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  • Snap One and ADI Drive Innovation at The Shack Indoor Golf Club

    Snap One and ADI Drive Innovation at The Shack Indoor Golf Club

    The conditions are always perfect for a round of golf at The Shack Indoor Golf Club in Glenview, Illinois. Whether it’s day or night, rain or shine, both experts and novices can practice and compete on over 100 championship courses, all brought to life on cutting-edge Trackman golf simulators.

    The experience is further elevated by top-tier audio, video, and automation components from Snap One, now part of ADI. These advanced technologies are seamlessly integrated throughout the facility, enhancing the simulation environments without intruding on the experience. Long-time Snap One + ADI customer, Quality Connections Audio & Video Design (QCAV), worked closely with The Shack’s owners to craft a dynamic, PGA-style entertainment venue that appeals to all ages and skill levels. Whether guests are looking to spend an hour perfecting their swing or an entire day competing on iconic courses, the custom-designed AV and automation systems from QCAV give every player an edge in their gameplay.

    QCAV was introduced to the project just as the 8,000-square-foot building was being gutted, giving the team a clean slate to work with. The owners envisioned a state-of-the-art golf facility, where cutting-edge technology was a must. Life-size displays, distributed audio and video, surveillance, and automation — The Shack would have it all, and with the expertise of Snap One and QCAV, that vision became a reality.

    Tee Time for Technology

    Roughly 78 devices from Snap One are providing quality entertainment, security and control to The Shack. While managing so many devices might seem overwhelming, QCAV made it effortless with a custom-programmed Control4 automation system integrated with the OvrC remote management platform.

    “OvrC puts everything at our fingertips,” says August Arrigo, QCAV principal.

    He and his team can access the convenient cloud-based management solutions to ensure all Snap One technologies are operating optimally. If something seems problematic, the QCAV techs

    can troubleshoot from wherever they are — no need to go directly to The Shack, which saves time for both QVAC and its clients. Often, a simple reboot is the answer, and QVAC can initiate it via the WattBox IP power conditioners installed at each electrical outlet. This is rarely necessary, according to Arrigo, but it gives the client and QVAC a safety net just in case.

    “If a problem is detected, we can fix it without having to visit The Shack and have the system up and running within a few minutes,” Arrigo says. If we do need to perform an onsite inspection and remedy, WattBox allows us to see exactly which piece of equipment is affected so we can bring the right replacement or tools to fix it.” Luma-brand surveillance cameras also provide insight, recording footage captured inside and outside to a dedicated server, which The Shack managers and owners can review when necessary.

    Into the Swing of It

    The Shack managers, meanwhile, utilize a simple Control4 app on a dedicated iPad behind the restaurant bar to supervise the numerous Snap One technologies, including the larger-than-life displays featured in the six golf simulation bays. To extend the video enjoyment beyond virtual golf sessions, QCAV integrated a Binary MoIP (media over IP) solution from Snap One to distribute other entertainment content from a central rack of AV components to any or all displays. This includes 30 Samsung TVs mounted on poles between each simulation bay and occupying the bar/restaurant area.

    “When the simulators aren’t being used, the 150-inch displays and a 220-inch display in a jumbo bay with stadium-style seating, can show the SuperBowl, golf tournaments, movies, and more, while the Samsung displays present something completely different,” says Arrigo. The Shack managers select and direct the choice media via a custom Control4 app on a dedicated iPad secured on a wall-mounted LaunchPort charging station. For the quad-screen at the bar, they can choose separate programs for each of the four individual displays or spread one show across all four displays.

    To streamline an otherwise tedious process of turning the displays on and off, QCAV programmed special open and close commands into The Shack’s central automation processor. Just a single touch of a button on the iPad signals the Control4 EA-3 controller to turn on and off all six simulation displays and 30 TVs. Audio is seamlessly integrated, traveling with the video via a Triad audio matrix and LEA amplifiers to Snap One Episode-brand loudspeakers in each simulation location and other parts of the property. QCAV divided the audio distribution system into three independent zones enabling music from components in the AV rack to play at the bar/restaurant while golfers hear audio from a sports broadcast in the simulation area.

    The Winning Shot

    Thanks to the seamless integration of advanced audio, video, and automation systems, The Shack offers a premier environment where every detail is fine-tuned to enhance both entertainment and gameplay. Guests can focus on what matters most: enjoying their time on the course. As The Shack continues to deliver an unparalleled golfing experience, Snap One and QCAV’s collaboration stands as a testament to the transformative power of innovative technology in creating world-class recreational spaces.

  • Plugged in: PPDS Q-SYS plugin delivers elevated control and management capabilities on Philips Professional Displays

    Plugged in: PPDS Q-SYS plugin delivers elevated control and management capabilities on Philips Professional Displays

    PPDS, a subsidiary of TPV Technology Limited, markets and sells Philips Professional Displays, including professional TVs, signage, and direct view LED solutions, combining Philips brand promise with TPV’s manufacturing expertise.

    PPDS has launched the Wave Plugin for Q-SYS, integrating Philips Professional Displays into the Q-SYS platform. This solution allows seamless control and management of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, and All-in-One LED walls via a unified interface, offering features like power, volume, and input adjustments, with real-time monitoring through a secure cloud connection.

