LG Electronics usingDSP Concepts’ TalkTo audio front end for voice pick-up and speech recognition on its new LG Objet TV, the 65ART90. Noted on RapidTVNews Dec29, 2021 —
Voice Command Recognition LG
DSP Concepts used the Audio Weaver design platform to create a custom solution for LG based on the TalkTo audio front end.
The LG 65ART90 features two microphones arranged with a front-facing linear geometry. For user commands, the TV uses the keywords “Hi LG”. It will initially be available in South Korea, using LG’s proprietary automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology to recognise commands in Korean.
Hojun Nam, head of HE R&D Lab at LG Electronics, said: “Consumers expect their voice-enabled devices to understand their commands, despite the presence of background noise. With a visually stunning design featuring a moveable fabric cover, the 65ART90 is meant to entertain from a comfortable distance and can be paired with LG soundbars or multi-channel home theater systems. The TalkTo solution was the perfect choice for high accuracy voice pickup together with noise interference reduction.”
Added Chin Beckmann, CEO and co-founder of DSP Concepts: “TalkTo combines advanced signal processing techniques that accurately filter the audio signal detected by the TV’s microphones. This significantly improves accuracy and makes for a much more reliable and satisfying user experience. The key feature is that a viewer can sit in front of a loud television and speak their commands without having to raise their voice.”
Noted on inputmag — LG’s OLED EX tech uses deuterium compounds — atoms that LG extracts from water — to make the light-emitting diodes that create the picture on-screen. But this new formula makes for diodes that give off much brighter light, making for a 30 percent brighter display. According to LG, the compounds also can maintain high efficiency for a long time.
In Brief
OLED EX tech uses deuterium compounds
machine-learning that builds a personalized algorithm to learn your viewing patterns and adjust the display’s energy input accordingly.
Comes weeks after its competitor Samsung announced it was mass-producing its “Quantum Dot” OLED displays
Reduced the bezel thickness of its OLED EX displays to 4mm compared to the existing 6mm OLED
Excerpt
We’re really hitting sci-fi levels of TV technology. LG has announced its next generation of OLED displays, called OLED EX, that uses “deuterium compounds” to make screens that are 30 percent brighter, have better color accuracy and use machine learning.
While we haven’t seen the display tech in-person, LG’s OLED EX technology looks like an overall improvement to its existing lineup of OLED displays, which already have crisp image quality but paled in brightness to LCD counterparts. But LG’s OLED EX looks like it’s targeting the main downsides of OLED, including the crushed blacks and potential for burned images.
LG has been a leader in the OLED market for a while so it makes sense they’re trying to advance the market. The latest upgrade from LG also comes weeks after its competitor Samsung announced it was mass-producing its “Quantum Dot” OLED displays, a type of display that brings some of the advantages of quantum dot technology to OLED like improved brightness and color.
In the meantime, the company is still exploring some cool concepts with its OLED displays, including a rollable TV and a two-in-one reclining chair and 55-inch OLED screen. For a more realistic setting, LG also recently designed a monitor with a 16:18 aspect ratio for the at-home workers out there.
22Miles 3D Interactive Wayfinding with Secure Mobile Control was installed and positioned across four kiosks in and around Colony Square. Digital + Innovation Manager Jay Yu speaks about the process of curating the technology to ensure Colony Square’s user experience would live up to the iconic area’s allure. Contact [email protected] for more information. Post on 22Miles Website
With modern art, 5-star cuisine, & top-tier events, Colony Square continues expanding on its reputation as the “Community of the future”
At the corner of 14th and Peachtree Streets in Midtown Atlanta sits Colony Square, the first mixed-use development to rise in the Southeast more than 50 years ago. North American Properties (NAP) acquired Colony Square in 2015 and has since radically reimagined its existence to create “Midtown’s Living Room.” Today, Colony Square is home to a collection of 20-plus service-driven retailers, restaurants and entertainment offerings; nearly one million square feet of Class A office space; a 20,000-square-foot food hall; first-to-state luxury dine-in cinema IPIC; 262 luxury residences; the 466-key Hotel Midtown by Hilton; and 25,000 square feet of outdoor greenspace. The amenity-rich destination also boasts a full-service Concierge and Valet, a dedicated rideshare zone, a helipad and over 200 artful encounters. In addition, Colony Square is positioned to become one of the country’s most technologically advanced mixed-use developments.
“We see guests interacting constantly with our kiosks every day of the week. Since October 2020, we have seen more than 155,400 button clicks and 51,000 visits for wayfinding. Seeing these numbers surpassed our expectations.”
– Jay Yu | Digital + Innovation Manager for North American Properties (NAP)
The Art of Modern Life
Known for its culinary uniqueness, the chef-driven food hall Politan Row features 11 independent food and beverage concepts; a central bar; a fully equipped private event space; a secret, hidden bar; and 22,000 square feet of open-air seating, including The Patio with an outdoor bar, shuffleboards and a reversible stage. The food hall is a major attraction of the area, energized from day to night, weekdays to weekends, fostering a spirit of exploration by connecting people through food. Colony Square hosts over 200 annual community-driven events, too, which keeps The Square lively 24/7.
Several notable companies also occupy office space at Colony Square, including the South regional office headquarters for Whole Foods Market Inc., SnapNurse, WeWork, Bally Sports, the broadcast studios of four major Entercom Atlanta radio stations, and global law firm Jones Day.
With this diverse collection of businesses, arts and entertainment offerings, urban residences and the hotel, navigating and engaging in the rich experiences of Colony Square required a level of modern technology sophistication that would match the iconic area’s allure.
22Miles Wayfinding | Digital Signage Solutions | Secure Mobile Control
BUILDING THE USER EXPERIENCE FOR COLONY SQUARE
The curated user experience of Colony Square begins with 22Miles’ immersive 3D wayfinding experience, powered by the compact computing technology of an intel processor, with digital signage and custom kiosk design by Visual Image. 22 Miles partnered with Meridian Kiosks for the kiosk engineering and build, making the journey a touch, or touchless experience.
Visitors can explore the many dining options, events and businesses of Colony Square using the interactive menus to gather quick information, plan their experience in Midtown’s Living Room, and get instant, arrow-driven turn-by-turn directions to any of the attractions within the robust Midtown community. Residents and others can see updated schedules of happenings, learn about what’s new, and interact with whatever information the community wants to share on the large, digital user screens.
As part of the award-winning PaaS (Protection-as-a-Service) suite initiative, 22Miles also provided Colony Square with a “Touchless Touch” option, where users can simply scan a QR code and interact with any of the facility’s four interactive screens on their own mobile device – providing a safer and more hygienic interactive experience.
At the heart of Colony Square’s interactive navigation experience sits 22Miles’ content management software, Publisher Pro.AioT. The technology eliminates uncertainty, saves time, and ensures optimum engagement for visitors, employees and residents alike, helping them seamlessly navigate and interact with all facets of this dynamic destination. The solution allows an endless array of visual communications options as Colony Square continues to grow, empowering administrators to utilize their digital signage platform to deliver news, social media, live notifications, emergency alerts, advertisements, infotainment, and any other information they choose.
