Microsoft Hints At Shipping New, Large Multi-Touch Devices November 2, 2012 by Dave Haynes Microsoft is planning to ship devices that use Perceptive Pixel’s multi-touch capabilities, through there are few details about the what’s and when’s. This should come as no surprise as the software giant bought the small NYC startup this spring, presumably for its IP. Jeff Han, who started and sold Perceptive Pixel to Microsoft (where he …
Pinch Smart Devices For Free-Form Video Clusters November 2, 2012 by Dave Haynes I haven’t worked out in my head how this could apply to digital signage, but new software developed by researchers at the Tokyo University of Technology definitely has some intriguing possibilities. Called Pinch, it’s an interface that connects the displays from multiple touch devices together. When a user places a thumb and index finger on two …
Digital Signage At Deli Counter, But Not Like You’re Thinking October 25, 2012 by Dave Haynes So screens at the deli counter would not be all that innovative. I’ve seen that a few times. But here – I forgot I took this – is digital signage on the digital scale/pricing thingie that weighs your pile of Montreal smoked meat shavings. Never seen that. Too small, I think, to having any impact. …
New Multi-Touch Overlay Only As Thick As Coin October 24, 2012 by Dave Haynes This is pretty slick – a multi-touch screen overlay with a frame that is no thicker than a coin. The unit, called the G4S, is from Silicon Valley-based PQ Labs. It is infrared multi-touch and the PR suggest it is twice as smooth in terms of responsiveness as an iPad, which is a bit of …
Software Stitches 5K Videos Into Huge Panoramic Video Walls, In Real Time October 22, 2012 by Dave Haynes You may recall a few months back a post about a Toronto company that has some crazy software that enables infinite zooming on a touchscreen. Content Interface has shown the software at a few trade shows and at the Preset DSE party, and I am surprised it has not found its way into more video …
Gear: eyevis Joins Transparent LCD Competition With Angled Retail Unit October 17, 2012 by Dave Haynes The German firm eyevis has joined the increasingly lengthy list of companies marketing solutions that involve transparent LCDs. The new units have 22 and 46-inch versions and do the same thing as the others in the space – removing the typical backplate of the display unit and illuminating the liquid crystal display using light from …
Gear: Using TV Broadcasting To Drive A Digital Sign Network October 17, 2012 by Dave Haynes Sending HD video via wireless has long been an aspiration of people who plan out digital signage networks and look for ways to cut cable and labor costs. We have all seen wireless video at trade shows demo’d over short ranges, but I’m not familiar with many (or any) networks using the tech to truly …
Gear: BrightSign Says New Solid State Players Rival PCs October 12, 2012 by Dave Haynes BrightSign has added what looks to be a pretty powerful new line of media players, positioning them as solid state devices that can do all the heavy lifting of PC-based solutions. “This is a major milestone for BrightSign, and we believe our new XD products will reshape the competitive landscape of our industry,” suggests Jeff …
Gear: Park Media Latest Firm To Go Android October 12, 2012 by Dave Haynes I don’t hear or read much about Park Media, but the signage software company has been around for several years now and is still cranking out product. The firm has just announced it has joined the small but growing number of providers using the Android platform to deliver a solution. The company’s Sign Center 5 …
Segway Meets iPad In Crazy Telepresence Robot September 21, 2012 by Dave Haynes The tech blog The Verge has an interesting post and video up about a new project that is one of those “What would happen …?” ideas, in this case blending an iPad with the Segway concept. They ended up with a robot that would in theory be used to attend meetings anywhere, without the need …
