video from up to 8 computers to 8 VGA Monitors.
Any input can be connected to any of the output which makes it flexible creating a matrix pattern. Resultant images are crystal clear appearing as though they are connected directly to the source. Resolutions of 1920 x 1200 are supported by this device which supports all signal formats such as VGA, SVGA, XGA and UXGA. Both the input and output connectors are HD 15 female.
Among the numerous advantages of the VGA Matrix Switcher, the key benefit is the elimination of connecting and reconnecting the VGA cables. Switching between the multiple sources can be done either through front panel push buttons, RS232, Infra Red remote or TCP/IP and telnet control depending upon the model of the switch. LEDs on the front indicate the connection status.
Operating on a high bandwidth ranging between 380 - 450MHz, this device has the ability to balance color signals internally. Since standard VGA cables are used for securing connections, it eliminates the need for bulky coax cables with BNC connectors. Available in both, desktop and rack mountable versions, the VGA Matrix Switch is easy to set up.
Working on simple plug and play functionality, this device does not require any device drivers or additional software. Some models come with a control software driver which is Windows-based. Consuming power up to 10W, this switch needs an operating temperature of 32°F to 100°F (0°C to 38°C), Storage temperature of 20°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C) and Operating and Storage Relative Humidity between 17 to 90% non-condensing RH. Due to all its above mentioned features, this device is ideal for applications which need to be displayed from multiple computers, e.g. Classrooms, Trade fairs, Courtrooms, Digital signage, Entertainment facilities, Test bench facilities, Remote monitoring, Training facilities and Boardrooms.
HDMI Matrix Switch is a switch which connects HDMI multiple sources with multiple devices such as digital video/audio sources- DVD Players, video games, personal computers, BluRay players and HD set top box to devices like video projectors, computer monitors etc. High-Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface or a connection between two or more high definition multimedia sources. Like other matrix switches, this device too allows a user to connect a single or multiple inputs to single or multiple HDMI outputs. This very feature creates a matrix like pattern of interconnection possibilities. Available in 4x2, 4x4 and 8x8 combinations, this device offers flawless and seamless switching.
The HDMI Matrix Router allows switching between the various sources using either front panel push buttons or through RS232. In higher end models, control can be exercised through Infra red remote at a distance of 1000 feet or via TCP/IP. The LEDs on the front panel indicate the connectivity status. Compatible with all HDMI formats, this device supports resolutions of 1080i, 480i, 576i, 720p, 480p, 576p, and 1080p. Compliant with HDCP format, this switch offers secure transmission of signals as it prevents copying of digital audio and video content as it travels across from the source to the display. It also has all necessary approvals from RoHS, CE as well as FCC.
Equipped with plug and play functionality, the 4x4 HDMI Matrix like other switches does not require additional software or device drivers for operation. It is available in desktop or rack mountable versions. Since HDMI is backward compatible with DVI, this device also supports DVI signals with the advantage of not having to move around the input and output cables. The 8x8 model is also available with optional stereo audio features supporting all HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. All the outputs of this switch are equipped with HDMI boosters to make sure that the signal has no degradation on output cables up to 60ft.
This device supports 3D and is a complete HD routing solution for all the HDTV systems. The HDMI cables used to secure connections have two advantages; they save space and eliminate clutter and also relay both video and audio signals over a single cable. Used in a wide range of high definition video applications, the non-blocking, single link HDMI Matrix Switch is used mainly in home theater systems, entertainment facilities, commercial installations, financial institutions and digital signage applications.
Matrox Graphics Inc. today unveils Matrox Avio™ Series , a new line of fiber optic KVM extenders for graphics intensive design and visualization applications within the process control, automotive, oil & gas, and government and military markets. The KVM extender transmitter/receiver pair enables users to secure the host computer in a climate-controlled machine room by capturing the system’s I/O functionality and extending it up to 1000 meters over a single fiber optic cable. The feature-rich Avio Series supports uncompressed dual single-link DVI or one dual-link DVI video—at full resolution and frame rate—keyboard, mouse, stereo analog audio, and multiple USB HID and USB 2.0 peripherals, while making available a secondary user to access the host computer from the transmitter unit. Avio’s flexible design is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®, Mac OS X®, and Linux/Unix operating systems, allowing IT departments to standardize on one solution for enterprise-wide deployments. For more information, visit www.matrox.com/avio_series_kvm_extenders or contact Matrox Graphics directly at graphics@matrox.com.
Quad Screen Splitter allows a user to connect four computers or video sources to one single screen. This Quad Splitter can be controlled, monitored and viewed at the same time. The source devices can be either VGA or DVI. A space saving solution, this device also reduces expenditure on additional monitors as the outputs can be viewed on a single screen. Of the various display modes associated with this splitter, the quad mode allows the monitor to be split into four equal sized sections that display contents from four different sources. The dual mode allows full screen images from two video sources to be displayed side by side at full size. In the full screen mode, one single video mode can also be viewed with a high resolution whereas in the PiP mode, one of the screens can be switched to full screen and remaining three screens are shown as thumbnails on the right side margin.
The latest versions of the Quad Splitter are available with touch screen support which allows exercising control and switching between the connected sources via touch screen. The basic models, on the other hand use either push buttons on front of the unit, hotkey commands or mouse functions for switching channels or selecting the display mode. The advantage of this device is that it enables the user to control any of the four screens while simultaneously monitoring the other three. In order to monitor a larger network of computers, these devices can be cascaded. By doing so, video from up to 16 sources can be viewed on a single screen.
The Quad Screen splitter supports USB and PS/2 computers. Its features include an independent video in and video out resolution that simultaneously accept analog and digital video signals. LED indicators on the front panel give an indication of the screen that is active. Equipped with regulatory approvals from CE, FCC and RoHS, this device requires a storage temperature between 14F to 140F and an operating temperature between 41F to 113F. While the basic model is always a desktop version, these devices can also be available with Rack mount kits.
Resolutions supported by this device vary between 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz for VGA Quad Splitter and up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz for the DVI model. This device is very useful for different industries and work stations especially for supervisory systems, server farms and process control centers etc.
In the digital age, effective communication requires more creativity. Faced with this challenge, many college campuses are now using digital signage to connect with students, faculty, staff and visitors. Digital signage can be used for countless purposes on a college campus, but don’t overload the system. Decide what content is appropriate for various locations.
Fundamentals
Fundamental information, such as time and weather, should always be visible.
Emergencies
In the case of an emergency, whether it is a natural disaster or a dangerous situation on or near campus, an emergency broadcast system should be set up. At the push of a button, the system administrator can give evacuation routes, safe areas and safety instructions.
Campus Events
Instead of wasting money and time printing and posting signs that will be out of date in a week, campus events can be advertised instantly and change daily. Advertise club activities, student events, lectures, athletic events, job or career fairs and fine arts performances.
Campus News
Just because students, faculty and staff are on campus every day doesn’t mean they know what’s happening. Post headlines of the college newspaper’s top stories and show recent athletic scores. For the most up-to-date news, include an RSS feed which could be a constant sidebar. Check in on the campus TV network every once in awhile or play recorded clips of the day’s news cast.
Campus Announcements
In addition to events and news, students need reminders of important dates, such as tuition and scholarship deadlines, dates when registration opens and closes, graduation application deadlines, text book buy back dates, etc. They should also be informed of any job or internship openings on campus or in the community.
Greetings
Make a personal connection with students, faculty, staff and visitors by including personal greetings such as “Welcome Back Students,” “Good Luck on Finals,” “Congratulations Graduates” or “Welcome Board of Regents.”
Human Interest
Occasionally posting human interest messages can help students, faculty and staff feel connected to each other and the college. Recognize special achievements of students and faculty. Post photos and quotes from successful alumni to boost students’ hope for their future.
Intercampus Advertisements
Specific college departments can advertise programs or classes that are new or low in numbers. They can also promote study abroad programs, lectures or events they are sponsoring. Revenue-seeking entities within the college, such as the bookstore, general store or dining hall, can efficiently advertise their products and services.
Building and Campus Directory
Touch-screen building directories can be useful additions to your digital signage system. Visitors can search and navigate through the directory and map for a particular building and easily find where they are going. Also, include a complete campus directory and map.
Community Events, Advertisements and News
The college can receive a bit of revenue by selling advertisements to student-relevant businesses. With the campus calendar, you may want to include some relevant community events and news stories. Advertise sparingly because if people feel like the digital signage is just an advertising tool, they will likely tune it out.
The location of your digital signage is just as important as your content. Set your screens up in places on your campus where numerous people wait, gather, purchase or travel. Common locations are the library, student center, dining halls, building lobbies and the bookstore.
Once digital signs are up on campus, everyone will want to get in on the action, but remember that you don’t want to overload the viewer, and you want to make sure that the most important and relevant information isn’t crowded out. Make graphic requirements available online and allow all departments to submit content, but make sure all content goes through the marketing department so they can ensure it complies with the college’s standards and is relevant to students. You may even want to enlist the help of some graphic design students to help departments design up-to-par advertisements.
With the perfect content in the right locations, all colleges can find that digital signage is an effective way to communicate with an audience whose attention has become harder and harder to capture.
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DVI KVM Switch is a piece of hardware which can be used to control multiple DVI based PCs or servers. Available in 2 and 4 port versions, this unit is perfect for applications that require analog and digital operation. Useful in server rooms, data or command centers, home office studios, medical centers or industrial environments where multiple PCs are used, these devices also save from additional investment on KVM equipment. Equipped with the benefits and features of easy installation, plug and play functionality, no software or device drivers for installation, they are hot pluggable and a user can add or remove devices without powering down the switch or the computer.
These switches are available in PS2 or USB versions. The latter, known as a USB DVI KVM Switch allows the USB peripherals and PCs to be connected to the switch, while the former adapts to PS2 devices. Compliant with the USB 1.1 specifications, they support data transfer rates of 1.5/12 Mbps. Switching between computers is easy and can be done by using the front panel push buttons or hot keys for both PS2 and USB variants. Another common feature to both is the auto scan mode which allows monitoring of computers at repeated intervals.
This KVM Switch offers multi platform support and works with operating systems such as DOS, Win3.X, Win95/98/98SE/2000/ME, WinNT, Netware, Unix, Linux. Other beneficial features include supporting resolutions up to 1600 X 1200 @ 60Hz, and relay of signals at zero pixel loss. These devices also have a LED that indicates the status of connected PCs. Also compatible with extenders, which would allow these switches to be placed in a secure location and the peripherals at a distance away from them. This enables a noiseless operation in harsh work environments and or extra security when needed.
Digital inputs such as flat panel displays, data projectors, plasma displays, digital TVs and set-top boxes and analog video inputs like traditional monitors and TVs can be connected to the DVI KVM Switch. A compact sized desktop unit enclosed in a metal casing, it has female PC and console port connectors. Due to all above mentioned features, these devices enable a user to save time, space, money and power.
Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced that the Matrox DualHead2Go DP Edition and TripleHead2Go DP Edition are now compatible with the latest Apple® MacBook® Pro notebooks featuring the new Thunderbolt™ port. Developed by Intel® and brought to market with technical collaboration from Apple, the high speed I/O port sets a new standard for high performance peripherals. DualHead2Go DP and TripleHead2Go DP are already the preferred multi-display solutions of many Mac® users. With a simple Matrox firmware update, these solutions can also be used to achieve unprecedented dual- and triple-monitor performance including OpenGL® support on the new Thunderbolt-enabled MacBook Pro. The new software release will also add the 2x1400x1050 multi-projector resolution to the already comprehensive supported resolution list. For more information, visit www.matrox.com/graphics or contact Matrox Graphics directly at graphics@matrox.com .
Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced that Dentsu, one of the world’s largest advertising agencies, used the Matrox M9188 PCIe x16 multi-display octal graphics card to drive a six-monitor, portrait-oriented digital signage installation in Tokyo Midtown. The Matrox M9188 board was the only solution to meet their strict performance and multi-display criteria, and today shoppers, residents, and passers-by benefit from a truly unique art and advertising platform at resolutions of 1080x1920 per display. To read the complete story, visit www.matrox.com/digital_art_board_Matrox_M9188 .
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If you still believes out-of-home advertising is for large organisations or advertising agencies only, a reality- check is needed. By becoming more affordable digital signage systems allow SMEs to take advantage of engaging with their customers cost- effectively (and even make a profit out of this). So how does the ”screen on the wall” helps a small business increase its revenue? - by informing the clients about the best or the newest deals while they’re in the right place (your venue) at the right time (consuming/buying your products/services). They would definitely pay more attention to your message then and there than if read in a magazine; - by providing a better in- store customer experience (reducing perceived wait time) thus making the customers stay longer, buy more and come again (building customer loyalty); - by offering the seller the possibility to sell advertising space. The current types of digital signage software allow for several ads (of several retailers) to run at the same time, or one after the other. The screen can be shared among different venues who will pay for the space; - by becoming part of a community of digital signage users who share resources together. For example, besides selling advertising space one might decide to go one step further and buy space in venues collaterals to his/hers (the baker can advertise in the butcher’s store or vice-versa). The possibilities are numerous and once installed, only one’s imagination is the limit for turning the ”screen” into a money- making machine. One should not forget that ”the screen” involves both the software and hardware so it’s advisable to plan the investment attentively in advance (for more details contact us at awalsh@digitalsignage.net).
The HDMI Splitter is used to transmit high definition multimedia interface video signals to multiple displays over a certain distance. It is compatible with digital audio and video content and helps to provide good quality image and the sound clarity. HDMI Video signal can be transmitted over a longer distance if two or more such amplifiers are clubbed together.
It supports devices like DVD players, D-VHS players, set top boxes. Such devices are HDMI and HDCP compliant and help to maintain high resolution video signals. Such devices can be used in business centers, conference rooms. Its installation process is very easy and just takes few seconds and works on the plug-in and plug out functionality. The configuration of this device is such as that the digital source is connected to one side and the HDMI outputs are connected to other side.
The video signal transmitted through it is free from piracy as the HDCP complaint helps to display the image with clarity. It is used for digital signage hardware applications and other security purpose and also the multiple screen operation helps to enjoy the supreme quality of high definition audio and video. This device is also called the signal booster and splitter. It supports high resolution signals and gives better output. It is available in 2, 4 or 8 port configurations.
It can be used in for larger applications. There is one more device known by the name hdmi matrix switch as it is a combination of splitter and switch. It is used best for remote connectivity via TCP/IP. It uses a single cable for the relay of video and audio signals and thus it saves the space and reduces the clutter. Thus the main function of the splitter is to duplicate and split the HDMI signals and route them to two or more output display devices.
HDMI splitter splits the high-definition video and digital audio signals taken from a single source and distributes them to multiple units. It provides the most efficient way of making connections standard for digital connections as through it the satellite receiver as HDMI can be connected to the TV or DVD player which are placed in the different rooms. This splitter is used to combine the video and audio with in a single cable which in turn avoids the encumbering of both the audio as well as the video installations. It is easy to install it because of its compacted size and consumes low power.
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Matrox Graphics Inc. will be showcasing the Matrox Mura MPX Series display wall controllers for AV distributors, integrators, and professionals at InfoComm China, from April 13th-15th, 2011, in Amara International Limited booth H5-02. The ideal building block for collaborative video walls and wall matrix management, Mura MPX boards will be driving a twelve-monitor (3x4) display wall, while Matrox personnel will be leading in-booth tutorials on the benefits of integrating Extio KVM extenders and Matrox M-Series graphics cards into control room, digital signage, and other challenging multi-display deployments. For more information, visit Amara International Limited at InfoComm China , or contact Matrox Graphics at graphics@matrox.com to book an appointment .
Jerusalem, Israel (April 6th, 2011) – Minicom Digital Signage , leading provider of advanced media delivery solutions and network management platforms for the Digital Signage industry, is presenting its innovative solutions in its Solution Days 2011 in Israel, on April 5th to 7th.
Minicom Digital Signage (MDS) is organizing these Solution Days in order to celebrate its first year as an independent company, to communicate on its strategic repositioning in the digital signage industry, to share digital signage market trends on a global level, and to present innovative solutions to solve challenges of today & tomorrow.
Philips and Invidis Consulting will be the sponsors of this event. As sponsors, Wilfred de Man - Sales & Marketing Director for Digital Signage for Philips - and Florian Rotberg - Managing Director for Invidis Consulting - will address digital signage industry trends on a global level in their Key Note speech.
MDS will take this opportunity to present its new generation solutions: ScreenGate™ Management Gateway - offers state of the art management capability, with Proof-of-Performance technology included - and ScreenGate™ IP Streaming solution - offers streaming media over IP - as well as glimpse the innovative solutions of the future for the digital signage market, which will be presented in the Lab of the Future.
Also, in order to celebrate its first year as an independent company, MDS is inviting its customers, partners, and the main players of the Digital Signage market in Israel for a Cocktail in the JVP Media Quarter in Jerusalem.
Ronni Guggenheim, CEO of MDS, says: “We are thrilled to welcome 40 participants from all over the world to the Solution Days. This is the proof for us that our repositioning with the launch of our new generation solutions has been successful, and that our partners are interested in the solutions we provide which enable them to take a more significant part of the overall Digital Signage ecosystem. With ScreenGate, Minicom Digital Signage is entering the era of New Generation digital signage products, and we wanted to celebrate this good news with our partners and customers.”
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Multiple composite video and audio sources can be connected to multiple composite display devices with the help of a composite matrix switch . As the name suggests, this device creates a range of interconnection possibilities allowing any source device to be connected to any display unit or the same source to be connected to all the displays. Available in form factors of 4x4, 8x4, 8x8 and 8x2, with desktop as well as rack mountable versions, these switches support standard analog video resolutions. The main advantage of using this switch is that it completely eliminates the need for switching around the audio and video input cables.
Compatible with audio and video equipment such as cable and satellite receivers, computers, video scalers, DVD players and VCRs, this composite Video Matrix Switch is used where standard formats such as NTSC, PAL and SECAM are required. Since it works on simple plug and play principle, a user just needs to connect the source device to the input ports on the switch and the display units to the output ports. Once powered on, this switch is ready to operate. Requiring no additional software or device drivers for operation, these switches are equipped with LEDs which indicate the status. Control and switching is done using front panel push buttons, RS232 and via infra red remote control.
Standard features of the composite matrix switcher include a video bandwidth greater than 20 MHz, video distortion and audio distortion less than 1.2db and 0.6db respectively along with Channel Isolation and S/N Ratio greater than 50db. A unit formed by combining a video splitter and a video switch , it is a device enclosed in a sturdy metal case. Equipped with agency approvals from FCC, RoHS and CE, these switches consume less power with a full load under 750 mA. Signals supported are as follows: S-video via mini-din 4 pin female connectors, Composite video via BNC female connectors and stereo audio via 2x RCA female connectors.
In terms of application, the composite matrix switch is ideally used in classrooms, command centers, test bench facilities, government and military applications and so forth.
Long distance transmission of DVI-D signals is possible using a DVI Fiber Extender . Models are classified on the basis of the DVI-D video connectors. The two major categories based on this classification are Single link DVI-D and Dual link DVI-D technology. Consisting of a transmitter and a receiver unit, these devices operate on simple plug and play functionality. The transmitter is connected to the source device, and the receiver is connected to the DVI display. Connections between these two units are secured using fiber optic cables. Once connected, the device can be powered on and is ready to operate. These cables protect data transmission from EMI and RFI and eliminate problems created by lightning and power surges.
The DVI fiber optic extender device relays signals over a LC type Multi-mode Fiber optic cable. The DVI Fiber extender single link supports WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200) up to 1000m. The DVI Fiber extender over 4 fibers supports WUXGA resolution 1920 x 1200 up to 200m (650ft), UXGA resolution 1600 x 1200 up to 500m (1650ft), SXGA resolution 1280 x 1024 up to 700m (2300ft). The receiver and transmitter units consume a power of .75 Watt and have an operating temperature range of 32 F to 122 F and a storage temperature of -4 F to 158 F. These DVI over Fiber extenders are compact in size.
DVI over Fiber extension devices are equipped with a standard DVI 24 pin plug and SC fiber connector.
A key feature of this device is the ability to auto sense the resolution on each monitor along with the EMI shielding that prevents any external interference. CE, FCC and RoHS certified, these units can be used with DVI Single link or DVI Dual link monitors. While a 4 strand fiber cable should be used with the single link extender, an 8 strand fiber cable should be used with the dual link extender. The single link or dual link is supported by the selectable function switcher.
DVI Fiber Optic Extender is most commonly used for Digital signage applications, remote monitoring and training facilities, government and military organizations and educational institutions. This unit is ideal for use where the computer needs to be placed in an isolated location and the digital display is far away from the source.
A combination of a video splitter and a KVM switch , the Quad screen splitter uses a single set of peripheral devices to control signals from four different computers on a single screen. For greater configurations, one can cascade these devices together. The signals relayed by the splitter can be either analog or digital. Since only one display device is used, it results in saving space and money while reducing clutter. Compatible with laptops, Macs, SUN computers with a USB port, PCs, DVDs and more, these devices offer multi platform support and work well with almost all types of computers and operating systems, VGA analog and DVI digital video, USB and PS/2 keyboards and mice.
This Quad screen device works in various display modes; quad mode, PIP mode, full screen mode and dual mode. In the quad mode, the screen is divided into four equal parts with each part displaying the output from each display. On the other hand, the PIP mode displays signals from one source on the full screen while the other three are displayed as thumb nails on the right hand side of the screen with the size, position and thumbnail selection being customizable. The full screen mode displays signal from one source on the entire screen and switching to the other sources can be done with keyboard and mouse controls as well as push buttons on the front of the unit. Lastly, the dual mode of the Quad Splitter allows side by side full screen image display from two video sources.
Latest models of this device are available with the touch screen feature used to control and switch between four computers. Older models use front panel push buttons and hot key commands for control and switching. Status of the selected source is indicated by the LEDs in the front. Compliant with USB 1.0 and 1.1 standards, this Quad Screen Splitter supports video resolutions up to 1600x1200. Offering multi platform support, they work with USB or PS2 computers, digital DVI devices like DVD players, satellite receivers and HDTV tuners.
Ideal environments for the Quad Screen splitter include surveillance and monitoring facilities, workstations in supervisory systems, data and control centers, server farms as well as government and military arenas.
The distance between the source computer and a HDMI display device can be extended up to 330 feet using a hdmi fiber optic extender. Consisting of a transmitter and receiver unit, this device supports simple plug and play functionality. Installation is simple with the transmitter being connected to the source and the receiver to the display. Connections between the units are secured using a 4 strand multi mode LC fiber optic cable. Once the power is turned on, the extender is ready to operate. The Power consumption is .55 Watts for both the transmitter and the receiver unit. The digital images are crisp and clear at a resolution of 1080p (1920×1200) @ 60Hz without any signal loss.
These Fiber extender units are HDCP compliant and are compatible with HDMI standard 1.3.
The HDMI over fiber optic cable extender has a compact design. It has CE, FCC & RoHS agency approvals. This device works on a unique optical conversion technology that ensures noise free extension of signals. The video bandwidth is 1.65 Gbps (single link). The key feature of this device is the ability to switch to auto power save mode when the source device is powered off. Working on an operating temperature range of 0 to 50 degrees centigrade and a storage temperature range of -20 to 70 degrees centigrade, they are ideal for applications that require the extension of HDMI HD signals over long distances.
These HDMI fiber Optic extension units can be used with Plasma TV’s, Digital Projectors, LCD Monitors and HDTVs. They relay the DDC and CEC signals via copper line and have the capacity to carry uncompressed digital video and audio signals at high speeds. Since the signals are relayed over a single cable, there is a reduction of cost otherwise involved in running multiple cables.
HDMI Over Fibre optic extender is an ideal product for Home Theater set ups, conference and training facilities, digital signage applications, indoor and outdoor display systems, educational institutions, military and government organizations, remote monitoring applications.
Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced a new software release for the Matrox Extio F2208 dual-monitor and Matrox Extio F2408 quad-monitor KVM extenders. The comprehensive package enables a variety of new multi-display configuration opportunities that includes support for two PCIe interface cards, main units and Extio F2408E Expander boxes to drive up to 16 displays—plus keyboard, mouse, audio and up to eight additional USB 2.0 ports—at a distance of up to 1 km from a single PC. The second generation Extio KVM extenders offer expanded Microsoft® Windows® operating system support, while the new configuration and diagnostic utilities allow users in process control, operations control centers, emergency dispatch, and other mission critical environments, to effortlessly monitor, manage, and/or upgrade their Extio appliances at the BIOS or operating system level.
For more information, visit www.matrox.com/extio_kvm_extenders or contact Matrox Graphics at graphics@matrox.com .
Converting digital signals to analog can be achieved by using a DVI-D to VGA conversion device. The purpose of using these converters is to enable older television sets and CRT monitors which work on analog signals to be connected with PCs which work on digital technology without investing in the latest display devices. Since these converters work on plug and play, one only needs to connect the DVI end of the adapter to the video card and the VGA connector to the display. DVI video cards produce a digital video signal, which is converted into analog at the VGA output. Easy to set up, once the unit is powered on, the signals are converted and can be viewed on the VGA display devices.
The dvi-d to vga converter has a default resolution of 1280 x 1024 but can support resolutions ranging between 800 x 600 and up to 1920 x 1200 if required. These devices do not require an external power supply for most applications and have a DVI-D and VGA bandwidth of 1.65 GHZ and 165 MHz respectively. Frequency bandwidth is 165 MHz and input and output connectors are single link DVI-D and VGA 15 pin HD male. Consuming low power up to .54 Watts, these units are compliant with HDCP, CE, FCC and RoHS. Also compatible with DDWG DVI Standard, they ensure signal transfer without ghosting or data loss.
Another model of this converter also works the other way by converting analog signals to digital. Devices that do this are called vga to dvi-d conversion devices. Working on a similar principle, by connecting the VGA cable to the input side of the converter and the DVI monitor or projector to the DVI output, signal conversion between analog to digital is made possible. Using this device one can connect a VGA video source to digital DVI monitors or projectors. Supporting resolutions of 1600x1200, this conversion device is compatible with single link DVI, UXGA, SXGA, XGA, SVGA and VGA.
Both of these converters ensure that the life of existing analog devices is extended and saves additional expenditure on equipment that works on modern technology. They are ideal for both small and large commercial, government and military applications and the DVI-D to VGA converter is also perfect for home theater set ups.
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A Rackmount LCD is a rugged display device which is a cost effective and space saving solution to manage data in various environments. Attached to server racks, this device is housed in a sturdy metal frame. It has regularly spaced holes that correspond with the holes in the steel bars of the racks so that it can be securely attached. Some models are also available in a flip up design and integrated into a sliding drawer allowing the unit to remain open even when the rack door is closed.
Available in screen sizes ranging from 17” to 22”, the Rackmount monitor can be 1U, 2U, 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U or 10U frame depending on the size of the rack LCD needed. The models can also be classified depending upon the type of video input such HDMI, DVI, S-Video, VGA, Composite BNC and so forth. Classification can also be on the basis of features such as short or shallow depth and sunlight readable LCDs. While the short depth LCD can fit in a non-standard server rack, the sunlight readable LCD is used in environments where video monitoring is required in high brightness environments, such as kiosks.
