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  • Nanolumens to Debut 4K Version of Captivate Series at InfoComm 2024

    Nanolumens to Debut 4K Version of Captivate Series at InfoComm 2024

    Nanolumens, a US-based LED manufacturer, offers world-class screens and True Curve™ technology. With a visionary team, they bring creative visions to life, transforming projects from concept to reality.

    Nanolumens is introducing the 4K Captivate Series, an all-in-one chip-on-board (COB) LED display platform with 4K resolution, at InfoComm 2024. The series features a 165” display with a 0.9 pixel pitch for clearer images and is available in sizes ranging from 120 inches to 180 inches. It is designed for energy efficiency, long-lasting performance, and easy installation, making it suitable for various applications.

    The 4K Captivate Series aims to provide superior visual clarity and detail for environments requiring high-resolution displays, such as control rooms and corporate settings. Its energy efficiency and long lifespan make it a sustainable and cost-effective solution. The easy installation process and availability through distribution partners ensure it meets diverse customer needs while minimizing disruptions.

    Nanolumens, industry-leading manufacturer and designer of cutting-edge LED displays and solutions, announces the 4K Captivate Series, an all-in-one chip-on-board (COB) platform boasting 4K resolution, which will debut at InfoComm 2024. Nanolumens will showcase the unparalleled performance and versatility of the new 4K Captivate Series in booth W717 at InfoComm 2024 from June 12–14, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

    Nanolumens’ 4K Captivate Series is 165” and features tighter pitches, achieving a stunning 0.9 pixel pitch to ensure that images on Nanolumens’ displays feature smoother borders and finer detail. This allows viewers to stand closer to the screen and enjoy a crystal-clear image without the distraction of individual pixels. With a system depth of just 2.0 inches, the Captivate Series seamlessly integrates into any environment, offering a sleek and modern appearance. Available in four unique sizes, ranging from 120 inches to 180 inches, the Captivate Series caters to various environments and their specific requirements.

    “We are excited to unveil the 4K version of our well-known Captivate Series at InfoComm 2024,” said Kurt DeYoung, chief revenue officer for Nanolumens. “With tighter pixel pitches and exceptional visual clarity, the 4K Captivate Series is ideal for applications like control rooms, that demand higher resolution to visualize the finest details. As we move towards a more sustainable future, the 4K Captivate Series boasts reduced power consumption and a commitment to sustainability.”

    In addition to its exceptional visual clarity, Nanolumens’ Captivate Series is designed with energy efficiency in mind. Leveraging cutting-edge engineering, Nanolumens displays consume significantly less energy per square foot compared to conventional digital displays. Boasting an impressive 100,000-hour lifetime, the Captivate Series guarantees long-lasting performance, making it a reliable choice for a wide array of applications.

    The Captivate Series is designed to simplify installation, ease user control and offer a cost-effective solution for various applications, from corporate meeting rooms to houses of worship, higher education facilities, and more. Nanolumens’ turn-key installation process, facilitated by factory-trained technicians, ensures efficient integration and optimal performance in under four hours, minimizing disruptions and maximizing customer satisfaction. The Captivate Series is available through Nanolumens’ distribution partner, TD Synnex, and is available to purchase with complete installation by a trained Nanolumens technician.

    Join Nanolumens at InfoComm 2024 (booth W717) from June 12–14, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center to experience firsthand the groundbreaking capabilities of the Captivate Series.

  • LG Hospitality Tv Technology Poised to Transform Vacation Rental Market

    LG Hospitality Tv Technology Poised to Transform Vacation Rental Market

    LG Electronics USA Business Solutions offers cutting-edge technology solutions for various industries, including lodging, hospitality, healthcare, education, and government, focusing on cutting-edge commercial displays, robots, and electric vehicle charging stations.

    LG Business Solutions USA introduces the Pro:Centric Stay™ TV management platform, tailored for the hospitality industry, allowing property managers to create customized guest experiences, offer local information and services, and integrate with Property Management Software (PMS) for streamlined operations.

    The Pro:Centric Stay platform aims to elevate guest experiences, strengthen brand recognition, streamline operations, and increase profitability for short-term rental properties by providing customizable welcome screens, digital guidebooks, seamless app integration, and centralized control, ultimately offering hotel-like amenities in vacation rentals.

    LG Business Solutions USA is breaking new ground for the hospitality industry at the 2024 VRMA Spring Forum with the introduction of the brand-new “Pro:Centric Stay™” TV management platform. Believed to be the world’s first all-in-one customizable television platform for the short-term rental industry, this cutting-edge technology will offer a variety of unique benefits and innovative solutions to elevate the guest experience, strengthen brand recognition and guest loyalty, streamline operations and increase profitability.

