Hyundai IT demonstrated its full line-up of display solutions at ISE, including what the company describes as “the world’s first 3D videowall with a diagonal of 138 inches”. With nine (3 x 3) stereoscopic 3D displays (Hyundai’s new S468FL) and features an inter-screen gap of only 7.3mm, two products side-by side.

The 3D effect is realized by polarized filters on both the displays as well as on the related passive 3D-glasses. The 3D-Formatter which is already integrated makes it possible to display common 3D video formats without any further accessories.

For operations in outdoor areas HYUNDAI IT presented for the first time an outdoor display with a diagonal of 70” (177.8 cm). With housing that meets the requirement of IP 55 to 65, the intelligent cooling and heating system and special LCD panels, this outdoor display has optional features like panels with LED backlight, auto-brightness sensors, touch screen function as well as UV- and anti-graffiti protection are completing the innovative product concept.

More product introductions on their stand: ECO-displays, HID compatible touch screen displays (Human Interface Device), wide-view displays with a narrow bezel, stand-alone kiosk systems with touch screen function (standard and tailored designs)

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One year after the EMEA launch of Christie MicroTiles at last ISE, these stackable digital display tiles have been named Most InAVative Digital Signage Product in the award ceremony at ISE 2011.

But it’s not just about the glory and the awards, is it? It’s about sales and Christie just added a big sale to the list of awards with a press conference at ISE to confirm the sale of 170 MicroTiles for installation in the Malta International Airport.

The order, placed with Christie’s Cyprus distributors, ALA Equipment Co Ltd., by Michael Kyriakides of International Airport Advertising Corporation, follows the concession won by IAAC (and its strategic partner, Clear Channel Airports), to take over the advertising programme on the airport premises for the next 12 years.

Divided into seven separate displays (including five 8 x 3 synchronised videowalls in the Baggage Reclaim area), the installation forms the bulk of a €1 million euro investment which will see all static media convert to video signage.

Says Kyriakides, “We were recommended MicroTiles as representing an original and state-of-the-art approach to digital signage technology; and because of MicroTiles’ size and flexibility we knew we could not only offer clarity and crispness of client artwork but also do some crazy content design to capture the passengers’ attention. The impact will be phenomenal.”

Dale Miller, Christie’s EMEA VP, adds, “We are delighted that Christie MicroTiles has been selected for a major airport environment. We identified transportation hubs as one of the core market segments for Christie MicroTiles when they were first announced and this will provide both a visual eye-catcher and maximise advertising potential at key locations within the airport.”

Photo Caption: Andrea Piemonti, MD ALA (left) Michael E. Kyriakides, Clear Channel Airports (center) and Dale Miller, VP EMEA Christie (right)

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At ISE for the first time, “the grandfather of videowall manufacturers” Orion debuted its 7th-generation Infinite Plasma OPM-4260 at ISE 2011. The 42” display offers increased brightness and contrast and a smaller seam gap over the previous generation, less than 2mm according to the company.

Designed for rental, the Infinite Plasma OPM-4260R has the same specs as the OPM-4260 model, but has a thin metal trim along the side of the glass to protect the display when being taken in and out of flight cases. It has a seam size of 3.5 mm and now has VGA, DVI and composite video inputs.

Watch the rAVe NOW video Infinite Plasma OPM-4260

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What time is it? Apparently it's MicroTiles time for high end wrist watch specialist Hausmann & Co. in Italy.

They opened a new state-of-the-art boutique and workshop in Rome using the latest visual technology to lure its customers in.

This luxury retailer wanted their technological innovation, exquisite aesthetics and a long experience in the retail market to come together to offer a unique customer experience.That "timely" decision meant the store now has time for a total of 12 Christie MicroTiles.

Forming two screens of 6 tiles each that create a display of 244.8 cm x 30.6cm, these rear projection tiles that can be assembled like building blocks giving numerous possibilities of shape. With an individual screen size of 40.8cm wide x 30.6cm high, the tiles also feature a shallow depth of only 26cm and require just 5cm of minimal clearance for rear ventilation and cabling.

Benedetto Mauro, co-owner of the business together with Francesco Hausmann, at Hausmann commented: "The satisfaction with MicroTiles is total. If there was more room we would have put more units in. We are the first to use this technology in Italy."

The boutique was designed by Paula O 'Neill. AV integration specialist Engineering Solutions International took care of the control systems and displays, and with Ar-thema putting its touch on the interior.

Engineering Solutions Andrea De Martino says: “We advised Hausmann to use Christie MicroTiles for this job because this was the only way we were able to create a continuous display in a size that no flat screen displays can offer. Other requirements we had were that the display needed to be able to show images in HD and it had to be easy to assemble as well as scalable. Christie MicroTiles offer all of this and more. The screens are also self calibrating and it is very easy to input content via a basic media player.”

Benedetto added “The displays were specifically designed to give the store good visibility during the day and also at night. When the sun goes down, the moving images on the displays attracts passers-by and give the store a dynamic feel that is not found in any other store in the surrounding area.”

Christie MicroTiles complement the digital signage proposition together with LCD screens located in the windows.

The store offers an all-enveloping experience with the sound system totally invisible and music wirelessly streamed from an iPhone or iPad. The entrance of the store also features special audio system which, applied to the glass balustrade, turns it into a speaker.

Engineering Solutions also recommended installing LED lights controlled by DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface). This system is also integrated to KNX, a standardised, OSI-based network communications protocol for intelligent buildings.

All lights and audio can be operated from the elegant touch panel units from Belgium brand Basalte, or from a 19" touch screen which controls the interior of the store, its lighting, the audiovisual content and also the video surveillance system.

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