More About 22Miles Technology
Three key solutions make up the Colony Square interactive experience from the moment you enter the perimeter of the community’s massive centralized outdoor atrium.
Featuring Wayfinding Navigation, backend analytics & more
22Miles offers an enhanced platform, simplified for administrators with adaptive technology options for preferred routes, ADA wheelchair adjustments, hoteling map dynamics, and density controlled traffic flows. The wayfinding solution enables all the necessary tools to promote convenience, safety, and agility successfully within any environment for all audiences.
With all its attractions, 22Miles wayfinding brings instant connectivity and easy user navigation to Colony Square’s visitors, tenants, staff, and residents. Engineered for any facility type regardless of size, interactive wayfinding delivers visually dynamic navigation, providing an immersive user experience.
Each of Colony Square’s community spaces, amenities, tenants and surrounding attractions can be viewed and mapped to with turn-by-turn pathway directions displayed on the screen or the user’s mobile device.
The wayfinding experience saves time, fosters exploration and engagement, and features:
Enhanced 3D Map Views (with 3D Design, Fly Over, Stacked View, Multi-floor destination, 360-degree direction controls, and screen orientation
Smart Pathway Algorithm (new-normal or restricted Automatic Destination Routing)
Intelligent built-in wayfinding algorithm that auto-generates directions based on personalized shortest path and ease of accessibility
Dynamic Map Pop Ups (Pop-up descriptions and images, alerts and safety notices)
ADA/Wheelchair Routes
Detour Pathway Rerouting (occupancy control pathways)
Smart Search
Map it Now (Instant display of turn-by-turn directions through SMS, QR Codes, Emails, and Printing)
Wayfinding Analytics (Easily track and monitor navigation searches occupancy and usage data)
Administrators of Colony Square can curate the user experience within the latest version of 22Miles flagship CMS PublisherPro. The expansive interface lets admins:
Create a unified communications experience through a centralized, user friendly, content management solution
Customize whatever information is displayed across Colony Square’s 8 interactive kiosks
Simple administration of advertisements, infotainment, transit information
Enjoy easy access to analytics and back-end data on user experience
Included in 22Miles award winning Protection-as-a-Service suite (PaaS), SMC allows the end-user to have full control of their wayfinding experience at Colony Square in the most safe and hygienic way possible. The user scans a QR code displayed on the screen with their own phone or mobile device. The user is then able to control and interact with the kiosk as their phone screen instantly becomes a mouse pad, allowing the user to scroll, expand menus, pinch and zoom, and navigate every section of the kiosk screen in a completely touch-free way.
Whether used in Airports, Corporate organizations, Colleges, Hospitality, Healthcare, or other markets, remote mobile control can be integrated with any type of wayfinding.
DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES, FACILITIES, & ORGANIZATIONS OF ALL TYPES
22MILES’ solutions for interactive wayfinding, digital signage, and visual communications are ideal for modern communities, facilities large and small, agile workspaces, and organizations of any type.
Modern technology, for modern communities…opening the door to limitless user engagement possibilities.
For more information on 22Miles digital signage and interactive wayfinding solutions, or to receive a custom quote for your business, facility, events center, or campus, give us a call at 408-933-3000 or click here to schedule a no-obligation demo
MORE ABOUT 22MILES
Known for their pioneering Wayfinding solutions, 22Miles works with multi-use communities, sports facilities, convention centers, large arenas, and organizations of all sizes and types to create immersive experiential solutions for users, paired with easy-to-learn content management for administrators. To learn more about 22Miles Interactive Wayfinding, Secure Mobile Control, Protection-as-a-Service, or CMS PublisherPro.AioT, explore our website at www.22miles.com
New smart city project in Santa Monica — The City of Santa Monica is inviting proposals from qualified persons or firms interested in a Digital Wayfinding and Out of Home Advertising Kiosks franchise agreement for an initial term of twenty years with one option for renewal of 10 years. Essentially a smart city project along the lines of IKE and others
Santa Monica Digital Wayfinding RFP 2021
The purpose of these kiosks is to provide interactive information to residents and visitors as well as enhance public safety via emergency capabilities. Kiosks are expected to include a variety of public benefits and smart technologies such as, but not limited to:
Wayfinding information
Public information
Economic development information related to local businesses and attractions
Public safety alerts, panic functions, and public safety surveillance
Public Wi-fi
Connection to the City’s 3-1-1 Customer Service Portal
Real-time transportation options and arrival/departure data (e.g., bus, train, shared mobility devices, etc.)
Pedestrian/auto counts and behavior data
Multilingual display: English and Spanish (required), and Mandarin, and/or other languages (preferred) ; and
City minimum advertising available space and time for its own purposes
Successful franchisee will be managing a comprehensive advertising program and will include providers who have successfully deployed, operated, and maintained kiosk programs in a minimum of three other similar markets, have a demonstrated history of producing strong advertising revenues, and be committed to actively managing the program to meet the needs of the City of Santa Monica and its residents. This will be a zero-dollar contract with the provider to deploy, operate, and maintain kiosks at no cost to the City, with compensation realized through a percentage of advertising revenues.
In Brief
Release Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Due Date: Friday, January 21, 2022 4:00pm
15 locations initially (Phase 1)
25 locations phase 2
Santa Monica is a coastal community that generally experiences mild climates, but kiosks must be fabricated to withstand heavy usage and environmental elements including extreme heat, cold, rain, humidity, sun exposure, and salt air that can result in the corrosion and deterioration of metal, paint, and finishes. Kiosk locations will be in busy commercial corridors and materials should be engineered for easy cleaning and replacement of parts due to damage or graffiti.
ADA Compliance: Kiosks must be accessible to persons with disabilities and adhere to the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) and other relevant legal requirements.
Side reach maximum (i.e. footing-to-screen distance) = 10 inches
Leading edge of protrusion must be less than 27 inches
Any other not mentioned above.
municipal fiber-optic network
City’s ESRI geospatial platform
Minimum kiosk up-time of 95% wherein the kiosks are fully functional not including scheduled maintenance and upgrades
Minimum application up-time of 95% not including application upgrades
99% uptime for panic capabilities not including scheduled maintenance and upgrades
All data collected by the franchisee must be approved by and shared with the City, at no cost and with no restrictions. Franchisee shall include standards/policies for data collection and privacy protections for the City’s consideration.
Franchisee will perform operating systems and application security update and/or patches expediently.
Built-in local administrator accounts will be disabled and renamed.
Default and generic usernames and passwords should be changed or disabled.
Products, including operating systems, that no longer receive security updates will not be considered.
Must include malware protection software with up-to-date definitions.
Must be free of malware.
Must provide physical protection measures.
The use of full disk encryption is required.
Kiosks should not store any Personal Identifiable information.
Kiosk systems software, network, and backend device data must be inaccessible to end users.
Kiosk management solution should be able to monitor kiosks, update kiosk content and configurations, and view health and usage statistics remotely.
Kiosks will prevent unrestricted access to the underlying kiosk hardware by restricting external access to cabling or internal components, such as hard drives and USB and serial ports that would allow installation of malicious software or devices.
Internal components, such as hardware must be enclosed in a secure manner to prevent theft of hardware.