    According to LG Business Solutions USA Senior Vice President Michael Kosla, LG hospitality TVs with Pro:Centric Stay will be the first and only commercial grade solution that allows property managers, hosts and owners to create seamless guest experiences at any vacation home or short-term rental property in the United States.

    “LG’s Pro:Centric Stay will present an opportunity for property managers to provide branded welcome messages, create a customized digital guidebook, and offer their guests access to local TV stations and streaming services,” said Kosla.

    Welcome screens can be customized with guest names, images and videos and include convenient on-screen buttons to quickly launch popular streaming apps. The digital guidebook can provide essential stay information including property guidelines and safety information, onsite amenities, local area information including dining options, local activities, events and sightseeing. Property managers can also promote services including late check-outs, extended stays, mid-stay housekeeping and re-bookings on the Pro:Centric Stay platform.

    A unique innovation of the new LG Pro:Centric Stay platform is the ability to integrate with the management company’s Property Management Software (PMS) enabling the Credentials Clear capability, which automatically logs out of all apps and erases all personal information upon checkout so guests don’t have to manually log out before departing. It also simplifies management by centralizing control of the TVs to give managers instant troubleshooting capabilities and the ability to deploy content changes to single or multiple properties.

    “What LG has created is long overdue and allows the vacation rental industry to provide hotel-type in-room guest experiences for the first time in a comprehensive and seamless fashion,” said Lino Maldonado, President of BeHome247 Technologies, a leading PMS vendor supported by LG Pro:Centric Stay. The platform will also support other leading PMS vendors at launch.

    “LG rose to be a leading provider of hospitality TVs by innovating in-demand features and delivering flexible options to suit any need, which continues with the launch of our new Pro:Centric Stay models that deliver enhanced experiences and simple operations for guests,” Kosla added.  “The benefits do not end with the guest; Pro:Centric Stay will also boost operational efficiency for managers by enabling the remote management of operation, usage status, and provided service items for all TVs across multiple properties.”

    The new Pro:Centric Stay platform will be available on LG Hospitality Smart TV models [with webOS™ 23] in screen sizes ranging from 43 to 75-inches diagonal.

  • Display Optimization 101

    Display Optimization 101

    By Robert Heron
    robert@heronfidelilty.com
    April 20, 2024

    A bit of fine-tuning can go a long way toward improving the accuracy and performance of any display. Professional video content authors adhere to industry standards related to color and luminance that help ensure the distributed material has a chance of faithful and consistent reproduction across multiple display types. Display manufacturers are also keenly aware of these standards and (hopefully) strive to craft products that achieve accurate reproduction or, at least, provide the necessary picture control options to achieve optimal results.

    Ambiance and Adaptation
    Ambient lighting conditions influence our perception of color and detail, including when we gaze upon a display’s illuminated pixels. Therefore, an optimal display configuration for a brightly lit environment will differ from one that looks best in a darkened, light-controlled room.

    Every display, including those found in mobile devices, computer monitors, and televisions, offers some user-adjustable menu options related to picture quality. The easiest of these controls to experiment with is a display’s picture presets. Most display devices provide several picture presets that can be enabled to optimize the display for different environmental lighting conditions – quickly and easily.

    A practical example of picture preset use is the modern television. In a darkroom viewing environment, factory-calibrated presets with names like Cinema, Filmmaker, or Movie will come closest to providing ideal, near-reference image reproduction. However, when viewed in a bright, sunlit room, these presets likely produce a dim and washed-out picture. To compensate for a well-lit room viewing scenario, a picture preset that boosts color saturation and luminance and uses a cooler (bluer) white balance would make the image appear more accurate and appealing.

    Recent Android and Apple mobile devices offer factory-calibrated picture presets that are remarkably accurate when viewed in light-controlled environments. These mobile devices also provide display modes that utilize an integrated light sensor to make automatic adjustments that help maintain a consistent presentation of color and detail under varying ambient lighting conditions. Televisions that feature Dolby Vision IQ technology also analyze ambient lighting conditions and can apply corrective, compensating adjustments in real time.

    Picture Settings
    Additional picture controls are available in the settings menu for most computer monitors and televisions. The contrast setting affects peak-bright luminance and detail. Increasing contrast will produce a brighter picture, but increasing it too much will clip the brightest details, making them appear indistinct. Sometimes, setting the picture contrast too high will also discolor peak-bright details. However, for televisions that support HDR video playback, the contrast picture control (and other picture settings) often defaults to maximum when displaying HDR video content and should be left as such for the most accurate image quality.