The rackmount lcd , has many features, including plug and play operation; no additional software or device drivers for operation; Multi platform compatibility with IBM, HP, Dell, SUN Microsystems; OSD controls for Brightness, Contrast, Color, Clock, H. Position, V. Position, Phase, Scaling, Auto config, Input select, Multi window, Clear EEPROM, OSD adjust and Save. They support resolutions ranging from 1024 x 768 up to 1600 x 1200 and 12V, 24V and 48V DC power options are also available.
Providing effective assistance for network administrators to monitor PCs, the Rack LCDs are rugged units with heavy industrial design features. Certified by CE, FCC, TAA and RoHS, they are an excellent choice for commercial, industrial and military applications. These rackmount lcd monitors if integrated with kvm switch can give better and use friendly results. These can wok upto the resolutions 600 x 1200 and even higher ones. These are fixed with ball bearing telescopic slides to give that special effect. The adjustable mounting brackets can vary from 15.3 inches to 33.2 inches. They do have aluminum front panel which is a lightweight and gives a black anodize finish it has a built in VGA / DVI-D input connector. The rails are locked out to prevent the free movement of the keyboard.
A keyboard, mouse and a monitor integrated into 1U housing is called a Rackmount monitor . Supporting various types of video inputs such as VGA, DVI, S-Video, Composite RCA and Composite BNC, these monitors are available in screen sizes ranging from 15” to 20”. Classification can also be on the basis of features such as touch screen, sunlight readability and shallow depth. The size of the rack is another criterion for classification of these LCDs. Variants to the 1U model is built in 2U, 6U, 7U, 8U or 9U frames. Resolutions ranging from1024x768 up to 1600x1200 are supported and the LCD Sun unit also supports the native sun resolution.
Equipped with a flip up design and adjustable mounting brackets, the unique feature of the Rackmount LCD is that the unit remains open even when the rack door is closed. The OSD also allows administrators to monitor data even through glass doors that have been closed. Built of light weight aluminum, the installation of these monitors is simple. Since they are housed in a metal rack enclosure and protected by impact resistant glass, they are considered rugged industrial units. Movement of the keyboard is prevented by the ball bearing telescopic slides with stoppers and lock out rails. Security features are enhanced with the front access locks. The panel button controls can be used to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Color, Clock, Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase, Scaling, Auto configuration, Input select, Multi window, Clear EEPROM.
The Rack LCD has other features important features like lower power consumption, an analog to digital signal converter board, Standard D-sub 15-pin VGA input connectors, multi platform support to PCs, SUNs, IBMs, HPs, and Dells along with regulatory approvals from FCC, CE, VCCI, TAA and RoHS. Hot pluggable; these units have LEDs depicting the power status. A latest model is one with a Quad Screen display option allowing users to display and monitor video signals from four different computers or video sources simultaneously on one single screen. This unit is designed so as to maximize rack mountable space making it a perfect choice in space restricted environments.
Different models of the Rackmount monitor are used in different industries. Server and network centers, surveillance applications, government and military environments all make use of this device.
Multiple video and stereo audio sources can be relayed to multiple output devices with the help of cat5 matrix switch . Consisting of a local transmitter unit placed next to the source and a remote receiver placed next to the display, the connections between these two units are secured using standard UTP or STP Cat5e, Cat6 cables and distance of extension can be up to 1000 feet. Available in sizes ranging from 8x8 to 32x16, greater configurations up to 64 x 64 can be achieved by cascading these devices. VGA, SVGA, XGA and UXGA resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz are supported with a bandwidth of 400 MHz. These units can be controlled by using front panel push buttons, RS232 control, TCP/IP access or Infra red remote control.
This cat5 video matrix switch is equipped with security features that safeguard the servers by storing them in a secure and climate controlled environment while still providing access from the production floor.
A space saving solution, these devices also minimize investment in equipment and utilities. They increase the productivity by facilitating testing and performance evaluation of software and equipment, on multiple servers, from a single keyboard mouse and monitor station. The buffered video outputs and analog delivery of stereo audio maintains optimum integrity throughout the system. Ensuring high quality audio video switching, they are compatible with Line Level Stereo Audio Signals. For each color it is equipped with an equalization adjustment potentiometer.
The AV Switcher presents the audio on the Cat5 Video Router as dual RCAs for the stereo pair. All the signals relayed via Cat5 cables are distributed, balanced and driven differentially.
Due to this, there is immunity to external noise and interference. Balanced signals also minimize emissions, as any interference transmissions from the cable are cancelled out. 3 Pairs of the CAT5 cable are used for the three colors and the stereo audio. Pair 4 is used for inline power and the returned Infrared signals from the user. This device also comes with a windows-based control software package is included to provide complete control from a PC.
This video matrix switch is a router allowing multiple combinations of inputs and outputs. The key feature of this device is that it eliminates the need to constantly disconnect and reconnect input and output cables.
Creating a pattern of interconnection possibilities, a HDMI Matrix Switch can route video from multiple sources to multiple display devices. All a user has to do is connect the input devices like computers, DVD players and set top boxes to the input ports on the switcher which is then connected to the display using a single HDMI to HDMI cable. Once powered on, the switch is ready to operate as it works on simple plug and play functionality. The high resolution video and audio clarity is retained.
This HDMI Matrix Switcher is available in various sizes such as the 2x2, 3x2, 4x2, 4x4 and 8x8. Larger distributions can be achieved by daisy chaining or stacking offering multiple viewing combinations. It eliminates the need for disconnecting and reconnecting the sources and displays. Compact in size, this device can be easily controlled using an infrared remote control, RS232 control or the push buttons provided in front of the unit. Some HDMI Matrix units can also be controlled via IP (TCP/IP access). The LED on the front panel indicates the source which has been selected. Compatible with most HDMI and HDCP compliant devices, they are FCC, CE and RoHS compliant. Backward compatible with DVI-D, they follow a standard of high speed digital transmission.
Alternatively known as a HDMI Matrix Router, it relays high resolution video up to 1080p and computer resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. Equipped with a built in repeater/equalizer chipset which can boost digital HD signal length, this device operates on HDCP which is a standard key encoded into the HDMI signal preventing video data from being pirated. It also has the ability to overlook those input sources which are not in use. These switches support a Video Amplifier Bandwidth up to 2.25Gpbs/225MHz and work with HD-DVD players, TiVo systems, PCs, and satellite set top boxes. Available in desktop or rack mountable versions, a key feature of this hdmi matrix is low power consumption.
Useful in environments where the same program material needs to be displayed on all HDMI outputs, or signals from different sources need to be sent to different displays simultaneously, the HDMI Matrix Switch is found in home theater set ups, conference and training facilities, digital signage applications and remote monitoring facilities.
A series of interconnection possibilities can be created using a Video Matrix Switch which connects multiple display devices to multiple sources. Each display device can be independently connected to one or all displays. Display devices like LCDs, CRTs, and Projectors are all supported by these switches. Depending upon the type of video signal which is relayed, this device can be further classified as a Composite Matrix switch, VGA Matrix switch, VGA AV matrix switch, DVI Matrix Switch, HDMI Matrix Switch, Component Matrix Switch and CAT5 AV Matrix Switch. During the process of relaying the signals, there is no ghosting or data loss and signal integrity is maintained. Video resolution up to 1900 x 1200 can be supported by the Video Matrix Switcher.
Connections can be secured using standard UTP/STP cables or via normal VGA cables depending on which switch is being set up.
When connected using Cat5 cables, the distance of audio and video signal transmission can be extended up to 1000ft without affecting the high quality video resolution and all this at an inexpensive price. A key feature of the matrix switcher is eliminating the need to constantly disconnect and reconnect the source and display devices since many inputs and outputs are supported. These switchers vary in sizes ranging from 2x2 desktop units, up to a 32x16 rackmount version with the ability to cascade for larger configurations. Many units also support stereo audio sound. Control over this Video Matrix unit is exercised using front panel push buttons, RS232, Infra red remote control or via IP. The LEDs in front indicate the status of the selected devices.
Consisting of a combination of a video splitter and a switch, this device does not require any additional software or device drivers for operation and works on simple plug and play functionality. Supporting multiple platforms, this switch works with Windows 200, XP, Linux, Mac and SUN operating systems. Color, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Level and Gain can all be adjusted using the OSD menu selection. Equipped with agency approvals and certifications from FCC, CE and RoHS, they have 15-pin HD connectors which are used for all computer-video input and output connections.
The Video Matrix Switch is perfect for environments where we need to view information from many computers on many displays. Digital Signage applications, conference and training facilities etc. are some such examples.
A KVM Switch is used to control multiple computers using a single Keyboard, Monitor and mouse. In situations where multiple computers need to be controlled without multiple input devices, this switch comes in handy. Supporting most platforms such as SUN, IBM, HP, Dell, Windows Vista/2003/XP/2000, UNIX and MAC, they also help in proper utilization of space and result in better cable management. A typical KVM Switch can connect from 2 to 32 computers, but by cascading these devices, an even greater number of computers can be controlled. Available in USB and PS2 versions, they also can be classified by the type of video signals which are relayed.
A DVI KVM Switch is one such model which can be used to control multiple DVI based computers with a single set of peripherals.
These switches are available in ports ranging from 2 to 16. Supporting a resolution of 1600 X 1200 @ 60Hz along with various platforms and operating systems such as DOS, Win3.X, Win95/98/98SE/2000/ME, WinNT, Netware, UNIX, and Linux, these devices are used for applications that require mixed analog / digital operation. Key features of this device are an Auto Scan Mode for monitoring PCs, and adding or removing computers without powering down the switch. The main drawback is that it secures connections using a DVI cable which can be bulky.
Connections can also be secured using Category 5 or Category 6 cables in conjunction with a switch known as a CAT5 KVM Switch .
The distance of access can be up to 40 meters away and these cables also help in saving space and reducing clutter. Supporting VGA video resolution up to 1600 x 1200, these switches are also available in rack mountable versions. The cat5 over KVM device has features such as a multi lingual on screen display menu (OSD), advanced user profiles and configurable OSD hot key combinations, dual power with fail over, and 12, 24 and 48 volt DC power options. Some models also have audio and microphone features and control over these switches can be exercised using hot keys, the front panel push buttons or the on-screen display.
Used in environments where multiple computers can be controlled using one set of peripherals, the KVM Switch finds usage in server and network rooms, presentation facilities, digital signage applications and more.
Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced multi-projector edge overlap support with the 4.00.02 display driver for Matrox M-Series graphics cards operating under Microsoft® Windows® 7 . The new Matrox PowerDesk Edge Overlap feature allows M-Series users to easily and intuitively adjust the number of overlapping pixels between blending-enabled projectors to create a seamless, unified image. With edge overlap natively supported at the GPU level and no scaling required, M-Series cards provide outstanding image quality for all standard applications—across the entire desktop—for a very effective, collaborative work environment. Matrox M-Series cards can be combined with affordable edge blending-enabled projectors to provide a unique, cost-effective solution for boardrooms, classrooms, digital signage applications, and worship and presentation environments looking to drive seamless digital content on up to eight projectors in a wide range of configurations. For more information, visit the www.matrox.com/edge_overlap .
Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced that Bon
Appetit has incorporated the Matrox TripleHead2Go
Graphics eXpansion Module (GXM) to power a digital signage
installation at the building site for the
upcoming London 2012 Olympic Games. The Matrox TripleHead2Go solution
allows Bon Appetit to connect three monitors to a single workstation, enabling the
leading UK
food service provider to display dynamic content across multiple digital menu
boards at resolutions of 1360x768 per
display .
To read the complete story, visit www.matrox.com/bon_appetit .
Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced the new Matrox Mura MPX Series display wall controller board line-up for collaborative display walls and matrix switcher/scaler installations. The new Mura MPX Series cards combine traditionally separate input and output cards onto a single-slot, PCI Express x16 Gen 2 board, leveraging 64 Gb/sec full duplex data transfer to display full frame rate, HD video input channels. The MPX Series output/input boards feature highly flexible, universal input channel support for both digital and analog video (HD, SL-DVI, RGB/VGA, Component, S-Video, and Composite), plus capture and display data sources at full RGB888 image quality with zero compression. System integrators can easily add multiple MPX output/input boards within a single system and incorporate MPX video capture cards for high-volume, analog video input deployments.
Zurich, Switzerland (January 25th, 2011) – Minicom Digital Signage , leading manufacturer of advanced media distribution and innovative management solutions for the digital signage industry, is happy to announce that it is launching its new solution family ScreenGate at ISE 2011 in Amsterdam on Feb 1st to 3rd. The ScreenGate solution family includes ScreenGate™ Management Gateway - which offers state of the art management capability, with Proof-of-Performance technology included - and ScreenGate™ IP Streaming solution - which offers IP streaming media delivery advantages. Ronni Guggenheim, CEO of MDS, says: “With its new ScreenGate solution, MDS is further expanding its innovative offer to the Digital Signage market. We are proud to be the first company in the market to offer an IP streaming solution specifically designed to respond to the challenges of digital signage networks. ScreenGate IP Streaming has been designed in close cooperation with some of the leading DooH network operators, incorporating their feedback and answering some of their current challenges. ScreenGate solution is not just a media distribution solution over IP: with ScreenGate Management Gateway (SMG), ScreenGate is a media delivery solution which ensures the media to be delivered to the screen. By seamlessly integrating with SMG, ScreenGate IP Streaming benefits from the built-in patented Proof of Performance and offers a full management plug-in to enable comprehensive display access, control and management, making it the next generation management platform for Digital Signage displays around the globe.” ScreenGate IP Streaming Solution: ScreenGate IP Streaming solution is MDS’s latest media distribution solution which allows network operators to maximize their network value by leveraging the inherent benefits of IP technology with its pervasiveness, its scalability and its cost-effectiveness using existing LAN infrastructure. The DS content will be distributed with full-HD quality and requires only a small bandwidth. ScreenGate Management Gateway: Minicom Digital Signage’s revolutionary ScreenGate Management Gateway (SMG) is a digital signage management software platform which ensures the delivery of the right content to the right device at the right time. In case of display failure, SMG sends immediate alerts in order for network operators to solve the issue immediately. SMG delivers advanced remote control and performance monitoring, featuring Proof-Of-Performance technology which maximizes your network’s efficiency. In order to celebrate this launch, MDS is organizing a Happy Hour on February 2nd at 2.30 PM with a special session on “How to reduce your cost and manage your DS Network with MDS ScreenGate Solution”, which will be followed by aperitifs and drinks and Live Demo of MDS’ new ScreenGate Solution. Click here to receive more information on MDS Happy Hour at ISE 2011. About Minicom Digital Signage As a leader in the Digital Signage industry, Minicom Digital Signage provides advanced media distribution and innovative management solutions based on cutting edge technology in order to reduce OPEX and enhance the value of Digital Signage networks. Our mission is to offer network operators, integrators and distributors, media delivery and management solutions which allow the distribution of rich content from a player to multiple remote digital displays, and to offer advanced network management capabilities in order to bring the highest added value to the network at the lowest capital and operational costs. With more than two decades of experience and offices and partnerships all over the world dedicated to providing solutions in video distribution and display management, as well as 400,000 screen displays powered in all types of verticals, Minicom Digital Signage is a recognized leader in providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to the ever-growing challenges of the Digital Signage industry. Contact for more information: Nathalie Garson Marketing Manager Tel +972 2 640 40 43 nathalie.garson@minicomds.com
Matrox Graphics Inc. will be showcasing its latest
multi-display technologies for mid- to large-scale AV environments at Integrated
System Europe (ISE) 2011, in Amsterdam, Netherlands ( Booth# 11F48, Hall 11).
Matrox invites ISE attendees to visit the Matrox booth to discuss their professional
multi-monitor requirements while viewschoiing live demonstrations of the latest
solutions from Matrox including Mura
display wall technology, Extio
F2408 KVM extenders, and M-Series
graphics cards.
For more information, www.matrox.com/graphics or contact Matrox Graphics
at graphics@matrox.com .
A Rackmount LCD can also be known as a combination of a LCD monitor, a keyboard and a touchpad in a 1U or 2U housing and is a space saving solution due to its slide out drawer. Devoid of complex installation procedures, this unit is a ready to use device. Light in weight, this piece of hardware is designed in a manner so that the unit can remain open even when the rack door is closed. Available in 17”, 19” and 20” screen sizes, this drawer supports various types of video formats such as VGA, DVI-D, Composite, S-Video, BNC, HDMI and Touch Screen.
Also known as a Rackmount LCD drawer, this piece of hardware is equipped with ball bearing telescopic slides with stoppers and lock out rails which prevent movement of the keyboard.
Front access locks enhance the security features. The panel button controls and a built in on screen display can be used to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Color, Clock, Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase, Scaling, Auto configuration, Input select, Multi window, Clear EEPROM. The analog to digital signal converter board is a part of this product and it has 12V, 24V and 48V DC power options. Designed to work with IBM, HP, Dell, SUN Microsystems, Mac’s and others, the Rack LCD is available in various models. The latest one available in the market is the monitor with Quad Screen display option. Using this, a user can display and monitor video signals from four different computers or video sources simultaneously on one single screen.
Other variants of this device are in the form of full size rack mount monitors built in a 2U, 6U, 7U, 8U or 9U frame depending on the size of the Rack monitor needed.
Supporting multiple resolutions ranging from 1024x768 up to 1600x1200, they have agency approvals from FCC, CE, VCCI, TAA and RoHS. Constructed with light weight aluminum with a black anodized finish, this LCD is designed to manage data effectively in different types of environments.
Ideal for a variety of applications to help manage the solutions, the Rackmount LCD and all its models are the most needed piece of equipment in a server room, a network or a data center.
In order to view many HDMI inputs on a single display device, the HDMI Switch can be used. This occurs in situations where the output device does not have multiple HDMI ports to connect the input devices. By using the switch, all inputs can be viewed on a single output device. The switching between the various sources is also simple and does not require any complex procedures. It can be accomplished easily with the help of push buttons on the front of the unit, via Infra red remote control or through RS232. The LED indicates the status of the selected source. Easy to install, these switches work on simple plug and play functionality.
Typically consisting of 2, 4 or 8 ports, there is also an advanced version called the Matrix HDMI Switcher which allows the displays to be viewed on more than one output device. It creates a combination of interconnection possibilities and is available in several sizes such as the 2x2, 3x2, 4x2, 4x4 or 8x8 HDMI matrix switches. The main advantage of these devices is saving the hassle of disconnecting and reconnecting input devices. These switches can also be cascaded for a larger distribution. Certified by FCC, CE and RoHS, they are compatible with all HDMI and HDCP compliant devices. Backward compatible with DVI-D, they follow a standard of extremely high speed digital transmission.
This Video Switcher is equipped with a built in repeater/equalizer chipset which can boost digital HD signal length. Supporting resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 and a video amplifier bandwidth up to 2.25Gbps/225MHz, its key feature is the ability to consume less power. These switches work with input devices like computers, HD-DVD players, TiVo systems and set top boxes. Small in size, these devices are considered to be compact audio/video connectors which can route both HDMI and audio signals through their HDMI ports. Available in desktop and rack mountable versions, this switch provides the perfect solution in situations where the same information has to be shown on various HDMI outputs.
Due to all these features, the HDMI switch finds usage in digital signage applications, home theaters, conference and training facilities, data centers and remote monitoring facilities.
A keyboard, mouse and a monitor integrated into a rugged sliding drawer that is mounted into any server rack is called a Rackmount KVM Drawer . These units can fit into 1U or 2U of rack space and are so called space saving solutions for the server environment. Over time, as this hardware evolved, it became available with many options. The variations in the models gave them different names such as PS2, USB or SUN Rackmount keyboards. While the PS2 and USB variants differ in the peripherals they support, the SUN variant is compatible with SUN systems. This piece of hardware is also available with different type of video connections such as VGA, DVI, Composite RCA and BNC and S-Video.
Compatible with a variety of systems, including Windows, SUN, Dell, UNIX, and Linux, the Rackmount Keyboard LCD is available with 17”, 19” or 20” monitors.
Designed with CE, FCC, TAA, and VCCI and optional RoHS certifications, these drawers support multiple keyboard languages. They have a unique, flip up design and slide rails which prevent movement of the keyboard while in use. The drawers are also lockable in order to secure the mouse and the keyboard. Both trackball and touch pad mouse styles are supported by these drawers. This KVM drawer can have 8, 16 or 32 port KVM switches integrated into the rear of the unit. Hot Pluggable, a user can add PCs or Remove Connected PCs for maintenance without powering down the PS/2 KVM switch or PCs.
This KVM LCD drawer does not require any additional software for operation. The PC selection is simple and can be done using On Screen Display Manual, Push Buttons or Hot Keys. An important feature of this device is the auto scan mode which monitors servers at regular intervals ranging from 5 to 99 seconds. Eight character password protection and the ability to name servers up to 16 characters are some additional features.
Light in weight, these drawers also have built-in microprocessor emulation for each port boot up process. The rack mounting brackets available with this device are adjustable to accommodate different server rack sizes. The biggest advantage of this device is the elimination of separate monitors and keyboards thereby saving rack space.
The Rackmount KVM drawer is a boon for network administrators as it helps them to control either a single or multiple PCs from a single location.
OVAB Europe – the first pan-European digital out of home association – will again co-organize the Digital Signage Guided Tour at the ISE 2011. The ISE Digital Signage Expert Tour is an educational framework, helping visitors understand and experience the full digital out-of-home application on the show floor. The tour will be operated by OVAB Europe founding member Minicom Digital Signage. Integrated Systems Europe is the leading professional AV and electronic systems integration show. The tour will visit and inform about suppliers of Content Screens Software Extension Audience Measurement The tour is a free service and will starts twice a day from Hall 10 Booth N116, 1 – 3 February at 10:00 am and 14:00. This free tour will provide an overview of a selection of carefully hand-picked exhibitors following the accurate path of the digital signage supply chain, from content creation to traffic management, outlining how they fit into the overall Digital Signage puzzle. Traditionally, a visitor finds it difficult to get a bird’s eye view of the overall application. The ISE Digital Signage Tour answers this need by providing the full end-to-end story with real live demos of each piece in the puzzle, an overview of the solution which a visitor would normally not get. Ronni Guggenheim, Vice President OVAB Europe, explains: “The digital signage industry is a fragmented collection of technology and solution providers, each of them offering one piece of the puzzle in the digital signage eco-system. While a show visitor normally walks the floor seeing bits and pieces of the overall application out of context, the tour participant will be presented the end-to-end solution – giving a bird’s eye perspective on how to plan, create, rollout and operate a full-scale digital signage network, from content to measurement. After that, attendees will be able to get more information about the industry from the OVAB Europe booth. We believe this is a unique combination that will have widespread appeal to the ISE visitor base” In addition, OVAB Europe is allowing participants to listen to the tour guide’s explanations without surrounding interferences. This method utilizes a ListenTech tour audio system and ensures that listeners hear comprehensively, without interruption. Sign up for the tour here - http://ovab.eu/2011-integrated-systems-%E2%80%93-ovab-europe-expert-tours/
Zurich, Switzerland (January 10th, 2011) – Minicom Digital Signage, leading manufacturer of advanced media distribution and innovative management solutions for the digital signage industry, is again partnering with ISE to help create the Digital Signage Showcase, and is co-organizing the Digital Signage Expert Tour, along with OVAB Europe, at ISE in Amsterdam on Feb 1 – 3, 2011. While many actors of the digital signage industry will be exhibiting at ISE 2011, they will present bits and pieces of digital signage networks in many different booths, showing their own parts of the overall application. The DS Showcase at ISE 2011 will provide a complete 'end-to-end‘ overview of the digital signage eco-system with a perspective on how to plan, create, rollout and operate a full-scale digital signage network, from content to measurement. André Koitzsch, Minicom Digital Signage Sales Director for EMEA, says: “Minicom Digital Signage is delighted to be partnering with ISE, which is the major European exhibition for the digital signage industry. In the DS Showcase, we will demonstrate how digital signage solutions provide a competitive platform to all vertical markets to fulfill their customers’ expectations. MDS will take this opportunity to present its latest ScreenGate solution family, which offers IP streaming media delivery and state of the art management capability, with Proof-of-Performance technology included”. The Digital Signage Expert Tour is co-organized with OVAB and will start at the DS Showcase. This Tour is an educational framework designed to help visitors understand the full digital out-of-home experience on the ISE show floor and to provide them with an overview of selected exhibitors, following the path of the digital signage supply chain, outlining how the various pieces fit into the overall digital signage puzzle. Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, says: "As the market for digital signage continues to grow, so it has become an even larger part of our event. ISE now offers a greater number of digital signage exhibits and solutions than any other European tradeshow. The Digital Signage Showcase and Expert Tour were a great success at ISE 2010, and we are delighted to be working with Minicom Digital Signage and OVAB Europe again in helping to make these important events happen.” Click here for more information on Minicom Digital Signage at ISE in the DS Showcase. Click here to register to the free Digital Signage Expert Tour. About Minicom Digital Signage As a leader in the Digital Signage industry, Minicom Digital Signage provides advanced media distribution and innovative management solutions based on cutting edge technology in order to reduce OPEX and enhance the value of Digital Signage networks. Our mission is to offer network operators, integrators and distributors, media delivery and management solutions which allow the distribution of rich content from a player to multiple remote digital displays, and to offer advanced network management capabilities in order to bring the highest added value to the network at the lowest capital and operational costs. With more than two decades of experience and offices and partnerships all over the world dedicated to providing solutions in video distribution and display management, as well as 400,000 screen displays powered in all types of verticals, Minicom Digital Signage is a recognized leader in providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to the ever-growing challenges of the Digital Signage industry. Contact for more information: Minicom Digital Signage Nathalie Garson Marketing Manager Tel +972 2 640 40 43 nathalie.garson@minicomds.com
Matrox Graphics Inc. will be showcasing the Matrox Extio F2408 KVM Extender with Axis IP cameras on an advanced security surveillance and remote monitoring system at Intersec 2011. The high-performance Matrox extension solution allows customers to secure the host computer in a locked location, up to 1 km (3280 feet) away from the operator’s displays, keyboard and mouse via fiber-optic cable. Operators benefit from an expansive workspace across four remotely driven displays—at resolutions up to 2560x1600 per monitor—to comfortably manage Axis’ camera GUI, view multiple camera feeds, and observe other related data, enabling them to quickly react to security issues or concerns.
Matrox Graphics Inc. will be showcasing the Matrox Extio F2408 KVM Extender with Axis IP cameras on an advanced security surveillance and remote monitoring system at Intersec 2011. The high-performance Matrox extension solution allows customers to secure the host computer in a locked location, up to 1 km (3280 feet) away from the operator’s displays, keyboard and mouse via fiber-optic cable. Operators benefit from an expansive workspace across four remotely driven displays—at resolutions up to 2560x1600 per monitor—to comfortably manage Axis’ camera GUI, view multiple camera feeds, and observe other related data, enabling them to quickly react to security issues or concerns.