Project Followers 12/9/2021
Big Outdoor
Blink Marketing Inc
Construction Bidboard
EKA
Golden State Marketing LLC
IMS
Intersection Media, LLC.
Kiosk Manufacturer Association
N/A
ND Construction Co., Inc.
Orange Barrel Media
Orange Barrel Media / IKE Smart City
Outfront Decaux
Outfront Decaux
ParkMobile, LLC
ShelterClean Services, Inc.
Source Management
Toole Design Group, LLC
Tranzito
VConn Digital Interactive
Vector Media
Comments – Latest outdoor display model in stock now, offering improved brightness output and thermal performance for full sun usage with key network control and operating system updates
With an unmatched ingress protection (IP) rating and award-winning feature set, the new XHB553 is lighter in weight with significant mechanical and operating system enhancements that include thermal load diffusion, customized brightness scheduling, auto-source switching, power saving, and pixel shifting, to name a few. Even better – it is fan cooled to reduce heat build-up caused by thermal load from extended exposure to direct heat – The operating temperature remains the widest in the industry, ranging from -31°F to 140°F!
Peerless-AV’s Market Leading 55″ Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Display Now Enhanced for Peak Performance in Hotter Climates
AURORA, Ill – December 7, 2021 – Peerless-AV®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, has announced the availability of the new generation 55″ Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Display for all-weather, extreme temperature applications. The new XHB553 retains an unmatched ingress protection (IP) rating and award-winning feature set, but is now lighter in weight with significant mechanical and operating system enhancements that include thermal load diffusion, customized brightness scheduling, auto-source switching, power saving, and pixel shifting, to name a few.
To address performance requirements in hotter ‘desert’ or sunnier climates, the new XHB553 outdoor display is fan-cooled to reduce heat build-up caused by thermal load from extended exposure to direct sunlight. The display’s operating temperature remains the widest in the industry, ranging from -31°F to 140°F (-35°C to 60°C) and the patented thermal exhaust system keeps internal components cooled in extreme heat. It also offers 2500nits of light output and an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness to match time of day conditions, thus reducing light pollution in evening hours and optimizing power consumption.
The XHB553 is now 25% lighter than the previous generation 55″ and includes a gyroscopic sensor that detects any movement of the display. The XHB553’s IP66 rated design protects against the ingress of water, dust, dirt, moisture, and insects, and an IK10, tempered cover glass offers protection against vandalism and debris.
Additional new features include upgrades to the display’s network access and control functionality, as well as key operating system extras:
Auto-Source Switching: Allows the user to set the display to search for a secondary content signal if the main source fails, ensuring zero display downtime
Power Scheduling: Allows the user to set a specific frequency time and date for the display to turn on and off automatically
Brightness Scheduling: Eco and custom settings allow the user to use predetermined modes that set the backlight level intensity according to time of day, an important feature at night where regulations dictate brightness of digital signage, especially near roadsides
Power Save Mode: Allows the user to set the time for the display to power down or go to sleep mode if no content signal is present; The LAN port can also be set to passive or active mode to reduce power consumption when the display is not active
Pixel Shifting: Useful if using static content to avoid image retention; Horizontal or vertical shifting of an image can be set to a specific frequency
“Peerless-AV prides itself on providing the best possible solutions for our consumers, constantly thinking of ways to update or improve products to better suit the consumer’s needs,” said Nick Belcore, Executive Vice President, Peerless-AV. ” With an increased demand for outdoor displays built to last through extreme weather, sun exposure, cold, and more, we designed the XHB553 to excel and perform to the highest of standards in all weather conditions.”
The Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Display can be much more than a standalone unit. Peerless-AV also designs and manufactures stylish, fully integrated kiosk solutions, including Outdoor Smart City Kiosks (KOP2555-XHB) and Outdoor Digital Menu Boards (KOF555-1/2/3).
Redbox promotes new movie releases and its free streaming service, and offer advertising opportunities in high traffic locations
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Redbox (NASDAQ: RDBX), a leading entertainment company, today announced it has deployed digital video signage on the top of over 2,000 kiosks across the US, with nearly 4,000 expected total installations. Through a partnership with Velocity, A Managed Service Company, the new video screens give the company a powerful new way to partner with Hollywood studios to promote new release movies, its rapidly growing free streaming service, as well as provide advertising opportunities for national and hyper-local media campaigns that will be seen by millions of consumers in high traffic locations.
“Velocity has been very bullish on the retail sector and is continuously seeking additional partnerships to grow within the industry. We are proud to partner with Redbox to deliver an industry-leading digital signage solution to enhance and elevate the existing Redbox kiosks”
Velocity, which has expanded its footprint of digital signage networks, will source, operate, and support the Redbox signage network. The addition of the Redbox network enhances Velocity’s grocery presence, which was initiated by its acquisition of Impax Media, a checkout aisle digital signage network, in September 2020. Velocity has strategically developed its digital-out-of-home (DOOH) media portfolio to create cross-industry partnerships that connect high-impact environments for its advertising customers.
“The addition of Velocity screens gives us a powerful new way to promote new release titles with our content partners including all major Hollywood studios, as well as provide brands and studios a uniquely customizable out of home campaign, while also promoting our free streaming service and Redbox Entertainment originals in high trafficked locations,” said Galen Smith, CEO, Redbox. “We’ve already seen success with the screens we’ve tested to date, and we’re excited to see this quickly scale and potentially grow to additional kiosks in the future.”
“Velocity has been very bullish on the retail sector and is continuously seeking additional partnerships to grow within the industry. We are proud to partner with Redbox to deliver an industry-leading digital signage solution to enhance and elevate the existing Redbox kiosks,” said Greg Kiley, Chairman and CEO of Velocity. “Redbox is a formidable presence in the retail space, especially in national grocery stores. We look forward to helping Redbox expand its advertising capabilities.”
Direct ad sales for the new screens are handled by Redbox in partnership with Screenvision, and through connected programmatic exchanges.
About Redbox Redbox (NASDAQ: RDBX) is a leading entertainment company that gives consumers access to a large variety of content across digital and physical media. The company operates a rapidly growing digital streaming service that provides both ad-supported (AVOD) and paid movies from Hollywood studios and hundreds of content partners, as well as over 120 channels of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST). The Redbox app is available on major entertainment platforms that include Roku devices, connected TVs, gaming platforms, the web as well iOS and Android devices. Redbox also operates its popular kiosks across the US at thousands of retail locations – giving consumers affordable access to the latest in entertainment. The company produces, acquires, and distributes movies through its Redbox Entertainment™ label, providing rights to talent-led films that are distributed across Redbox’s digital and physical services as well as through third-party digital services. Headquartered just outside of Chicago, Redbox has offices in Los Angeles and Seattle. For more information visit www.redbox.com.
About Velocity MSC Velocity delivers customized managed services such as IT support, network management, voice and data connectivity, multinational data networking, on-site repairs and service, field project rollouts and implementations, free-to-guest TV and Wi-Fi solutions, digital signage and DOOH media solutions, and more in the retail, hospitality, healthcare, and entertainment industries.