    The brightness picture setting has historically described a black-level adjustment that fine-tunes the luminance and visibility of the displayed image’s darkest details. Setting brightness too low results in the crushing of shadow detail, and setting it too high will brighten the darkest grays (and black), reducing picture contrast. Thankfully, more display manufacturers are providing a properly labeled black level control and regulating the brightness setting to control the overall luminance of the image without affecting other picture characteristics. Picture controls with names like backlight, OLED light, or OLED pixel brightness are also proper picture luminance controls that do not affect a display’s black level setup and can be used to adjust the TV’s output for eye-comfortable levels in a given viewing environment.

    Many display devices feature a sharpness setting better described as artificial edge enhancement. Overly raising the sharpness setting will add an increasingly evident bright outline to dark objects and a dark outline to bright objects – e.g., ringing artifacts. Sharpness is indiscriminate in that it will also apply this effect to any noise or compression artifacts in the image, making them increasingly and undesirably apparent. A sharpness setting of zero or off provides the most accurate depiction of the video source material.

    If DIY isn’t your thing, professional video calibrators utilize specialized hardware and software to evaluate picture quality and adjust appropriately. Some displays offer programmable correction features that video calibrators can access to refine the output to a particular reference standard. Precisely calibrated consumer televisions are regularly used to author content and provide a critical client view in video production facilities.

    Motion
    Motion resolution in televisions and monitors refers to the clarity of moving objects within the scene. The more frames per second used in the capture and recording process, the less individual frames will exhibit blurring of fast-moving objects. Most movies, including films and live TV programs, are recorded initially at 24fps (frames per second). Broadcasters often use a faster recording capture rate of 60 fps for most sporting events. The video processors in many televisions can artificially enhance video clarity by interpolating and inserting virtual frames between actual video frames. However, applying interpolated frames to content originally captured at 24fps will alter the aesthetic appearance of the presentation – losing its “film” look.


    The latest generation of video processors used in televisions features machine-trained neural networks that use advanced object recognition, motion compensation/motion estimation (MC/ME), and image scaling to enhance picture quality. While this technology is increasingly good at improving the look of low-bitrate or low-resolution video material, there is a concern that it may alter the artistic attributes of some content in ways that are not faithful to the author’s original work.

    Many TVs feature motion controls related to blur and judder reduction. In most cases, the blur reduction setting only affects content captured and presented at 30fps or greater, while the judder setting only targets 24fps video material. It is advisable to leave these settings disabled or keep the judder-related control as low as possible to preserve the film-like aesthetic while minimizing unsightly motion artifacts.

     Location, location, location
    In addition to the many picture-related controls available on modern display devices, it is essential to consider how the display’s location aligns with the primary viewing area. It’s best practice to position a display centered at eye level and perpendicular to the viewer – avoid the temptation of placing or mounting a TV too high. At least one display mount company specializing in retractable options can help tame unavoidably high placement. Minimizing screen glare or harsh reflections is another critical display consideration. Some TVs feature effective anti-reflective screen surfaces that can improve the viewing experience when a window or other light source otherwise disrupts the presentation.

    Listen up
    Most TVs feature mediocre sound quality that cannot adequately represent the audio experience of movies and television programming. Many TVs and streaming devices support Bluetooth-compatible wireless earbuds and headphones that can assist those who are hard of hearing or desire increased listening privacy. A value-priced soundbar can also enhance the listening experience appreciably beyond what’s built-in, and some models offer effective surround sound capabilities with easy installation.

     

     

  • LG Showcases High-end Technology Designed for the High Seas at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024

    LG Showcases High-end Technology Designed for the High Seas at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024

    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 like commercial displays, robots, and electric vehicle charging stations.

    LG Business Solutions USA is showcasing its range of cruise-ready TVs, digital signage, and DVLED displays at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024. This includes outdoor DVLED displays, Ultra Slim DVLED signage, Transparent Color LED Film, cabin TVs, various digital signage displays, Transparent OLED displays, and electric vehicle charging stations.

    The purpose is to demonstrate how LG’s cutting-edge display technologies can enhance the guest experience on cruise ships. By providing innovative solutions for entertainment, messaging, wayfinding, and engagement, LG aims to help cruise operators differentiate their services, optimize space utilization, and meet guest expectations for technology-driven experiences.