A KVM Drawer is a combination of a LCD monitor, keyboard and mouse in a compact, sliding unit. As a space saving solution, these units can fit into 1U or 2U of rack space. With enhancements in technology, various models of these drawers are available in the marketplace today. Some of the more popular ones include: Composite drawer 1U, ANSI Terminal drawer with Console Switch 1U, DVI Drawer, PS2 1U/2U Drawer, PS2 Dual Slide, SUN Drawer, SUN with USB KVM, Sunlight Readable Drawer, USB Drawer 1U/2U, Dual Slide USB and Drawer with CAT5 IP KVM Switch. A unique model that has two sliding mechanisms – one for the mouse/keyboard portion and another for the LCD – is the dual slide 1U KVM Drawer.
These features operate independently of one another allowing the LCD portion to remain open while the rack door is closed.
The DVI, SUN, Composite and S-Video drawers differ in the type of video connections supported by them. Compatible with a variety of systems, including Windows, SUN, Dell, UNIX, and Linux, these units are available with either 17”, 19” or 20” LCD screens. Certified by CE, FCC, TAA and VCCI, these devices have a black anodized aluminum front panel. Equipped with lock out slide rails which prevent movement of the keyboard, these drawers have a unique design that maximizes rack mountable space.
All of these Rackmount KVM drawer units have a built in on screen display (OSD) for ease of operation and setup. Each is hot pluggable, allowing for PCs to be added or removed without powering down the USB KVM switch or computers. Requiring no additional software for installation, the devices can be controlled via the On Screen Display, Push Buttons or by using Hot Key Commands. Some models also support multiple languages and have the ability to automatically sense video resolution for best screen capture. The IP KVM drawers also offer a 128 bit secure browser based user access from anywhere in the world over IP. This device also has an auto scan feature which enables regular monitoring of servers between 5 to 99 seconds.
A cost effective solution for server rooms, the KVM Drawer is as a boon for network administrators as it saves valuable rack space and enables them to access their computer systems through standard server rack environments.
A user can switch between different video sources and view them on a single display device using a Video Switch . This device is hassle free because you don’t have to keep disconnecting and reconnecting different video sources. The clarity of images is such that it appears as each source is connected directly to the display. Supporting resolutions of up to 1900 x 1200, this piece of hardware is designed for applications where multiple high resolution computer video signals must be switched to one display. These Video switches are available in various formats ranging from two inputs connected to one output up to sixteen input sources connected to a single output. These units can also be cascaded to form a greater matrix of inputs to a single output.
Out of the various models of these switchers, the most recent is the DVI Switch which enables multiple computers with the, DVI interface, to one DVI display device. These switches come with 2 or 4 ports and are available with or without audio eliminating the need for separate setups for video and audio. A matrix version is also available for multiple DVI inputs and outputs. Equipped with built in amplifier circuits there is no ghosting of images. These DVI switch units support display resolutions including SXGA 1280 x 1024 and 480p, 720p, 1080p for HDTV’s or 1600x1200 at a pixel frequency of 250MHz. These units are CE, FCC and RoHS compliant, and are compatible with PC based windows and MAC systems.
All variants of the Video Switcher such as the manual, automatic and matrix switchers use front panel buttons, hot keys, RS232 or infra red remote for switching between input sources. They support DDC, DDC2 and DDC2B protocols. You can also use the auto scan mode for monitoring PC’s. Front panel LEDs indicate the status of connected devices. Hot pluggable, these devices do not require a user to power off a system when additional input sources are connected or disconnected. 15-pin HD connectors are used for all computer-video input and output connections. These switches are available either as a standalone device or as rack mounted devices.
The Video Switch is used in educational, commercial, security and Surveillance, multimedia and digital signage applications due to their ability to present information from various sources to a single output device.
A video input from a single source can be simultaneously viewed on multiple display devices with the help of a Video Splitter . Acting as a signal booster, these devices split the signals and replicate the same image on multiple devices without any loss in image quality. Compatible with NTSC, PAL or SCEAM signals, they are available in a variety of sizes including 2, 4, 8 and 16 ports and can also be daisy chained together for larger configurations. Amongst the many models available in the market today, the more popular ones include: Component and Composite Splitters, DVI, HDMI, S-Video, Quad screen, VGA and VGA Audio/Video Splitters; the only difference being in the type of signals which they relay.
Otherwise known as a Video Distribution amplifier, the most common version of which is the VGA Splitter and whereas the high end variant is the new HDMI version. Where the former connects VGA displays, the latter relays both audio and video over a single cable rather than over multiple cables and can split and distribute single HDMI video signals from sources such as set-top boxes, DVD players, D-VHS players and other HDTV devices to multiple HDMI video display units simultaneously. Compact in size, these devices work on simple plug and play principle. Control can be exercised using either push buttons on the front of the unit, via RS232 interface or through Infra red remote control.
This distribution amplifier has an in built signal booster which enhances the image quality indicating that all input devices are connected to separate output devices. It is also equipped with a LED that indicates the power status. The type of connection used to connect the source and display devices decides the distance of transmission. Working on simple plug and play functionality, these devices are easy to use and do not require a lot of time for installation. These units are also compliant with specifications laid out by FCC, CE and RoHS.
Ideal for situations where information from multiple sources needs to be displayed on a single screen, the Video Splitter finds its use in digital signage, remote monitoring and broadcasting, presentations, educational and training institutes along with commercial centers.
Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced
connectivity improvements to the Matrox DualHead2Go DP
Edition and TripleHead2Go
DP Edition Graphics eXpansion Modules (GXMs) benefitting Apple® Mac
notebook and desktop users . The DualHead2Go DP and TripleHead2Go DP
products now come packaged with a Mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable that
allows Mac users to connect these external multi-monitor modules directly to
the mini-DisplayPort output of their systems to swiftly drive multiple monitors
or projectors. Mac professionals and enthusiasts now benefit from the
convenience of a true plug and play platform while experiencing the
productivity-enhancements gained across an advanced dual- or triple-monitor
workspace. In addition, an upcoming firmware release will enable the support of
a dual 1600x900 resolution on DVI monitors, further expanding the list of
supported resolutions for greater flexibility when choosing displays.
For more information, visit www.matrox.com/mac_gxm or contact Matrox Graphics
directly at graphics@matrox.com .
As in ISE 2010, Minicom Digital Signage is proud to have been appointed by ISE to run the Digital Signage Showcase at the 2011 ISE in Amsterdam.
The digital signage industry is fragmented by several different technology and solution providers, each of them providing one piece of the puzzle in the digital signage eco-system.
The DS Showcase is aimed to provide a complete 'end-to-end' digital signage solution with a bird's eye perspective on how to plan, create, rollout and operate a full-scale Digital Signage network, from content to measurement.
While visitors will see in ISE bits and pieces of the overall application out of context, the DS Showcase will show a complete DS eco-system, with on-floor education to the end-users and integrators who are visiting ISE.
More information page: http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/events/Integrated_Systems_Europe.cfm?SM
Birmingham-based ClariView has revealed it is adding a dual-sided digital screen to its product catalogue. The LCD offering is both dust and weatherproof, the company states, and can function in bright sunlight due to the inclusion of anti-reflective glass.
"We developed a digital poster which would display content from both sides, allowing users to view content walking from the front or behind the display," ClariView notes.
The company's range already includes interactive touch screen displays , which come with an integrated PC; free-standing digital posters, in sizes between 32 and 65"; wall-mounted advertising displays , available in options from 24" to 65"; and information kiosks , which come in models with or without a keyboard, or with a touch screen.
ClariView, which states that users require no technical knowledge to operate its products, adds that it is keeping R&D at the centre of its priorities, as well as delivering cost-effective solutions to the market.
www.clariview.co.uk
Minicom Digital Signage is happy to announce that it has issued a new White Paper on How to Manage your Digital Signage Network.
This White Paper describes the importance of network management in reducing costs, increasing value in digital signage systems. The reliability, efficiency and value of any digital signage network is significantly enhanced by the selection of a robust, fully-featured network management system. Such a system allows the optimization of operations by providing remote monitoring, control and maintenance of all elements – such as devices and media streams – within the network.
Remote monitoring gives improved visibility of system operations, allowing on-site support to be streamlined while gathering the performance statistics that are the basis of network optimization. Advanced remote control capabilities enable this optimization as well as allowing early intervention to resolve operational issues.
With over a decade of experience in developing remote management solutions for the IT industry, and being a pioneer in the Digital Signage industry, Minicom Digital Signage has gathered extensive knowledge and competences in this area, and is recognized as one of today’s leader in the application of these solutions to the DS industry.
The white paper can be downloaded here: www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/requestdsnetworkmanagement.cfm
Matrox Graphics Inc. is pleased to announce the ultimate building block for video wall controllers with the new Matrox Mura™ controller board, capable of capturing four full 1080p HD inputs and simultaneously driving four monitors at up to 2048x1080, while maintaining full RGB 888 image quality. Based on second generation PCI Express technology, the controller board boasts a x16 bus interface providing an unrivalled 64 Gb/s of bandwidth for cutting-edge performance, while the customised 10-slot Matrox Mura switch fabric can deliver 512 Gb/s upstream and downstream for an unprecedented total throughput of 1Tb/sec.
To read the full announcement, visit http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases/2010/video_wall/mura_controller_board/
Minicom Digital Signage , leading provider of advanced media distribution and network management solutions for the Digital Signage industry, is happy to announce that it is naming Amir Shaked as the President of the North America’s region.
Amir Shaked is bringing to MDS 25 valuable years of experience in the technology industry and in executive management. Up until now, Amir Shaked was President of Press-sense’s operations in the Americas, where he grew the company’s revenues by over 60% during the current recession, by strengthening Press-sense’s relationships with its OEM’s, resellers and direct customers. Amir started his career as a software engineer in 1984, joining Comverse Technology as one of their first employees. Amir moved with Comverse to the US in 1989, and during the early 1990’s Amir founded and managed Comverse Network Systems’ Americas division. In 1995, Amir became President of Accord North America. Accord achieved 50% market share within three years; it then IPO'ed and was subsequently acquired by Polycom (NASD: PLCM) for $350M. Prior to Press-sense, Amir successfully held CEO positions at Disksites, Inc., responsible for its turn-around and sale to Expand Networks, and at CeLight, raising $50M in VC funding. Mr. Shaked has a B.Sc. (Summa Cum Laude) in Computer Science and Mathematics from Tel Aviv University.
Upon his nomination, the new MDS President of the NA region said: “I look forward to working together with Dave Haar and the rest of the MDS team in order to get MDS to the next level in market leadership in North America. We will do this by continuing to enhance MDS’s value in the marketplace, through transparency, execution, exceptional service and bold new offerings, building trust and results among our customers, suppliers, employees, and shareholders.“
Ronni Guggenheim, Minicom Digital Signage CEO, says: “With MDS’ several new product family launches and our increased effort to take a larger stake of the Digital Signage pie, the time is right to expand our team. Amir is joining us as a seasoned, highly experienced manager with a proven track record in the technology field. Amir will focus on our growth strategy and take the North America’s market to the next level”.
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the leading manufacturer of advanced multimedia platforms and media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage industry. Our solutions allow the distribution of rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away, offering advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities.
Our mission is to offer integrators and distributors media infrastructure solutions with the highest added value at the lowest capital & operational costs. We offer solutions that are highly reliable, and which provide advanced display management capabilities with lower integration costs at reduced risk.
With more than 400K screen displays powered, offices and partnerships all over the world, as well as two decades of experience in providing solutions in video distribution and display management, Minicom Digital Signage is the recognized leader in providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to the ever-growing challenges and requirements of the Digital Signage industry.
For more information: www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
There are many makers of LCD enclosures that can be used outdoors, however if you are locating a domestic TV outside make sure you have the right unit - make sure you don't acquire a digital signage casing.
LCD Enclosures For Open-air Electronic Signage.
The out-of-doors dynamic signage casing is designed to be fastened either directly to wall or suspended from a ceiling mount, high up for the best viewing point, normally this is above everyone's heads, so normally engineers who needs to get into the housing for updating systems or software has to use either a ladder or a scissor lift.
The cases are secured by an industry quality lock, due to the units being deployed high up out of reach of unauthorized personal, these units provide the necessary waterproof protection.
Anti Vandal LCD Enclosures .
Unlike any other LCD enclosure on the market, this unit is locked by high security locks, what ever you do if it is for vandal security, do not purchase a unit with standard cam locks, as these can be opened without problems with a chisel.
You need to look for a unit that is made from thicker material so it does separate it from the other products such as digital signage units. The finish is a special anti vandal spray that stops any delinquent spraying the housings with spray paint. The viewing window is supplied in thicknesses depending upon the function and for vandal proof a thickness of 10 mm (3/8") viewing window ought to be used, this can resist a baseball assault or a 500g ball bearing being dropped from 1 metre.
The last point to think about on this range of enclosure is the housings can have a master key, this prevents the installer having to have a large bunch of keys to test and update software on a electronic advertising network and just picture if he has forgot the key and drives 200 miles to site only to find out the mistake! This will not happen with this range, as one manufacturer provides a master key, it does not matter if there are nine LCD enclosures or 500 enclosures in the outside electronic marketing network as they will all be opened with one high security key.
The best anti vandal LCD casing has the capability to slow down any tried theft and some are outfitted with a wireless web cam to note an "incident" when it happens.
There are many makers of LCD enclosures that can be used outdoors, however if you are locating a domestic TV outside make sure you have the right unit - make sure you don't acquire a digital signage casing.
LCD Enclosures For Open-air Electronic Signage.
The out-of-doors dynamic signage casing is designed to be fastened either directly to wall or suspended from a ceiling mount, high up for the best viewing point, normally this is above everyone's heads, so normally engineers who needs to get into the housing for updating systems or software has to use either a ladder or a scissor lift.
The cases are secured by an industry quality lock, due to the units being deployed high up out of reach of unauthorized personal, these units provide the necessary waterproof protection.
Anti Vandal LCD Enclosures .
Unlike any other LCD enclosure on the market, this unit is locked by high security locks, what ever you do if it is for vandal security, do not purchase a unit with standard cam locks, as these can be opened without problems with a chisel.
You need to look for a unit that is made from thicker material so it does separate it from the other products such as digital signage units. The finish is a special anti vandal spray that stops any delinquent spraying the housings with spray paint. The viewing window is supplied in thicknesses depending upon the function and for vandal proof a thickness of 10 mm (3/8") viewing window ought to be used, this can resist a baseball assault or a 500g ball bearing being dropped from 1 metre.
The last point to think about on this range of enclosure is the housings can have a master key, this prevents the installer having to have a large bunch of keys to test and update software on a electronic advertising network and just picture if he has forgot the key and drives 200 miles to site only to find out the mistake! This will not happen with this range, as one manufacturer provides a master key, it does not matter if there are nine LCD enclosures or 500 enclosures in the outside electronic marketing network as they will all be opened with one high security key.
The best anti vandal LCD casing has the capability to slow down any tried theft and some are outfitted with a wireless web cam to note an "incident" when it happens.
LCD advertising displays are very widespread within forward thinking companies, the favored range is 40", discover why lcd advertising screens are becoming the in think for inside dynamic signage.
When a corporate decides on implementing electronic advertising, they want the solution to be jaw dropping and form a very good likeness for the business, that will put the corporation or business at the front of the patrons mind when they think of the item or service.
One of the most important advantages of a lcd advertising display is that these are awe-inspiring and will definitely generate a stir with potential consumers and passer-by's alike, so the larger the monitor is the better for effect, turning demand into money.
A 40" digital poster is the most widespread size and with this large display, it can show videos, pictures, PowerPoint presentations, full dynamic advertising campaigns, as well as scrolling text.
If you need dynamic signage creation application, there are plethora on line free to try, with this software package it will make jaw dropping ads, in turn this will get cash rich prospects into your store to purchase your products.
When deploying these digital posters they can be fitted either in upright or panorama using the rear VESA mounting pattern, or they can just be hung from a windowpane or door, one of the best positions is at eye level in the hair salon or beauty salon as all clients will observe the content to pass the time until their therapy is concluded, so for the salon this is a great time to sell to them whilst they are in a receptive mood.
Another use for a 40" digital menu board is to highlight goods at a tradeshow, you know the scenario, the booth you are in is massively steep so you have to maximize every single inch. Sometimes you don't have the physical space to take every item, so this is were a big digital advertising poster comes in, they can be set up with a video of the items you couldn't take coupled with a business analysis.
Digital menu board systems are available to one and all with dimensions preliminary at 40" and reaching a considerable 80", these have many uses for every business, though let us look at a 32" electronic advertising poster.
The electronic poster is a colossal kind of digital photo frame with a turn, as these displays can also display video clips presentations; the unit is designed for inside dynamic marketing and appeals to any facility that has a reception or where potential customers can see the campaign.
Electronic advertising Poster or Dynamic Menu Board?
A electronic advertising poster is the same as a digital menu board, as they can be deployed in both portrait and horizontal positions, but are to be had in smaller sizes including the following: 20", 26", 32", 40", 46" then the cross over is the digital menu boards by and large start off at 40" and to a vast 80" unit.
Both systems are utilized to advertise goods to potential customers and to advertise services a business offers.
For example a beauty store can promote some of their skin care goods to clientčle who are having a beauty treatment.
Hair dressers make use of an electronic poster to market their seasonal promotions in their windows to passing prospective customers, such as "Holiday cuts - for the Office party", then in-store they can offer the hair care products to valued clientčle who are having any hair treatment, so they can recreate the same result at home.
Fish and chip outlets employ them to showcase their menu, so people passing the shop window can see what the outlay is without delay, mixing the menu with tempting looking images of a fish supper tempts you in to buy.
Tyre retailers use them to make public the numerous models of tyres and exhausts they offer with taster quotes for normal vehicle tyres.
A digital poster works straight of the box, this is owing to the built in campaign player and everything is accessed through the on screen menu. This menu facilitates the user to control every aspect of the electronic advertising campaign from wait time to the transition of the ads. They even have the capacity to switch off when the business is closed and switch on when the business opens, saving on power usage.
Montreal, Canada, November 11, 2010 — Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced the launch of the Matrox Extio F2408, the latest remote graphics solution that separates up to four high resolution displays plus USB keyboard, mouse, and other HIDs from the host system by up to 1 kilometre (3280 feet) of fibre-optic cable. Building on the success of the existing Matrox Extio product line, the Extio F2408 unique bus extension technology guarantees full HD resolution support and uncompromised workstation performance at the operator station. Extio F2408 can also add additional outputs with the optional Matrox Extio F2408 Expander to connect up to eight displays—at resolutions up to 2560x1600 per monitor—to reliably drive process control rooms, dispatch centers, and other mission-critical applications from a single workstation, fibre-optic cable, and adapter.
To read the full announcement, visit http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/press/releases/2010/mission_critical/kvm_extender/extio_f2408/
Zurich, Switzerland (November 9th, 2010) – Minicom Digital Signage , leading provider of advanced media distribution and innovative management solutions for the Digital Signage industry, is proud to announce that it has won the Viscom Digital Signage Best Practice Awards 2010, along with GnosySoft, its partner in Cyprus, for the Digital Signage project in the Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus.
The Digital Signage Best Practice Awards is one of the most valuable and prestigious awards for Digital Signage projects in Europe. It was delivered at the Viscom Frankfurt exhibition this past Friday, with the goal to honor innovative and successful Digital Signage projects because of their efficient planning and creative implementation in order to encourage more companies to make increased use of this form of signage and to stimulate ideas for new digital signage projects. The underlying idea of this award is to present both the client and the contractor of a Digital Signage project, and to give an equal prominence to the realization and the usefulness for the observer/user of innovative digital signage networks.
MDS & GnosySoft won the Award for the Larnaca Airport’s Digital Signage installation which was conceived to provide a pleasant experience to the potential 5 million passengers who are travelling through the airport every year, and to build the most modern approach for airports’ sales and advertising. This network comprises over 350 displays on 8 different venues, and uses MDS transmission units – DS Vision® 3000 – providing HD media distribution and display control. By using significantly less electricity and cabling, this solution thereby dramatically reduced infrastructure requirements and costs. This installation illustrates MDS & GnosySoft’s expertise and innovation in designing, operating, managing and maintaining a Digital Signage network providing maximum exposure at minimum cost, while improving the airport’s user experience.
André Koitzsch, Minicom Digital Signage Sales Director for Europe, says: “MDS is very proud to be the winner of the Viscom Award with GnosySoft this year! By winning this award, MDS is showing that its business model of working with local partners in order to guarantee local customers' satisfaction is a successful formula. GnosySoft is MDS' long term partner and a valuable asset for our local business in Cyprus. As proven by this award, MDS products, which are installed at the Larnaca Airport, provide an effective and innovative solution for network owners. In the future, this solution will be able to be further enhanced with MDS' ScreenGate Management Gateway which allows network operators to control and monitor their complete network according to the specific needs of the airport’s installation.”
George Roushas, GnosySoft Managing Director, says: “It was a great honor first of all to be awarded the Digital Signage project at the new Larnaca International Airport by AdAirport, ClearChannel and Hermes Airports because it has the makings of a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our biggest challenge in 2009 was designing, installing and managing the Digital Signage project with our strategic partners Minicom Digital Signage and Scala. We managed it by introducing a risk management program that ensured that potential for failure was identified early on in testing so that the final installation was guaranteed to be a success. As a result of this success, we at GnosySoft Ltd. are delighted to be the winner of the Viscom Award for 2010 with Minicom Digital Signage! Lastly, I would like to show my gratitude to the digital signage team at GnosySoft Ltd. for their hard and innovative work, our strategic partners Minicom Digital Signage and Scala for the flawless collaboration and our client AdAirport Ltd. for believing in GnosySoft Ltd. to undertake this challenging Digital Signage project.”
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the leading provider of advanced media distribution and innovative management solutions for the Digital Signage industry. Our solutions allow the distribution of rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away, offering advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities. Our mission is to offer integrators and distributors media infrastructure solutions with the highest added value at the lowest capital & operational costs.
With more than 400K screen displays powered, offices and partnerships all over the world, Minicom Digital Signage is the recognized leader in providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to the ever-growing challenges and requirements of the Digital Signage industry.
For more information, visit MDS at www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
About GnosySoft
GnosySoft Ltd. (www.GnosySoft.com) is one of the leading turnkey digital signage solution providers for Airports and Malls. GnosySoft was established by a team of software engineers, consultants, animators and web developers with the purpose of providing professional solutions to clients in order to maximize profit and growth for businesses. Through the combination of different IT solutions GnosySoft has reached a high level of hybrid IT knowledge which has been applied successfully among a constantly growing clientele. GnosySoft focuses on knowledge of information technology and it takes innovative approaches to web design, web marketing, digital signage systems and the operation and maintenance of IT systems. Our motto is “Bee innovative”.
GnosySoft is a part of GnosyColony Group.
Gnosycolony Group Ltd (www.gnosycolony.com) is a family of four companies; GnosySoft, GnosyMentor, GnosyAnimation, and GnosyArt. In Greek, the word Gnosys defines a broad and mature understanding or knowledge of a topic. Applying interdisciplinary knowledge of this nature is at the core of the Group's activities. Gnosymentor (www.gnosymentor.com) leverages technology, leadership, and management experience, to help individuals, teams, and enterprises develop to their full potential. Its motto is "Bee wise". Gnosyanimation (www.gnosyanimation.com) is a change agent in the creative world of visual effects and 3D animation that focuses on creating dynamic solutions for television, digital signage, and cartoon films. Its motto is "Bee 3D". Gnosyart's (www.gnosyart.com) focus is to promote artists and their work. Gnosyart strives to create awareness and reach buyers and collectors of creative arts through exhibits, e-magazines (Art[e]choke) and a focused web presence for individual artists worldwide. Its motto is "Bee creative".
Contacts for more information:
Minicom Digital Signage
Nathalie Garson
Marketing Manager
Tel +972 2 640 40 43
nathalie.garson@minicomds.com
GnosySoft
George Roushas
Managing Director
Tel: +357 22 2525 22
Fax: +357 22 2525 24
Direct Line: +357 22 2575 40
roushas@GnosySoft.com
GnosyColony
Carlos Ayala
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Tel: +357 22 2525 22
Fax: +357 22 2525 24
Direct Line: +357 22 2575 41
carlos@gnosycolony.com
New Jersey, USA (November 1st, 2010) – Minicom Digital Signage , leading manufacturer of advanced multimedia platforms, media distribution and network management solutions for the Digital Signage industry, is happy to announce that it is sponsoring and exhibiting in Customer Engagement Technology World (CETW) in New York on November 10th & 11th 2010. This event will take place at the Javits Convention Center, and MDS will be at booth #637.
At this event, Minicom Digital Signage is organizing its Digital Signage Expert Tour™ . The Digital Signage Expert Tour is an educational framework which is designed to help visitors understand the full digital out-of-home experience on the show floor. This free tour explains the role of the different components of a digital signage network by giving an overview of selected exhibitors, following the path of the Digital Signage supply chain, visiting: players’ manufacturers, content management software companies, display manufacturers, mounting solutions providers as well as network operators. It provides a glimpse of the complexity of Digital Signage networks and keys to design and implement a successful one for your business.
The Tour will start in the front of the exhibit hall at the following times:
- Wednesday, November 10th at 2PM
- Thursday, November 11th at 1PM
Please click to register: http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/events/CETW_2010.cfm?PR_CETW
Dave Haar, Minicom DS’ North America Managing Director says: “The Expert Tour provides attendees an in depth glimpse at the elements that make up a Digital Signage installation. We are happy and proud to bring our expertise to the CETW venue. “
“We are thrilled that Minicom has agreed to host the Digital Signage Expert Tour™ at Customer Engagement Technology World. This tour has demonstrated globally that they provide attendees with a greater understanding of the Digital Signage ecosystem, and how the attendees can best seek out the correct products for their deployments. These Tours will help attendees maximize their time at CET World and improve their ROI.” said CET World General Manager, Lawrence Dvorchik.
Minicom DS has also been invited to participate and deliver a presentation on “Innovative Media Delivery Solutions to Reduce your Cost and Increase the Value of your Digital Signage Network” at 12:45 pm on Wednesday, November 10th in Tech Talk, Theater A. This presentation will include innovative and comprehensive solutions for media delivery using different technologies, and will explain how these solutions can be integrated in a Digital Signage network in order to raise the network performance, to reduce costs and increase the system’s value.
To register for your free pass to Customer Engagement Technology World, please visit www.cetworld.com
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the leading manufacturer of advanced multimedia platforms, media distribution and network management solutions for the Digital Signage industry. Our solutions allow the distribution of rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away, offering advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities. Our mission is to offer integrators and distributors media infrastructure solutions with the highest added value at the lowest capital & operational costs. With more than 400K screen displays powered, offices and partnerships all over the world, Minicom Digital Signage is the recognized leader in providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to the ever-growing challenges and requirements of the Digital Signage industry.
For more information, visit MDS at www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
About Customer Engagement Technology World (CETW)
For 14 years, Customer Engagement Technology World (featuring KioskCom & The Digital Signage Show) has delivered strategic, marketing and technical business solutions for organizations focused on enhancing their customer engagement programs through digital media such as kiosks, digital signage, self-service, digital out-of-home/place based media, mobile and other customer-facing technologies. Having recently been named by Tradeshow Week as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Trade Shows in North America for the fourth time, the event has maintained success by delivering critical content and strategies to ensure deployment success directly from end-user companies that utilize these technologies within their organizations.