    The collaboration with Q-SYS aims to streamline integration, simplify AV management, and provide a robust, secure solution that enhances user experiences across industries like corporate, education, retail, and hospitality. It aligns with PPDS’s “Open2” philosophy of delivering best-in-class solutions through strategic partnerships.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is delighted to announce the launch of a new technology plugin for Q-SYS, bringing Philips digital signage, interactive displays, and All In One LED walls designed on Android SoC into the Q-SYS Platform for cloud-manageable audio, video, and control.

    Aligned in their ambitions, with a core focus on a range of market verticals – including corporate, education, corporate, education, government, transportation, retail, public venues, and hospitality, among many others, this fruitful collaboration has resulted in the development of a certified, market-ready solution that seamlessly combines the extensive benefits of the software-based Q-SYS Platform, together with the power and versatility of Philips Professional Displays.

    The PPDS Wave Plugin for Q-SYS offers significant benefits to the programmer by expediting integration, and to the users by allowing component management from a single interface, streamlining the experience and simplifying adjustments. It provides comprehensive display management, enabling users to easily access detailed display information and control settings such as power, volume, input source, brightness, and orientation, ensuring complete oversight and customisation. Additionally, with a secure cloud connection and real-time status monitoring, this plugin ensures reliable and safe operation of AV systems, providing peace of mind for users. Supported by The Farm – an official development partner for Q-SYS plugins – and available now via Q-SYS Designer Asset Manager, the platform is compatible with the range of PPDS Wave-ready Philips Android SoC displays, including the Philips Signage 3000 Series (Q-Line), Philips Signage 4000 Series (D-Line), and Philips Interactive (T-Line), among others.

    PPDS is now providing customers with live demonstrations, and the ease of integration of the Q-SYS plugin inside its network of Studios, including the newly opened North America Master Showroom – PPDS Studio NYC Metro.

    Sian Rees, Global Director of Solutions and Partnerships at PPDS, commented: “The Q-SYS plugin for Philips Professional Displays leverages the power of our API-first Wave platform allowing customers to control our range of smart Philips Professional Displays from digital signage, interactive, and All in One LEDs with the same reliable, easy to integrate interface.”

    Geno Zaharie, Principal, Alliances & Ecosystem, Q-SYS, added: “We are proud of our collaboration with PPDS to create a plugin integration that will enable elevated experiences across our shared customers.”

    Sian concluded: “At PPDS we operate an ‘Open2’ philosophy, working with third party providers and partners to ensure we are offering the perfect harmony of software and hardware, delivering best-in-class user experiences. We’re delighted to be working with Q-SYS to bring even greater choice and value to the market.”

  • Sony display technology engages visitors at the International African American Museum

    Sony display technology engages visitors at the International African American Museum

    The newly opened museum at the historic Gadsden’s Wharf site in Charleston, South Carolina brings stories of the African American journey to life with immersive realism and powerful narrative impact.

    How we helped
    The Challenge

    • The new museum required state-of-the-art display technology to help engage visitors and bring artifacts to life

    The Solution

    • Crystal LED video walls
    • BRAVIA 4K HDR professional displays
    • 4K SXRD and Full HD laser projectors

    The Outcome

    • Immersive storytelling that deepens connection with digital-native visitors
    • Virtual exhibits extend the message to a wider audience

    “As part of Sony’s ongoing commitment to social justice and diversity, we are proud to support the efforts of the International African American Museum to bring the important history and stories of the African American journey to life, and help educate and inspire millions of people to create a more just, equitable and inclusive society.”- Karen Kelso
    Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Impact, Sony Corporation of America.

    Telling untold stories

    Opened in summer 2023 at Gadsden’s Wharf in Charleston, South Carolina – one of America’s most historically sacred slave trading ports – the International African American Museum (IAAM) honors the untold stories of the African American journey.

    Provided with the support of Sony’s Global Social Justice Fund, which champions social justice and anti-racist initiatives while fostering diversity, equity and inclusion around the world, the display technology engages visitors with history, brings artifacts to life and expands on stories introduced in the museum. Alongside Crystal LED video walls, BRAVIA 4K professional displays, 4K SXRD and Full HD laser projectors, AV hardware provided by Sony includes wireless microphone systems.

    Amplifying the African American journey

    The museum sought technology that would amplify the experiences of the African American journey for today’s digital natives in a manner that deepens the narrative with added levels of connection and immersion.

    “Every good museum focuses on the stories and storytelling,” says Dr. Tonya M. Matthews, President and Chief Executive Officer of IAAM. “For an African American History Museum in particular, there’s added weight and added excitement when African Americans get to tell their own story because for so long that wasn’t what we saw in museums. I’m very excited about the way that the museum is using technology to activate and enhance these stories.”

    “As a new museum, we’ve leaned into technology as a way to make the story feel much more real,” explains Malika Pryor, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer. “When someone’s walking into the exhibition space for the first time, they come into contact with the Transatlantic Experience. I refer to that as this grounding moment for the visitor because what they’re going to see on these eight screens before them is this immersive visual and sonic experience. That gives them a firm grasp of what they’re going to see as they’re moving through the other exhibitions and installations.”