    LG Business Solutions USA is helping cruise operators imagine the experiences of tomorrow by demonstrating its broad line of cruise-ready TVs, digital signage and DVLED displays at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. According to Jacob Benner, senior hospitality sales director at LG Business Solutions USA, LG is showcasing how its class-leading digital displays can create new opportunities for engagement, messaging and exciting guest experiences.

    “As the leading provider of in-room TVs for the hospitality industry, we are keenly aware of guest and owner expectations for technology-based entertainment and experiences,” Benner said. “Forward-thinking cruise operators can leverage the latest display technologies throughout a ship to differentiate their services while optimizing use of space and enhancing the overall guest experience through outdoor movie nights, personalized in-room entertainment and interactive touch screens.”

    Benner said the star attraction of LG’s booth is the DVLED Zone, centered around the sea-ready outdoor direct-view light-emitting diode display (model GNEB) that can be used for virtually any outdoor display need, including oversized screens to show movies or major sporting events.

    The industry-first LG technology’s marine-grade protective coatings, robust IP67 protection and corrosion-preventing design enable reliable performance and longevity, while the adjustable 6,000 nit brightness capability is designed to deliver stunning picture quality even in direct sunlight. The availability of two versions offering either 6.25mm or 8.33mm pixel pitches, combined with convenient front and rear maintenance access, makes it easy for operators and design professionals to optimize experiences and expenditures.

    Visitors can also sample the company’s Ultra Slim DVLED signage displays with pixel pitches as low as 1.5mm, ponder new creative opportunities made possible by the innovative Transparent Color LED Film that transforms glass surfaces into digital displays without impeding visibility, and view a 136-inch All-in-One DVLED display with the webOS™ smart platform, an embedded controller and speakers that make it ideal for atriums and other high-traffic areas.

    In the booth’s In-Cabin Zone, attendees interested in elevated stateroom experiences can see how LG’s line of cruise-ready 4K Ultra HD cabin TVs with the webOS smart platform provide options for every size room and enable deployment of custom welcome messages and videos. These cabin TV models range from 22- to 55-inches.

    Booth visitors can also sample a variety of digital signage displays in the Public Space Signage Zone, such as LG’s 86-inch ultra-wide and 37-inch “Stretch” displays that are perfect for columns, hallways and maximizing utilization of unique spaces. Those looking to increase engagement will love the 55-inch touchscreen that can be deployed for disseminating information, wayfinding or to offer unique gaming options.

    Cruisers who appreciate novel sights and sounds onboard will delight at the possibilities offered by LG’s 55-inch Transparent OLED display that, for example, can upgrade customer service desk experiences with advanced see-through displays. Other public signage products include the LG Kiosk, a standalone unit with a 27-inch touchscreen ideal for accessing information, facilitating check-ins or offering special event ticketing, as well as LG 75- and 110-inch 4K displays that highlight the vibrance and impact of high-quality content.

    The company will also show off its advanced new electric vehicle charging stations for cruise port visitors to charge their EVs. These owner-operated chargers will help cruise brands take part in the EV charging market without relying on third parties, empowering them to set their own rates and ensure enough capacity to meet local demands.

  • Neptune™ by Peerless-AV® Introduces Full Sun Outdoor Smart TVs for Enhanced Outdoor Entertainment

    Neptune™ by Peerless-AV® Introduces Full Sun Outdoor Smart TVs for Enhanced Outdoor Entertainment

    Neptune Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV is an innovative, all-weather-rated device that delivers premium outdoor entertainment in direct sunlight. It features Peerless-AV® solutions for maintenance-free performance, ensuring optimal viewing from any angle in open-air spaces.

    Peerless-AV has launched the Neptune™ Full Sun Outdoor Smart TVs, expanding its outdoor display lineup to include TVs designed specifically for direct sunlight usage. The Full Sun Series offers 55″ and 65″ options, featuring 800 nits of brightness, high TNI panel technology, 4K UHD resolution with HDR, and webOS Hub for smart functionality.

    This launch addresses the growing demand for outdoor entertainment solutions that can withstand harsh environmental conditions while delivering high-quality viewing experiences. The Full Sun Series aims to set a new standard for durability and performance in outdoor TVs, catering to residential and commercial applications across North America.

    Peerless-AV®, a leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor displays and TVs for a large array of applications, is pleased to announce the launch of Neptune™ Full Sun Outdoor Smart TVs. This new line of Outdoor TVs is the latest release from Neptune following the Partial Sun Series in 2022. The new Full Sun Series includes 55″ and 65″ outdoor TV options, equipped with a free commercial-grade Outdoor Tilting Wall Mount ($199 USD value), to serve as the all-season solution for outdoor entertainment across North America.