Founded in 2005, Velocity is a privately held company headquartered in Holland, Ohio. Today, the company has approximately 500 employees, 13 redundant data centers, 5,500+ certified technicians throughout the U.S., and 450 carrier agreements and is a CLEC in all 50 states. Velocity is a proud member of the DPAA. For more information: www.velocitymsc.com.
With Tiger Lake support 8K resolution is now available
SDM-L 8K Tiger Lake Main Features: ● Intel Tiger Lake UP3 Processors ● PCIe X 8 Edge Connector ( HDMI, DP1.4 )，Supporting 8K Display ● 1 x HDMI ● 2 x SO-DIMM DDR4 Memory, Up to 32GB ● 1 x M-key M.2 (2280) for SSD ● 1 x RJ45, 1 x E-Key M.2 (2230) for WiFi/BT (WiFi 6) ● Support Intel vPro Technology (Core i5-1145G7 — see link Tiger Lake
Intel® SDM comes in two form factor size options—the Intel® SDM Small (Intel® SDM–S) and Intel® SDM Large (Intel® SDM–L). This allows for new and scalable all-in-one designs that benefit from the cost-effective implementation and management of integrated Intel® processor-based media players. Its design omits housing, so it can be fully integrated into visual IoT applications like hospitality screens and bedside terminals that require minimal space with maximum performance.
Intel® SDM incorporates high-speed PCIe* connectivity with a custom I/O receptacle board that eliminates the need for external I/O. Multiple offerings spanning Intel Atom® to Intel® Core™ processors support both basic and extended features with a connector that is future-proofed to support 8K resolution displays and video capture, when available.
8K Media Players
Question — What is 8K resolution anyway? —
Answer — An 8K display is a screen with 7,680 horizontal and 4,320 vertical pixels for a total of approximately 33 million pixels. The “K” in 8K stands for Kilo (1000), meaning a TV that has achieved a horizontal resolution of about 8,000 pixels.
8K TV is the highest resolution display that has been released recently among UHD (ultra high definition) TVs. With four times more pixels than a 4K display —another type of UHD resolution—8K displays show a sharper and more detailed picture quality. This is because in 8K displays pixels are so small they cannot be distinguished even from close up, making highly detailed images a reality. Samsung has a nice side-by-side comparison.
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For proof of our commitment to complete solutions, look no further than the lasting relationships we’ve built with our customers—distributors, resellers, integrators and end users alike. People choose to do business with us not only for the quality of our products but also because we’ve proven to be a valuable partner, making their jobs easier through every step of the process.
This is to share details about Peerless-AV’s Westin Bear Resort Installation Case Study. With aspirations of becoming the first 5-Star Diamond Westin Hotel, Westin Bear Resort had the idea to create a unique video wall display that would “reimagine the guest experience.”
Peerless-AV assisted Westin Bear Resort in installing an all-encompassing solution in partnership with NovMega Digital Solutions and LG Canada. Despite facing many setbacks like the COVID-19 pandemic, and construction delays, the team was able to successfully exceed the hotel’s expectations and create a visually stunning video wall display that guests will enjoy for years to come.
The hotel wanted a flexible solution that would allow their ballroom to be used for golf tournaments and watching sports, as well as a backdrop for various events such as, weddings, corporate meetings, and more. NovMega Digital Solutions, a commercial audio video contractor, was tasked with managing the direct view LED (dvLED) video wall installation. Project planning began in April 2020.
Initially, the design was much smaller, but the hotel opted for a dramatic dvLED video wall system that ran the entire length of the ballroom wall, measuring 63ft (19.2m) wide x 9ft (2.7 m) tall. Implementing a video wall of this scale and magnitude presented many unique challenges. For such a wide wall, structure was a priority. The team ran multiple tests to ensure that the wall could safely hold the combined load of the cabinets and mounting systems.
The COVID-19 pandemic required the team to implement both site and pandemic related safety precautions. The pandemic-related safety precautions, including social distancing guidelines, caused many delays in the hotel’s construction.
Due to these setbacks, final finishes including flooring and lighting were not completed before the installation. Although not recommended, exceptional circumstances and a tight timeline meant this could not be avoided, and the entire team provided extra care and attention to protect the dvLED displays from dust and other harmful construction elements.
The Solution?
Best to read the full case study but here is bottom-line
The video wall is speculated to be the most pixel dense dvLED wall in Canada, totaling over 20 million pixels, and currently the largest indoor dvLED hospitality installation in Canada. Valued at $1 million, the project is a complete success, and LG Canada and Peerless-AV have awarded Raoul Malak and the hotel with a plaque for “dvLED Hospitality Project of the Year, Canada”.
AVIXA Announces 2021 AV Professional Awards at InfoComm 2021
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 28, 2021 – During an awards ceremony at InfoComm 2021 on Thurs., Oct. 28, at the Orange County Convention Center, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA) announced the winners of the 2021 AV Professional Awards.
The AVIXA Awards recognize outstanding AV professionals for their contributions to the industry. Members of the pro AV industry nominate individuals for the Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV, CTS Holder of the Year, Educator of the Year, Event Design Professional of the Year, Mackey Baron Distinguished Achievement, Women in AV, and Young AV Professional awards. The Harald Thiel Volunteer of the Year Award is bestowed by AVIXA staff.
“The pro AV industry is full of dedicated, passionate, and talented minds,” said David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, CEO of AVIXA. “Each year, AVIXA has the privilege of shining a spotlight on individuals that are making strong impacts on their peers, companies, and the industry as a whole. They are inventors, educators, mentors, and leaders. And now I’m honored to call them AV Professional Award winners.”
Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award Cory Schaeffer, QSC, LLC.
Cory Schaeffer co-founded Listen Technologies in 1998 and was instrumental in growing the company into a leading brand of assistive listening systems. She holds two patents for her contributions to the ListenPoint product line, which revolutionized the concept of a “complete audio infrastructure” system for small to mid-sized rooms. Schaeffer served a four-year term on AVIXA’s Board of Directors and leads the AVIXA Women’s Council Southern California Group.
CTS Holder of the Year Award Kelly Perkins, Harman
Kelly Perkins has built her 15-year career on educating and promoting the audiovisual industry. She earned her CTS in 2009 and launched an internal company training program to facilitate and encourage others to earn their certifications. She is also the architect of NSCA’s Ignite program, which connects students and schools to the AV industry.
CTS Holder of the Year Award Jennifer Goodyer, RTSales, Inc.
Jennifer Goodyer is very active with the AVIXA Women’s Council and founded the South Florida AVIXA Women’s Council Local Group as well as its book club. Goodyear serves on the council’s Global Onboarding Committee, and STEM Outreach and marketing sub-committees. Her involvement motivated her to earn her CTS, the first in her company. She then began educating manufacturers on the benefits and spearheaded offering CTS education to their customers and employees.
Educator of the Year Award Chrissy Sara, Sony Electronics Inc.
Chrissy Sara is the first woman to conduct AVIXA’s CTS and CTS-I certification courses, She is a spirited instructor and passionate supporter of the CTS program and those in pursuit of it. A dedicated volunteer, she teaches a CTS study group, providing resources and continuous encouragement.