    Powerful imagery

    Museum visitors are greeted by eight high-brightness Crystal LED video walls, each measuring 6 ft wide by 7 ft tall (1.8 x 2.1 m). The content includes a mix of powerful historical and modern imagery and photography that highlights and juxtaposes the African American experience. Guests then move into the Atlantic Worlds Gallery, dominated by a huge 32 ft by 7 ft (9.8 x 2.1 m) Crystal LED wall with 7,680 x 1,620 pixel resolution. It overlooks an exceptional view of the Atlantic Ocean and Gadsden’s Wharf, the actual port of entry for slaves, helping to reclaim the location’s complex associations and turn it into a place of empowerment, education, conversation, and understanding.

    “It’s amazing technology,” confirms Bobby Teachey II, the Project Manager who worked with the Solomon Group to install and set up the new museum’s AV equipment. “The scale of the screen in the Atlantic Worlds Gallery and the definition of the graphics will connect people in a different way. And the vibrant colors and details – such as sweat coming off of somebody’s head – there’s so much information and such powerful imagery that visitors are going to want to stand in front of it for a long time to catch all of the different stories.”

    Technology with a purpose

    In addition, the museum uses Sony projectors, lenses and wireless audio solutions throughout its space. Projectors help screen content, support wall-mapped content and share footage in rotating exhibits and screening rooms, as well as in the IAAM’s Center for Family History, an important space for tracing genealogy and connecting the dots of people’s pasts.

     

    Connecting with digitally literate audiences

    Dr. Matthews also acknowledges technology’s ability to move the IAAM outside their facility. “We also have virtual exhibitions, which we launched before we opened our physical doors. This has allowed membership and interest to grow around the nation and the globe. Technology allows us to serve those who may not physically enter our space through virtual exhibitions.”

    She maintains that technology enables the IAAM to engage with a more digitally savvy audience. “Digital natives have a high standard for technology and expect it to do more than just sit there. They expect technology to be used to engage them – we are particularly positioned to do that.”

    Sony’s support of the museum, through the company’s Global Social Justice Fund, is also viewed as instrumental by their personnel. “For museums and businesses in the non-profit sector, what we’re trying to do is provide access,” says Dr. Matthews. “We are trying to deliver more than our community in and of itself can support. So, it’s really important to have corporate partners who understand that and are as equally committed as we are. And I must give a nod to partners who lean into the more difficult stories, who lean into the impact of telling difficult stories well and who understand that the reason we’re sharing these stories and learning this history is not just about yesterday, but it’s about today and it’s about tomorrow.”

    “Sony being able to step up and provide a lot of the donated technology and expertise is massive,” concludes Teachey.

     

  • Carousel Digital Signage Scales School Spirit for Minnesota K-12 District

    Carousel Digital Signage Scales School Spirit for Minnesota K-12 District

    Carousel Digital Signage is helping high schools in Minnesota’s fourth-largest district elevate communications with Carousel Cloud software. Serving roughly 29,000 students in the southern suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Independent School District 196 is acclaimed for the quality of its academics, arts, and athletics programs.

    At Eagan High School just south of Minneapolis, migrating to digital signage communications was necessary due to the sheer number of events taking place any given week. The school is buzzing day and night with classes, sports practices, and theatre rehearsals, as well as community activities—all of which must keep students, staff, and other participants informed about meetings, opportunities, and events. Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, Minn., also needs an intuitive method for delivering up-to-the-minute news about its various goings-on, and to celebrate individual student achievements.

    All of this drove the decision to invest in Carousel Cloud digital signage management software to support the displays positioned throughout the two facilities.

    “In a school district of our size, communication is all-important. We use digital communication simply because there are so many things going on in our schools,” said Paul Saxton, broadcast journalism teacher at Eagan High School. “Carousel Cloud is powerful, yet easy to use. It lets us get all that information out in a dynamic, engaging format.”

  • Philips MediaSuite TVs take guestroom entertainment to the NEXT level inside Sweden’s new ‘fantasy-filled’ hotel

    Philips MediaSuite TVs take guestroom entertainment to the NEXT level inside Sweden’s new ‘fantasy-filled’ hotel

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is excited to announce that its industry-leading range of Google Cast™ and Netflix-ready Philips MediaSuite TVs has been selected and installed inside all 457 guestrooms at the brand new ‘fantasy-filled’ family retreat, the Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel in Gothenburg.

    Housed on the grounds of the award-winning Liseberg Park theme park, the 29,000 square meter, star-shaped, nine-story Grand Curiosa Hotel is truly a vacation setting like no other, with oddities and remarkable items awaiting them at every turn, providing the perfect blend of fantasy, innovation, and opulence.

    Ahead of its grand opening, the Grand Curiosa’s owners sought an intuitive, imaginative and future-proof TV solution to bring unparalleled entertainment choice – including seamless access to current and future streaming services – together with a variety of interactive and communication opportunities – to all 457 guestrooms.

    Teaming up with Speeron – a leading PPDS Partner in the Nordic hospitality industry – Philips MediaSuite, the world’s first and only available dedicated Google Cast™ and Netflix ready hospitality TV – was quickly identified as the standout choice to fulfil its ambitions.