    The Neptune Full Sun Series of Outdoor Smart TVs are designed with the signature maintenance-free construction of Peerless-AV display solutions and ensures simple installations on patios, pool areas, backyards, restaurants, stadiums, and more. Equipped with 800 nits of light output for brilliant, bright, crystal clear images even in direct sunlight, the all-weather certified technology of Neptune Outdoor Smart TVs has an operating temperature range of -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C). The outdoor-rated solution combats environmental elements such as precipitation, snow, and debris for quality entertainment and longevity.

    Equipped with high TNI panel technology to accommodate high ambient temperature conditions in direct sunlight, the Neptune Full Sun Series thrives in harsh outdoor conditions. Thanks to this commercial-grade panel, the TV can withstand high internal temperatures for longer periods of overall runtime. Meanwhile, other residential indoor LCD panels can’t withstand long periods of sunlight or heat due to internal temperatures spiking and causing heat stress to the interior panel of the display. Neptune’s high TNI panel technology is built for long-lasting, high-quality entertainment for extended usage in direct sun locations. The Peerless-AV Neptune Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV is the only outdoor TV in its price range to utilize this advanced heat-enduring technology.

    Neptune Outdoor TVs are complete with 4K, full UHD resolution, with a high dynamic range for more realistic images, color, and higher contrast for a stunning visual experience. The IPS panel ensures accurate image and color representation from every angle, while the anti-glare treatment eliminates unwanted reflections even in direct sun-viewing positions.

    This smart TV line is powered by webOS Hub, which means users can bring their favorite content outside with hundreds of customizable apps available and content from several streaming services to enhance their outdoor oasis. Featuring the exclusive LG ThinQ AI Home Dashboard, these outdoor TVs allow for convenient control of compatible connected IoT devices, such as smart home lights, appliances, and more.

    “We are thrilled to introduce this new line of Neptune Full Sun TVs, representing a meaningful advancement in our outdoor TV technology,” said Nick Belcore, Executive Vice President at Peerless-AV. “Developed specifically for direct sun usage, the Full Sun Series sets a new standard for durability and performance in outdoor entertainment. We are extremely proud of this new solution and the unparalleled viewing experience these TVs offer in even the brightest outdoor environments.”

  • PPDS takes its dvLED range to new heights with entry-level Philips Public LED 5000 Series for seamless wall-mounted or hoisted installations in public spaces

    PPDS takes its dvLED range to new heights with entry-level Philips Public LED 5000 Series for seamless wall-mounted or hoisted installations in public spaces

    PPDS, a subsidiary of TP Vision Europe and MMD-Monitors & Displays Nederland, markets and sells Philips-branded professional displays, including professional TVs, signage, and direct view LED solutions, under a trademark license by Koninklijke Philips N.V.

    PPDS has launched the Philips Public LED 5000 Series, their first line of elementary direct view LED solutions, offering versatility and affordability for indoor visual communications. The series includes panel variants in 44” and 28” sizes, with different pixel pitches, brightness levels, and viewing angles to suit various indoor environments.

    The Philips Public LED 5000 Series aims to address market demand for entry-level LED solutions while providing flexibility, ease of installation, and environmental sustainability. It targets businesses looking to enhance indoor public spaces with engaging display technology at a competitive price point.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is delighted to announce the launch of its first line of elementary direct view LED solutions, with the new and versatile Philips Public LED 5000 Series bringing new opportunities and outstanding value to businesses enhancing or extending their indoor visual communications.

    Available globally – including EMEA, India, North America, and APAC – the new, investment-friendly Philips Public LED 5000 Series continues PPDS’ relentless commitment to delivering the industry’s most complete professional display portfolio, supporting all indoor and outdoor requirements, at a range of price points to suit.

    Designed to enhance indoor public spaces – such as retail stores, shopping centres, corporate spaces and offices, cinemas, theatres, stadiums and arenas, casinos, and more – the new Philips Public LED 5000 Series is an ideal solution for those seeking to introduce or replace existing LCD screens with dvLED, with a price tag that will allow more businesses to benefit from this engaging display technology.

    Jeroen Brants, Global Product Director for Philips dvLED displays at PPDS, said: “The new Philips Public 5000 Series is our most investment-friendly LED solution to date. Driven by market demand, and as the appeal and growth of dvLED in public areas continue to rise, we’re ensuring we have a portfolio to match all needs and budgets. An entry level LED solution was something both our existing and prospective partners and customers have requested, and we are delighted to have obliged.”