Event Design Professional of the Year Award Matt Wellen, AV Chicago
Matt Wellin’s AV career has spanned more than two decades. Today, as a Project Manager at AV Chicago, he led the 2021 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards, a true hybrid event hosted for 50 local attendees and live streamed to thousands. In this project, Wellin focused on the clients’ desire to not only expand viewership through streaming technologies but to bring a sense of community by organizing live remote watch parties at award-winning locations.
Harald Thiel Volunteer of the Year Award Kristi Ross-Clausen, Arrow Audio Inc.
After retiring from a career as a K-12 music/theatre teacher, Kristi Ross-Clausen joined the AV industry as Quality and Customer Advocate for Arrow AV Group. She serves on AVIXA’s Membership Committee, Live Events Council, Live Events Advisory Committee, CTS Item Writing Committee, Women’s Council (Wisconsin co-chair), and is Chair of the CTS Technical Committee.
Harald Thiel Volunteer of the Year Award Juan Jose Vila, Equipson
Juan Jose Vila started collaborating with AVIXA in 2016 and helped introduce the association in Spain. He promoted the advantages of CTS certifications and collaborated in the implementation of the AV Technologist (AVT) Challenge throughout the country. He also regularly presents to students on careers in the AV industry as well as supporting many AVIXA initiatives in Iberia and Latin America.
Mackey Baron Distinguished Achievement Award Fred Bargetzi, Crestron Electronics, Inc. (awarded posthumously)
Fred Bargetzi, a 30-year Crestron veteran, was instrumental in guiding the evolution of the pro AV industry into the world of digital transformation and IoT through his leadership and technology invention. When he started his career at Crestron in 1990, the company produced hard-button panels and monochromatic touch panels. Under Bargetzi’s leadership, the control industry blossomed to its current state of control via many devices including personal devices. Bargetzi’s name is on 22 patents that have defined the pro AV industry’s transformation from analog to digital, such as control via ethernet (e-Control).
Women in AV Award Brandy Alvarado-Miranda, BAM Marketing
Brandy Alvarado-Miranda is the Chair of the AVIXA Women’s Council and began the council’s local groups. She is passionate about the AV industry and giving women in the industry an equal opportunity at the table. Her inspiration comes from a number of positive mentors she’s had in her career.
Young AV Professional Award Melissa Baglio, AV Chicago
Melissa Baglio began her career touring on Broadway, becoming a master electrician and leading an all-female team. An advocate for industry standards, she has initiated training programs for staff and freelancers. Baglio is motivated by empowering women, introducing young professionals to opportunities in technology, and helping to make the AV industry inclusive and a better environment for people from all backgrounds.
About AVIXA AVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Established in 1939, AVIXA has more than 20,000 enterprise and individual members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, live events companies, technology managers, content producers, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. AVIXA members create integrated AV experiences that deliver outcomes for end users. AVIXA is a hub for professional collaboration, information, and community, and is the leading resource for AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought leadership. Visit avixa.org.
FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 19, 2021 – The AVIXA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 scholarships. Irene Ataifo from Howard Community College has been awarded the elAVate Scholarship. Angelina Jonkaitis, a student at Valencia College, is the recipient of the Michael Vergauwen Scholarship. Carter Kucier from Lebanon Valley College has been awarded the Mosaic Scholarship. Each winner is awarded $2,500.
“Education is empowering, and the AVIXA Foundation Scholarship program’s intent is to encourage and enable students from diverse backgrounds who show great potential to pursue careers in the audiovisual field,” said Domenic Screnci, Ed.D., President of the AVIXA Foundation. “Supporting workforce development is core to the Foundation’s mission. To achieve that goal, the Foundation provides opportunities to schools, organizations, and individuals to help fill a flourishing demand for a qualified workforce in the exciting world of AV.”
The AVIXA Foundation’s elAVate Scholarship supports the growth of women and gender equality in the AV industry. The 2021 recipient Irene Ataifo holds an associate degree in Cyber Forensics Technology from Howard Community College and is currently enrolled in the college’s Audiovisual Technology associate degree program. Ataifo was determined to pursue her passion in audio, despite feeling like it was an unconventional career path for a Black woman. She says today she no longer uses her anxiety to make decisions, but the power of her individuality.
The Michael Vergauwen Scholarship honors the legacy of the late Michael Vergauwen, former COO of AVI Systems and long-time AVIXA board member. The 2021 recipient Angelina Jonkaitis is a student at Valencia College studying live entertainment design and production. Jonkaitis is passionate about live audio and began mixing for their high school theater during freshman year. Their dream is to mix for live Broadway shows, but they also love the installation side of AV. Jonkaitis is currently an intern at AV integration firm RelianceAV and excelling at building AV racks, cable terminations, and wire management.
The Mosaic Scholarship was conceived by AVIXA’s Diversity Council in support of further inclusivity within the global AV industry. It seeks to shine a light on young adults whose experience, background, and thinking will positively influence the future of the AV community. The 2021 recipient Carter Kucier is studying audio/music production at Lebanon Valley College and has his sights set on a career in live audio. Kucier is the president of the college’s LGBTQ+ organization Freedom Rings. In this leadership role, he has begun a dialogue with the college president, resulting in the pride flag flying on campus permanently and an LGBTQ+ housing option. In addition, the organization has worked with clubs like the Black Student Union to promote intersectionality and to hold the college accountable for wrongs against diverse members of the student body.
In further pursuit of its mission to build more equity and access in the pro AV industry, the AVIXA Foundation has also presented career advancement packages to three young AV professionals. They will receive complimentary AVIXA memberships and skills training, Certified Technologist Specialist (CTS) prep resources, and a free pass to an InfoComm regional tradeshow. The recipients are Mahogany Hickman, Studio Production Manager for the University of South Carolina-Beaufort; Carlos Eduardo Ramírez Rosas, AV Designer for G4 Audio y Video; and Elizabeth Pavelko, AV Systems Designer for the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York.
About the AVIXA Foundation
The AVIXA Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization focused on cultivating a growing workforce on behalf of the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA). The Foundation does so by creating awareness of careers in the global AV industry; enabling potential and emerging professionals through skills training, scholarships, and scholastic support; and developing a bridge between the industry and those who want to become AV professionals. With the help of AVIXA members and the entire industry, the Foundation helps build a future with a diverse, skilled workforce eager to take on the challenge of creating integrated AV experiences around the world. More information is available at avixa.org/foundation.
About AVIXA
AVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Established in 1939, AVIXA has more than 20,000 enterprise and individual members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, live events companies, technology managers, content producers, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. AVIXA members create integrated AV experiences that deliver outcomes for end users. AVIXA is a hub for professional collaboration, information, and community, and is the leading resource for AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought leadership. Visit avixa.org.
InfoComm 2021 Reveals Details About Show’s Virtual Experience
FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 13, 2021 – In addition to the in-person InfoComm 2021 show on Oct. 27-29, 2021, in Orlando, Fla., show producer AVIXA will also host a virtual experience that will include livestreamed content from InfoComm.
“We’re very excited to bring elements of InfoComm 2021 beyond the walls of the convention center,” said Rochelle Richardson, CEM, Senior Vice President of Expositions and Events, AVIXA. “The virtual experience will allow people from around the world to join us online to catch highlights of the products and solutions being showcased at InfoComm 2021.”