    Powered by the Speeron NEXT TV platform, and fully integrated into the Grand Curiosa’s existing PMS, 457 customised 50” Philips MediaSuite TVs were installed, extending the capabilities far beyond that of a traditional hotel TV for an enhanced stay.

    NEXT level experiences

    In addition to a wide selection of local and international TV channels and catch-up services, the built-in Google Cast™ technology lets Grand Curiosa Hotel guests enjoy the same TV viewing experiences as at home. At the touch of a button, guests can effortlessly access and cast all their favourite content from their preferred accounts (including DAZN, Disney+, Prime, YouTube™, and more) directly onto the TV using their own personal connected device, whatever the operating system.

    The built in design ensures no additional cables or hardware are needed, eliminating the risk of tampering or costly dongle thefts experienced with other solutions currently available in the market. All customer data – such as login credentials – is automatically cleared upon checkout, adding peace of mind to guests, while saving hotel staff significant time spent on clearing manually.

    Running on Android, Philips MediaSuite offers something for all the family, with instant access to the Google Play store, bringing a multitude of apps, games, and entertainment, which can be controlled via the TV remote or by using a connected smart device.

    A personal touch

    With visitors from around the world, guests can immediately select their preferred language to navigate their TV, with a range of interactive services also available directly from the comfort of their rooms through the custom TV interface.

    The hotel’s IT team can also effortlessly customize Philips MediaSuite screens with fun and seasonal content, as well as providing regular communication updates, ranging from in-house marketing and promotions (park information, restaurant details, etc.), through to more personalized messaging for individual guests, such as for those celebrating special occasions.

    Malin Thiel, Digital Specialist, Liseberg, commented: “Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel has an exciting and adventurous atmosphere, and we wanted the concept of the hotel TV to have the same expression. We wanted to attract the guests with curiosity, and at the same time, we needed to communicate practical information about the stay. Our goal was to create a great experience for the whole family.”

    A Speeron spokesperson commented: “At Speeron, we’re all about transforming visions into reality. Partnering with PPDS, we provided a custom in-room entertainment solution that exceeded all expectations, resulting in a

    remarkable guest experience where fantasy is brought to life through technology. We’re proud to have played a part in creating such a grand experience.”

    Mikael da Fonseca, Global Director for International Hotel Chains at PPDS added: “As a brand new hotel, the Grand Curiosa team were able to work from a blank canvas, identifying all the things they wanted from their TV, rather than being forced to make potentially costly compromises which may impact on their ambitions and the guest experience. From early on, it was clear Philips MediaSuite with Google Cast™ was the only dedicated hospitality TV range capable of not only matching their needs but surpassing them.”

    “We’re incredibly proud to have partnered with Speeron on this exciting project. PPDS is dedicated to bringing exceptional experiences through the use of cutting-edge displays designed to empower unique installations, whether for a small, localised hotel or an international chain with a plethora of brands under a group umbrella. We’ve been delighted by the feedback from the Grand Curiosa Hotel team, and most importantly, from their guests.”

  • Sansi LED Debuting at National Roads & Traffic Expo Melbourne 2024 and Exhibiting All-in-One Smart Traffic LED VMS Solution.

    Sansi LED Debuting at National Roads & Traffic Expo Melbourne 2024 and Exhibiting All-in-One Smart Traffic LED VMS Solution.

    Sansi LED, a company in the professional and commercial LED industries, offers advanced lighting and display products with futuristic technologies, catering to diverse and customized requirements for smart cities and life.

    Sansi presented its advanced LED solutions at the National Roads & Traffic Expo, including intelligent traffic signs, highway control systems, and LED lighting for roads and parking garages. The presentation highlighted Sansi’s expertise in improving traffic safety and efficiency through high-performance, energy-efficient LED technology.

    Sansi aimed to showcase its role in transforming road infrastructure with smart, sustainable solutions and to connect with industry leaders and stakeholders at the Expo. The goal was to promote collaboration and adoption of Sansi’s technology for enhanced road safety, energy savings, and future-proof infrastructure.

    Highways, expressways, cross-sea bridges, city roads, parking garages, and more, where there is traffic, there is prosperity, in this digital-savvy and tech-oriented 21st century we’re living in, the traffic safety has become far more important than ever, from LED street lighting to LED traffic sign, from design innovation to software control, Sansi LED has always been in the forefront of the industry, improving road traffic by inducing the travel behavior of road users. Sansi LED’s direct-inserted variable message signs, lens dynamic message sign, control center LED monitoring screen, lane control signs, full-point matrix signs, LED speed limit signs and other products are often used on highway traffic system internationally.

    With over 30 years of experiences in LED VMS product researches and developments, Sansi LED offers significantly higher performance and stability compared to other competitors, boasting L3* brightness, R3 contrast ratio, and higher IP protection levels. Our VMS screens not only reduce power consumption, but also improve heat dissipation, and providing industry-leading reliability, legibility, and serviceability for your road safety.

    The National Roads & Traffic Expo is an event that unites all stakeholders, road operators and government, leaders who are planning, maintaining, developing, managing and future-proofing Australia’s road networks.

    Every aspect of the event has been engineered to drive innovation, excellence and collaboration by combining a high-level multi-track conference together with a major services and supplier-led exhibition. The National Roads & Traffic Expo’s success is built upon bringing together influencers and decision makers to identify how to deliver the roads infrastructure the country needs whilst achieving positive outcomes for the economy, society and the environment.