    Here’s the pitch

    Built with PPDS’ trademark versatility and flexibility in mind, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series is available in 44” (500 x 1000mm) and 28” (500 x 500mm) panel variants. Each offers a choice of modules with three

    different pixel pitches and dimensions of 1.9pp (128 x 128), 2.5pp (100 x 100) and 3.9pp (64 x 64) – supporting an array of viewing distances. The 500 x 1000 and 500 x 500 metric sized panels have also been developed to facilitate easy concepting and implementation for interior and retail architects.

    Delivering up to 500 nit brightness, and 150 degree viewing angles – flat screen or concave creations – the Philips Public LED 5000 Series provides optimum visual performance in almost any indoor environment with consistent lighting conditions.

    For maximum flexibility, the 44” and 28” panel variants of the Philips Public LED 5000 Series are seamlessly interchangeable, and together with PPDS’ ‘Smart Rotation’ design, can be installed in a mix of either portrait or landscape modes*, adding more size and custom install opportunities. This mix and match approach can help to significantly reduce the square metre costs for installations, in some cases by up to 40 per cent.

    Installation time has also been considered and reduced by around 50 per cent compared to conventional LED panels with the design of this new display, with the board-to-board design of the LED modules to the panel incorporating pre-wired data and power for a cable-free set up.

    Elevated viewing experiences

    Taking the value of PPDS’ dvLED portfolio to new heights – literally – the Philips Public LED 5000 Series becomes PPDS’ first LED solution to support both wall mountable and ceiling ‘fixed hoisting’ installations.

    Ideal for retail and shopping centre environments, and a very popular request for Houses of Worship in North America, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series features dedicated connection plates and a range of optional hoisting/hanging bars, allowing displays† to be safely hoisted from a ceiling to a maximum display height of five metres.

    Traditional wall-mounted installations have also been made simple and extremely cost efficient, with PPDS providing an optional range of connections and brackets to securely and confidently attach or clamp displays to standard 40 x 40mm mounts or even metal pipes.

    Jeroen added: “The role LED technology is playing continues to evolve and impress. At PPDS we feel it’s important to support all the needs and ambitions of our partners and customers, whether for a traditional wall-mounted installation or hanging from the ceiling. With the Philips Public LED 5000 Series becoming our first solution to feature hoisting technology, we cannot wait to see where our partners and customers install next.”

    Perfect presentation

    In addition, mirroring PPDS’ existing premium dvLED models within its portfolio, every effort has been made to ensure installations of the Philips Public LED 5000 Series – whether viewed up close or from afar – are presented with perfect precision.

    For seamless and faster installation times, all Philips Public LED 5000 Series units come with built-in cable management, keeping power and data cables tidy. Meanwhile cabinets are daisy chained for both power and data – using PPDS’ unique board-to-board module and cabinet connection design – to minimise clutter and speed up installations.

    For added reliability and protection, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series’ diecast aluminium cabinets help to ensure precise installation and a seamless canvas, as well as enhancing heat dissipation.

    Benefitting both wall-mounted or hoisted installations, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series’ modular design also provides effortless front facing access for any troubleshooting, repairs, or age-related component replacements, keeping potential downtimes to an absolute minimum. With an IP20 rating, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series benefits from ample protection against being touched, as well as airborne (non-liquid) pollutants, such as dust, helping to reduce the risk of cosmetic or internal component damage.

    Eco-friendly packaging

    As with all the latest Philips digital signage, business TVs, interactive and dvLED products, the Philips Public LED 5000 Series benefits from PPDS’ strategy to significantly reduce waste – including plastic – from its packaging, with all panels and accessories delivered in 100 per cent recycled and recyclable materials.

    With a minimum of two Philips Public LED 5000 Series panels packaged in a single box – no single panel orders – all plastic bags have been removed, while any EPE cotton foam has been replaced with innovative cardboard cushioning made from 100 per cent recycled paper, maintaining the same high levels of safety and protection of the product.

    Experience for yourself

    PPDS partners and customers will shortly be able to test and experience the new Philips Public LED 5000 Series in person in their local PPDS Studio, including in France, Germany, India, Italy, the Netherlands, North America, Spain, Sweden, and the UK.

    Martijn van der Woude, VP Global Marketing and Business Development at PPDS, commented: “In just a few years PPDS has gone from being a new entrant in the dvLED market to becoming a highly trusted and sought-after partner for projects around the world. In addition to our incredible R&D teams and highly talented and technical

    engineers, one of our biggest strengths is that we really listen to our partners, understanding their needs and responding efficiently. That’s where this Philips Public LED 5000 Series, our first entry level LED range, was born.

