Toshiba, Directable Debut All-In-One Smart Signage TVs Using Amazon’s Fire Tech August 23, 2018 by Super User Toshiba now has Amazon’s Fire streaming media player integrated in one of its TV lines, and a small digital signage CMS company is touting an integration that effectively makes it a low-cost “smart” signage display. Reno, NV-based Directable says its platform now runs on the Toshiba Fire TV, and in some sort of tie-up with Best …
Toronto Buses Getting Pairs Of Information Screens That, Surprisingly, Aren’t For Ads August 22, 2018 by Super User Via DailyHive and BlogTO Toronto’s Transit Commission (more commonly known as the TTC) is putting in pairs of 29-inch ceiling mounted screens in 525 buses over the next two years, and somewhat surprisingly, they’re being used properly as passenger information displays and not for “captive” advertising. TTC spokesperson Stuart Green told Daily Hive each of …
Gatwick’s Cloud-Based FIDS Screen Set-Up Touted As Resilient, But, Ummm, Welll … August 21, 2018 by Super User The nightmare digital signage problem at Gatwick Airport Monday was resolved around 5 PM local time, with the problem isolated to a Vodafone fiber optic cable being inadvertently cut – perhaps by a construction crew. The earlier issue with with our flight information screens in the terminals has now been resolved and flights are …
Coin-Op Laundry Uses Digital Signage To Drive Programs, Trim Costs August 21, 2018 by Super User This is a coin-operated laundry business in White Bear, MN (near Minneapolis-St. Paul) using a set of back-to-back screens to drive information around their rewards program, an app and other locations. There is also a hyperlocal ad sales model. The business had been using print ads, but wanted to add animations, as well as …
3M Suing Touch Display Manufacturers Over P-Cap Tech, Alleging Infringement August 21, 2018 by Super User 3M has gone after a pair of touch display manufacturers, with lawsuits alleging its patents for metal mesh conductor technology has been infringed. The latest lawsuit was filed in a federal district court in Las Vegas against South Korea-based Tovis Co. Ltd. and its subsidiary Tovis North America, as well as Scientific Games Corporation. The …
Gatwick Becomes Poster Child For Digital Signage Failover Planning August 20, 2018 by Super User A damaged connectivity cable has taken the flight information display boards offline at London Gatwick Airport today, forcing airport staff to – honest – get out the dry erase markers and scribble information on whiteboards. As an industry friend noted, having sent me news of this: “They seem to have forgotten all about the enterprise …
NanoLumens Develops Credit Course Aimed At Educating Architects On LED Tech August 16, 2018 by Super User This is a clever move by NanoLumens to get firmly on the radar of architects who design interior spaces, and do things like scheme in big LED video walls: get in their education ecosystem. The Atlanta LED display manufacturer has developed a new certified course to be offered through the American Institute of Architects’ Continuing Education …
LED Display Market Now Valued At More Than $5B: Futuresource August 16, 2018 by Super User LED displays are now a $5 billion global market, with the Americas region reaching a key milestone of $1 billion for the first time in 2017. The data comes from the market research firm Futuresource Consulting, which makes displays one of a relatively short list of vertical markets it studies. I note this because news …
10 Steps For Planning Successful Interactive Wayfinding August 16, 2018 by sixteenninewpadmin Guest Post: Jill Perardi, Visix When it comes to wayfinding options, interactive signage is the most flexible and powerful way to go. But each location is different and presents unique challenges. Before buying anything, think it all out and come up with a good plan to help make the process as smooth as possible: 1. …
$6B McDonald’s US Modernization Plan Includes Digital Menus, Drive-Thrus August 15, 2018 by Super User McDonald’s has announced $6 billion in restaurant modernization and construction plans through 2020, with a portion of that money going to “bright and easy to read digital menu boards inside and at the drive-through” and digital self-order kiosks. A lot of the money will be in bricks and mortar work like modernized dining areas, remodeled …