For more information, visit www.cetworld.com
Contacts for more information:
Minicom Digital Signage
Nathalie Garson
Marketing Manager
Tel: +972 2 640 40 43
nathalie.garson@minicomds.com
Customer Engagement Technology World (CET World)
Lawrence Dvorchik
General Manager
Tel: +908 322 1554
lawrence@jdevents.com
If you a network admin the term kvm switch must be revolving around you throughout the day. I am pretty sure you must be aware of its usage and benefits. Basically used in computer labs, server rooms, commercial places and more specifically in data centers. KVM Switches are now modified and upgraded to the analog version and hence are capable of simultaneous connections. These modern devices makes it possible to access the data from any corner of the world.
Its still composed of three main parts- video, keyboard and monitor.
KVM Switches are capable of establishing multiple servers via a single device(kvm set). The new generation of these kvm devices are even more secure and much more dependable, fast. This advanced technology gives the user to work from any remote location if need be. Business meetings can be conducted as these devices follow tight security protocols. A kvm switch can work with multiple operating systems like PC, LINUX, MAC, UNIX, and SUN and in various languages. Higher video resolution ensures a greater video clarity and better control. The market share for kvm is increasing constantly and in 2010 its supposed to reach up to 2 billion U.S. Dollars, the demand for kvm switches is directly proportional to the demand of global data centers and is constantly on the rise.
KVM switches are a great resource in the development of a data centers, server rooms, etc. Its highly used for situations where remote access is required. KVM switch provides the right functions, if the inputs are correct. IP KVM Switch , USB KVM Switch, DVI KVM Switch, Dual DVI KVM Switch and CAT5 KVM Switch are few other highly used kvm switches along with 2 port kvm switch.
Zurich, Switzerland (October 26th, 2010) – Minicom Digital Signage , leading manufacturer of advanced multimedia platforms and media distribution solutions for the Digital Signage industry, and Reed Exhibitions Germany, the organizer of the viscom exhibition series, announce that they will organize the Digital Signage Expert Tour at viscom Frankfurt 2010, on Nov 4th & 5th 2010.
The Digital Signage Expert Tour is an educational framework, designed to help visitors understand the full digital out-of-home experience on the show floor. This free tour will provide an overview of selected exhibitors, following the path of the digital signage supply chain, from content creation to measurement, outlining how they fit into the overall Digital Signage puzzle. To participate to this free tour, participants can register by clicking here: www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/events/viscom_Frankfurt_2010.cfm . The tour will start at the hall 3.0 stand No H23.
In addition, Minicom Digital Signage will use an innovative communication method, allowing participants to listen to the tour guide's explanations without surrounding interferences. This method utilizes the ListenTech Tour Audiosystem and ensures that listeners hear comprehensively, without interruption.
André Koitzsch, Minicom Digital Signage Sales Director for Germany, says: “After the successful Digital Signage Expert Tour we performed last year at viscom 2009 in Düsseldorf, we will offer this year again a tour to present the Digital Signage Ecosystem at viscom 2010 in Frankfurt. The tour will focus on major players of the Digital Signage industry and will give interesting insights by looking behind the scenes of major milestones to build a professional Digital Signage installation”.
According to Petra Lassahn, viscom Event Director: “This cooperation with Minicom Digital Signage’s Expert Tour perfectly complements our supporting program "Digital Signage Days". The Digital Signage Expert Tour gives viscom’s participants the opportunity to experience practically what has been learnt before in theory and to discuss issues directly with the exhibiting companies.”
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the leading manufacturer of advanced multimedia platforms and media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage industry. Our solutions allow the distribution of rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away, offering advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities. Our mission is to offer integrators and distributors media infrastructure solutions with the highest added value at the lowest capital & operational costs.
With more than 400K screen displays powered, offices and partnerships all over the world, Minicom Digital Signage is the recognized leader in providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to the ever-growing challenges and requirements of the Digital Signage industry.
For more information, visit MDS at www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
About viscom frankfurt 2010
The Digital Signage World as a branded identity under viscom’s umbrella brand, including the exhibition, the Digital Signage Days as a core element during the fair, and the Digital Signage Best Practice Award.
Digital Signage Days
In the field of digital signage, viscom is not only an international market place but also a further education forum. During the Digital Signage Days on November 4th & 5th, numerous lectures at the viscom forum complement the exhibition. Specialists from associations and the industry will then provide an overview of content, technology and communication planning, as well as examples of successful digital signage applications. Exhibitors will also provide an insight into their current projects.
Digital Signage Best Practice Award
The fourth edition of the Digital Signage Best Practice Award is more international than ever. Companies from all over Europe applied, among others from Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Israel and Cyprus. The interest in the Award as part of the Digital Signage World also demonstrates the great significance accorded to this "fair within the fair". The Digital Signage World, which has been part of viscom for the last three years, is the largest presentation of worldwide applications and displays of complete solutions for the retail sector, information and route guiding systems, interactivity and content. The nominees for the Digital Signage Best Practice Award will also be presented to visitors at the trade fair. The award presentation ceremony will take place during the "viscom night" on the 5th of November 2010, starting at 7 p.m. in the "Ratskeller" restaurant in the Frankfurt City Hall complex.
viscom tec.10 conference
From iPhone apps, to video games and 3D applications, to the needs of an aging society - the speakers at the viscom tec.10 conference, to be held on 3 November 2010 in Frankfurt, will take a 360° view at future visual communication technologies and the challenges they pose.
Here all discussions will focus on the consumer and his media use and buying behavior. In its lectures, the viscom tec.10 conference follows him through the process of deciding on a product or service. The conference concentrates on the possibilities of visual communication for supporting the consumer on this path - from using media at his own home to contact with media in public areas through to the point of sale. The effect of social and technological developments on patterns of media use among target groups will also be discussed.
More information on viscom and viscom tec.10 conference: www.viscom-messe.com and www.viscomtec.eu
Contacts for more information:
Minicom Digital Signage
Nathalie Garson
Marketing Manager
Tel +972 2 640 40 43
nathalie.garson@minicomds.com
viscom
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH
Project viscom
Mr. Christian Hruschka
Project Manager
Tel.: +49 211 90 191 197
christian.hruschka@reedexpo.de
Switzerland, Zurich (October 18th, 2010) - Minicom Digital Signage, leading manufacturer of advanced multimedia platforms and innovative media distribution solutions for the Digital Signage industry, is happy to announce that it is sponsoring the 4th Munich Digital Signage Conference, organized by OVAB Europe, on October 19th and 20th.
Ronni Guggenheim, CEO of MDS, says: “In today’s Digital Signage industry, no one is really offering a solution to internally manage bigger networks infrastructures. Today, as part of its broader, more comprehensive scope and focus, Minicom Digital Signage is offering a new approach of Centralized Management for Digital Signage Systems. With its latest solution, ScreenGate Management Gateway, MDS is offering a network management platform for advanced remote control and performance monitoring of Digital Signage systems. We will take this unique opportunity of the Munich DS Conference this week to speak about “Asset Management and Proof of Performance - How to increase your network's uptime and efficiency”, and to give an exclusive preview of MDS’ latest innovations“.
Minicom Digital Signage is inviting its partners to participate to this event, along with the main players of the Digital Signage industry in Europe, at a discounted rate. Contact Mr. André Koitzsch (andre.koitzsch@minicomds.com) to register for the Conference with MDS' special discount.
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the leading manufacturer of advanced multimedia platforms and media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage industry. Our solutions allow the distribution of rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away, offering advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities. Our mission is to offer integrators and distributors media infrastructure solutions with the highest added value at the lowest capital & operational costs.
With more than 400K screen displays powered, offices and partnerships all over the world, Minicom Digital Signage is the recognized leader in providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to the ever-growing challenges and requirements of the Digital Signage industry.
For more information, visit MDS at www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
For further information:
Minicom Digital Signage
Nathalie Garson
Marketing Manager
Tel +972 2 640 40 43
nathalie.garson@minicomds.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
Combination of a video splitter and a video switch gives us a Video Matrix Switch , which allows the routing of multiple video sources and also the switching of multiple video displays. The user has an advantage of whether to have all or some of the video router that accordingly display all or some of the video inputs; also a few of the switches allow the user the ability to cascade, thereby allowing in the configuration – additional sources.
Ideally it can be used for multiple video configurations like hotels, command centers and so on.
Cat5 VGA and Audio Matrix Switch is also known as a Cat5 video router, which is capable of combining two technologies into one, namely a video splitter and a Video Switch , thereby allowing the user to distribute multiple VGA video and audio sources over inexpensive Cat5 UTP cables over distances up to 1000ft on to multiple audio video displays such as LCDs, television sets and so on. In the case of complex configurations that are required by large applications, where throughout the facility the video is being sent, this video matrix switch can be ideally used. In order to switch and maintain, it could be done either remotely or independently via RS232, with the help of GUI (Graphical User Interface) program; also it could be done using the push buttons that are placed on the front of the unit.
The video matrix switcher has been made available in various form factors that size up to 32x16 where there are 32 inputs and 16 outputs; the added advantage being the user could also cascade in order to create additional inputs.
The Cat 5 Audio Video Matrix 16 in 16 out is a type of Cat5 VGA and Audio matrix switch, which has cable compensation up to 300m; and it can be mixed with video signals such as RGB, YUV and so on. It has the capability for audio switching and provides high quality video with resolutions up to 1600x1200. The switch can be controlled via Infra red and RS422; it has an integral UTP distribution and also has an optional TCP / IP access.
US$800 million, that’s the current market of Digital Signage , which has proven its worth and has become one of the most effective form of marketing channel. In fact, the projected market by 2011 is said to be around US$3.5 billion, thereby making it the fasting growing channel. The major manufacturers are Sony, NEC display solutions, Samsung Electronic, LG Electronics, Sharp and Mitsubishi; there are also numerous other small companies that have over crowded this market; however it has been predicted that in times to come the ones that would survive would be those that have the expertise in digital signage solutions and also have the experience in installation.
It has been noted that, in order to survive in digital signage solutions market, the solution providers have started to provide more than just digital signage panel, that is, to provide a complete signage solution that would encompass wireless cable, software and mounts.
A recent study has claimed that through digital signage displays, there has been brand awareness effect of 47.7%, hike in purchase that estimates to be 29.5%, also there has been an upswing in sales volume of about 31.8%, generate growth in repeated buyers that’s around 32.8% and also create in store traffic of about 32.8%. Now these statistics clearly show a huge rise in demand for digital signage solutions with absolutely no signs of the demand going down.
3D Digital Signage
This has become the most recent topic of conversation in the industry of digital signage.
The ever growing technology has made it possible to have 3D display signage; with Samsung beginning to produce 3D panels for 3D LCD and LED televisions. Well this would certainly create a need for production of equipments in order to make 3D signage, so that it’ easily accessible for small and big companies.
The 3D experience is certain to bring a whole new experience to the customers as compared to the regular digital signage. 3D advertising and marketing is soon what we all would be exposed to in times to come.
Rackmount monitor is a robust display device, which is used to display an image from any video source; it is generally used along with an industrial computer. The device has two ears or flanges that protrude with holes that correspond to the holes in the rack, thereby allowing the monitor to be bolted safely and easily into the rack equipment. Aluminum or steel frame is used for mounting the device into an equipment rack.
In some cases where it is highly required to protect the Rackmount monitor from dust or liquids or any external matter that might cause damage, the packaging needs to be pretty strong.
In the life of a Network Engineer, space efficiency is an absolute necessity; with so many servers, along with monitors and cables stuffed into the system, leading to congestion and no space availability; this is where Rackmount monitor drawers come in handy, where even LCD flat panel monitors that have certainly reduced so much of space, for a network engineer it’s definitely not enough.
Basically a Rackmount LCD drawer is a flat panel monitor, which when not in use could be collapsed into a single standardized 1 RU (rack unit). It allows the monitor to slip into a rack of standard size 19 or 23 inch. For the network engineers it is an absolute blessing as when they are not using the monitor, they could simply glide the monitor into the rack thereby making them available a lot of space. Advanced locking systems have been provided for the user to safely carry them around.
It has come to notice that, a few drawers have been made available that can allow the monitor, keyboard and a pointing device fit into it, for these however space required is generally 2RU. But then the big question is, does every computer need its own monitor, keyboard and mouse, well the answer is pretty easy, it’s a No, because with the help of a KVM Switch , the user could control multiple computers using a single screen and an input device.
In short with a Rackmount LCD drawer, space efficiency has now been made possible.
If you are facing a concern regarding space availability in your server room, because you have one too many server computers, all placed in a small space, then the solution to it is simple. With the help of Rackmount KVM drawers, you could save a lot of space than what you could in a normal circumstance.
Mentioned below are the advantages of having kvm drawer , which is unquestionably the best accessory that you could find for your server rack:
1. Space Availability: Most of the drawers that are available come along with an exclusive feature of additional space that has been made available to install the mouse or the touchpad.
2. Robust: Rackmount KVM drawers are quite robust in nature, allowing you to be rest assured that the keyboard and the other accessories that have been installed are well protected from any external force.
3. Dimensions: Irrespective of what dimension your rack is, your keyboard drawer would easily slip into it, thereby allowing you to save a lot of space. All that needs to be done is to place the keyboard in the drawer, and from the CPU of the server, you need to direct the cable.
4. Management of the wire: Built in slots have been made available so that the cords of the equipment are guided well, and hence are saved from being tangled.
5. Durability: The drawers are highly durable, thereby allowing it to last for many years.
6. Cost: They are very inexpensive and are easily available, thereby allowing you to have as many as you want in your server room.
So if you plan to buy a KVM Drawer, then all you need to do is, Google the product on the internet and you find many online stores that deal with these technology products.
So with the help of Rackmount Keyboard LCD Drawers, you now have the option of integrating all the hardware to a compact unit, thereby allowing you to use minimum space, avoiding the clutter and also along with it saving you cost.
To understand well, what S Video Splitter is, let’s first understand the basics, in other words, let’s start of by knowing more about Video Splitters.
A Video Splitter has basically two functionalities– one being that it acts as a signal booster and also like a splitter, and hence is commonly known as distribution amplifier. With the help of this device, the user could display the image from a PC or any other alternate video source, and distribute the same image onto multiple monitors, with the same crisp and clarity in the image, thereby allowing you to view the image as if it’s directly connected to the PC or any other alternate video source.
In order to transmit an image from a single video or audio(S-Video) source to up to eight video monitors, projectors or televisions with S-Video, we could use S-video Splitter, which could perfectly do the job of transmitting the image. In order to get crisp and clear image, a functionality of boosting the signal has been added to the device, hence the device is also popularly known as S Video Distribution Amplifier.
The biggest advantage of these splitters is that, they could be cascaded or daisy chained, thereby allowing the signals to be split more and be shared with more display devices.
The device has been made available in 4 and 8 ports, with and without the audio functionality, and comes in handy for video applications that are older NTSC based.
The S-Video Splitter device is commonly used in places where highly crisp and clear images from a single S video source needs to be displayed on multiple monitors; it’s widely used in Trade shows, airports, classrooms, remote monitoring facilities and conference rooms. Since they deliver high quality video on multiple outputs, it makes the device a highly useful tool for marketing that is used for applications such as digital signage. They have undoubtedly proved their worth in greatly enhancing the class of the business environment.
Video Splitter is a hardware device whose arrival has made things possible, which weren’t earlier. Before, it was almost unimaginable to think of displaying images that originate from a single source and display it simultaneously on multiple devices. However, these splitters have made it possible to split the signal from a single source and relay them on multiple devices, the major advantage being that the signal is boosted as well, thereby making the output devices display crisp and clear images; due to this added advantage the device is also popularly known as video distribution amplifier .
The splitters are pretty easy to use and work on simple plug and play functionality. High Definition resolutions such as 720i, 1080p and so on are supported by this device.
HDMI cables have the capability of integrating video and audio signals on to a single cable, thereby allowing the user to avoid the use of bulky VGA and audio cables that are associated with standard clutter. The best part of these cables is that the conversion of digital to analog signals and then back to digital signals is not required; instead the signals are kept in their original format and uncompressed.
Coming to the features of video splitter , it is compatible with any operating system i.e. the user would not be facing any compatibility issues while using any operating system; the device consumes very less power making it energy efficient; it requires no software or drivers for working and is also easy to install. The splitter is HDCP and RoHS compliant and is certified by FCC/CE. With the help of push buttons that are placed on the unit or through RS232, switching of the output devices is made possible. Optional methods for switching include Infrared and TCP/IP control. The features mentioned above has made this device popular in the Home Theatre segment and for situations where it is highly recommended to display the same image onto various devices, with high crisp and clarity. The video splitter could be ideally used for monitoring work environments, training facilities and so on and so forth.
A DVI Switch is a device that is used to connect several DVI video sources simultaneously and to do a switching between them onto a single DVI video display, thereby eliminating the requirement for multiple monitors that would have consumed valuable space. The device has been made available in models of 2 port and 4 port along with a DVI video/audio version that’s optional. In addition to this, the DVI Switch is also available in matrix format which is known as DVI Video Matrix Switch, which enables the user to make switching between multiple inputs and outputs.
Simple push button or infrared remote control is used in controlling DVI Switch and as far as the compatibility is concerned, it is compatible with almost all the DVI interface from devices like Television’s, DVD’s, PC’s and so forth; and is HDCP compliant. High display resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 and 1080p for high definition televisions’ are supported by the switch. The method by which the switcher functions is - by connecting the DVI sources to the switch and then connecting the DVI video display to the output.
DVI Video Switch w/Audio 2 Port
This device has created a revolution in multimedia functionality, by creating a combination between DVI (Digital Video Interface) video switcher with quality stereo audio; thereby allowing you to switch between two media sources and hence allowing you to take the advantage of their output on a single DVI display along with a set of multimedia speakers.
Basic Features
The device is compliant with the DVI specifications
Combination of DVI video switch and stereo audio support
For easy status monitoring there are LED displays Host systems such as Windows and Mac are supported
Through the front panel switches or IR remote control we do the video source selection
From 2 DVI or analog video sources we get output sound and video signals
Superior video quality.
KVM Switch is a device that best suits those who desire to access their computers from distant locations. While purchasing a KVM Switch (keyboard, video and mouse), one must remember certain things to ascertain the best buy.
Things to keep in mind:
1. If implementing KVM over IP is what you have in your mind, the options available are front-end IP products and pure digital applications. In the case of front end IP products - on an existing KVM switch, they permit the remote users to gain secure access. However, in the case of pure digital applications – the administrators are allowed to gain access to BIOS-level of the attached servers through the communication with the networked digital KVM Switch.
2. Audio Support is available by some of the switches; also some devices come along with the provision for multi user switches that have the audio support functionality.
3. Existing authentications scheme like LDAP, RADIUS or Active Directory are some of the leverages that the administrator are allowed.
4. The 4-user KVM Switches allow the users to handle dozens of servers, but in the case of integrated switches, hundreds of administrators are permitted to control thousands of servers.
5. The desktop and server rack cable clutter is significantly reduced by the Cat5 KVM Switches, thereby allowing the user and computer to be placed at large distances, hence allowing immense flexibility.
6. 1600X1200 at 60Hz over IP is the maximum resolution that could be provided by the switch, however if your requirement is for a higher resolution device then you could certainly go for analog switches.
In case if you wish to control multiple PS2 based computers that have dual DVI video, with the help of a single keyboard, mouse and two monitors, then you could opt for Dual DVI KVM Switch . The switch has been designed similar to a desktop model and the operating systems that it supports are Linux, DOS and Windows 95/98/SE/ME/2000/XP; it also supports high resolution and is available in 2 and 4 port versions.
Matrox M9188 octal graphics card to be paired with an M9148 quad card to generate an expansive, single stretched desktop
Montreal, Canada—Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, will be showcasing a variety of advanced multi-display technologies at IBC 2010, including a live demonstration of a unique, twelve display workstation powered by an M9188 octal graphics card and M9148 quad card combination. Matrox personnel will also be on site to discuss the benefits of our other innovative solutions including:
-M-Series add-in graphics cards
-TripleHead2Go external multi-display upgrades
-Extio Series KVM extension units
-PowerDesk desktop management software
When: Friday, September 10 – Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Where: RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Booth#: Hall 7, Stand 7.B29
About Matrox Graphics Inc.
Matrox Graphics is a leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professional markets. In-house design expertise, top-to-bottom manufacturing, and dedicated customer support make our solutions the premier choice in industries that require stable, high-reliability products. Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
For more information
For more information, visit www.matrox.com/graphics or contact Matrox Graphics at graphics@matrox.com.
MSI IPC Launches WindBOX III with Intel® Core™ 2 Duo for Fanless System
【 Taipei, Taiwan 】 MSI, the global leading brand in motherboard, announced the launch of the upgrade version of WindBOX III (MS -9A 35) to IPC market in August, 2010. This is the latest ultra-low power system with fanless solution.
Followed the fanless design of WindBOX series, MSI debuts the WindBOX III based on the Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo processor and the Intel ® GS45 + ICH 9M chipset to provide the latest ultra-low power and slim form factor into solid embedded applications. For clients’ strong demand of supporting high resolution video, MSI debuts WindBOX III (MS -9A 35) with great 3D graphics performance for a high definition up to 1080P. It supports directX10, shader model 4.0 and Intel® clear video technology. MSI enhances I/O connectivity covers 6 USB 2.0 ports, 2 powered COM ports, and multiple video output (DVI-I for VGA and DVI-D, HDMI) for dual independent display. To fulfill the expansion demand, WindBOX III improves two mini-PCIe slots. For the internet demand, WindBOX III comes with a module that has a built-in WiFi 802.11b/g/n and blue-tooth module.
MSI WindBOX III enhances the flexible design for easily changing preferred memory/HDD/mini-PCIe devices.
MSI WindBOX Ⅲ supports VESA wall-mount interface for easily mounting flat panel monitors and TVs and various scenarios like digital signage, thin client, and POS with affordable expenditure. Based on endless innovation, MSI keeps providing you more efficient and economical products and being with you to fulfill your demand.
About MSI Industrial Platform Computing (IPC)
MSI was founded in 1986 and is one of the world-class IT product leading brands. MSI has over-20-year experience in motherboard manufacturing and has now evolved and grown to become the world’s top 3 largest motherboard manufactures, recognized internationally for high quality and stability by consumer and enterprises. In 2006, MSI entered industrial platform computing (IPC) market with successful and professional experience in motherboard filed, and started providing reliable and customized IPC products with expansion capability. MSI IPC manufactures high quality industrial products in various industrial applications, such as digital signage, automation, medical electronic, ATM, point-on-sale, kiosk, industrial control, gaming and home entertainment.
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HDMI switch is a high definition multimedia interface video switch that allows you to connect several HDMI video sources such as DVD, set-top box or PC simultaneously. It also allows you to switch between these HDMI video sources on a HDMI video display such as HDTV (High Definition Television). In order to transmit encrypted digital streams that are uncompressed, the switch uses an audio/video connector. This video switcher has been made available in 2 and 4 port versions. It supports high resolution video of 1920 x 1200 and achieves sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p.
The switch is compatible with all HDMI equipped and HDCP enabled HDTV devices; and is controlled by the push buttons that are placed on the front of the unit. It is generally used in business centers, hotels, restaurants, conference rooms, classrooms and bars.
The 2 port HDMI video switch is not highly preferred as it has only two inputs and one output, and there is no room for future expansion; however the 4 port allows you to switch up to 4 sources and is highly recommended. Also one must see to it that the switch is backward compatible that is it can take the place of a DVI (Digital Visual Interface); in other words you could simply select the exact cables either HDMI or HDMI to DVI, to customize the system.
See to it that the switch comes along with a remote control and a dedicated power adapter; the remote control allows you to select the desired specific channel and the adapter is essential because the switch is powered directly from the HDMI cable that could overload power to the HDMI sources. It is also important that you go for a HDCP compliant switch that allows you to pass data between the source and the monitor.
If you keep in mind the above mentioned points while buying a HDMI Switch , then you could be rest assured to get the best buy and would certainly not regret one bit.
Next Generation Solution for Media Distribution, Remote Display Management with Proof-Of-Performance
Zurich, Switzerland (August 23rd, 2010) - Minicom Digital Signage , leading manufacturer of advanced multimedia platforms and media distribution solutions for the Digital Signage industry, is launching its new solution platform which allows advanced media distribution, as well as network based control and monitoring capabilities of multiple remote displays - DS Vision™ Digital . DS Vision™ Digital is a powerful solution that distributes real-time digital non-compressed full HD content to multiple terminals and enables remote management with Proof–of-Performance technology.
Ronni Guggenheim, Minicom Digital Signage’s CEO, says “The digital signage market is rapidly moving with the deployment of millions of high-definition digital displays. Today, operators rely on high performance distribution systems, and integrators need a solution that offers remote management capabilities to gives the level of transparency needed to establish reliable system performance and to provide automated proof that content is actually shown. This has a direct impact on the bottom line ROI of the DooH networks. In order to meet these Digital Signage market’s requirements, Minicom Digital Signage is launching today a solution that does it all: DS Vision™ Digital!”
With full HD media resolution and scalable media extension (up to 600m/2000ft), DS Vision™ Digital provides maximum content fidelity by distributing real time non-compressed (i.e. lossless) digital media from the server room to the display without compromising on optimized quality.
DS Vision™ Digital enables Remote Display Management, available through the Screengate™ Management Gateway, which provides reliable remote monitoring and control of display assets of any Digital Signage network. This solution features a unique Media Feedback Mechanism (MFM) – including the patented Proof of Performance proprietary technology (POP) – so advertisers can evaluate the value of their network and operators can improve visibility and reduce system downtime while lowering operational costs and increasing return on investment.
Finally, there’s a solution that answers the many requirement of today’s demanding digital signage operators - DS Vision™ Digital. Innovative, comprehensive, powerful and flexible solution, DS Vision™ Digital can be deployed in a host of diverse environments including retail, transportation, entertainment, hospitality, healthcare and education.
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the leading provider of advanced and unique media distribution, control and monitoring solutions for the Digital Signage industry. Continuously striving to meet the Digital Signage market's latest requirements, Minicom Digital Signage's solutions are based on innovative and flexible technology in order to increase the value of Digital Signage networks and to get the message across in the most efficient, cost-effective and creative way.
Our solutions allow the distribution of rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away, offering advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities.
Our mission is to offer integrators and distributors media infrastructure solutions with the highest added value at the lowest capital & operational costs. We offer solutions that are highly reliable, and which provide advanced display management capabilities with lower integration costs at reduced risk.
With more than 400K screen displays powered, offices and partnerships all over the world, as well as two decades of experience in providing solutions in video distribution and display management, Minicom Digital Signage is the recognized leader in providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to the ever-growing challenges and requirements of the Digital Signage industry.