    Over the next 10 years, Australia plans to spend more than $120 billion on building new roads, revitalizing transport hubs, bolstering safety across the network, paving the way for electric vehicles, slashing emissions towards Net Zero, and prioritizing walkways and cycleways, promoting active and micro mobility options, and ultimately decarbonising our infrastructure and transport sectors for a cleaner, healthier future.

    The National Roads & Traffic Expo has created Australia’s most important roads and traffic event. It is intentionally designed to inspire and encourage knowledge exchange and to showcase disruptive solution providers who promise world-class excellence and infrastructure delivery. Like every industry, road design, construction and engineering are changing, our reliance on digital construction tools grows exponentially and so does our search for new and interesting materials. We’re embracing the connected, electric and autonomous, with a need for exciting infrastructure design and rapid decarbonisation too.

    Variable Message Signs & Variable Speed-limited Signs & Lane Control Signs (VMS & VSLS & LCS)

    LED variable message signs(VMS) is very important part of intelligent transportation system, you could see it often not only while you’re driving on the roads, highways, bridges, or in the tunnels, also could be seen at train and bus stations, car parks, airports, ferry terminals, even in some factories and manufacturing facilities. Sansi LED’s VMS products specially have an unique component that is greatly improving the quality of traffic information system, the patented optical lens, which ensure and stabilize uniform light distribution to level up the visibility. The particular structure of the optical lens strictly controls the light between the angle from 0° to -15°, eliminating any interference in the driver’s sight and maximizing light efficiency, and featured a smooth surface that enables superior color mixing and essentially eliminates chromatic aberration under white light.

    All the LED VMS products by Sansi LED are EN12966 certified, and meeting rigorous criteria through comprehensive tests.

    Sansi LED Highway Control System Software

    StarRiver Smart Highway is an intelligent variable message sign (VMS) management system that supports integration with various types and models of message signs (controllers). Through a unified platform, it offers solutions for monitoring, release, and coordinated control across multiple use cases.

    It also provides API integration for all kinds of traffic control platforms.

    Monitoring Module:

    • Automatic inspection, displaying message sign by the post
    • Playback of VMS displays
    • Support individual/batch control of devices

    Map Module:

    • Support online or offline maps with zooming
    • Automatic inspection, displaying message sign by the post
    1. Quick operation
    2. Status preview of devices
    3. One-click repair report

    Release Module:

    • WYSIWYG visual editing
    • Support rarely-used characters
    • Provide material library and program library
    • Display status of release result
    • LED Street Lighting & Solar Light Pole

      Sansi LED lighting products also serves superior energy efficiency with its advanced LED lighting systems, providing exceptional illumination while minimizing power consumption. Many city construction companies or contractors, or infrastructural project owners have adopted Sansi LED’s street & road lighting products, as their goals are to significantly reduce the energy consumption without compromising the quality and brightness of the lighting.As our successful projects in infrastructures and constructions cover more than 60 countries worldwide, the signature product line is the LED street light, it can be seen on world-renowned projects, such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, the Montenegro National Highway, the Yangpu Bridge in Shanghai, and many more!

    LED Parking Garage Guidance System & Lighting

    LED Parking Information Boards indirectly reduce vehicular traffic and reduce air pollution, provide real-time information on the actual number of free parking spaces, in the city center, side alleys, shopping malls, museums, office buildings or multi-story car parks. Sansi LED parking displays offer remote control, intelligent monitoring, customization, and most importantly, energy efficiency for the urbanization.

    Sansi LED industrial high bay lights are the premium lighting fixture for underground garage parking, paired with LED signage signs to deliver end-to-end solution.

    Installing high quality LED lighting in parking garages, drastically reduces energy costs, maintenance expenses, and improves the parking experience, increasing safety and saving repairment costs. The bright, uniform illumination of Sansi LED lighting diminishes shadows and improves visibility, helping people feel safer and drivers feel more in control. Lighting on demand and ease of maintenance ensure energy savings and decreased operational costs.

    Sansi LED’s 3Cs(Computer, Control, Communication) to further improve LED display quality and drive technological innovations.
    As an international high-tech enterprise specializing in LED smart displays, intelligent transportation and system integration. We are a globally and professionally influential LED technology research and development manufacturer.

    Adopting SAP, MES, and Data Visualization to make manufacturing processes much more smarter, and integrated. From LED packaging to module workshop, from storage to delivery, quality control and product testing all follow the highest standards.

    National Roads & Traffic Melbourne 2024 was a blast!

    Communicating with so many experts and companies dedicated to traffic and mobility industries, and it’s truly wonderful to witness outstanding upgrades for highways and transportation integration, Sansi LED provides the all-in-one LED solution including display and lighting to propel city renovation and construction, we’re more than honored to connect and collaborate with our clients and partners around the world.

  • Sony Electronics Unveils Major Updates to Spatial Reality Display with SDK 2.4.0

    Sony Electronics Unveils Major Updates to Spatial Reality Display with SDK 2.4.0

    Sony Electronics, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, is a global leader in electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, it produces innovative products like Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and high-resolution audio.