    “It gives me great pride to further extend the access and opportunities available through our Philips Professional Displays to an even greater global audience, helping businesses to be the best they can be without breaking the bank.”

     

  • Sony’s Display Technology Shines at the University of Florida

    Sony’s Display Technology Shines at the University of Florida

    Ranked among U.S. News’ five best public universities in the United States, the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville has been driving innovation and pushing boundaries since 1853.  As the diverse and academically rich school evolves, technology plays a key role in enhancing visualization, promoting critical information, and facilitating collaboration, while helping to set a standard of excellence.

    Among those technologies are Sony’s professional BRAVIA displays.  Favored for their combination of superior image quality, easy 24/7 operation, extensive control and integration options, and system on a chip (SoC) platform, these displays are used by leading corporations, retailers, and schools like UF.

    Over the last year, UF implemented upwards of 200 of Sony’s BZ30 and BZ40 series of professional BRAVIA displays, ranging in size from 32- to 100-inches, in its public spaces.  Currently under construction is the school’s Honors Village, a premium housing facility serving honors residents.  116 Sony 55- to 85-inch displays are a part of this new build, and can be found in dorm rooms, common areas, and meeting rooms.  An additional 18 Sony displays are used for signage in and around the Student Health Care Center, in hallways, and at egress points, where they communicate relevant information.  The Traffic Signal Lab, which specializes in signal control testing, features 14 of Sony’s displays.  The veterinary surgery teaching lab incorporates 18 32-inch displays which are used at the end of the tables, while the veterinary anatomy lab is standardized on 11 55-inch and five 65-inch models.  In the Dean of Students area, 14 55-inch displays are used for digital signage.  Additional Sony displays are featured in conference rooms and digital signage setups throughout the university.

    Lon Vance, Sr. Engineer and Project Manager of Audio Visual Systems for the University of Florida’s Audio Visual Systems and Academic Technology helped lead these installations to augment UF’s display capabilities.  With a background in high-end home integration, he’s spent his career selecting and implementing the latest technologies and is no stranger to the Sony brand.

    The combination of beneficial features, control options, and strong warranty policies that Sony’s professional displays provide helped steer Vance in their direction.  In particular, he appreciates the displays’ processing power and true-to-life colors.  Vance noted, “One of the main drivers to use a Sony display is the image processing, which is superior to any other display in the market right now and makes everything look better.  With Sony, the reds look like a red, and the details are prominent which is important to our areas that support the arts and architecture.  Our pro BRAVIA displays provide a better image and better picture than other displays we’ve used, plus they’re easier to control.”

    He added, “Additionally, the system on a chip, which we use for digital signage, is excellent and saves you the price of a PC.  We use NoviSign digital signage software which can be put right on the display.  It’s easy – because the display is Android-based, you just download the app and you’re good to go.”  Of the warranties, Vance stated, “We have three- and five-year warranties on our displays and advanced replacement, which is great.”

    Sony’s professional BRAVIA displays also work to address the need for displays in high-ambient and direct-light environments.  For Vance, they are an ideal solution for UF’s digital signage needs and use in brightly lit hallways.  Architecture featuring natural light is often favored by buildings looking for LEED certifications, which is where these displays shine.  Vance has the pro BRAVIAs in spaces that filter in direct sunlight and there are no issues with glare.

    On the topic of sustainability, it is increasingly important to customers and integrators, and Vance acknowledges Sony’s mindful sourcing of materials and manufacturing, as LEED ratings help drive standards and policies, and impact decision-making.

    Critical to any large university is security and Sony’s BRAVIA displays help UF handle this concern with ease due to their RS-232 capabilities.  Vance explained, “We’re on a layer 3 corporate network and have a network security team that doesn’t want anything on the network that doesn’t have to be.  We have a whole VLAN dedicated just to digital signage, so when we plug a display in for digital signage, it’s more secure and can’t be accessed by students.  Our control systems are on another subnet so RS-232 control is big.”

    Vance is tasked with designing, installing, commissioning, and programming all of the school’s technology in-house so saving time and money is always top of mind.  Another benefit Sony’s displays offer to an installation like Honors Village is the ability to easily duplicate settings across their stable of displays.  Vance said, “When we’re doing the housing project, we set up one display with all our preferred settings, which we put on a USB drive that we plug into each display, and ‘boom’ it’s all set.  You don’t have to sit there and go through a menu 50 times.  You simply go into Pro Mode, tell it to import the settings and you’re done.  You could easily spend 15 or 20 minutes going through a display and optimizing the settings, so to save 15 or 20 minutes on 116 displays – that’s a lot of time.”