For further information:
Nathalie Garson
Marketing Manager
Minicom Digital Signage
Tel: +972 2 640 6043
Email: nathalie.garson@minicomds.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
A KVM set is composed of a keyboard, video, and a mouse, more popularly its known as a KVM Switch ; which is a hardware device that allows you to connect a single keyboard, video and mouse to multiple computers; it could also function in the reverse direction. Now with just a single keyboard, video and mouse you could control a pool of server computers using this switch; this allows you to save money, time, equipment and power and is widely used for business/commercial purposes. Since the servers in the server farm are accessed separately and periodically at a given time, these switches save a lot of money/resources and is very beneficial in business.
DVI KVM switch is a hardware device that permits you to use a single keyboard, video and mouse to control several PS2 or USB based computers with DVI video. It is compatible with various platforms and operating systems and allows you to display and monitor video signals from different computers or video sources simultaneously on a single screen with keyboard and mouse operation. This switch can be controlled using the push buttons on the front panel or using hot key commands from the keyboard. It is generally used in workstations in supervisory systems, server farms, process control centers and so on.
If a user wishes to control two computers using a single keyboard, video and mouse; then that could be possible by using a 2 port KVM switch .
For easy boot-up and operation, the switch has been enabled with keyboard and mouse emulation feature; also a hot key functionality has been included which allows the user to switch ports using simple keyboard commands. These switches have been enabled with an auto scanning feature and it supports multiple operating systems; also by using coaxial VGA cabling, high quality video resolution is obtained. These switches do not require any power supply as it draws its power off the keyboard. These switches make work easier at home as well as in an organization.
The KVM Switches are widely popular among users/network administrators who wish to use a single keyboard, video and mouse to control multiple computers.
The attractive features of the HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) extenders are that, they are light in weight, eliminate the need for bulky cables, video signals could be extended over long distances without distorting the image, in fact the image received is crisp and clear with high resolution. HDMI Extender is basically a hardware device that permits the user to make extensions of video signals over long distances using inexpensive Cat5e/ Cat6 UTP cables; they were brought in for the sole purpose of overcoming the limitations that were present in HDMI cable. They have been made available in various types such as HDMI fiber optic extender and HDMI fiber optic cable; they are extensively used in call centers, restaurants and military and commercial environments.
HDMI Extender Cat5 up to 360ft is a type of HDMI Extender that has an input video signal of 0.5-1.0 volts p-p; the input DDC signal is 5 volts p-p (TTL). The maximum single link range that this device achieves is 1920x1200, 1080p; the output video is HDMI 1.3a. Talking about the video format that this device supports is DTV/HDTV: 1080p/1080i/720p/576p/480p/576i/480i. Speaking of the transmission distance, with Cat6 cable the transmission distance achieved is 50m for 1080p and 100m for 480p; however with Cat5e Cable, the transmission distance achieved is 60m for 1080p and 120m for 1080i. During operation the temperature that ought to be maintained is 0 to 70 degree Celsius with humidity of 10% to 85% RH (non-condensing).
While storing the device, the temperature maintained ought to be -10 degree C to 80 degree C with humidity of 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing). The external power supply that is required is 5V DC at 2A.
The HDMI fiber optic extender , 300 m is a device that extends HDMI signals to a distance of 300m using a single SC duplex multimode fiber optic cable. The device supports all HDTV resolutions up to 1600p including 1080i, 1080p and 1440p; it has a total bandwidth of 7.8Gbps over Single 2-core fiber optic cable link.
A DVI-D to VGA converter allows you to connect a VGA projector or a monitor to a computer that has a DVI-D video card; using a 15 Pin HD connector.
It supports a VGA resolution of 1900x1200, 1600x1200, 1280x1024 and lower. It is HDCP compliant; and best used if you’re not interested in replacing your expensive video monitors and display adapters. The various types that are available are DVI-D, DVI-I Single Link, DVI-I Dual Link, and DVI-A. What this converter basically does is that it allows you to connect computers that have DVI-D single link graphics card to VGA analog monitors.
Video converter is a hardware device that permits you to connect a specific format of a video signal to a display of a specific type that it’s compatible with. The different types that are available are DVI-D to VGA , VGA to DVI-D, Multi Video Digital Converter, USB to DVI, HDMI DVI Converter.
A Multi video digital converter is a bi-directional converter that allows you to connect a TV to PC or PC to TV with VGA/S-Video (4 Pin miniDin)/Composite Video (RCA type) inputs/outputs. USB to DVI converter permits the user to utilize an extra USB port on your computer and connect a DVI video display or projector.
HDMI DVI Converter enables the user with the capability you to use a simple DVI to HDMI converter box to convert DVI to HDMI format.
VGA to DVI-D converter is a hardware that permits you to use a VGA Video card to connect a DVI-D monitor and VGA monitor or projector to a computer.
VGA to HDMI converter allows you to convert VGA input into HDMI, thereby permitting you to show the image not only on your computer’s monitor but also on your HDTV.
S-Video Splitter is a hardware device that enables the user to display the same image from a single source with S video and audio to up to eight S-Video monitors. The device is available in various units of S-video splitter and comes in 4 and 8 ports with or without the audio. These devices are very much ideal for applications in Hotels, Bars, Conference rooms, Schools, small offices, so on.
S-Video and RCA Audio Distribution Amplifier 4 Port
This device is the most innovative product amongst all, as it splits from one source the S-Video and Audio signal to four devices with the compatible inputs. It is an ideal product for signal distribution from Video games console, camcorders, DVDs, Satellite Receivers, VCRs, so on.
Its basic features are that, it is compatible with all S-Video/RCA display monitors and audio devices; it uses mini-din 4 pin for S-video, RCA for audio connectors; can simultaneously send both the audio and video to multiple displays.
S-Video Distribution Amplifier 8 Port
This device is pretty much similar to the device mentioned above, however in this case the device splits from one source the S-Video and Audio signal to eight devices with compatible inputs. It is ideally used for distributing signals from VCRs, Camcorders, Video Game Consoles, DVDs and so on and so forth.
Its basic features are that, it is compatible with almost all S-Video devices and display monitors; the input or output video signals are S-Video(Y/C); the input / output video connections are 4 pin mini-din S-video connectors.
Rackmount S-Video and Stereo Audio Distribution Amplifier 8 Port
This Video splitter allows the user to split from one source the S-Video and stereo audio signal to eight devices that are with compatible inputs. These devices are basically used for distributing signals from VCRs, Camcorders, Video Game Consoles, DVDs, so on.
The basic features are that, it is compatible with all S-Video / Stereo audio devices and display monitors; it could simultaneously send the S-Video and Stereo Audio to multiple displays.
VGA (Video Graphic Array) splitter is a hardware device that is used to display the computer’s video signal that has VGA output to as many as 16 VGA monitors; there is also a provision of making a series of multiple VGA splitters so as to display the image on 90 or more display devices/monitors. The big advantage of vga splitter is that the images are crystal clear since there is no loss of signal, also because the splitter has the ability to amplify the signal. When the splitter is used with inexpensive Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 cables, the video signals could be extended up to 984ft; and the protocols that it follows are DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B.
VGA distribution amplifier is a hardware device that allows the video signals to boost and also it acts as a splitter, allowing the display of computer’s video signal with VGA output on multiple monitors.
It is basically used to distribute high resolution video signals to multiple displays; because of the boosting power of this device, it enhances the video signal to a great extend allowing crystal clear pictures to be delivered. There are basically three form factors that are Portable, Rack Mount and Wall Mount which have been brought in so as to make distribution amplifier suitable for each and every application that requires high performance distribution of video signal. Speaking of how it works, well it’s pretty simple, the distribution amplifier takes the signal from one port of a computer and amplifies it and then splits the signal in order to feed multiple high resolution displays.
Specially designed Inline video distribution amplifier is used for video signals such as Composite video, S-Video, RGBS or RGBHV.
VGA Splitters have been made available in various port sizes such as 2, 4, 8, 16 and 18 port. Theses are primarily used for classrooms, digital signage and trade shows so as to provide high quality video signals displayed on multiple monitors. These devices come in very handy and are very useful for displaying a video signal from a source that has VGA output on to 16 monitors, without affecting the video clarity.
DVI-D to VGA converter is a hardware device that permits you to use a 15 Pin HD connector to connect a VGA projector or a monitor to a computer that has DVI-D video card. It supports a VGA resolution of 1900 x1200, 1600 x 1200, 1280x1024 and lower and is HDCP compliant; and best used if you’re not interested in replacing your expensive video monitors and display adapters. The various types that are available are DVI-D, DVI-I Single Link, DVI-I Dual Link, and DVI-A. What this converter basically does is that it allows you to connect computers that have DVI-D single link graphics card to VGA analog monitors.
Video converter is a hardware device that permits you to connect a specific format of a video signal to a display of a specific type that it’s compatible with.
DVI-D to VGA Converter is the most used converter, though different types are available- VGA to DVI-D, Multi Video Digital Converter, USB to DVI, HDMI DVI Converter, HDMI RGB YPbPr Converter, HDMI VGA Converter and HDMI Converter Switcher.
USB to DVI converter is a hardware device that permits you to utilize an extra USB port on your computer and connect a DVI video display or projector. HDMI DVI Converter permits you to use a simple DVI to HDMI converter box to convert DVI to HDMI format.
VGA to DVI-D converter is a hardware that permits you to use a VGA Video card to connect a DVI-D monitor and VGA monitor or projector to a computer.
A Multi video digital converter is a bi-directional converter that allows you to connect a TV to PC or PC to TV with VGA/ S-Video (4 Pin miniDin) / Composite Video (RCA type) inputs/outputs.
VGA to HDMI converter allows you to convert VGA input into HDMI, thereby permitting you to show the image not only on your computer’s monitor but also on your HDTV. DVI-D to VGA allows you to use digital output without requiring the digital DVID output to connect the analog display devices with PC and notebook.
The USB extender is a hardware device that permits you to make extensions from 1 to 4 USB peripheral devices. Using inexpensive Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 UTP cable, it could make extensions up to 150ft. The best part of this device is that it uses simple plug and play functionality and hence is easy to set up. USB Extender supports various applications such as Windows, Mac-OS, Linux and Sun and are extensively used in applications using Extron Annotator and remote touch screen displays; it also could be used for applications which need remote location of USB peripherals like interactive mouse, keyboards and other human input devices.
Wireless USB extender is a hardware device that allows you to make extension of USB peripherals up to 110ft, without requiring the cables. It’s a hub that consists of a transmitter along with a receiver with 4 ports. This permits you to connect up to 4 USB devices that could be a printer or a scanner or an isochronous web cam or hard drives or MP3 players. The best part of this hardware device is that it requires no software to run it and it supports OS such as Windows 2000, XP, MAC OSX, Solaris and Unix Linux and also USB transfer types such as Control, Bulk, Interrupt and Isochronous.
The different types of Extenders available are Audio Extender, DVI-D Extender, Firewire Extender, RS232 Extender, VGA Video Extender, USB Extender, KVM Extenders, USB KVM Extender, CAT5 Splitter-Extender, Fiber Optic Extenders, HDMI Fiber Optic Cable, Component Video Extender, Composite Video Extender, Wireless USB 2.0 Extender, HDMI Extender.
Each extender mentioned is used for a different purpose; for example an Audio Extender is used to make extensions of analog stereo audio over long distances via Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 UTP cables; however a DVI-D extender is used to make extensions of digital DVI video signal over long distances using inexpensive Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 UTP cables.
In a USB Extender over Cat5 kit, the local transmitter and receiver unit are connected using Cat5 UTP cable. In this kit, also includes RJ45 and Icron Ranger usb 2.0 extender so as to support USB2.0 peripheral devices at speeds up to 480Mb/s, over a distance of 50m. The powering is done through extreme USB technology.
KVM switch stands for a keyboard, video, mouse switch that allows the user to connect multiple computers to a single keyboard, video and mouse; it could also work in the reverse direction. These switches are widely used in controlling a pool of servers in data centers. Through these switches you could save equipment, time, space, money and power; they also support user terminals at both ends which actually allow local as well as remote access to all the computers or servers.
The different types of KVM Switch that are available are DVI KVM Switch, Dual Video DVI KVM Switch, Dual Video PS2 KVM Switch, PS2 KVM Switch, PS2 KVM Switch With Audio, USB KVM Switch, IP KVM Switch, CAT5 KVM Switch.
DVI KVM Switch simultaneously allows the user to display and monitor video signals from 4 different computers or video sources on to a single screen using keyboard and mouse operation.
Dual DVI KVM Switch is a hardware device that has been designed in such a way that the user could use a single keyboard, dual (two) DVI video monitors and mouse to control multiple computers with dual video connections; these switches have been made available in 2 and 4 port versions with PS2 mouse and keyboard and DVI-I video connections.
USB KVM Switch permits the user to control up to 16 USB computers using one USB keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor; it’s a perfect solution for managing multiple USB servers from one location.
USB DVI KVM switch permits users to attach their computers to the keyboard and mouse either via PS/2 or USB interfaces; they are generally used in workstations in supervisory systems, server farms etc.
IP KVM switch permits remote access to manage connected computers to the IP KVM via TCP / IP network.
Cat5 KVM Switch permits the user to connect multiple computers or servers via cat5/6/7 UTP cables to the switch and thereby control by using a single keyboard, video and mouse.
DVI-D to VGA converter permits you to use a 15 Pin HD connector to connect a VGA projector or a monitor to a computer that has DVI-D video card. It supports a VGA resolution of 1900 x1200, 1600 x 1200, 1280x1024 and lower and is HDCP compliant. This device is best used if one is not interested in replacing expensive video monitors and display adapters. The various types of converters that are available are DVI-D, DVI-I Single Link, DVI-I Dual Link, and DVI-A. What this converter basically does is that it allows you to connect computers that have DVI-D single link graphics card to VGA analog monitors.
On the other hand, a Video converter is a hardware device that permits you to connect a specific format of a video signal to a display of a specific type that it’s compatible with. The different types that are available are DVI-D to VGA , VGA to DVI-D, Multi Video Digital Converter, USB to DVI, HDMI DVI Converter, HDMI RGB YPbPr Converter, HDMI VGA Converter and HDMI Converter Switchers.
Whereas a VGA to DVI-D converter is a hardware that permits you to use a VGA Video card to connect a DVI-D monitor and VGA monitor or projector to a computer, a Multi video digital converter is a bi-directional converter that allows you to connect a TV to PC or PC to TV with VGA/ S-Video (4 Pin miniDin) / Composite Video (RCA type) inputs/outputs. The USB to DVI converter permits you to utilize an extra USB port on your computer and connect a DVI video display or projector. HDMI DVI Converters permit using a simple DVI to HDMI converter box to convert DVI to HDMI format and VGA to HDMI converter allows converting VGA input into HDMI, thereby permitting you to show the image not only on your computer’s monitor but also on your HDTV.
DVI-D to VGA converter requires no external power supply, is equipped with a single link DVI-D input connector and a VGA 15 pin HD male output connector & has a DVI-D and VGA bandwidth of 1.6 GHz and 165 MHz respectively, with a frequency bandwidth of 165 MHz. Due to its ability to convert digital signals to analog, it is being widely used in many applications globally.
VJ duo engineers 15 TripleHead2Go units directly off three Apple® Mac Pro workstations for an astonishing panoramic deployment Montreal, Canada, July 29, 2010 —Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of specialised graphics solutions, today announced that 4youreye has selected Matrox TripleHead2Go Graphics eXpansion Modules (GXMs) to drive a 42-display installation at Club Vanilli. Matrox TripleHead2Go external multi-display upgrades allow AV system integrators to conveniently add up to three monitors per graphics output on a laptop or desktop computer to drive dynamic, digital content across multiple monitors. Club Vanilli has long been considered one of Austria 's leading nightclub establishments, but owner Wolf Dieter Holzhey wanted to upgrade the club's typical interior layout with a vibrant digital signage platform. Too ambitious to manage internally, Holzhey outsourced the hardware installation to KRAFTWERK Living Technologies GmbH , who entrusted VJ duo 4youreye with the panorma playout integration. 4youreye quickly identified the TripleHead2Go as the centrepiece for this new project. While Matrox officially supports one TripleHead2Go under Mac® OS X, 4youreye managed to leverage the GXM's multi-display technology to connect five TripleHead2Go units to a single Apple® Mac Pro workstation. Three workstations were combined to drive a total of 42 side-by-side displays encircling the entire club. This unique, panoramic configuration, has given Club Vanilli the market differentiator they were looking for while providing their patrons with a much more enjoyable nightclub experience. "The new club atmosphere is simply outstanding," states Holzhey. "Cool sounds and an exchanging play of colors deliver the perfect feel-good vibes. Best of all, we can instantly modify the mood for our customers, quickly adapting from a romantic light setting to a hard and flashy techno beat." To read the complete story, visit www.matrox.com/clubvanilli .
About Matrox Graphics Inc. Matrox Graphics is a leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professional markets. In-house design expertise, top-to-bottom manufacturing, and dedicated customer support make our solutions the premier choice in industries that require stable, high-reliability products. Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal , Canada . For more information, visit www.matrox.com/graphics or contact Matrox Graphics at graphics@matrox.com .
The VGA to DVI-D converter is a hardware device that is used to convert a source VGA video signal to a DVI-D video signal. In other words, it allows you to convert the PC’s VGA video to a DVI-D video signal and connect it to DVI LCD display. The converter supports a wide range of resolutions such as UXGA (1600x1200), SXGA (1280x1024), XGA (1024x768), SVGA (800x600), and VGA (640x480). It is an ideal solution when you do not wish to replace your expensive video monitors and display adapters.
Video converter allows you to connect a video signal of a specific format to a display of a specific type that it’s compatible with.
The different types of converters available are DVI-D to VGA converter, VGA to DVI-D converter, Multi Video digital converter, USB to DVI converter, HDMI DVI converter, HDMI RGB YPbPr Converter, HDMI VGA Converter and HDMI Converter Switcher. VGA to DVI-D converter allows the conversion of VGA analog signal to digital graphic signal; thereby allowing devices with digital DVI-D display to be connected to a computer with analog VGA output.
Multi Video digital converter is a bi-directional converter. It has S-Video (4 Pin miniDin) / Composite Video (RCA type) / VGA as inputs and it allows the connection of TV to PC or PC to TV with VGA / S-Video (4 Pin miniDin) / Composite Video (RCA type) inputs/outputs.
HDMI DVI converter using the simple DVI to HDMI converter box allows the conversion of DVI to HDMI format. In other words, without having to upgrade the existing video configuration, it allows you to use an existing DVI video signal and displays it on a HDMI television or monitor. Covered by FCC, CE as well as RoHS certifications this device works on simple plug and play functionality. Equipped with the ability to automatically detect input resolution it can allow user selection of output resolution and refresh rate.
VGA to DVI-D converter allows an instant conversion of analog VGA signal of a computer to single link digital DVI video signal. It supports VGA / SVGA and DVI-D monitors which also includes LCD flat panel monitors; thereby allowing you to connect computers with analog VGA connecters to single link DVI-D monitors or projectors.
KVM extender is a hardware device that allows the transmission of keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) signals over long distances using inexpensive Ca5 / Cat6 / Cat7 UTP cables. It is an ideal solution for financial institutions, as it allows the accessing of computers centralized in a secure and environmentally controlled location. Using Cat5 cable technology, it is very easy to install and it eliminates cables and clutters. With this technology at your disposal, you can now operate the computer from wherever you want, using the KVM console.
The Cat5 KVM extender is a hardware device which is compact in size and allows the connection of the computer with the extended workstation. The device is compatible with most operating systems and eliminates the use of bulky cable and gives you the opportunity to place your KVM peripherals virtually anywhere. The extender supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 and with keyboard/mouse emulation it gives flawless operation; it also supports one local and one remote user. It allows you to locate the keyboard, monitor and mouse remotely by using CAT5 wiring and allows local and remote access to network servers. The extender is extensively used in commercial, industrial and government applications.
Cat5 USB KVM extender also allows remote access to computers with the USB keyboard, video and mouse. Distances up to 1000ft are supported by using inexpensive Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 cable. The device basically consists of a transmitter unit which is placed at the source computer and a receiver unit placed in the remote location. The extender is connected using standard UTP or STP cable and permits the switching between local user and the remote user. The advantage of using this extender is that high quality resolution up to 1600 x 1200 can be maintained without any distortion. It is compatible with SUN Solaris and USB servers, along with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix and NetWare.
The KVM Extender allows you to access and control with great flexibility all the servers placed anywhere in the facility. It is best used for commercial, government and industrial applications.
The USB extender is a hardware device that allows an extension of 1 to 4 USB peripheral devices and extends the distance up to 150ft using inexpensive Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 UTP cable. The setup of this device is very easy because of its simple plug and play functionality. The Icron USB 2.0 Fiber Ranger Multimode Fiber extender is another fiber optic extender version that permits an extension up to 10km. These devices support Windows, Mac-OS, Linux and Sun. It could also be used for applications that require remote location of USB peripherals such as interactive mouse, keyboards and other human input devices.
In the case of wireless usb extender , without the need for running the cables, the USB peripherals could be extended to distances up to 110ft.
This is advantageous in situations where there is lack of space or where cables cannot be used. It basically is a hub that consists of a transmitter with 4 port receiver that permits the connection of up to 4 USB devices such as mouse, keyboard, printers, scanners, isochronous web cams, hard drives, and MP3 players. This extender comes along with simple plug and play functionality, and is compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1. It does not need any software driver for operation and supports Windows 2000, XP, MAC OSX, Solaris and Unix Linux along with USB transfer types such as Control, Bulk, Interrupt and Isochronous.
The biggest advantage of a usb extender is that, the receiver has an active 4 port hub that would supply power to each port, thereby powering and charging the peripherals such as media players, smart phones and mass storage devices. The local transmitter and the receiver unit in the USB over Cat5 kit are connected using Cat 5 UTP cable; RJ45 and Icron Ranger USB 2.0 Extender have also been included so as to support USB 2.0 peripheral devices at speeds up to 480 Mb/s over a distance of 50 m/164 ft. These are powered by patented Extreme USB technology and are revolutionizing USB connectivity and extension.
The HDMI Splitter is a hardware device that allows you to split and distribute a single HDMI video signal to multiple HDMI video display units simultaneously. In other words, from sources such as set-top boxes, DVD players, D-VHS players and other HDTV devices, the HDMI video signals are replicated and distributed to multiple HDMI video display units. HDMI Splitter is available in various sizes ranging from 2, 4 and 8 ports. In order to form a larger distribution configuration of replicating and displaying HDMI video on many HDMI displays, multiple splitter units could be daisy chained or cascaded. The resolutions that the splitter supports are 720i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
Some of the various advantages of these splitters are that they support HDCP compliant devices and work on simple plug and play functionality; also they use only a single cable to transmit video and sound while connecting the devices with HDMI output to the HDTV display. Since HDMI integrates both the video and sound signals onto a single cable, bulky VGA and audio cables can be avoided, thereby increasing space and reducing clutter.
The parent category, the video splitter encompasses a wide variety of splitter types that all serve the same function– split and replicate video from a single source to many displays.
The range of splitters includes, VGA, S-Video, Composite, Component, DVI and HDMI. Although the VGA splitter has been the most common splitter used, digital HDMI technology has recently made HDMI splitters the most popular.
The HDMI splitter is a great invention that allows digital audio and video content and provides uncompressed image as well as sound clarity. It allows you to connect HDTV devices like DVD players, D-VHS players, set top boxes etc to two or more HDTV displays at the same time. The HDMI Distribution Amplifier is extensively used in business centers, small office, home office, conference rooms, and classrooms.
KVM Extender allows the user to control computer from a certain distance via cat5 cables. CAT5 cables are easy to use and installation of kvm extenders is just as easy. KVM Extender is used to control computers from up to a distance of 3oom. CAT5 cables reduce the cable clusters and keep the workspace/workarea very spacious. KVM Extenders compose of a transmitter and a receiver for passing and receiving the required signals.
KVM Extenders supports very high video resolutions. Image quality is very clear and fine signal strength is maintained on these devices.
KVM Extender is a type of video extender with very high popularity and thus usage. KVM Extenders are basically used for commercial and industrial usage. Compatibility with almost all major operating systems is an added advantage.
CAT5 KVM extender or KVM Over CAT5 extender makes transmission of signals to the transmitter that is connected to the receiver via UTP cable. CAT5 KVM Extender with PS2 is capable of controlling a computer from a distance of 500ft, from the source. CAT5 KVM Extender is capable of displaying video on both local and remote display units simultaneously.
These kvm extenders works on plug and play functionality, this makes it easier for the user to install and work on it. KVM Extenders have a lot many features that make it a useful device in harsh working environments. These extenders work fine in very humid conditions- 0% to 80%. CAT5 kvm extenders with PS2 can be stored in rooms with temperature ranging between -25 to 65 Degree Celsius. KVM Extenders provides the user with the freedom to control multiple servers from a remote location.
VGA Splitter is used for displaying vga video signals to multiple devices from a single video source. VGA Splitters are capable of transmitting video signals to multiple devices up to 90 devices simultaneously. Cascading vga splitters makes it possible to transmit signals to so many devices. Video signals could be transmitted via easily available and affordable cat5 cables.
VGA Splitter over cat5/cat5e/cat6 cables can transmit signals to multiple devices placed at a distance of almost 1000ft.
Also known as VGA Distribution Amplifier, this device is fit for signal amplifying and boosting the signals. The capability to amplify the signals and transmit them at extremely clear quality. Very high picture quality is maintained and delivered when signals are transmitted via this video splitter . VGA Video splitter works as follows, the job of the vga video splitter is to take the signal from vga video source, amplify it and transmit to multiple devices without distorting the signal quality.
VGA Splitters are available in multiple port sizes such as 2, 4, 8 and 16 ports. Port size means the number of devices you can attach to the single vga video source for transmitting the signals.
VGA Splitters can be used in very small space and are very cost effective, and hence widely used. From small corporations to very big organizations VGA Splitters are used by all. Its an very simple device made up of plug and play functionality. Simply plug in the device and its ready to use with no driver installation required for its functioning. VGA Splitters are compliant with DDC, DDC2, as well as the DDC2B protocol. VGA Video Splitters maintains a max. resolution: 2048 x 1536, 72Hz and works fine in Operating Temperature: 0C - 60c.
Video Splitter, can easily transmit video signal from a single source and replicate it to multiple outputs. The same signals can be transmitted to multiple devices. No loss of signals takes place and these video splitters intact the quality of the signals too. Video Splitter also known as video distribution amplifiers enables the process of signal boosting so that the clarity of the video does not decreases. Video splitters are of various types and all comes with different port sizes, the port size actually defines how many display units we can attach to a single video splitting device for signal transmission.
HDMI Splitter is a very useful video splitting device and is used in number of organizations for the purpose of video splitting as well as amplifying the signals. It acts as signal booster which prevents the video signals from degrading while transmission of signals to a larger group of video display units. Also known as hdmi distribution amplifier, these devices works on very simple fundamentals- plug and play. Available in a variety of sizes such as 2, 4, 8 ports. HDMI Splitters provides very high resolution quality. Cascading can be done to feed video signals to a larger number of display devices.