    Sony Electronics released SDK version 2.4.0 for its Spatial Reality Displays, adding multi-display support, viewer engagement logs, and extended development platform compatibility. Accompanying this, firmware version 1.30.00 for the ELF-SR2 model will improve facial recognition, expand color gamut, and introduce side-by-side stereoscopic 3D support.

    The updates are designed to provide content creators with more robust tools and features, enabling more immersive, impactful 3D experiences across various industries, from exhibitions to digital signage, while simplifying the development process and enhancing display performance.

    Sony Electronics has released the software development kit (SDK) version 2.4.0 for its Spatial Reality Displays (SRD), delivering powerful new tools and features designed to elevate the 3D-content creation and display experience. With the addition of multi-display support, viewer log functionality, and extended development platform compatibility, this update empowers content creators to produce even more immersive and high-impact 3D content.

    Multi-Display Support for Expansive 3D Experiences

    SDK version 2.4.0 introduces the ability to combine multiple Spatial Reality Displays for larger and more engaging visual setups. This new functionality opens exciting opportunities across various industries, from museums and exhibitions to digital signage:

    • Vertical Array: Stack up to four displays for life-sized, full-body figures or tall content that brings a lifelike presence to immersive installations.
    • Horizontal Array: Align up to three displays for wide-screen, panoramic 3D content, ideal for large-scale presentations and events.
    • Grid Array: Create a 2×2 grid of four displays, producing the equivalent of a 55-inch screen, perfect for displaying large objects or creating impactful viewing experiences.

    Viewer Log for Performance Insights

    Another key feature of SDK 2.4.0 is the new viewer log capability. This tool allows content creators to gather quantitative data on viewer engagement, including the number of viewers and viewing duration, providing valuable insights into the performance of 3D content at exhibitions, events, and installations. This data can help optimize content and improve visitor engagement.

    Expanded Support for Leading Development Platforms

    SDK 2.4.0 enhances application development by expanding support for key platforms, including:

    • Unreal Engine 5.4
    • Unity Plugin DX12
    • Extended OpenXR compatibility

    These advancements make it easier for developers to integrate the Spatial Reality Display into existing workflows, enabling the creation of highly realistic 3D content with more intuitive, efficient development processes.

    Upcoming Firmware Version 1.30.00 Further Enhances Display Performance

    Alongside the SDK release, Sony will introduce firmware version 1.30.00 for the ELF-SR2 model at the end of November 2024. This firmware update builds on the display’s capabilities by improving facial recognition performance, making the 3D viewing experience even smoother and more seamless. Additionally, it expands color gamut support with DCI-P3 and Rec.2020 compatibility, allowing for more vibrant and accurate color reproduction. The firmware also introduces side-by-side stereoscopic 3D viewing, which can be activated through the function (Fn) button, further enhancing the depth and realism of 3D content.

    Together, SDK 2.4.0 and firmware 1.30.00 mark a significant step forward in Sony’s commitment to delivering the best tools for 3D content creation and immersive display, offering creators more control, flexibility, and impact.

  • VITEC creates a dynamic IPTV and digital signage solution for GL Events’ CO’Met Arena

    VITEC creates a dynamic IPTV and digital signage solution for GL Events’ CO’Met Arena

    CO’Met Arena is a newly opened event complex in the metropolis of Orléans, France. The venue is designed to host large-scale international sporting, cultural and business events and features multiple spaces, including a four-hall exhibition centre, convention centre, and sports hall which can accommodate up to 10,000 people. When designing the new facility, the owners of the CO’Met Arena wanted to create a dynamic visual experience for visitors by installing HD digital signage across the site. The owners also wanted to ensure that networked video content could be managed and distributed efficiently to screens across the multiple venue spaces.

    The client

    The CO’Met project had unique characteristics, including the need to manage the distribution of video content on many screens in the four halls of the exhibition centre, the convention centre, the sports centre and connecting halls throughout the venue. The project presented logistical and content management challenges, as each area needed the capability for content to be shown on the displays in the most appropriate way for each space. For example, visitor information and content from business events can be streamed to the breakout rooms on level two of the facility, while sporting events can be streamed live in the sports hall.

    Given the large number of screens distributed in different locations and the distance between them (up to 15 minutes’ walk between two display areas), plus the subsequent constraints this adds in terms of both during event and everyday operation, the venue management team knew they needed to find the right partner. They were keen to find an integrator that could cope with these challenges, as well as ensure that installation could be carried out during the six-month construction phase.

    The venue management team chose Manganelli Group, a Lille-based systems integration and digital signage expert. Manganelli had previously worked together with VITEC on complex IPTV and digital signage projects at the Decathlon Arena in Lille (formerly the Pierre Mauroy Stadium) and the ParisLongchamp Racecourse. As a consequence, they understood that the VITEC range of encoders, servers and management software was a proven solution that could cope with the unique demands of the project. MTCE Consulting of Poitiers, France, was AV consultant on the project.

    The solution

    The client’s initial request was simple: to provide an excellent user experience for CO’Met visitors and to have technologies worthy of an ‘NBA-type’ arena. Driven by an innovative vision, the client sought to improve interaction with its audience through cutting edge digital signage and IPTV technology. For MTCE, the challenge was to transform this vision into reality. From the first sketches of the project, MTCE immersed itself in the client’s expectations and needs in terms of communication and functional requirements. After several meetings, they developed an exhaustive specification, reflecting both technical and functional needs, as well as locations for display end points. Each step, from design to the selection of service providers, was marked by a commitment to provide a first class service for the client.