The InfoComm virtual experience on Oct. 27-29 will feature a livestreamed InfoComm Morning Show each day that includes interviews with key speakers and industry experts. There will also be a livestream of the Technology Innovation Stage, where 25 sessions will be presented covering pro AV solutions trends, a state of the industry presentation from AVIXA’s market intelligence team, and product announcements and demonstrations. The AVIXA Women’s Council Keynote presentation by Sara Potecha, author of West Point Woman: How Character is Created and Leadership is Learned, will also be broadcast live. Each day will wrap up with a highlight reel of the show’s events.
This year’s digital experience will include an InfoComm Virtual Post-Show Event on Nov. 9-10, featuring interactive sessions and one-on-one appointment scheduling with InfoComm exhibitors.
As part of the InfoComm Virtual Post-Show Event, a select number of InfoComm 2021 conferencing and collaboration sessions and all of the D=SIGN sessions will be available to view on demand. These sessions explore topics like designing flexible collaboration spaces, interactivity and touch screens in a post-pandemic world, security and privacy for digital signage networks, and much more.
For those who cannot attend the show in person, a virtual-only pass to InfoComm 2021 is $59 for AVIXA Premium and Elite Members and $89 for all others. The pass provides access to the InfoComm 2021 livestreamed content, the Virtual Post-Show Event, and on-demand content until November 30. To register for the virtual-only InfoComm package, visit www.infocommshow.org/virtual.
In-person InfoComm 2021 attendees will have free access to the on-demand content from the virtual show from November 1 to November 30 as well as the Virtual Post Show. To register for the in-person InfoComm show, visit www.infocommshow.org.
InfoComm 2021 is sponsored by Presenting Show Partner Samsung and Strategic Show Partners Blackmagic Designand Crestron.
AVIXA is committed to the health and safety of InfoComm 2021 exhibitors, attendees, partners, and staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The team continues to monitor recommendations from local health authorities, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for essential large group meetings and events. For the most up-to-date information on InfoComm 2021’s health and safety guidelines, visit www.infocommshow.org/health-safety.
About InfoComm InfoComm is the largest technology exhibition and conference in North America focused on the pro AV industry. The exhibition is produced by the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA) and currently ranks as the 28th largest trade show in the United States by Trade Show Executive. In addition, AVIXA and its partners produce a global portfolio of trade shows and conferences, including InfoComm China, Beijing; InfoComm India; InfoComm Southeast Asia; Integrate; Integrated Systems Europe; and Integrated Systems Russia.
About AVIXA
AVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Established in 1939, AVIXA has more than 20,000 enterprise and individual members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, live events companies, technology managers, content producers, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. AVIXA members create integrated AV experiences that deliver outcomes for end users. AVIXA is a hub for professional collaboration, information, and community, and is the leading resource for AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought leadership. Visit avixa.org.
AVIXA’s AV Professional Awards Will Be Celebrated at InfoComm 2021
FAIRFAX, VA – Oct. 6, 2021 – AVIXA is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2021 Mackey Barron Distinguished Achievement Award is the late Fred Bargetzi, former Chief Technology Officer for Crestron.
The Mackey Barron Distinguished Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed on an industry member by AVIXA. The award’s namesake Mackey Barron, founder of HB Communications, spent more than six decades as a pioneer and leader in the pro AV industry.
The 2021 recipient Fred Bargetzi, a 30-year Crestron veteran, was instrumental in guiding the evolution of the pro AV industry into the world of digital transformation and IoT through his leadership and technology invention. When he started his career at Crestron in 1990, the company produced hard-button panels and monochromatic touch panels. Under Bargetzi’s leadership, the control industry blossomed to its current state of control via many devices including personal devices. Bargetzi’s name is on 22 patents that have defined the pro AV industry’s transformation from analog to digital, such as control via ethernet (e-Control).
“I only experienced Fred from afar. But even in that, his brightness shown clearly across the landscape of our industry,” said David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, CEO of AVIXA. “It was easy to see his intellect and innovative contributions to the industry over the course of 30 years. But if you looked deeper, you found the impact of his passion and contributions across an entire generation of thousands of engineers, inventors, and creators. For his contributions in the past and perhaps more importantly the impact that he will have for generations ahead, it is a true honor to present the Mackey Barron Distinguished Achievement Award. I only wish we’d had more time to hear his laughter, experience his energy, and reap the rewards of his generosity.”
Fred Bargetzi’s Mackey Barron Distinguished Achievement Award will be celebrated at InfoComm 2021 in Orlando, Fla., on Thurs., Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. on the Technology Innovation Stage. During the ceremony, all the winners of AVIXA’s 2021 AV Professional Awards will be revealed. They include the Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV, CTS Holder of the Year, Educator of the Year, Women in AV, Young AV Professional, Event Design of the Year, and Harald Thiel Volunteer of the Year awards.
About AVIXA
AVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Established in 1939, AVIXA has more than 20,000 enterprise and individual members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, live events companies, technology managers, content producers, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. AVIXA members create integrated AV experiences that deliver outcomes for end users. AVIXA is a hub for professional collaboration, information, and community, and is the leading resource for AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought leadership. Visit avixa.org.
A last reminder that vendors, service providers and end-users like network operators and agencies have a little more than a week left to pull together submissions for the 2022 edition of the global Digital Signage Awards, which are backed, in part, by Sixteen:Nine.
As I have noted a number of times, a little bit of work can lead to a lot of marketing and HR benefit by entering these awards – which pull entries from around the world and are judged by people whose only interest is in what is done well. Unlike some awards out there, these ones have no pay-to-win element (like buying a table at the dinner).
The awards will be handed out at a big event during ISE week in Barcelona, which please-please will go ahead with the pandemic no longer Topic 1.
The good news for how these awards are being handled this year is that no matter how many entries a company may submit this year, that company will only pay one fee for the first entry. All other entries submitted are free of charge.
Companies also only need to send their 200-word summary with the completed entry form, plus a good reference picture, a logo reference and any links to video files, plus their first payment. In other words, this is NOT a pile of work and also NOT a pile of money.
The organizers, based in the UK, will call for the full submission documents once the entries are in, and vetted for compliance/eligibility, and the list of Finalist companies announced.
This year, previous awards categories are in place and three new COVID-centric categories have been added, HOPEFULLY as a one-time thing! Those are for sector-specific response, and creative and technical execution related to pandemic-focused signage efforts,
Closing date for entries is September 30 and the awards will be handed out at a dinner. The event is set for a hilltop restaurant/events facility overlooking the city, and the plan is to have a Sixteen:Nine mixer at the same venue, just ahead of the dinner. There is an outside terrace I am HOPING will be suitable on the day, and while it will be slightly nippy, it should be totally fine to hang around outside – certainly way warmer and likely way less wet than Amsterdam.
Sixteen:Nine has been a main sponsor for several years now.
If you like the sound of award-winning project or award-winning platform in your marketing material, that’s only possible if you enter! Take a few minutes. Totally worth it.
Plus the winning or even just the recognition can be great for staff morale and client relations.