These splitters support HDCP compliant devices and can work fine in extreme rigid work environments with Humidity: 10% to 85 % RH (no condensation), Operating Temperature: 0 to +70 C and Storage Temperature: -10 to +80 C. HDMI signals can be transmitted to a distance of 15mts with very good video quality.
USB Extender is mainly found in following types- CAT5 USB Extender, CAT5 USB 2.0 Extender, CAT5 USB KVM Extender and Wireless USB Extender . USB Extenders makes use of cat5/cat5e/cat6 cables for the transportation of signals from the source to the destination device. USB Extenders are a cost effective means for signal transmission as the cables required for signal transmission of signals i.e, cat5 cables are not costly at all and can be easily used for this purpose.
CAT5 cables are very light in weight thus eases the work of carrying it to longer distances.
USB Extender allows to extend signals between 1 to 4 USB devices via inexpensive Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 UTP cables up to a distance of 150ft. These usb devices works on plug and play functionality and are requires no software or drivers installation for working. Easy to use and can be used by an user with very less technical know how. Another very efficient type of usb extender is wireless usb extender, an amazing piece of technology that allows user to transmit signals to the remote device placed up to a distance of 30mts. without using any wires. Wireless usb extender also works on plug and play principle and hence requires no software installation before usage.
Another USB Extender type makes use of Fiber Optic Cables to transmit signals to a very long distance even beyond few Miles.
These devices are used along with fiber optic cables only when the quality of the signals required is very high and for situations where the destination device is placed at a very long distance from the source. DVI Fiber Optic Extenders are very costly and are used where video quality matters the most and especially in bigger organizations.
All these usb extenders are platform independent and can work fine with all major Operating Systems including Windows, Unix/Linux, Solaris. CAT5 USB Extender consists basically of two units- Sender and Receiver.
HDMI Extenders are used to extend signals over cables to remote devices placed at a distant location from the source. The transmission of signals could be done via cat5/cat6 cables. If the user has the need to transfer signals to longer distance then we need to have fiber optic cables for the purpose. As fiber optic cables have the capability to transmit signals to longer distances than cat5 cables, these cables come in handy when the clarity and the distance of devices matters the most.
HDMI Extender makes use of fiber optic cables for transmission purpose are known as hdmi fiber optic extenders. Fiber Optic Extenders support resolution up to 1920X1200. Signal transmitted over fiber optic cables are resistant to Electromagnetic Interface. HDMI Fiber Optic Extenders make no loss of signals or degradation of signals. The plug and play functionality makes these video extenders very simple to use and can be operated by people with very less or no technical knowledge as no software installations are required for its working.
HDMI Extenders are HDCP compliant and small in size, works fine with both cat5 cables as well as fiber optic cables. The difference lies in the fact that cat5 cables are less costly compared to fiber optic cables. CAT5 cables are less bulky than fiber optic cables. But if we require to transmit signals to longer distances with maximum video clarity fiber optic cables should be used. Though not to miss the cost HDMI Fiber Optic Extender is usually costlier than the HDMI Extenders over CAT5 Cables.
If you wish to extend HDMI signals to long distances without degradation, the HDMI Extender is the perfect choice.
KVM switch (Keyboard, Video, and Mouse set) gives the user the freedom to access and even control multiple systems/servers from a single place with the help of a single keyboard, video(monitor) and a mouse. KVM Switch permits connection of a single keyboard, monitor and mouse with multiple computers.
KVM Switches tend to be real useful with organizations and are so very popular with them. Amongst its many unique benefits, the most popular ones can be summed up as- it saves you time, money, space, equipment, manpower and power as you can control a pool of servers using a single keyboard, monitor and mouse.
KVM Switches are available in 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32-port versions, and in various types- CAT5 KVM Switch, DVI KVM Switch, USB KVM Switch, Dual DVI KVM Switch.
Amongst most common and highly used kvm switches are- 2 port KVM switch and DVI KVM Switch. 2 port kvm switch is used to switch controls between two computers in a small office or SOHO work environment.
Whereas kvm switches with higher port numbers- 4, 8, 16 and 32 port are typically found in bigger organizations where vast number of servers need to be controlled and monitored. These kvm switchers comes in handy for commercial business.
KVM Switches can be controlled via a few ways- via the push buttons on the device or through keyboard commands.
KVM Switches are the most advanced devices for controlling servers and so are equipped with features like keyboard and mouse emulation so as to allow easy boot-up and operation, it also includes an auto scanning features.
KVM Switchers work fine and supports almost all popular operating systems with no problems at all. Available in a wide range of port size, types and functionalities, gaining popularity these days is DVI KVM Switch . This kvm switcher can easily monitor and control several PS2/USB based computers using a single keyboard, DVI monitor and mouse(KVM Set). DVI KVM Switch is mostly used in process control centers, server farms etc and is built in a rugged metal enclosure.
Zurich, Switzerland (July 21st, 2010) - Minicom Digital Signage , the world leader in Digital Signage media infrastructure equipment is happy to announce that it has signed a distributor agreement with Venco Electronica, S.A., the first local distributor of electronic components & Digital Signage solutions in Spain.
Venco is a project based company which has been formed by several companies specialized in electronic equipments. It has been offering electronic components since its creation, in 1983. Today, Venco wants to strategically position itself on the Digital Signage market by offering all the components of a Digital Signage system . In this context, Minicom DS is strengthening Venco's portfolio by providing the missing link between Venco's electronic hardware and its full Digital Signage solution .
Juan A Clotet, Venco Managing Director, says: "Being partners with Minicom Digital Signage allows us to promote new products to our existing customers in the Digital Signage area, and to offer integration services of Digital Signage systems with Minicom DS' products in order to offer a complete Digital Signage solution."
Esteban Perez, Sales Manager at Minicom Digital Signage, adds: "We are excited to have Venco Electronica S A as our partner. Joining forces with Venco puts us in a position to grow and develop our business in Spain and in Portugal and fits into our long-term commitment to the Digital Signage and AV markets. We expect this partnership to be an excellent added value for future growth with our Spanish and Portuguese Digital Signage customers and projects base partners."
Being the world leader in media infrastructure in the Digital Signage industry, Minicom DS is the best qualified partner to offer a quality of equipment and services to complete Venco's Digital Signage solutions. Today, in order to stay the leader in this ever changing industry, Minicom Digital Signage is adding a unique and innovative Remote Display Management (RDM) unit and Proof-Of-Performance (POP) solution to its portfolio. This new solution enables operators to remotely control and monitor their display at any time and to receive delivery feedback from the screen, thereby reducing downtime and improving visibility.
About Venco Electronica
Venco Electronica S.A. has been distributing electronic components to Spanish OEMs since 1983. It also provides technical and logistic support to companies developing new applications designs. Furthermore, as a franchised distributor, Venco manages stock and provides personalized support services to customers. Their product portfolio includes TFT, embedded boards, semiconductors and communications products. The more recently Venco’s branch called DS (Digital Screen for Digital Signage) is devoted in the Digital Signage market and offers complete solutions in this area.
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the world leader in Digital Signage media infrastructure. The Company offers unique solutions which enable the transmission of rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away, advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities. Being in constant search of innovative technologies, its mission is to increase the infrastructure’s value and to reduce its operational costs by offering a better price/performance ratio, and lower operational & integration costs. MDS provide highly reliable solutions with high robustness, reduced risk, and world-renown professional support. Today, over 400K screen displays around the world are running with Minicom Digital Signage technology. As a result of its success, Minicom Digital Signage received a Company winning award, integrated the Intel Capital Portfolio and has been selected as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Company.
For further information:
Nathalie Garson
Marketing Manager
Minicom Digital Signage
Tel: +972 (0) 2 640 6043
Email: nathalie.garson@minicom.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
David Baro
General Manager
Venco Electronica
Tel: +34 93 263 33 54
Email: info@vencoel.com
www.dsdigitalsignage.com
The DVI-D to VGA converter is a hardware device which allows you to connect a VGA projector or a monitor with a 15 Pin HD connector to a computer with DVI-D video card. It basically connects computers with DVI-D single link graphics card to analog VGA monitors. The VGA resolutions supported are 1900 x 1200, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 1024 and lower. This unit is HDCP compliant and best used when you don’t wish to replace your expensive video monitors or display adapters.
DVI-D to VGA Video converter is set to 1280 x 1024 by default but alternate video resolutions are available. Amongst the various types of video converters available on the market, the most popular ones are the DVI-D to VGA and the VGA to DVI-D converter. While the former is designed to allow conversion of digital DVI signals into analog, the latter works on a principle of allowing analog to digital DVI signal conversion.
These units require no external power supply for most applications and support simple plug and play functionality. The power consumption is approximately .54 watts. This device is HDCP, CE, FCC and RoHS compliant.
The increasing demand of these converters can be attributed to its various key features some of which are compatibility with single link DVI-D devices such as PCs and Macs. The installation is easy and no additional software/drivers are required. Input and output connectors of this device are DVI-D female and VGA 15 pin HD male respectively.
DVI-D to VGA converter units are typically used for applications where the input is DVI-D digital and output is analog VGA. These are true digital to analog conversion units. These converter units bridge the gap between digital only DVI outputs and display the signal in full-resolution on analog-only VGA displays.
The DVI extender is a hardware device that can be used with inexpensive Cat5 / Cat6 UTP cable, and transmits digital video signals up to 100 meters. This device, when used with fiber optic cable transmits the signals to greater distances. It consists of two units, a local transmitter placed next to the DVI source and a remote receiver placed next to the remote LCD monitor. The transmission is done while retaining perfectly clear and crisp video quality. These extenders are also available in 2, 4, and 8 port versions referred to as DVI Splitter Extender units. This unit allows you connect your local PC and also the local DVI monitor next to it, while the receiver units allow you to connect to each of the remote DVI monitors.
DVI Extender is extensively used in applications where the same image needs to be displayed on multiple remote locations. The DVI Fiber Optic Extender and DVI Dual Link Fiber Optic Extender are the different categories of these extenders devices available on the market.
DVI Fiber optic extender uses fiber optic cable to transmit high resolution digital video over long distances. The advantage of using these extenders is that you eliminate the need for long and bulky fiber cables with DVI connectors. These units don’t need any additional equipment to boost the video signal. The Extender units are fully compatible with DVI for video transmissions to gas-plasma, liquid-crystal, light-emitting-diode displays and digital projectors. There is no need for initializing the software; different displays can be plugged or unplugged; and it protects data transmission from EMI and RFI.
The extender is generally used in home movie theater, aerospace, medical industry, hospital industry, military / government applications and conference centers.
Since a DVI Extender allows the transmission of digital video signal over long distances it eliminates the use of bulky cables. Another advantage is that it overcomes the distance restrictions which are associated with DVI cables. These units are CE, FCC and RoHS compliant. Some versions of these devices are available with audio receivers and used for multi media broadcasting thereby causing an increase in its demand.
HDMI extender stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface extender. It is a hardware device that allows you to extend video signals to long distances via inexpensive Cat5e / Cat6 UTP cables. These extenders were introduced to overcome the limitations of HDMI cable. They are light in weight and eliminate the need of bulky cables. Though video signals are extended over long distances, the images received are crisp and clear with high resolution. Available in different types, these extension devices are extensively used in call centers, airports, restaurants and military and commercial environments.
A type of HDMI extension device, the HDMI Fiber Optic Extender is a hardware device used to transmit HDTV (High definition television) digital video signals to distances up to 300ft via fiber optic cables.
The extender supports single link PC of resolution up to 1600x1200 and 1920x1200 and HDTV resolution up to 1080p. Out of the various advantages of using these extenders, the most common ones are that these devices are resistant to RFI (Radio Frequency Interface) / EMI (Electromagnetic Interface) and allow the transmission of signals without any sort of loss or degradation. They also have the ability to switch to auto power save mode when the source device is powered off. Extensively used in digital signage applications in a variety of industries such as medical, airport, they can be used with Plasma TV’s, Digital Projectors, LCD Monitors, HDTV, etc.
HDMI Extender is very compact in size and require no settings, as it comes in a fully functional module. Operating on plug and play functionality, they are a substitute to HDMI cable, since they use inexpensive Cat5e / Cat6 cable to achieve long distance transmission. These extenders support HDMI or DVI inputs and are HDCP compliant. These devices are also equipped with the regulatory approvals from FCC & CE. The extender basically consists of two units, a local transmitter unit and a remote receiver unit. The local transmitter is placed next to the HDMI source and the remote receiver is placed next to the remote LCD monitor.
If a user wishes to extend HDMI signals to long distances without distorting the images, the HDMI extender is the perfect choice.
VGA Splitter stands for Video Graphic Array splitter which is a hardware device, that allows you to display computer’s video signal enabled with VGA output to as many as 16 VGA monitors. The biggest advantage of these splitters is that, it could be arranged into a series of multiple splitters so as to display the image on multiple monitors. When these splitters are used with inexpensive Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 cables, the VGA video signals could be extended up to 984ft. Even though the images are split and passed on to multiple devices, they are still crystal clear since there is no loss of signal. This device is fashioned to amplify the signal. DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B are the protocols that these splitters follow.
Also known as the VGA distribution amplifier, this device acts as both - a video signal booster and a video splitter. It allows you to distribute resolution video signals to two or more displays. Crystal clear pictures are delivered because the booster enhances the video signal to a great extent. The three forms of this distribution amplifier are Portable, Rack Mount and Wall Mount. They have been made available in different forms so as to cater all applications which require high performance distribution of video signal. The distribution amplifier works in such a way that it takes the signal from one computer video port, amplifies it and then splits it so as to feed two or more high resolution data displays. Specially designed Inline video distribution amplifiers are used for video signals such as Composite video, S-Video, RGBS or RGBHV.
Extensively used in places where it is required to display the same image on multiple monitors, VGA splitter can display the same image from a single PC with VGA video to up to 16 different monitors without distorting the video. Video splitter is available in sizes of 2, 4, 8 and 16 ports. These splitters support DDC2B protocol, and VGA / SVGA monitor which include LCD flat panel monitors. Because of its high quality video on multiple monitors, it is generally used in classrooms, tradeshows and digital signage.
India
(July 14 th , 2010) - Minicom Digital Signage (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/index.htm?PR_emarson) , the leading manufacturer of advanced multimedia
platforms and media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage industry, is happy
to announce that it is organizing a Digital Signage Event (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/events.htm?PR_emarson)
with Emarson IT Solutions on July 15th in Mumbai (India) as part of a traditional
series of sub-continent events. More than 100 potential customers and partners
in the Digital Signage market in India have been invited to this event, which
is represented by LG for the screens and by Niche Softek for the media players
and content software.
At
this event, Minicom DS & Emarson will launch MDS' latest innovative and
comprehensive solution DS Vision Digital (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/DSV-Digital.cfm?PR_emarson) ,
which allows HD media distribution, as well as control & monitoring of
multiple remote display assets from a single location using Proof Of
Performance technology. DS Vision Digital is a powerful solution that
distributes real-time digital non-compressed full HD content to multiple
terminals and enables Remote Management of display assets.
Prateek Jaswant, CEO
& Co-Founder of Emarson IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd., commented: "Two years
ago, when Emarson started to promote Minicom Digital Signage's innovative
solutions to the Indian market, it became the pioneer in the Indian Digital
Signage industry. At this time, the industry was at its infant stage in India.
Today, this event is a strategic opportunity for Emarson to reach out to more customers,
partners and integrators to offer them a single vendor comprehensive digital
signage solution."
David Zeldin,
Minicom DS Sales Director for APAC added: “This event is another milestone in
building Minicom DS’ strong presence in India. Together with our country representative
Emarson, we have been successful in building leadership and educating the
Indian market with Digital Signage solutions (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/av-products.htm?PR_emarson) ,
which has positioned us as the trusted opinion leader in the Digital Signage
scene in India.”
About Emarson IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Emarson IT
Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is part of Emarson Computers which has more than two
decades of presence as a complete networking solution provider for IT
infrastructures in India. Emarson designs, implements and supports data and
voice communication networks for many multinational, public sector units and
reputed Indian corporations. Emarson partners with companies like Cisco,
Minicom Digital Signage, AMP, etc. to provide solutions to the end customer.
Emarson IT Solutions was formed in 2005 to address the Digital Signage industry
in India with an innovative sustainable and customer centric business model.
www.emarson.com
About Minicom
Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the leading manufacturer of
advanced multimedia platforms and media infrastructure solutions for the
Digital Signage industry. Our solutions allow the distribution of rich content
from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet
away, offering advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities. Our mission
is to offer integrators and distributors media infrastructure solutions with
the highest added value at the lowest capital & operational costs. We offer
solutions that are highly reliable, and which provide advanced display
management capabilities with lower integration costs at reduced risk. With more
than 400K screen displays powered, offices and partnerships all over the world,
as well as two decades of experience in providing solutions in video
distribution and display management, Minicom Digital Signage is the recognized leader in providing
innovative and comprehensive solutions to the ever-growing challenges and
requirements of the Digital Signage industry .
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
As specified by several sources the global market for digital signage business is about US$3.9 billion. This includes about $900 million for media players. As indicated by Intel, these media players are of two types; either PC-based (x86 processors) or RISC-based (SoC/ARM based).
Can anyone provide any inputs as to what is the market split between x86 and ARM?
Illustrative example: 75% x86 based; 22% ARM based; 3% Other.
Thanks
Join
Minicom Digital Signage at Bell Micro's Event on Thursday 8th July at Bell
Micro Chessington. Bell Micro, MDS's Pan European Distributor, is organizing
this event to bring together the channel partners with the executives of
leading Vendors in Digital Signage Market with MDS, AOpen, Intel and Philips.
In the
morning you will hear from;
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Leading vendors who will present their Digital Signage strategy
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Understand how Bell Micro can support you to deliver one element or the whole
solution into your vertical market
In the
afternoon you will have the opportunity to arrange a personal agenda with the
executives from the Leading vendors who address this market.
Audience:
Sales Director and Vendor Business Development Managers
Customer:
ISVs, Systems Integrators, Technology Resellers
Register
for the event
A digital poster is so versatile, this is due to the unit
having a commercial grade screen and a built in media player, providing a
flexible yet cost effective solution.
With more and more businesses seeing digital advertising as
a way to interactive with consumers and uplift sales, business owners and
managers are investigating digital posters due to their low investment cost but
high impact visual and audio promotions.
These units start at a small 17” display and go up to a
massive 80” display, all have a built in media player that stores the
advertising content onto a memory card, normally CF cards.
Who is using digital
posters?
Well, everyone from nightclub owners to restaurant and bar
owner/managers. They want to move with the times and replace their old static
printed posters with dynamic advertising screens.
Potential problem
with digital posters.
The only issue that has been raised is with the kind of
clientele that frequent these locations, sometime consuming too much alcohol
and get violent and occasionally vandalises something in the rest room or the
nightclub, however one company has gotten round this by designing and
manufacturing a steel ArmaPoster, this protects the digital poster from vandalism,
with a thick Ľ” thick viewing window that has a special anti reflective coating
on it.
How to update
content.
If you only have one site where the digital posters are
located, it is easier and more cost effective to just update the content using
the USB connector on the poster to upload new content and ads.
Otherwise a wireless digital poster is the solution if you
have multiple sites, so WIFI takes the stress out of visiting each location and
updating the media manually. These cost a little more however they will cost
less than the fuel you would be paying for driving to each location excluding
any labour time.
Why would nightclubs
and bars want to use digital signage?
Well we have all seen the neon signs above the bar promoting
the weeks “special beer” or cocktail, now using digital posters the manager can
create a “special menu” of drinks that are on offer between a set time and
schedule this using the onscreen software to display the promotion during slow
periods to get people in the bar spending, then switching to another promotion
when it traditionally gets busier.
Nightclub and bar owners can also sell advertising spots on
their system to local taxi companies and restaurants, so when people have
finished at the bar, they can get a taxi easier or even book a restaurant table
to follow on from the nightclub or bar.
A digital poster is the most cost effective method of digital media advertising.
Zurich, Switzerland (June 16, 2010) – Bell Micro has announced it has signed a pan European distribution agreement with Minicom Digital Signage (Minicom DS), a world leader in Digital Signage media infrastructure equipment. Bell Micro will distribute and support a wide range of Minicom DS products, services and solutions and will specialize in providing end-to-end Digital Signage solutions to its European sales channels.
Bell Micro is an experienced value added integrator and hardware distributor offering storage, server and computer components to its customers. Bell Micro made a strategic decision to enter the growing Digital Signage market over 3 years ago. In order to strengthen its portfolio, Bell Micro contracted alliances with various Digital Signage industry vendors such as screens, players and software vendors. Bell Micro is now able to offer a complete Digital Signage solution fully complemented by Minicom DS’s media infrastructure solutions.
Dirk Andreas, Bell Micro’s Director of Integrated Solutions Division for Europe said “Minicom Digital Signage today represents the world leader in media infrastructure in the Digital Signage industry; they are an integral part of any Digital Signage installation. Minicom DS further strengthens our proposition and we will continue to work with the channel in order to maximize the market opportunity."
Dirk Andreas continues: “With its ability to offer a one-to-many screens connection and a flexibility of cable length (100 to 600 meters) Minicom is perfectly qualified to offer quality of equipment and services to complete Bell Micro’s Digital Signage solutions. Moreover, in order to stay the leader in this ever changing industry, Minicom DS is adding to its portfolio a unique and innovative Remote Display Management (RDM) and Proof Of Performance (POP) solution, which enables operators to reduce their downtime and improve their visibility while reducing operational costs and increasing their ROI (Return On Investment).”
Ronni Guggenheim, CEO of Minicom Digital Signage commented “The Digital Signage industry is currently very diverse and is supported by a large number of fragmented vendors. Bell Micro, will offer Minicom DS a truly cohesive value added approach, and provide a single source to resellers for full Digital Signage solutions. Bell Micro is fully dedicated to this approach and is investing a significant resource to support this program across Europe.”
About Bell Micro
Bell Micro is a global, specialist distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services, including storage systems, servers, security, software, computer components and peripherals, as well as integration, maintenance and professional services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products, this Fortune 1000 company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors with revenues of over €1.3bn in Europe and $3bn world-wide.
Bell Micro is uniquely qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. From design to deployment, its products and services are available at any level of integration, from components to sub-system assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions all designed to enhance its’ partners. Bell Micro operates through three channels to market – industrial, commercial and enterprise – each of which offers a wide range of services and products from major IT vendors.
Bell Micro is the trading brand for Bell Microproducts Inc. More information can be found at: www.bellmicro.eu.
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the world leader in manufacturing advanced multimedia platforms, providing infrastructure solutions focused on the Digital Signage industry. Minicom DS offers unique solutions which enable the transmission of rich content from a media player to multiple Digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away, advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities. Its solutions are highly reliable and provide advanced display management capabilities as well as lower integration costs at reduced risk. Thanks to Minicom’s strong commitment to the market, the Digital Signage industry has come to rely on its CAT5 and optical fiber-based distributors, extenders, splitters and screen management solutions to deliver high performance multimedia content. Today, with offices, distribution channels and extensive partnerships present in the whole world, over 400K screen displays are running with Minicom Digital Signage technology. With over two decades of experience in providing innovative technology solutions in video distribution and display management, Minicom Digital Signage has successfully raised $6 Million from Venture Capital firms - JVP and Aviv Ventures. This investment has broadened the Company’s platform and has enabled it to expand its services in order to meet the ever growing Digital Signage market requirements.
More information can be found at: www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
For more information:
Nathalie Garson
Marketing Manager
Minicom Digital Signage
Tel: +972 2 6406043
email: nathalie.garson@minicom.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
Heather Haworth
European Marketing Manager
Bell Micro
Tel: +44 (0) 1706 222180
email: HHaworth@bellmicro.eu
www.bellmicro.eu/uk
Mark Dalton
Neesham PR Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 628180 email: markd@neesham.co.uk
www.neesham.co.uk
VGA Splitter (Video Graphic Array) is a hardware device that permits you to display your computer’s video signal with VGA output on as many as 16 VGA monitors. By cascading this device, it could be made into series of multiple VGA splitters so as to display the image on 90 or more monitors. There is no loss of signal and the images are crystal clear because the video splitter amplifies the signal. The protocols that video splitters follow are DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B. Using Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 cables which are pretty inexpensive, the VGA video signals can be extended to up to 984ft away from the source.
Alternatively known as the VGA distribution amplifier, this device is nothing but a video signal booster and a splitter. Used to distribute high resolution video signals to two or more displays, the booster enhances the video signal to such an extent that crystal clear pictures are delivered.
To make the distribution amplifier ideal for all applications which require high performance distribution of video signal; they have been made available in three form factors namely Portable, Rack Mount and Wall Mount. The prime function of this amplifier is to take the signal from one computer video port, amplify it and then split it so as to feed two or more high resolution data displays. For video signals such as Composite video, S-Video, RGBS or RGBHV, specially designed video distribution amplifiers are used.
The VGA video splitter is generally used in situations wherein it is required to display the same image on multiple monitors.
In addition to routing video remotely the video splitter also has the option to support local video.These splitters are available in various sizes such as 2, 4, 8 and 16 port sizes. Supporting VGA / SVGA monitors which also include LCD flat panel monitors this hardware device is compliant with DDC, DDC2, as well as the DDC2B protocol and is also available with optional stereo audio.
Mostly found in classrooms, business presentations, conference rooms, remote monitoring and training facilities, tradeshows and digital signage applications, the VGA Splitter is so used because in all these cases high quality video on multiple monitors is required.
DVI Extender is a simple and an effective mode of transmitting digital video signals over long distances via Cat5 / Cat6 UTP cable and to even greater distance via fiber optical cable. It basically consists of a local transmitter unit which is placed right next to the DVI source and a remote receiver unit which is located with the remote LCD monitor. While the former is available with 2, 4 or 8 ports and the latter allows you to connect to each of the remote DVI monitors. The extender can extend DVI video signals up to 1000m using the UTP Cat5 cable.
Various models of this extender are available with fiber optic cables in varying lengths. However within the fiber optic models, there are two variants such as the single link DVI Fiber Optic Extender and DVI Dual Link Fiber Optic Extender.
Both these variants are a mode of transmitting high resolution digital video over long distances via fiber optic cable and the main difference lies in the resolutions supported by both these devices. While the former supports resolutions of 1080p/1900 x 1200 and the latter supports up to 2560 x 1600 often seen and required in medical imaging environments.
The demand for this device is more than the earlier versions of the DVI Extenders since the fiber optic technology protects data transmission from EMI and RFI and also eliminates problems created by lightning and power surges.
The prime features of this DVI Extender are elimination of bulky multiple fiber cables, requirement of no additional software or device drivers, allows plugging and unplugging of different displays without initialization of software and compliance with DVI, which is the emerging standard for video transmission to liquid-crystal, gas-plasma and light-emitting-diode displays, as well as digital projectors.
On the other hand, the digital video signal transmitter via Cat5 is a very inexpensive mode of transmission and it also eliminates the need to run bulky cables. It offers crisp and clear images with high resolution. Lightweight in nature, the CAT5 DVI Extender is generally used in call centers, airports, restaurants, hospitals, digital signage solutions, military, and commercial environments.