    With the help of VITEC and Manganelli, MTCE were able to bring the client’s vision to life and create a captivating digital signage network, with strategically placed screens which guide, inform and entertain visitors. The ease-of-use of the solution allowed for seamless adoption by the end-user. The VITEC IPTV solution also added an extra dimension to the scheme by offering spectators in dressing rooms and hospitality areas the opportunity to follow events live via IPTV.

    The result

    The VITEC solution has enabled CO’Met to achieve a number of benefits, including creating a dynamic visual experience to display, and manage, high-quality and engaging video content. This will help the venue to attract and retain visitors and can be used to educate and inform them. The energy efficient management and distribution of video content is also easy to use and update, which saves time and money, and helps to ensure that the content is always up-to-date.

    “We have used the VITEC system on previous large-scale projects so we knew it would be a good fit for the Co’Met Arena, commented Fabrice Leguay of Manganelli Technology. “VITEC has enabled us to create a dynamic and customised visual experience for visitors to the various event spaces while also creating an efficient and simple content management and delivery operation.”

    The VITEC IPTV system has been a valuable asset to CO’Met and was successfully deployed for the first time when the French handball team played Egypt and won 27-23. The VITEC solution allows the complex to create an effective and engaging visual experience for visitors to its multiple event spaces and has improved content management and operational efficiency.

    Patrick Gond, CO’Met Project Manager, Orléans Métropole said: “It’s a total success and an achievement that 100% corresponds to our expectations. Drawing on my personal knowledge of NBA Arenas in the USA, we wanted to reproduce a similar installation at CO’Met, with screens everywhere, to enrich the spectator experience and build loyalty. This is what we achieved with nearly 200 screens distributed in the boxes, common and sports areas. The system is widely used, including by food stand service providers.”

  • Singular Health: A solid achievement in medical imaging

    Singular Health: A solid achievement in medical imaging

    Ideal for review, collaboration, and patient education with the Spatial Reality Display.

    How we helped

    The challenge

    • Helping surgeons understand complex anatomical structures in 3D to better plan challenging procedures
    • Enabling radiologists, surgeons and medical doctors to collaborate more effectively
    • Empowering patients to better understand their surgeries and comply with post-operative instructions

    The Solution

    • Transform conventional 2D medical scans into solid 3D computer images that can be manipulated, viewed, and better understood¹
    • Create a platform for securely storing and exchanging medical files and 3D images
    • Leverage Sony’s Spatial Reality Display for glasses-free 3D viewing

    The Outcome

    • Achieves seamless, interactive, high-resolution 3D visualization
    • Communicates spatial relationships in ways that no other display technology can
    • Paves the way to the future 3D printing and CNC machining of customized implants and surgical guides

    “I’ve been using VR and stereo 3D from the very early days. This is by far the best experience I’ve had with stereo imaging. “Thomas Morrell, Chief Technology Officer, Singular Health Group.

    Helping medical practitioners prepare for surgery

    It began with a severe case of ovarian cancer with the tumor wrapped in vital blood vessels. Planning this daunting surgery was made even more difficult by the need to combine the separate 2D scans into a mental map of the 3D anatomy. For help, the surgeon turned to state-of-the-art 3D medical imaging from Singular Health Group.

    “He couldn’t visualize the blood vessels on a standard 2D display,” explains the company’s Chief Technology Officer, Thomas Morrell. “So he used our software to previsualize the issues in a 3D environment. He managed to get a much better understanding, going into surgery with far greater confidence.”

    Says Morrell, “Once you’ve built the 3D model, you can get a really good view on a 2D screen. But without adding complicated shading, you don’t get the full sense of depth. That’s why we encouraged using VR goggles. I’ve been using VR for 12 years – from the very early days. While the goggles have made great strides, they can’t compare to the resolution and color depth of the Spatial Reality Display. This is by far the best experience I’ve had with stereo 3D. Every other 3D viewer has always been a compromise. The Sony display is a zero-compromise solution.”

    According to James Hill, Singular Health’s Chief Operating Officer, “There’s also a natural reluctance to putting on VR goggles. It’s a large jump for most surgeons or radiologists. Then the emergence of Covid-19 made people even more hesitant to put the goggles on. The Sony display allows the doctors to work in an environment they’re comfortable with. And our system provides a 3D model that can be viewed by your nurses, clinical team, tumor review board, medico-legal personnel and not least by the patients themselves.”



    A new era in medical imaging

    Based in Perth, Australia and listed on the ASX, Singular Health Group developed a proprietary Volumetric Rendering Platform to translate a stack of 2D scans into a single 3D computer model that can be rotated, zoomed, measured, annotated and manipulated in real time. Their system takes input from familiar CT, PET and MRI scanners, retains vital metadata from industry-standard DICOM® files and supports conventional PACS archiving and file sharing.