Not unexpected. Haynes is 64 and eventually, the exit path becomes the goal
Looks like a good marriage though Sales VPs are usually headstrong
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Sixteen:Nine is now an online publication and podcast owned by Spectrio, a customer engagement platform based in the Tampa, FL area, and one of the fast-rising companies in this industry.
The deal closed last week and we’re now doing the work to transition things.
Readers may be particularly excited about this because they may think, “Oh good, I like Sixteen:Nine, but that snarky old guy Dave will maybe go away.”
Alas, no. Very little changes with this. I’m still the editor and primary writer. I’m still going to publish at the same kind of cadence. My point of view remains independent. And I will continue to be a smart-ass when it is warranted.
So why sell Sixteen:Nine?
The main reason is quite simple – my daughter is pregnant with her first child and she needed a good stroller. If you are a parent or grandparent, you know the good ones cost roughly the same as a BMW. So I had to find that money somewhere.
Also, it made sense on several fronts.
First, I’m going to be humming The Beatles tune “When I’m 64” come January. I genuinely enjoy what I do, but not so much that I want to do it until I drop. We’d like to travel. I’d like to stop staring outside from my office when the weather’s nice, and go outside without guilt. Plus … grandson!
Second, I have been thinking for some time that I had built up something pretty good with this – with almost 8,200 posts – and I really wasn’t in love with the idea of just typing in a last post one day, saying I’m done, and shutting it down. This gives me the opportunity to keep it going through new owners and supporters, and mentor some poor soul as my Mini Me. The goal is to eventually have someone in place who is capably doing what I do now.
Finally, and the big one, is that I saw the opportunity with Spectrio to both tap into its considerable resources and help raise the company’s profile and brand among the signage community and beyond. Backed by a private equity firm, Spectrio has been on a tear acquiring digital signage CMS software companies, and has very quietly – almost in stealth mode – built up a BIG footprint in the industry via acquisition and organic growth.
Spectrio Release
Spectrio, one of the nation’s leading providers of comprehensive digital signage solutions, announced that it has acquired Sixteen:Nine, a digital signage blog produced by industry veteran, David Haynes.
Sixteen:Nine has been covering the digital signage industry since 2006, and is well-known for Haynes’ unique take on news and analysis for an industry audience. Business owners and network managers also follow Sixteen:Nine for in-depth insight, recommendations, and other digital signage commentary.
As Spectrio continues to expand its presence across more than 150,000 client locations, the acquisition will allow the Company to further develop innovative digital solutions for enterprise clients, while contributing to the growth and enrichment of the digital signage industry as a whole. Through the acquisition, Spectrio will also gain a holistic view of the digital signage landscape, including trends and opportunities that will benefit its clients.
“As one of the largest digital signage providers in the U.S., we know the industry is perpetually growing and evolving. Spectrio is proud to support that growth by investing in innovation and the overall enrichment and improvement of the industry,” said Staisey Divorski, vice president of marketing at Spectrio. “The unique voice of David Haynes has always been at the leading edge in digital signage, and we are excited to bring his knowledge and expertise to the team so we can continue to propel the industry to new heights together.”
There was a time, a few years back, when hardware devices running Google’s Chrome operating system were thought in some circles to be a next big thing in digital signage – because the devices were relatively inexpensive, used an OS based on the latest web technologies, and were backed by a top three global tech company.
But it didn’t play out that way, and Chromeboxes aren’t often part of the conversation … while Android – worrisome back then – is now widely used, and now widely trusted for its security measures. Part of the story, of course, is that a lot of mainstream digital signage jobs just use smart displays with built-in media players.
But Chromeboxes are still around, and still being used by some CMS software companies, like Australia’s StratosMedia – an early adopter that has stuck with them.
CEO Brian Hammett sent me a note about a new fanless unit from ASUS, saying simply: “Yes, Chrome still exists … and this is a fantastic unit.”
Taiwan-based ASUS pushed out PR recently about its partnership with StratosMedia and the use of digital signage hardware and software for the car-staging company Conquest Staging.
We firmly believe that digital signage solutions can take just about any business or organization’s messaging to the next level. But when it comes to financial institutions like banks, does digital signage have anything special to offer? Our answer is a firm yes. In this article, we’re covering why digital signage solutions for banks benefit not just business owners, but workers and customers as well.
Cultivate An Informed Customer Base
In some cases, going to the bank can be a confusing experience, especially if the customer is a first time visitor. Accessible lobby signage that explains basic policies and processes in a simplified and comprehensive display can help customers have a better understanding of what they need and feel more comfortable by the time they talk to an employee. Here are a few of the display screens you can use to provide informative messaging to customers.
Enhanced Customer Experience
One of the many ways digital signage can increase customer experience is by leveraging a diverse collection of display screens for a variety of purposes. Digital displays are dynamic and provide several ways to improve customer engagement and enhance their experience. For example, entertainment in waiting areas, like news updates, sports games, or social media updates in real-time, cut down the frustration of wait times. Here are a few other signage options that add to your customer’s in-store experience:
Display Options
Interactive Kiosks – Banks have a long and successful history of implementing self-service kiosks into their business to supplement employee labor. ATM kiosks have simplified many bank interactions for years. Increasing service options at your bank’s branch with touch screen kiosks will help with efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Video Walls – These screens are an impressive display of signage technology that enhances the in-store experience and provides useful information for visitors.
In-window Units – Window signage provides eye-catching imagery and information to passersby before they even step into your bank.
Wayfinding Signage– In the case of larger financial institutions, digital wayfinding signage provides a comprehensive resource for customers attempting to navigate your building.
Showcase Your Brand
Digital displays messaging helps get your bank’s name out there. With a variety of outdoor signage options to encourage potential customers to walk through your door, digital signage is an effective tool for increasing brand awareness. In addition, brand consistency is made easier with a digital signage system, allowing employees to create consistent displays across all screens used at your location.
Increase Revenue
While different types of signage installations serve an array of purposes, at the end of the day it’s all about messaging that increases revenue. Digital signage systems in banks allow you to display new promotions, deals, and services in a visually appealing and digestible format. Digital signage has shown to increase rates of up-selling, as well as promote unplanned purchases.
Add Efficiencies to In-store Operations
Digital signage CMS makes content management easy and efficient. Employees can update signs quickly and with no struggle through an easy to use digital signage software. If your bank branch has traditionally relied on static signage for messaging, digital signage is a major shift in the process that saves a lot of time and labor.
Kiosks and informative signage also take a lot of the burden off of employees, allowing them to do their job better. Signage can also improve internal communication and help your employees be better informed about policy updates, new promotions, etc.
Embrace the Appeal of Advanced Tech
There are a host of benefits of digital signage for banks, but not all of those reasons have to do with messaging and efficiency. Digital signage adds something to the aesthetic and atmosphere of your location that traditional signage doesn’t have: a modern appeal. Simply put, well-crafted signage displays are an impressive visual experience, and having that technology in your bank facilitates a unique branch experience for your customers.
The Kiosk Association is planning on being a media partner and this blog has association with KMA. KMA has offered vaccine passport kiosks to demonstrate vaccine status check for any and all.