An electronic device used to transmit VGA video over Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 UTP cables to long distances is the VGA Extender . It operates without hampering the resolution of the relayed signals. This piece of hardware lowers the overall cost of your system by increasing its lifetime via better media player protection. The greatest advantage being that you can put your expensive content PCs in a secure, temperature-controlled backroom where they can easily be accessed and maintained by service people. These extension devices increase the signal strength from a VGA port and are extensively used in schools, restaurants and conference rooms. By eliminating the excessively long cables used between the monitor and the computer, they act as a cost efficient mode of transmitting video signals.
The VGA Video Extender is available as a Cat5 VGA Splitter Extender with 1/2 / 4 / 8 ports to extend VGA Video from one source to multiple locations. The options available are VGA Video / Audio which will transmit both VGA Video and Stereo Audio over standard Cat5 UTP cable or VGA Video / RS232 Extension for use in digital signage configurations. Easy to install and requiring no additional device drivers for operations, they work on simple plug and play functionality. Sharp and clear images with resolutions of up to 1900 x 1200 along with equalization and video signal gain adjustment is provided by these devices.
The Cat5 VGA Extender is composed of a local transmitter that connects to the video source and a remote receiver that is placed next to the monitor.
The two VGA Extender units are connected via Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 UTP cable and are powered using the included 12V power supplies. Some models of this extension device are available with a unique dual screen receiver which allows transmission to two back-to-back screens at the same time thereby doubling the value of your system. Compatible with various operating systems, these extension devices can be connected to any video source with a VGA connection. They work well with PCs, DVD players, VHS, DVRs etc.
Since the VGA Extender provides secure access, control, and management, it is used by military, financial and government agencies.
The DVI Splitter is a hardware device used for displaying the same image on multiple DVI monitors from a single DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source. Having compliance to HDCP, it supports the DDC2B protocol along with DDWG standards for DVI monitors. These devices are available in port sizes of 2, 4 and 8 and can also be cascaded thereby letting you to split and share your DVI video connection among larger number of DVI video displays. These splitters are also available in a CAT5 version which uses Cat5 cables in order to send the video signal up to 220 ft.
There are three main categories of the DVI Splitter.
A one input, two output single-link video signal; a one input, four output single-link video signal and; a one input, two output dual-link video splitter . The basic features of all the video splitters in these categories are the same. All devices are small form factor units and work on the plug and play principle. Compatible with PC, Mac or SUN based systems using the newer DVI video connectors; these devices support computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz and provide crisp and clear video quality on flat panel displays, digital plasma screens, projectors, HD DVD &satellite receivers. The DVI Video Splitter has the ability to provide the same image, without any distortion, on all connected monitors simultaneously and in real time.
The working methodology consists of connecting the local DVI video source to the splitter then connecting video displays to each of the outputs of the splitter. This device is also available with rack mountable kits and mounting brackets in order to save space where the latter is limited. Equipped with the standard industry approvals from FCC, CE as well as RoHS, it works on panel link digital technology.
With the introduction of digital technology, digitized multi-media application systems will generate an important development in multi-media application. Due to this feature these splitters are generally used for broadcasting and digital signage applications. The DVI splitter also finds its usage in presentations, classrooms, test bench facilities, remote monitoring & training facilities, because in all these cases displaying of the same image on multiple DVI monitors is required.
KVM Extender is a next generation hardware device which has a transmitter and a receiver unit that allows you to send keyboard, video and mouse signals over long distances via inexpensive Cat 5 / Cat6 / Cat7 UTP cables. It basically allows you to control a computer from up to 300m away by extending the KVM console. This technology makes an excellent solution for accessing computers centralized in one secure, environmentally controlled location such as those located in financial institutions. With advanced CAT5 cable technology used, it is not just easy to install but it also eliminates troublesome cables and clutters. In short with this technology at your disposal you could place the KVM console where you want and the computer where you prefer.
A compact device, the Cat5 KVM Extender basically uses a sender and receiver methodology to connect the extended workstation to the computer. This device when used with Cat5 cables proves to be versatile and much more of use as it is compatible with most operating systems and is ideal for commercial, industrial and government applications. It avoids usage of bulky cables and virtually lets you place your KVM peripherals anywhere. Its basic features are that, it gives the sharpest and clearest image quality; supports one local and one remote user while supporting resolutions of 1920x1440. This device also allows local and remote access to network servers and gives keyboard / mouse emulation for flawless operation.
The latest version which is the Cat5 IP KVM extender is a hardware device that allows you to access keyboard, video and mouse to control the computer over the TCP/IP network; and with just a web browser one could view and control the connected system. Using this technology, it allows for complete administrative access for a global management solution anywhere in the world. These extension devices are also compatible with all operating systems such as Windows Vista / 2003 / XP / 2000, Linux, Netware, and UNIX making them a popular choice for peripheral extension. Alternate versions of these extension units allow for transmission of RS232, audio, and infrared signals as well.
Unlike the KVM switch which is connected to one too many servers, the KVM extender allows you to flexibly access and control all the servers from anywhere in the facility.
The KVM Switch (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) is a hardware device that permits connection of a single keyboard, monitor and mouse with multiple computers. Functioning in the reverse direction, these switches also enable a single computer to be connected to multiple keyboards, monitors and mice. Amongst its numerous benefits, the most popular ones are that it can save you time, money, space, equipment and power. These switches also allow controlling a pool of server computers using a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. Available in 2, 4, 8 and 16-port versions, resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 including native SUN resolution of 1152 x 900 at a bandwidth of 200MHz can be supported by these devices.
While the 2 port KVM switch is mainly used to switch controls between two computers, the 4, 8 and 16 port devices switch control among the respective set of computers.
The control is exercised by using the push buttons on the device or through keyboard commands. Equipped with features like keyboard and mouse emulation so as to allow easy boot-up and operation, it also includes an auto scanning feature. This hardware device supports multiple operating systems and gives high quality video resolution when used with coaxial VGA cabling. All this can be done without any additional power supply as it draws power off the keyboard. Undoubtedly these switches make work easier at home or in an organization.
Available in a wide range of styles and functionalities, the most popular these days is the DVI KVM Switch .
This is a hardware device which is used to control several PS2 or USB based computers with DVI video using a single keyboard, DVI monitor and a mouse. Compatible with various platforms and operating systems, it is basically used in for applications such as workstations in supervisory systems, process control centers, server farms etc. The different modes to control this switch are via the push buttons on the front panel or hot key commands from the keyboard. Built in a rugged metal enclosure, this device is often referred to as an out of band solution as it operates outside the main network.
Classified into analog or digital depending on their connection type, the KVM Switch is popular in data centers and server rooms.
The USB extender is a device that allows extension leverage from 1 to 4 USB peripheral devices via inexpensive Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 UTP cable up to 150ft. It is a two-piece transmitter and receiver unit and requires no device drivers to run it. The set up is pretty easy with simple plug and play functionality. There is also a fiber optic extender version, the Icron USB 2.0 Fiber Ranger Multimode Fiber extender which permits an extension up to 10 km. Windows, Mac-OS, Linux and Sun are supported by USB Cat5 extender. The third type of extender is the wireless one which works on Icron’s patented USB technology.
The Wireless USB Extender is a device that allows extending of USB peripherals to distances up to 110ft without the need for running the cables. Its basic features are that, it is compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1; there is no requirement of any software drivers to run it; it has a simple plug and play functionality; and it supports operating systems like Windows 2000, XP, MAC OSX, Solaris and Unix Linux and also USB transfer types such as Control, Bulk, Interrupt and Isochronous. The USB wireless extender is basically a hub that has a transmitter with a 4 port receiver that allows you to connect up to 4 USB devices like printers, scanners, isochronous web cams, hard drives, and MP3 players.
The usb extender receiver has an active 4 port hub which supplies power to each port; the power requiring USB peripherals like media players, smart phones and mass storage devices can be powered and charged at the same time through these ports. USB over Cat5 kit consists of a local transmitter and a remote receiver unit that are connected using Cat5 UTP cable. It also includes RJ45 and Icron Ranger USB 2.0 Extender which supports the USB 2.0 peripheral devices at speeds up to 480 Mb/s over a distance of 50 m/164 ft. This USB 2.0 Extender increases the speed and also doubles the distance of previous versions of USB extension technology.
Security agencies, Government and military applications, remote monitoring and training centers all make use of this device as it allows placement of the computer in a safe and secure location while the USB peripherals can be placed remotely.
OVAB Europe in the latest DBCI report:
The business climate in the Digital
Signage industry has dropped slightly (48 to 44) compared to the
beginning of the year. Most notable Europe’s regional Digital Signage
market developments have moved further apart than before.
Should we get worried? Not so much about the overall
result, but about the fact that the four most successful regions from
last period (UK, Spain, Scandinavia & Italy) had a huge drop. But,
it is not all that black and depressive, claims OVAB Europe in their latest DBCI report.
France is doing more than fine, with the growth over 20 index points,
as well as Benelux with 9, and DACH with 2.
The nice surprise in this document was nailing down
the Top3 digital signage vertical markets in 2010. According to 200
industry experts, industry should expect the most from retail (non-food
and food) and DOOH/Mall Signage (see the graph below). I wonder why is
Education at the very end of the list.
Read the full post here
Last month Minicom Digital Signage (MDS) , Broadsign and Samsung hosted a Digital Signage Ecosystem training
day. It consisted of two ˝ day sessions with in-depth presentations on
Broadsign, Samsung and MDS technologies. Broadsign discussed its
flexible content creation and management system. Samsung’s presentation
focused on their reliable, low energy consumption Professional Display
screens including their ultra thin bezel offerings for video walls. MDS
presented its solutions for media distribution and control which help
reduce the cost of installing and operating a Digital Signage network.
Read the full report here
Dynamic advertising is rocking the marketing world, this revolution
is being monopolised with advertising digital posters, allowing almost any
business to deploy a digital advertising solution, and it could be in the form
of an info-mercial rather than a commercial.
So why is this
advertising solution so effective?
A business owner can create some fantastic content by using free
content creation tools that are free online, then when they are happy they can
transfer the multi media content to the memory card as these support formats
such as JPG (digital image), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 (digital video) and MP3 audio
files.
There is no need to have any programming knowledge or
experience, if you have ever uploaded a video to you-tube can do this, it is so
simple even a 10 year old can do it.
Organisations such as Walmart, Tescos, Home Depot and Disney
are even using this basic form of advertising however it has two huge benefits
over previous, printed forms of advertising.
The first advantage is that if you find you have an
overstock of a product you can change your promotion to sell this gadget
maximising your profit for around 15 minutes work, this time can be reduced
significantly if your suppliers give you promotion videos of the products you
are reselling, just drag and drop the content from the DVD to the memory card
or USB flash drive.
The second advantage is that these can be placed anywhere in
a store, from a window facing the sidewalk to behind the receptionist in a
companies reception area. If you can hang a picture frame you can hang am
advertising digital poster. Just remember you need a power source as the
posters come with a mains lead that is 2 metres long.
Ideal for exhibitions or temporary locations, as there is no
rear cabling needed for them to operate, just a mains plug.
LCD Enclosure Global offer a range of outdoor digital signage protective cases, this range of LCD enclosures have been supplied to integrators throughout the world and are working in temperatures form -30 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Digital signage is one of the fastest growing business
sectors currently, this is fantastic as most IT companies are now branching out
into digital media and providing dynamic advertising solutions.
But knowing the differences between products is fundamental
in providing a solution that works and is at an affordable price, we will try
to explain the most cost effective solutions for indoor digital signage applications.
Indoor Digital
Signage.
As the name suggests this is for indoor use in areas such as
business receptions, dentist waiting rooms, doctors surgeries, hotels, colleges
and Universities.
Now there are two options:
Firstly digital posters as below come
complete with a built in media player that play the content you wish to
provide, this is drag and dropped onto a memory card and a play list is created
using Microsoft Notepad, with the order of the images, video and audio you wish
to display – pretty straight forward.
These range from 17” unit and go up to 80” in screen size,
they come with a rear mounting plate for bolting to the wall or the smaller
units can be hung as you would a picture frame. Can be used in either portrait
or landscape position.
Secondly, digital menu boards , these are large
screens with a media player attached to them either wired into the computer
infrastructure or wireless, so that content can be updated remotely, now this
is where the cross over can take place as a digital poster can do the same job
as a menu board but they are easier and quicker to deploy as there is no data
cabling needed or a wireless point fitted.
So if you want to update the content every day or week, the
best option is a digital menu board set up, otherwise a digital poster is the
answer, as you can update the content using a USB flash drive and the USB port
on the media player.
This covers the indoor digital signage for outdoor digital
signage, you should consider an LCD enclosure that offers protection from
vandals as well as the weather.
LCD Enclosures Global – anything else is a compromise.
Zurich, Switzerland (May 5, 2010) – Minicom Digital Signage (MDS) , the leader in media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage (DS) marketplace, introduces a unique Proof of Performance mechanism for Digital Signage Systems. The technology will be demonstrated at ScreenMedia Expo 2010 (booth D5), taking place in London (UK), on May 5-6, 2010.
The proprietary technology is based on a unique Media Feedback Monitoring (MFM) mechanism mounted on the display. The solution enables DooH network operators to establish Proof of Performance (POP) so advertisers can evaluate the value of their network. The new technology also enables operators to reduce system downtime and operational costs thereby improving ROI.
Ronni Guggenheim, CEO Minicom Digital Signage: “Performance of Digital Out Of Home (DooH) systems is crucial to generate value from the Digital Signage marketing media. Today’s Digital Signage systems do not give operators and customers the level of transparency needed to establish reliable system performance. The technology we introduce enables operators to run automated billing systems and providing automated proof that the ad was actually shown. This crucial and missing link will lead advertising driven DooH networks to breakthrough.”
Minicom Digital Signage Proof of Performance technology provides:
More reliable – Actual media sampling
More accurate - Objective to display
More comprehensive – End-to-end measurement
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is a media infrastructure solution provider, focused on developing solutions for the Digital Signage industry with the mission to increase infrastructure value and reduce operational costs. MDS solutions provide:
• Advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities, with innovative technology
• Better price/performance, lower operational costs and lower integration costs
• High robustness and reduced risk powering over 400K displays around the world
• High reliability and world-renown professional support
At the ScreenMedia Expo, MDS will be hosting the Digital Signage Showcase, demonstrating an entire digital signage ecosystem. For more information, and to coordinate a personal demonstration at the show please contact: elizabeta.petakovic@minicom.com
Press contact:
Elizabeta Petakovic
Minicom Digital Signage
T: +41 44 823 8009
elizabeta.petakovic@minicom.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
Zurich, Switzerland (May 4, 2010) – Minicom Digital Signage , the leader in media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage marketplace, announced today that they will demonstrate a fully integrated Digital Signage system (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/case-studies.htm?PR_SME2) featuring Minicom’s HDMI Extension system with integrated Remote Display Management technology at ScreenMedia Expo 2010 (booth D5). Harris Corporation is providing its InfoCaster™ digital signage hardware and software solutions to support the system at Minicom’s stand. The show will be taking place in London (UK), on May 5, 2010.
MDS HDMI Extension solution, called DS Vision Digital (DSVD), enables extending digital HD media to hundreds of meters with central management of the remote display assets. The innovative RDM technology embedded in the solution features a proprietary Media Feedback Mechanism (MFM) for Proof of Performance (PoP).
Ronni Guggenheim, CEO Minicom Digital Signage: “Our DS Vision Digital product line answers the next generation market needs for managed 24x7 long distance digital HD media distribution. DS Vision Digital Extension system is the world’s first managed HDMI solution enabling Digital Signage operators to widely deploy rich media systems with lower operational expenses and peace of mind.”
DS Vision Digital solution provides:
• Long distance, scalable and robust digital HDMI extension
• Advanced remote management capabilities
• Proof of Performance based on media sampling technology
• Player failover capability
• Display IP connectivity
Denise MacDonell, General Manager of Digital Signage, Harris Broadcast Communications, said: “This combined system demo at Screen Media Expo is a terrific opportunity for customers to experience the unique level of quality offered by our InfoCaster digital signage solutions. Supporting the Minicom Digital Signage HDMI Extension and display management system in this demo allows us to ensure that our exceptional digital signage quality is not lost on the ‘last mile.’”
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is a media infrastructure solution provider, focused on developing solutions for the Digital Signage industry (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/av-products.htm?PR_SME2) with the mission to increase infrastructure value and reduce operational costs. MDS solutions provide:
• Advanced remote management capabilities, with innovative technology
• Better price/performance, lower operational costs and lower integration costs
• High robustness and reduced risk powering over 400,000 displays around the world
• High reliability and world-renown professional support
At the Screen Media Expo, MDS will be hosting the Digital Signage Showcase (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/events/dss10.htm?PR_SME2), demonstrating the entire Digital Signage ecosystem. For more information, and to coordinate a personal demonstration at the show please contact: elizabeta.petakovic@minicom.com
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.
For more information:
Elizabeta Petakovic
Minicom Digital Signage
T: +41 44 823 8009
elizabeta.petakovic@minicom.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
Crime scene: Zürich, Niederdorfstrasse
Time: Friday, April 30th
Crime: Running winter olympics videos while promoting the spring
sneakers collection!
I just couldn’t believe my eyes. Mild Friday afternoon and favorite
window-shopping hours were completely ruined by this outrageous sight.
On pretty comfortable 23degrees, and chased by conscience because of
my low fitness level, I stepped into one of many sports’ equipment shops
in Niederdorfstrasse. Only blind would have missed the huge promotion
that was guiding the attention of the buyer to the separate room. Yes,
sneakers’ spring collection was there! As a typical consumer with bad
conscience, I followed the signs obediently, and ended up infront of
around 100 new examples. The room was small, obviously dedicated to
promotions only. The highlight of the room were the two Samsung screens,
running the advertising content… or, at least, I believe it was the
idea… But, instead of promotional videos, filmed in greenery, with
spring look&feel – the highlight of the room was running the videos
from winter olympics. Instead of the green, spring feeling, one felt
like going back to winter jacket. Should we emphasize the importance of
the content
that the digital signage networks are running? Hereby, I am nominating
this example for the Digital Signage in Retail Flop of the year!
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With a price-tag of €200.000 per square meter, the new interactive
digital signage installation “The Wall” must be one of the most
expensive ones in Denmark.
Copenhagen City Museum has this saturday (april 24 th )
opened a public interactive digital signage “museum”, allowing the
public to view, touch and interact with thousand of years of history.
Using multitouch the user can surf a timeline and/or geographical map
and zoom onto pictures, stories and video clips. You can even add your
own recording, if you have knowledge or comments, which then can be
viewed by the next visitors to “The Wall”.
Read the full article here
“We never made any secret, we will
conduct an aggressive expansion strategy. Our desire is to be one of
the leading players, between the content and display. We will
therefore, in these sectors , make acquisitions that will complement
and support our current offering.” – just an abstract of the interview
with the catchy title, conducted by Denis Gaumondie from ooh-TV .
Read more about Minicom Digital Signage
future plans and new products announcements exclusively at its
source
A computer or KVM peripherals can be remotely controlled and monitored with the help of a KVM Extender . Consisting of a remote receiver and a transmitter unit, with the units themselves being connected via category cables, this device provides an affordable solution for remote access. While the transmitter unit directly draws power from the computer, the receiver needs to be powered externally. If the local and the remote units are connected via STP/UTP cables, a distance of 1000 feet between the peripherals and computer can be achieved. For longer distances, one can use the KVM over Fiber version. These extenders allow the flexibility of placing peripherals at any location with the computer being placed just where it is needed.
Since the connections are secured via Cat5 cables, another name given to this hardware device is a CAT5 KVM Extender . These cables transmit both data as well as video over a single cable thereby reducing clutter and saving space. Other key features of this device are: plug and play functionality, hot pluggable, dual user access, automatic signal adjustment. Compatible with almost all operating systems such as DOS, Windows 2000, NT, ME, XP, Novell, Linux, HP UNIX, UNIX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS and Open VMS, these devices provide crisp and clear images at a resolution of 1920 x 1440 @ 60 MHz. These extenders also support VGA, SVGA, and Multisync monitors and follow the DDC; DDC2; DDC2B protocols.
A more advanced version of the KVM extension device is the KVM USB Extender. Using this device one can access a computer with USB keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor placed at a remote distance. Equipped with regulatory approvals from FCC, CE and VCCI, this device is unique as it allows dual console operation. Not only can one control the computer from the local peripherals but they can also exercise control through remote keyboards and mice. These devices are perfect in terms of security as they are used in places where the computer is placed in a secure environment and where transactions on various points of operation take place remotely.
All the above mentioned facts and benefits make the KVM Extender an essential hardware device in security and surveillance applications, digital signage networks along with banking, commercial and retails domains.
Signals transmitted from a computer are analog signals and in order to view them on a flat panel monitor, plasma screen etc, these need to be converted to digital signals. A VGA to DVI-D Converter performs this action. By converting the signals from analog to digital, it makes it possible for computers to be connected to high definition display devices. Working on the simple fundamental of plug and play, these devices work by connecting the VGA source to the unit and the DVI monitor or projector to the DVI output of the converter. Once this is done, the device converts the analog signals to digital. All input signals are automatically scaled to the native resolution of the display thereby improving the picture quality. Resolutions of UXGA (1600x1200), SXGA (1280x1024), XGA (1024x768), SVGA (800x600), and VGA (640x480) are supported by these VGA to DVI-D conversion devices.
Due to the unique features of these converters, the resultant images are just like the images at source and are displayed without ghosting or data loss. Hot pluggable, these devices do not require any additional software or drivers for operation. Other key features of this hardware device include easy installation, automatic input resolution detection and output picture adjustment of brightness, contrast, color, RGB level and H-V position. On Screen Display menu and front panel push buttons are used to select the output resolution and refresh rate. The input and output connectors are VGA 15 Pin HD female and DVI-D Single Link or VGA 15 Pin HD female respectively.
This Video Converter is compatible with the DDWG DVI standard. It has also obtained the necessary regulatory approvals from CE, FCC and RoHS. Since this extender has the capability to improve the brightness, color dynamics and contrast of the older models of televisions, it saves on increased expenditure on hardware and also increases the life of this existing equipment. Compact in size, these converters are enclosed in a metal case to provide for added durability. There are various types of these converters in the market today such as DVI-D, DVI-I Single link, DVI-I dual link and DVI-A.
Ideal for applications where a DVI-D monitor needs to be connected to a computer with a VGA graphics card, the VGA to DVI-D conversion device is used mostly by Home theater enthusiasts.
A KVM Switch is designed to allow users to switch control between multiple PCs by using one set of keyboard, mouse and display. Abbreviation for Keyboard, Video & Mouse, KVM is a hardware device which controls multiple computers with just a touch of a button or through simple key strokes. Available in a variety of ranges, styles & functionality, these switches increase savings by eliminating the need for separate peripherals. Other advantages include saving physical space, reducing clutter and decreasing demands on electric power and cooling systems. They also increase productivity and allow for better time management. Another name given to this device is an out of band solution as it operates outside the main network.
The distance between peripherals and the host computers depends on the type of connections used. While an IP KVM Switch allows control of peripherals from a remote location, the other types of switches require connections to be secured through cables.
The type of cable used again depends on the switch in question. The former switches are in great demand as they provide remote IP access with SSL v2/v3 Secured transmission. Eliminating the problem of distances, this switch allows a user to manage his entire network from any location just by using a 128 bit secure browser. Supporting high resolution up to 1920 x 1440 locally and 1600 x 1200 via IP, these devices are available in 8 as well as 16 port sizes. The number of ports determines the number of PC’s which can be controlled.
A 2 port KVM Switch is the simplest form of these switches as it allows access to two computers from a single console. In order to connect a larger number of computers, additional switches can also be cascaded. These devices provide multi platform support and can be used with Windows Vista/2003/XP/2000, Linux and UNIX operating systems. They are simple to install as they follow a principle of plug and play without the need for any software or device drivers. Hot pluggable, some higher end models of these switches include audio and microphone features. Equipped with the ability to control both PS2 as well as USB devices, this KVM Switch is used in areas where multiple computers need to be monitored and controlled by a single person thereby requiring only one set of peripherals.
LCD Enclosure Global Launch Digital Posters And Digital Menu
Boards With Instant Success.
LCD Enclosure Global have proven themselves as the worlds
leading manufacturer of LCD enclosures for outdoor digital signage protection,
now they are proving to have solutions for indoor digital, dynamic advertising,
winning a contract in Morocco for the leading digital signage integrator.
With the introduction of digital menu boards and digital
posters to their portfolio, they have noticed an increase in enquiries for this
cost effective solution, the range they promote start from 17” and go to 80”,
these commercial grade LCD screens can be mounted in either landscape or
portrait position and come complete with an integral media player and start
from only $499.
“The relative ease of deployment and configuration makes the
digital posters the ideal solution for a company to cut their teeth on - using
drag and drop anyone can create an advertising campaign in a matter of minutes”,
says Graham Gallagher owner of LCD Enclosure Global.
The digital posters and digital menu boards supports images,
video and audio that are stored on an internal memory (CF) card, the content
can be updated by using the USB port on the player, so an eye catching
advertising campaign is almost guaranteed, this is how LCD Enclosure Global
have secured a contract in Morocco as sole supplier to the leading digital
signage integrator, providing digital posters and menu boards, as these are
being used in hotels and restaurants, for informing guests of the promotions
within the hotel or restaurant.
Each digital poster offers:
The
ability to schedule when the unit will switch on and off, conserving energy
Memory
capabilities up to 12 GB
Scrolling
text
Wall
hanging – as easy as a picture frame
Landscape
or portrait orientation
Play
list editor
Remote
control
For more details on digital menu boards and digital posters
contact them on 1-888-460-3573 ( USA
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How to plan, create, rollout
and operate a full scale digital signage solution
Minicom Digital Signage is
proud to have been appointed by Screenmedia Expo to run again the
Digital Signage Showcase (DSS) at the 2010 Screenmedia Expo in London.
DSS is aimed at providing on-floor education to the endusers and
integrators visiting Screenmedia Expo. The digital signage industry is a
fragmented collection of several hundred technology and solution
providers, each of them providing one piece of the puzzle in the digital
signage eco-system. While a show visitor normally walks the show seeing
bits and pieces of the overall application out of context, the DSS will
showcase the end-to-end solution, hence giving a bird´s eyes
perspective on how to plan, create, rollout and operate a full scale
digital signage solution, covering from content to measurement.
Furthermore, Minicom Digital Signage will run the known Digital Signage
Experts Tour on the show floor, with the goal to give an overview of the
show highlights along the food chain of the typical digital signage
application. Groups will be guided twice a day through the show floor by
a industry insider guide, supported by a wireless communication
earphone system.
To participate in this free tour
sign up now - http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/events/dss10.cfm
*Participants
should hurry as places are limited.
The HDMI Splitter is a compact audio/video connector interface which helps in transmitting uncompressed digital streams. These splitters duplicate and split the HDMI signals from the source and display it on two or more HDMI display devices. Available in 2, 4 or 8 port configurations, these splitter units can be cascaded in case of larger applications. They are also available in 2x2 and 4x4 matrix formats which are a combination of a splitter and a switch and provide remote access and control via TCP/IP. This device also makes use of a single cable to simultaneously relay video and audio signals, thereby saving space and reducing clutter.
