Display and Projection

Next-Gen Mura MPX Series Display Wall Controllers

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Matrox Graphics showcased the Matrox Mura MPX Series display wall controllers for AV distributors, integrators, and professionals at InfoComm China.

Mura MPX boards drove a 12-monitor (3x4) display wall, while Matrox personnel led 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.

Matrox Mura MPX Series display wall controller boards 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 captures. 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 projects.

Matrox dual-monitor Extio F2208 and quad-monitor Extio F2408 KVM extenders leverage bus extension technology using a proprietary PCIe bus interface card to deliver raw, uncompressed data over up to 1 km of fiber-optic cable for workstation performance. Extio F2408 can also add an additional 4 displays with the optional Matrox Extio F2408E Expander, while multiple Matrox Extio F2208, F2408 and F2408E Expander units can be combined to drive up to 16 remote displays from a single PC.

Matrox M-Series graphics cards support up to 8 hi-res monitors or edge blending projectors, while delivering features such as stretched and independent desktop modes. M-Series cards can also be combined in a single computer to drive up to 16 displays, in a variety of configurations.

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NEC Shows High-end 3-chip DLP HLO Projector

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Highlights at ISE 2010 for NEC Display Solutions include a new high-end three-chip DLP HLO projector, several short throw projectors and three new installation projector platforms for the P-/PA-/PX-series.

For Rental and Staging applications, the 3-Chip DLP HLO projector has a WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution and brightness up to nearly 11,000 ANSI lumen. The projector will also support OPS modules and is due to be launched in October 2011. The new products were showcased alongside demos of NEC's work with Intel on the Open Pluggable Specification (OPS), with the first OPS based single board computer made by NEC at the stand.

The new P-series projectors from the fixed-installation field will be launched in February. The PA-series of WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution pro LCD installation projectors and the PX-series DLP models (1 chip, dual lamp systems) are for long operating times. The PX750U is the world's first projector to support OPS modules for installation flexibility.

Five new short-throw projectors, which have been added to the M-series range, which boast a very short throw ratio of 0.47:1 and provide brilliant images in both XGA (1024x768) and WXGA (1280x800) resolutions. This makes them particularly suited for classrooms and small-to-medium sized meeting rooms. These are due to be released to market in February and March 2011.

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Canon Launches Five LV Projectors

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Six partners joined Canon on its biggest ever ISE stand to show a range of business solutions, including a 9 metre immersive dome for visitor attractions, an award-winning interactive restaurant table top and a seamless panoramic screen wall for control rooms.

Canon also unveiled five new models in its cost-effective and ultra-portable LV range at ISE. Ranging from the entry-level network-compatible LV-7290 with low running costs to the compact LV-7490 with 4000 lumens and 10W audio, the range contains models to meet different projection needs.

Additionally, Canon detailed the package it will offer to resellers of its newly launched XEED WUX4000 projector, a package that includes a large discount on demo units, a demonstration bonus scheme and a comprehensive loan exchange warranty.

Canon’s stand at ISE demonstrated Canon LCOS and lens technology in a wide range of business settings. Stand highlights included:

Immersive Dome: a 9m half dome from Canon and 7thSense treated ISE visitors to tours of Paris, Tokyo and New York, and puts them at the heart of battle scenes from Istanbul’s Panoramic Museum. The dome display consists of 10 Canon XEED SX7 Mark II projectors and is driven by the 7thSense Delta Media Server to create a panoramic view suitable for museums, visitor centres and planetariums.

inamo restaurant E-Table: The pioneering restaurant group demonstrated how it uses Canon XEED projectors in its interactive ordering system, where diners can order food, choose a digital table cloth, view maps and order a taxi home from a projection on their table.

Miniature Building Mapping: AV Stumpfl demonstrated its Wings Vioso System in conjunction with two XEED WUX4000 projectors as a unique display solution for museums and visitor centres.

Mobile 3D projection: more3D demonstrated how accessible and cost-effective 3D can be, with its proprietary "morePheus³ Top" unit housing two XEED WUX4000 projectors. The self-contained unit provides an easy 3D solution for business environments such as education, design and visitor centres. Other recent more3D projects include a stereoscopic animation for the Canon Medical Solutions group.

Constellation: Canon and 3D perception showed a panoramic screen solution for control rooms. Constellation uses a combo of two XEED WUX4000 projectors delivering images which can be arranged, scaled, joined and separated using an intuitive GUI.

Larivière AcuScreenPRO: Reseller Larivière demonstrated its on-site DICOM calibration system for Canon’s medical portfolio of XEED projectors, which delivers detailed grayscale X-Rays.

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World’s First 138” 3D Videowall from Hyundai

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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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MicroTiles Land in Malta International Airport

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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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Orion Launches Plasma Video Wall for Rental

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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.

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Time for More Retail for Christie MicroTiles

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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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Large-scale Multi-user, Multi-touch Displays

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NanoMarkets estimates touch-screen displays will grow in market revenue from $2.2 billion USD in 2010 to $3.4 billion in 2014, and that digital signage and computer monitors will account for the fastest-growing segments in this market.

Finnish MultiTouch Ltd., developer of the world’s first modular multi-touch LCD screen for large-scale displays, will demo its latest innovations in large-scale multiuser, multitouch displays for digital signage applications in London, October 13-15.

MultiTouch will show both table and wall configurations of the first large-scale multitouch product for the digital signage industry (its recently-introduced Multitouch Cell 46: Advanced, a 46” display that, at only 30 cm (12“) deep, and 37 kg (82 pounds), is designed for standard VESA mounting for more flexible public installation).

Already, brands such as T-Mobile, Lincoln Motors, and others are developing public multitouch displays for their customers, in retail environments, public spaces, and trade show venues.

Says MultiTouch, “Our latest product directly addresses the touchpoints of digital signage, augmented reality, and networked collaboration in ways that were not possible even earlier this year.”

The MultiTouch Cell 46: Advanced is designed for high-resolution HD applications, and can be programmed for sophisticated augmented reality applications, including 2D barcode, tag, and marker readers.

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Displays in the Cloud?

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LG Electronics cuts a partnership deal with Microsoft that introduces monitors integrated with Microsoft software. The monitors will function as virtual computers, allowing multiple users to run programs off a single standard PC.

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This LG/Microsoft alliance will primarily target the market for virtualization solutions for educational institutions, aiming to lead the segment with 25% market share in 2012. The segment is expected to grow by more than 50% every year, reaching 6 million units in 2012 and 20 million units in 2015.

LG and Microsoft will also team up to introduce monitors for cloud computing, so users can access data and software over the Internet. LG thinks the cloud computing monitor market will expand to 12 million units in 2012.

This brings a new dimension in the way we have to look at displays: intelligent, IP-connected displays with embedded software and access to apps can alter digital signage, corporate display as well as other applications.

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