Press Release
Dear InfoComm and AVIXA community,
This year has been one filled with both highs and lows, and the anticipation of getting back together in person at InfoComm has absolutely been a highlight for the AVIXA® team. That said, as the Delta variant of COVID‑19 surges, I want you to know that we are actively addressing updated health and safety protocols to protect all those in attendance.
In light of recent recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), InfoComm 2021 will now require masks to be worn by all participants including attendees, exhibitors, vendors, and AVIXA staff regardless of COVID‑19 vaccination status. We have reinstituted a six‑foot social distancing guideline across the show including the exhibit hall, meeting rooms, and education sessions. We are also evaluating on‑site testing, vaccine validation, as well as other safety and precautionary measures that will allow us to get back together in person in the safest environment possible.
With the rapid pace in which we are receiving information, I want to assure you that the team will be developing safety policies and protocols at the same rapid pace. This means you will be receiving proactive communication about new protocols and safety measures as they are available. The most up‑to‑date information is available at www.infocommshow.org/health-safety.
We are nearly 70 days from the kickoff of the show. As you can remember, 70 days ago safety procedures were remarkably different than they are today and are likely to differ by October 23, 2021. Please know that we are doing everything in our power to bring the community together as safely as possible for those who can and want to be there in person.
AU Optronics (AUO) has reported consolidated revenues of NT$33.937 billion (US$1.21 billion) for June, the highest monthly level since December 2014 with growth of 5.66% on month and 57.06% on year.
AU Optronics (OTCPK:AUOTY) (AUO) is a Taiwanese company that specializes in optoelectrical technology. In other words, they produce LCD displays for a wide variety of markets and uses and also produce solar modules and systems.
The company is a combination of two legacy companies, Acer, which folks might recognize from their computer monitors, and Unipac.
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Some panel makers have begun shifting more of their capacity to produce display products for IT applications instead of handset ones, as handset panel prices have been falling in the face of the dwindling demand for smartphone in the end-market, according to industry sources.
According to Sigmaintell Consulting, quotes for 6.52-inch a-Si cell panel prices will fall to US$4.40 in July from the previous US$4.60 due to a slowdown in order pull-ins from the handset makers.
Meanwhile, CINNO Research has also forecast that the prices of 6.2x-inch a-Si panels and 6.5x-inch a-Si and LTPS panels will all edge down US$0.10 in July.
The sources noted that Taiwan-based small- to medium-size panel makers Giantplus Technology and HannStar Display both suffered a setback in revenues in June due to falling panel demand and weakening panel prices.
Other major players, including AU Optronics (AUO), Innolux and Century Technology (Shenzhen), are also allocating more production capacity for IT, industrial control and automotive applications to cope with changing market demand, added the sources.
China-based panel maker Tianma Microelectronics reportedly will begin purchasing a-Si-based panel modules from the 8.5G lines of fellow company Chongqing HKC to enhance its competitiveness by enriching its product offerings in 2022, noted the sources.
Meanwhile, the sources expect quotes for rigid AMOLED handset panels to remain at higher levels in July-August due in part to the tight supply of display driver ICs (DDIs). They noted that Samsung Display hiked the prices of rigid AMOLED panel prices by US$1 in June.
According to the latest forecast of Digitimes Research, global smartphone shipments will reach 1.32 billion units in 2021, increasing 6.4% from a year earlier.
Interactive signage and digital self-service solutions company, Acquire Digital has partnered with Flyin’ High Signs and Gable to deploy a Digital Directory and Wayfinder kiosk program for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to a press release.
With nearly 300,000 daily travelers, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest international airport within North America. In a facility with seven concourses and 195 gates, the airport’s goal was to provide a state-of-the-art digital experience to improve airport navigation, communication, and overall efficiencies.
The Gable team incorporated a design that would stand up to the heavy traffic at the airport and catch visitors attention from a distance. According to Flyin’ High Signs, the custom large format 75-inch touch-screen kiosks are in the final stage of installation throughout the terminals.
The touch screen kiosks feature real-time flight data, retail and concession information, two-way video guest services, advertisements, and other engaging content feeds. Two-way video calling software provides the ability for guests to speak to a live customer service representative who can also take control of the display to assist ADA passengers. According to the Acquire team, passengers can quickly scan their boarding passes to see real-time flight details with FIDs and Delta flight data integrations. Highlighted wayfinding incorporates multimodal transportation to include travel times to a passenger’s gate.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Deploy Smart Wayfinding and Digital Directory Kiosks
Atlanta, GA, July 2021 – Industry leaders in interactive signage and digital self-service solutions, Acquire Digital has partnered with Flyin’ High Signs and Gable to deploy an innovative Digital Directory and Wayfinder kiosk program for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The teams have worked diligently to provide a custom digital directory and wayfinding solution to improve airport navigation and inform the nearly 300-thousand passengers who visit ATL each day. The airport’s signage vendor, Flyin’ High Signs, is heading up the installation and support of 43 custom kiosks designed and developed by Gable.
With nearly 300,000 daily travelers, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest international airport within North America. In a facility with seven concourses and 195 gates, the airport’s goal was to provide a state-of-the-art digital experience to improve airport navigation, communication, and overall efficiencies.
A Better Solution
wayfinding kiosk – Click for full size
With post-pandemic traveling increasing, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport wanted a ‘smart directory solution’ that provided tailored information based upon flight data or points of interest and dining options. Flyin’ High Signs, the airport’s signage vendor, incorporated Acquire’s Smarthub Wayfinder technology and Gable’s kiosks to achieve the high demands of a busy airport.
The Gable team incorporated a design that would stand up to the heavy traffic at the airport and catch visitors’ attention from a distance. According to Flyin’ High Signs, the custom large format 75” touch-screen kiosks are in the final stage of installation throughout the terminals.
Smart Features that Drive the Experience
The touch screen kiosks feature real-time flight data, retail and concession information, two-way video guest services, advertisements, and other engaging content feeds. Two-way video calling software provides the ability for guests to speak to a live customer service representative who can also take control of the display to assist ADA passengers. According to the Acquire team, passengers can quickly scan their boarding passes to see real-time flight details with FIDs and Delta flight data integrations. Highlighted wayfinding incorporates multimodal transportation to include travel times to a passenger’s gate.
To provide directions on the go, passengers can access an interactive HTML directory on a mobile device by scanning a QR code or via text message transfer from the kiosk. In the future, the airport plans on implementing the Wayfinder API within the airport’s website to make the solution more accessible to visitors.
Acquire Digital, Flyin’ High Signs, and Gable foresee huge success in this partnership and the project itself. The deployment is expected to improve the overall visitor experience, facility efficiencies, and important messaging. The teams hope to use the Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport kiosk deployment as a way to constantly improve the solution to bring cutting-edge technology to other airports around the world.
Global Leader
Acquire Digital is a global leader in innovative digital signage software and interactive experiences. With over 22 years of experience in the visual solutions and digital signage markets, the company is known for its industry firsts. Its passion for reaching beyond the boundaries of digital signage has played a key role in shaping Acquire into the globally recognized company it is today. The company produces world-class UX and UI solutions that create an interactive and immersive experience.
Troy Engelland
Strategic Sales Manager (North America)
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