Since HDMI is the latest technology in the market, these splitters are being increasingly demanded.
Not only do they support the latest technology but this category of the Video Splitter also has other benefits. Amongst its key benefits is the fact that the signals relayed need to be converted from digital to analog and back. They can be relayed as is. Supporting HD resolutions of 720i, 720p & 1080p, they are equipped with an in built signal booster which provides uncompromised picture and sound quality. Since these splitters are HDCP compliant, they ensure that the intellectual property rights of content providers are not violated. Devices which have HDMI outputs such as set top boxes, DVD players, D-VHS players can work with these splitter units.
Like it’s counterparts, the HDMI Video Splitter is also compact in size, requires no software/drivers for installation and works on using plug and play functionality.
Infra Red remote or the front-panel manual control buttons are used to switch control. Input selection is depicted by the front-panel LED's. FCC CE and RoHS certified, this system works with both DVI and HDMI inputs since HDMI is backward compatible with DVI. It provides a video amplifier bandwidth up to 2.25Gpbs/225MHz. More advanced versions of this splitting unit provide more synchronized in/out ports, high compatibility and high reliability.
Perfect for applications, where the same information is displayed on many high quality HDMI devices, the HDMI Splitter is used in classrooms, conference rooms, remote monitoring and training facilities and home theaters.
Video from multiple sources can now be viewed on a single display device without the hassle of unplugging and re plugging multiple cables. This is possible by using a VGA Switch . In places where there is a shortage of space and clutter caused due to multiple cables needs to be avoided, this hardware device plays an important role. Compatible with PCs, MACs and SUNs with VGA video as well as various other VGA video sources such as VHS or DVD players, this switch works on plug and play functionality. A user needs to connect the video source and display through VGA cables to the input and output of the switch. Without installing any additional drivers or software but by simply powering the connections, the device is ready to be used.
Since this video switcher is connected through VGA cables, the output image is crystal clear with a resolution of 1920 x 1440 @ 60Hz. High bandwidth of up to 250 MHz is also supported by this device and it can be used in places where streaming of high resolution video is required. Available in 2, 4 and 8 port units, these switches are rack mountable. Equipped with a daisy chaining feature, these switches can be cascaded for larger applications. Switching of the signals is done via push buttons in front of the unit or via infra red remote control. In addition to the push buttons, control of the more complex VGA Video Switch is done through RS232, Infrared or TCP/IP.
CE, FCC, RoHS compliant, this device supports the DDC1, DDC2, DDC2B, DDC2B+, DDC2AB protocols. The three types of switches which are commonly used are manual switchers, automatic switchers and matrix switchers. The matrix switch version comes in 2x2, 2x4, 2x8, 2x16, 4x4, 8x8, 16x16 & larger units and is a combination of a video switch and a video splitter. Some switchers are also available with audio option and can switch balanced and unbalanced stereo audio.
The key benefit of this device is that it allows a user to present information from many computers to a single device simultaneously. Due to this facility, the VGA Switch is commonly used in Digital Signage applications, Classrooms, Boardrooms, Remote monitoring facilities etc.
Images from one PC can be replicated and simultaneously displayed on more than one output device. The piece of hardware which facilitates this process is known as a VGA Splitter . Equipped with an in built signal booster, these devices deliver crystal clear images making it appear as though each device is directly connected to the input source. These splitters are ideal due to their flexibility and ease of use. While VGA Splitters are the most popular, splitters are also available in other formats as well, including, s-video splitters, DVI splitters and HDMI Splitter . All these splitters differ in the type of signals which they relay.
The Splitter extender which uses a CAT5 cable can take a single video source, split it and extend it to remote monitors over long distances. Alternatively known as a VGA Distribution Amplifier, it can relay signals to up to 16 display devices simultaneously.
Available with a cascade feature, these units enable pairing of multiple 2, 4, 8 or 16 port video splitters to display the images on up to 90 monitors. Compatible with PC’s, SUN’s & Mac’s with VGA video, these splitter units support UXGA, SXGA, XGA, and VGA resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 @ a bandwidth of 350 MHz. These devices are compatible with DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B protocols and have standard 15 Pin HD VGA connectors. A video matrix switch can be created by combining a video splitter and video switch into the same form factor thus allowing many inputs to be displayed on many outputs.
The VGA Video Splitter is mainly used for applications requiring a high bandwidth and high quality video on many output devices.
Operating on plug and play functionality and requiring no additional drivers or software for operation, these splitters can be controlled via push buttons on the front of the panel or remotely via an RS-232 interface. Small and compact, these devices are equipped with a LED on the front to indicate the power status. Some models support audio and allow for relay of audio video signals in real time.
Applications requiring multiple output devices to display the same images in real time make use of the VGA Splitter. Digital signage solutions, restaurants, bars, hotels, classrooms, conference centers, command centers, training facilities, financial institutions and remote monitoring facilities all use this device.
With the advent of a Video Splitter the impossible has become possible. Earlier, no one could have thought that it would be possible to display images from a single source on multiple devices simultaneously. However, these splitters have made this a common phenomenon. Also known as a distribution amplifier, this device boosts as well as splits the input signal and relays them to multiple devices. Due to the in built booster in this hardware device, the output signals remain crystal clear and appear as though each output device is directly connected to the source. Various types of these amplifiers are available in the market today. The latest among them is the HDMI Splitter.
High definition multi media interface splitters are compact audio/video connectors which are available in 2, 4 or 8 ports. In order to achieve larger distributions, these devices can be cascaded. Supporting HD resolutions of 720i, 720p & 1080p, these splitting units are easy to use and work on plug and play functionality. The standard clutter associated with bulky VGA and audio cables can be avoided using HDMI cables as they integrate audio and video signals onto a single, thin cable. These cables are also preferred as they do not require conversion of digital signals into analog and then back to digital but keep everything in its original uncompressed format.
A HDMI Splitter supports devices such as set top boxes, DVD players, D-VHS players and play stations as well as other multi media devices which have HDMI outputs. The main features of this device include non compatibility issues with any of the operating systems, low power consumption, easy installation and non requirement of software or drivers for operation. These devices are HDCP compliant, FCC/CE Certified, and RoHS compliant. Switching between output devices is done thru push buttons on the unit or RS232, but optional methods include IR and TCP/IP control. All these features make this device a popular medium of entertainment in the home theater segment.
Highly recommended for situations where the same image needs to be displayed on various devices, the Video Splitter is ideal for broadcasting, monitoring work environments, training facilities etc.
This rugged Armour-case compliments LCD Enclosures Global
range of rugged digital signage enclosures , perfect for protecting any digital
signage hardware or even large television screens at pubs, so customers can
watch the match, with the pubs management knowing their investment is protected
from theft.
LCD Enclosure Global is the Worlds leading manufacturer of
outdoor LCD and plasma enclosures, with customers such as Universal Studios,
NASA, New York Zoo and various pub chains in the UK .
Their solution is manufactured from heavy gauge steel and is
the most cost effective solution on the market, their low price coupled with an
extremely high quality product makes them the market leader here in the Europe and in most International cities they have a Value
Added Reseller present.
The outdoor TV cases are weatherproof to IP56 (European
standard) and NEMA 4X ( USA
standard) and come in a range of sizes from 17” to 82”, all offering protection
from hostile conditions.
Each unit is impact resistant and the viewing window is a
special shatterproof material that has an anti glare coating that also offers
UV protection for the screen (a sort of sun block for the TV).
Our solutions have been deployed in countries where the
temperature goes from -30 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, their thermal management
systems is one of the best in the industry.
The Armour-case protects the screen from theft, as it has an integral roller
shutter built into the body of the enclosure and at the end of the evening for
example in a pub, the landlord can lock it with 2 high security bolt locks,
preventing unauthorised access or even theft – making them ideal for remote
areas.
For additional information on LCD Enclosures Global or outdoor digital signage
please visit their website.
http://www.lcdenclosure.co.uk
Press Release 24 March 2010 5:00pm
LCD Enclosure Global is the renowned manufacturer of outdoor
digital signage enclosures specifically for the outdoor digital signage industry,
their units are used to protect electronic hardware used for digital signage in
outdoor locations in extreme situations.
When they say extreme situations their solutions have been
tried and tested been used in temperature zones from -30 to 150 degrees
Fahrenheit in locations such as Texas, California, Atlanta, Florida, Canada and
Norway to name a few locations.
Most recently they secured an order for the Penguin project
at the Bronx Zoo in New York (called within
the company as Rico, Sarg, Kowolski and Private – the penguin characters in the
Disney’s Madagascar
movie), this was to accommodate a flat screen display with a networked media
player that needed regular access for maintenance.
The flat screen was a 52” LCD display that would display
digital content that would educate visitors in the penguin section on the
habitat and the environment where penguins live and thrive.
This is added to their portfolio of major US customers including Universal Studios, NASA,
Kimberley Clark and several restaurant chains in the USA .
On a major plus side, a leading race team based in the
Cayman Islands also required an outdoor LCD enclosure that could cope with
extreme locations including offering protection from sand, rain and snow. The
unit will be used to give the position of competitors throughout each race and
moved from race track to race track, throughout the world.
The enclosure is used as a carry case for the safe transfer
for the flat panel display, when ever it is shipped to a new location.
Their products can be seen on the European site at http://www.lcdenclosure.co.uk and
their US
site at http://www.lcdtvenclosure.com or call them direct on 888-460-3573 toll free .
Investment enables
market leading digital signage solutions provider to broaden its platform and
expand its services to meet market requirements.
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (March 24, 2010) – Minicom Advanced Systems , a
developer of remote access, KVM, and digital signage solutions, today announced
that it would spinout its digital signage division
(“MDS”). The new company simultaneously announced that it had raised $6 million
to finance its operations independently. The investment, which was led by
Jerusalem Venture Partners and joined by Aviv Ventures, will enable the company
to broaden its platform from its new offices in Jerusalem’s JVP Media Quarter.
MDS is a leading
vendor of media distribution solutions for the Digital Signage and Digital out
of Home (DooH) marketplace. According to MDS’ CEO, Ronni Guggenheim, “This
investment is the natural next step in MDS’ lifecycle. The support of our
investors positions us to explore inorganic growth options and to drive the
acceleration of our product roadmap towards the establishment of MDS as a full
scale enabling platform in the digital signage market.”
MDS’ technology is
currently deployed on over 400,000 screens worldwide, and facilitates the
distribution of content to consumers in retail, education, finance, transportation,
and hospitality environments. In addition to the company’s headquarters in
Israel, MDS has offices in the UK, Switzerland, and the US in order to meet the
localized needs of its customers.
Gadi Tirosh,
General Partner at JVP, explains that “MDS, with its seasoned leadership,
global footprint, and strong operating history from within Minicom, is poised
to build a broader platform in this growing but still fragmented market.” JVP
typically invests in businesses that apply technology acumen towards the
development of new media models, and with its investment in MDS, now enters
another segment of traditional media that is on the verge of digitization.
About Minicom
Advanced Systems
Minicom Advanced Systems provides KVM
remote access, extension and management solutions designed to expedite and
simplify IT services. Tailored for IT managers who need secure, centralized,
and seamless access to their mixed IT environments, these solutions enable
local, remote, in-band and out-of-band access and management. Minicom's unique
approach maximizes past investments in IT infrastructure, installation, and
training while adding innovative technology, resulting in reduced costs and
increased productivity.
Founded in 1988, Minicom
is a member of Intel Capital's portfolio of companies. In 2009, Minicom
established Minicom Digital Signage. With headquarters in Israel and regional
offices in North America, Europe and China, Minicom operates in over 70
countries.
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the
world leader in the manufacture of advanced multimedia platforms. The company’s
award winning solutions enable the transmission of rich content from media players
to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away. They also
keep network costs down by reducing equipment and licensing requirements, and
better preserving its customers’ systems. Today, over 400,000 screens worldwide
are run on Minicom Digital Signage technology. Minicom Digital Signage began as
a subsidiary of Minicom Advanced Systems, which has over two decades of
experience in providing innovative technology solutions in the manufacture of
media distribution and digital out of home multimedia platforms.
About JVP
JVP is one of the leading venture capital
funds in Israel. The fund operates from Jerusalem and manages over $780
million. JVP focuses on building market leaders in the fields of digital media
technology, including gaming and virtual worlds, mobile media, software and
hardware applications and Internet advertising. With leading industry venture
partners and consultants in New York, Los Angeles and Europe and an
international network of strategic partners, JVP leverages its unique market
expertise, its dedicated management team and substantial capital base to build
companies with the potential of shaping the global markets.
About Aviv Ventures
Aviv Ventures invests in Israel
related technology companies, with a focus on companies providing
"high-tech solutions to low-tech industries". The fund seeks to
invest in revenue stage companies as they transform themselves from R&D
centric organizations into globally oriented companies with customer facing
operations. Aviv helps its portfolio companies to bridge geographical and
professional gaps as they grow and develop from Israel to world markets.
Media Contact:
Elizabeta Petakovic
elizabeta.petakovic@minicom.com
+41 44 8238009
Stan Robinson
stan.robinson@minicom.com
+1 908 4862100
Previously in production facilities we have seen the old
notice board when you enter the reception area and even on the facility floor,
these have been used to inform employees and visitors alike about the company.
Now it seems that technology is creating a buzz and the
notice board is being replaced by digital signage, many organisations who have
a production facility are deciding to replace the old notice board and put up
LCD screens, these are then networked on the same data infrastructure that the
computers run off. The content is added by the marketing department and it can
quickly be changed, for example if a visiting dignitary sends someone because
they are sick, within 30 seconds the greeting on the reception sign is changed
to the new name and it shows the corporation is on the ball.
This is fine in public areas, however when a customer visits
and you wish to show them round your factory, this is an ideal opportunity in
enforcing your service brand immediately on your guest, as soon as they see the
large displays in the manufacturing areas they will certainly be astounded, it
also shows that the business invests in new technology and is ahead of the
game.
But there is one problem even commercial displays are not
designed to be used in areas were damaging air borne contaminants are, most
manufacturers have some form of corrosive element in the air, from coolants to
carbon particles if these get into the rear of the display it is only a matter
of time until the screen dies.
The remedy – is to put the screen in a ruggedized LCD
enclosure , these provide IP65 (NEMA 4X) protection, so they can even be washed down with
high pressure water jets, perfect for any food manufacturing company. These can
either be cooled or heated to provide the perfect environment. The LCD
enclosure are fitted with a sophisticated cooling system that also incorporates
a filtration element, that filters all tiny air borne particles out, so the air
entering the unit is fresh, cool air.
Then the screen inside the protective case can be mounted to
gantries or ceiling mounting using a heavy duty mount.
LCD Enclosure Global - anything else is a compromise.
The distance between a DVI display device and the DVI source device can be extended by using a DVI Extender. Connections are secured using a CAT 5 cable thereby eliminating the need for standard DVI cables. Consisting of a local transmitter and receiver unit with the former connected to the video source and the latter to the display, this device operates on simple plug and play functionality. It does not require any additional software or device drivers for operation. Once the connections are secured, the device is ready for relaying video signals. Resolutions of 1920x1200 resulting in crisp and clear images are possible with these extenders.
This device is available in various formats with the most common one being the CAT5 DVI Extender .
Available in 2, 4 and 8 port units, these extension devices are also available as a splitter extender and allow transmission of the same image to multiple locations. Certified by FCC, CE and RoHS, the Cat5 extenders operate at a video amplifier bandwidth of 1.65 GHz. The main features of this device are easy installation due to the magnetic pad enabling them to be quickly attached to a metal surface, compatibility with almost all operating systems and LEDs indicating the DVI activity. The latest models are equipped with a standard 3.5 mm audio jack input which allows long distance audio and video extension.
These days, people prefer the DVI Fiber Optic Extender to all the other categories available since they allow longer distance extensions.
Transmission takes place over fiber optic cables which allow security and are also resistant to RFI and EMI. Both single as well as dual link models are available. The difference between the two lies in the resolutions they support, with the former supporting 1080p / 1920x1200 (WUXGA) and latter up to 2560x1600 (WQXGA+). Working methodology is simple; the input signals are converted to optical light pulses for transmission over fiber optic cable and once they reach the destination, they are again converted to a DVI signal.
These features make the DVI Extender an ideal solution for long range DVI transmission. Various industries such as medical, government, military, educational and hospitality are making use of these devices for displaying local images at multiple locations.
We have seen the breaking news of the iPad in the past month or so now we see the next step in digital outdoor signage, this is taxi top digital
advertising.
Digital outdoor signage is one of the worlds most effective
ways to advertise your product and improve brand awareness, with this new
technology there comes a price and with locations such as Times Square in New York charging a
staggering $3 million per location, this market is massive. How can they charge
so much, I hear you ask? Well think for a moment the amount of eyeballs that
will see the signage, as New York and Times Square are one of the main
landmarks and tourist attractions in America, nearly as much as the naked
cowboy!
Businesses have been contemplating how to develop signage
and now two companies are using them on the roof of taxis, with an amazing
50,000 taxi cabs alone in New York ,
this is a huge untapped market. Whilst the taxi cab companies go about heir day
to day business, they will be earning an extra income from advertising agencies
that are using their cabs as a vehicle (pardon the pun), to deliver
advertising.
So keep your eyes peeled for the taxis with taxi cab digital advertising on their roof.
We have seen digital signage that incorporates users to
upload their own content using their iPhone, this will only be enhanced with
the new iPad, bringing more features that a content creator could think of in a
product that can be held in the hand. This could be called the death of the
laptop, or could it?
LCD Enclosure Global manufacture of range of products from gas pump enclosures to digital vehicle signage enclosures - all at affordable prices
Linden, NJ USA (February 22nd, 2010) - Minicom Digital Signage (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/index.htm?PR_DSE3), the leader in “last mile” player-to-screen connectivity platforms for the Digital Signage marketplace, and AOpen America (http://usa.aopen.com/) are pleased to announce a partnership in the field of Digital Signage Players using video distribution and extension over CAT5 cable.
In the past months successful experiments have taken place to combine Minicom Digital Signage’s DS Vision® 3000 (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/av_ds3000.htm?PR_DSE3) product with AOpen America’s Digital Engine and Media Servers. The distribution of high definition signals over long distances between player and display can be difficult. Sometimes, while it may seem more economical to place a small form factor player behind a screen, the placing of players in accessible, environmentally controlled and secure environments will actually save you money over the life of your network.
”AOpen America is thrilled to find a partner in Minicom Digital Signage who provides a plug and play solution to transfer high quality HD signals more than 200 meters using simple CAT5 cable. This way, our players can be located in a controlled room in our DS Engine Station, where they are accessible, secured and protected.” says Dale Tsai, President at AOpen America.
The technology will demonstrated during the upcoming Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas. In the demo setup AOpen’s Digital Engine will be connected through Minicom Digital Signage’s DS Vision 3000 to two Panasonic Plasma screens.
DSE is the leading international forum for the Digital Signage industry. It combines a highly respected and peer reviewed conference, an exhibition that demonstrates state of the art Digital Signage technology and unrivalled networking opportunities. Visitors can expect to learn about the developments which are shaping the industry, interact with the latest technology, experience world first demonstrations and do business in a professional and supportive environment. The 2010 Show will be held from February 23rd – 25th in the Las Vegas, Nevada.
About AOpen America
As the pioneers of ultra small form factor (uSFF) components and customizable platforms, AOpen America, Inc. (http://usa.aopen.com) remains in the wheelhouse with its strategic alliances, setting the standard for vertical market solutions via Mini-ITX platforms that provide open architecture versatility, next-generation technology and unmatched value through huge energy cost savings and readiness compliance with ENERGY STAR and EPEAT. While remaining as the true leader in uSFF components and platforms, AOpen also provides a complete array of digital signage technologies for streamlined, end-to-end solutions in consumer-grade environments and provides scalable technologies ranging from cost-efficient nettop media players to their Digital Engine™ and XC Mini flagship lines. AOpen continues to drive Innovation Economy Technology™ (I-ET) in socially responsible, green IT solutions for offices, homes and mission-critical applications.
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the world leader in the manufacturing of advanced multimedia platforms. The company’s award winning solutions enable transmitting rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away. Today over a quarter of a million screens worldwide run using Minicom Digital Signage technology. Minicom Digital Signage is exclusively dedicated to the manufacture of digital out-of-home multimedia platforms. As a result of its success, Minicom Digital Signage became an Intel Capital portfolio company and was selected as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company.
For more information:
Gil Raz
Marketing Communication Manager
Minicom Digital Signage
T: +972 2 5359635 F: +972 2 5359700
gil.raz@minicom.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
Christine Luong
Marketing Communications
AOpen America
T: 408-586-1280 F: 408-586-1210
christineluong@aopen.com
http://usa.aopen.com/ - http://vip-usa.aopen.com/
DVI-D signals can be relayed from digital sources and converted into analog signals using a DVI-D to VGA conversion device. These signals can then be viewed on a VGA display such as CRT monitors, televisions with VGA connections and other analog systems.
Capable of supporting resolutions such as 1900 x1200, 1600 x 1200, 1280x1024 and 1024x768 (UXGA, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA), this device provides analog signals without any ghosting of images or data loss. Having a VGA bandwidth of 165 MHz and DVI-D bandwidth of 1.6 GHz, this converter is catching up on popularity to become one of the preferred methods of connecting to LCDs and Plasma displays. It does not even require an external power supply.
HDCP compliant, the DVI-D to VGA Converter is also equipped with the necessary regulatory approvals from CE, FCC as well as RoHS.
The connectors on the source end and display end are DVI-I digital single link and standard HD15 respectively. Since it operates on plug and play functionality, there is no requirement for additional software or device drivers in order to get this conversion device to work. Users just need to attach the DVI end to the video card and the VGA end to the display and once the connections are secured, the device is ready to be used. Consuming only .54 Watts of power, this unit converting DVI to VGA signals is available in three models; DVI-Digital, DVI-Analog, and DVI-Integrated (Digital & Analog).
These converters work on the digital visual interface technology which was developed by the DDWG group. Equipped with many features, it’s highlights are compact design, signal boosting capabilities and compatibility with any single link DVI-D device such as PCs and Macs.
Also known as digital to analog converters, this hardware device is an economical solution as it can extend the life of existing display equipment. It is replacing the VGA devices since DVI provides better picture clarity. Due to all the above mentioned benefits and features, the DVI-D to VGA Converter is used in a wide range of applications such as in home theater set ups along with commercial, military and government environments.
High Resolution high definition video can be transferred over large distances using a HDMI Extender . Increased distance is achieved by securing connections between the receiving and transmitting unit either through Cat5 cables or fiber optic cables. While the transmitter is connected to the HDMI source, the receiver is connected to the monitor. Once the connections are in place, the device is ready to be used. Working on simple plug and play functionality, it does not require any additional software or drivers in order to be operational. Since category cables are used for connections, it reduces clutter caused by bulky VGA cables and also eliminates the distance limitation imposed by HDMI cables.
In order to make a long distance connection work, the HDMI Fiber Optic Extender uses a standard SC duplex multimode fiber optic extender cable. DDC and CEC signal line is transmitted by copper line (RJ45 connector). It provides full support for all HD resolutions up to 1600p including 1080i, 1080p, 1440p, HDCP, multi channel audio, CEC and IR remote control. Control over this unit is exercised using IR Remote control.
Compatible with HDMI standard 1.3, these units are HDCP compliant. Available in lengths varying from 33feet up to 330 feet, these extenders are capable of supporting high quality video with resolutions up to 1080p and 1920 x 1200. It is available in many port sizes and with optional stereo audio or RS232 control. Easy installation, plug and play functionality, compatibility with all major operating systems, regenerating high definition digital video and audio signals and removing signal noise are some of the key features of the HDMI Cable Extender.
Due to all the above mentioned features, this device finds its usage in show rooms, board rooms, trade shows, corporate presentations, conference and training facilities, remote monitoring facilities, airports, hospitals, hotels, home theater set ups and digital signage solutions .
The main factor contributing towards increased demand of these extenders is the ability to support HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) which is a standard used to protect copyrighted digital content and is essential to ensure a successful display of HDCP-compliant video. HDCP compliance is done by encrypting the video signal between the source device and the display. This feature ensures that the HDMI Extender provides crisp and clear HDMI signals.
Linden, NJ USA (February 17th, 2010) – Minicom Digital Signage (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/index.htm?PR_DSE2), the leader in “last mile” player-to-screen connectivity platforms for the Digital Signage marketplace unveils the DS Vision® Wall (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/av_ds_wall.htm?PR_DSE2), an innovative, Ultra High Definition (UHD) display wall solution for Digital Signage applications, at Digital Signage Expo taking place on February 23rd – 25th at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.
Minicom Digital Signage’s new DS Vision Wall powered by YCD Multimedia will be featured on a video wall in Minicom Digital Signage’s booth. DS Vision Wall is specifically designed for in-store markets. With outstanding specs and dynamic control, venues can create a unique brand experience utilizing visual content, with flexibility and creativity.
Minicom Digital Signage DS Vision Wall can drive up to nine displays in their native HD resolution, in any shape and configuration. It comes with bezel compensation and will run with any vendor display. Furthermore, it supports most of the common multimedia file formats, resulting in major cost savings by avoiding expensive post production to adaptation of content to displays.
Minicom Digital Signage multiscreen Video Wall, integrates audio and video for unparalleled clarity and impact. The DS Vision Wall can support three, four, six, or nine Digital Signage screens of any size in any matrix, arranged in the configuration that best utilizes your space and content. Place one stunning image on a video wall and dramatically change the mood and atmosphere of the room, or use multiple targeted digital messaging images to inspire a call to action.
DS Vision Wall can be used for video, advertising and audio purposes with additional customization tools including Flash animation overlays, RSS feeds, crawls, and so on. DS Vision Wall comes in three configurations ready to go (out-of-the-box), to support three, six, or nine screens of any size, allowing for easy deployment without the need for customization. Screens can be mounted in different ways – vertically, horizontally or side by side. DS Vision Wall provides the freedom to design any matrix combination for maximum effect.
As well as the brand new DS Vision Wall, Minicom Digital Signage will also be presenting the award winning DS Vision® 3000 distribution system at the show and, in addition, Minicom Digital Signage in conjunction with the Digital Signage Association is offering free tours of the entire show from an agnostic source to participate in this free tour participants are requested to sign up at the following web address http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/events/dse10.cfm.
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the world leader in the manufacturer of advanced multimedia platforms. The company’s award winning solutions enable transmitting rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away. They also keep network costs down by reducing equipment and licensing requirements and better preserving your system. Today over a quarter of a million screens worldwide run using Minicom Digital Signage technology. A private company with over two decades of experience in providing innovative technology solutions, Minicom Digital Signage is exclusively dedicated to the manufacture of digital out-of-home multimedia platforms. As a result of its success, Minicom Digital Signage became an Intel Capital portfolio company and was selected as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company.
For images of the DS Vision® Wall please visit the product page
For more information:
Gil Raz
Marketing Communication Manager
Minicom Digital Signage
T: +972 2 5359635 F: +972 2 5359700
gil.raz@minicom.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com