    Doctors can view 3D files using the company’s FDA-cleared 3Dicom MD® software, rehearse virtual surgical procedures with Singular Health’s 3Dicom VR, and securely exchange 3D assets over data networks using the company’s proprietary medical record sharing system. Singular Health also intends to introduce 3D printing and Computer Numerically Controlled milling of fully customized implants and surgical guides.

    While some other vendors can pre-render a static 3D file, Singular Health provides files that users can change and manipulate to get a deeper understanding of anatomical issues. In addition, Singular Health reduces up-front costs and alleviates the need for a dedicated on-site technician.

    “We’ve seen tremendous interest, at first from oncologists, gynecologists, dentists, liver surgeons, and cardiothoracic surgeons,” says James Hill. “And now other specialties are taking notice.”

    Powerful 3D presentation

    The Sony Spatial Reality Display enables viewers to see volumetric 3D without special glasses or VR goggles.¹ The display works from computer-generated images, in the case of Singular Health, using a Windows® PC running the Unity® rendering engine.² “We build our 3D models in a heavily modified version of Unity,” says Thomas Morrell. “So the integration with the Sony display was easy. It makes a lot of sense.”

    Sony’s screen features a high-precision micro-optical lens to separate the left-eye and right-eye images. In addition, the display tracks eye movement down to the millisecond, pivoting the image in sync as the viewer tilts or moves the head up and down, left and right – even forward and back. The result is an overpowering sensation of a solid 3D object.

  • LG Magnit Micro LED Displays Installed at AT&T Stadium

    LG Magnit Micro LED Displays Installed at AT&T Stadium

    LG Electronics USA Business Solutions offers cutting-edge technology solutions for various markets, including lodging, hospitality, healthcare, education, and government. The division, based in Lincolnshire, Illinois, provides tailored solutions for business environments, including robotics and electric vehicle charging stations.

    LG Business Solutions USA has partnered with the Dallas Cowboys as their “Official Display Partner,” installing advanced LG MAGNIT Micro LED displays and 4K commercial screens at AT&T Stadium. This partnership marks the beginning of a multi-year collaboration, with installations also set for The Star, the Cowboys’ training facility. The displays are part of the stadium’s broader renovations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to enhance fan experiences with high-quality visuals.

    The partnership allows LG to showcase its cutting-edge display technology to a massive audience, elevating the stadium experience and strengthening LG’s brand presence through high-profile sports collaborations. It also leverages LG’s local connections in Texas, aligning the company’s innovations with the popular Dallas Cowboys and their national fanbase.

    As part of a new multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys NFL football team, LG Business Solutions USA has completed the first installation of its award-winning LG MAGNIT Micro LED displays at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

    “LG’s innovative display technology has ushered in a new era in the evolution of Micro LED displays, and we are proud to have these displays installed at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys,” said David Bacher, head of marketing for LG Business Solutions USA. “Over the course of our new multi-year partnership, we look forward to introducing fans to even more of our award-winning display technology and solutions.”

    As the “Official Display Partner of the Dallas Cowboys,” LG Business Solutions USA is now the preferred provider of displays at AT&T Stadium and at The Star – the Cowboys’ training facility and corporate headquarters in Frisco, Texas.

    As part of the first phase of a significant stadium refresh and renovation in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, seven LG MAGNIT Micro LED walls have been installed in the newly renovated Bank of America Founders Club. More than 600 LG 4K commercial displays also are featured in the stadium’s suites.

    The Founders Club features one 16-by-8-foot, two 12-by-8-foot and two 4-by-4-foot 1.2mm LG MAGNIT displays (model LSAB012), as well as two 6-by-6-foot 0.9mm LG MAGNIT displays (model LSAB009). These screens will display a variety of content, ranging from in-house highlight reels and “sizzle” videos to live event feeds and local broadcast coverage.

    LG’s award-winning Micro LED technology delivers breathtaking viewing experiences at the stadium, immersing Cowboys fans in vivid colors and ultrafine details. LG MAGNIT’s Micro LED technology is designed to deliver precise and crystal-clear images with accurate color expression, providing a true-to-life visual experience.

    Its black coating technology and direct bonding method deliver a stunning black expression, making it the ideal choice for displaying content that requires deep black color and true-to-life images – particularly important in a sports arena such as AT&T Stadium, enhancing both the in-stadium and at-home viewing experience.

    Complementing LG Business Solutions USA’s technology alliance with the NFL team, LG’s U.S. Home Entertainment Division (named “Official TV Partner of the Dallas Cowboys”) is providing digital advertising throughout AT&T Stadium for all preseason and regular season games and other Cowboys-sponsored events including concerts, rodeos and motorsports shows. In addition to placement of award-winning LG OLED TVs in AT&T Stadium premium suites, this marketing collaboration will include in-stadium and broadcast digital marketing initiatives including presenting sponsorship of the “The Break,” the Dallas Cowboys’ most watched video podcast, which features 120 episodes annually.

    LG Electronics USA’s partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, known as “America’s Team,” represents a major LG marketing initiative with national reach; at the same time, it builds on the company’s strong existing ties to the local community. North Texas is home to hundreds of local workers – at LG’s air solutions training academy and service center in Farmers Branch, at LG’s electric vehicle charger production factory that opened earlier this year in Fort Worth, and at LG’s million-square-foot distribution center for consumer electronics and home appliances, which has been in the Dallas area for three decades.