    Vance also favors the total cost of ownership associated with Sony’s displays, which he finds more favorably priced when compared to alternative solutions.  Competitive prices paired with higher-quality images and processing yield a perfect combination for UF.

    Next up, UF is working on a residential gaming lounge.  Sony’s professional displays, which incorporate high hertz for a powerful refresh rate, and the detail and immersion of 4K, will bring students a next-level experience and a much-needed place to unwind.

     

  • LG Partners With Atomic Golf to Provide Hundreds of Digital Displays at Las Vegas’ Newest Golf Attraction

    LG Partners With Atomic Golf to Provide Hundreds of Digital Displays at Las Vegas’ Newest Golf Attraction

    LG Business Solutions USA offers cutting-edge commercial displays, robots, and EV charging stations to various sectors nationwide. Whereas Atomic Golf in Las Vegas is a premier golf entertainment destination with state-of-the-art golf tech, immersive gameplay, luxury amenities, and unique entertainment spaces, located near the iconic Las Vegas Strip.

    LG Business Solutions has partnered with Atomic Golf, a new Las Vegas attraction, to provide a comprehensive digital signage network throughout the venue. This network encompasses over 250 displays, ranging from 49 inches to 136 inches, strategically placed to enhance the guest experience from arrival to departure.

    The partnership aims to create an immersive and engaging environment for guests at Atomic Golf, aligning with the venue’s goal of providing a tech-forward, entertainment-focused experience. By utilizing LG’s digital signage solutions and expertise, Atomic Golf ensures consistent branding, real-time information delivery, and seamless control over the entire display network, enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

    Global innovator LG Business Solutions announced a partnership with Atomic Golf, the brand new Las Vegas attraction set to open on March 22, to outfit every step of the customer journey with digital experiences from the parking lot to the tee line. According to Brian Birckbichler, Senior Vice President of Golf Entertainment at Atomic Golf, the vast digital signage network will be a core element of the guest experience and will deliver the famous Las Vegas ambiance of bright lights and non-stop entertainment.

    “From the moment guests arrive at Atomic Golf, they will be surrounded by vibrant LG digital displays showing live sports events, messaging, wayfinding, promotions, welcome messages for groups and real-time game information in every hitting bay,” Birckbichler said. “As a tech-forward cashless venue in the convention capital of the world, competition is fierce, and experiences are always evolving to impress guests and create excitement. Working with LG allowed us to leverage their vast product catalog and robust digital signage capabilities to create a property-wide network that enhances engagement while providing simple system control and maintenance to ensure reliable daily operations.”

    The project utilizes LG’s webOS™ operating system to manage the digital signage network, with SAVI Controls software delivering content to the LCD displays over a single MoIP cable. Atomic Golf has the flexibility to show broadcast programs, in-house content and marketing messages on any display at any time, including creating frames, tickers and more. The staff’s job is made as simple as possible, too, with the ability to turn the entire digital signage network on and off with a single button, eliminating the hassle and time involved in individually managing more than 250 displays.

    “Atomic Golf has designed an entertainment space unlike any other, and LG is proud to partner with them on the project to offer design assistance and product guidance, ensuring maximum effect and operational excellence,” said Mike Kosla, Senior Vice President, LG Business Solutions USA. “By using a single-supplier digital signage network, Atomic Golf empowers onsite experience managers to exert instant control over every display through a single platform that allows for individual display control, system-wide content changes and provides automatic alerts for any troubleshooting or maintenance needs.”

    To fulfill Atomic Golf’s wide range of display needs, the signage and integration experts at Simply Connected determined that LG’s experience, product selection and advanced webOS operating system with native SAVI integration capability made LG Business Solutions the ideal digital display partner. The integration firm is responsible for installation and ongoing maintenance of the signage network’s more than 250 digital displays along with the property’s audio components, wiring, video distribution, control system, networking equipment, security and surveillance.

    Various LG LCD displays ranging from 49 inches to a whopping 110 inches will grace guests’ every step with sports content, promotions and anything else the company wants to showcase. Whether they get drinks at the Bottoms Up sports bar, play high-tech games in the Astrocade arcade or tee off for an exhilarating round of competitive golfing games, LG screens will provide consistent branding and entertainment.

    A separate firm, Jones Sign, was responsible for installing the property’s LG DVLED (direct-view light-emitting diode) displays, which guests first encounter at the entrance, where they pass under a custom-sized LG outdoor DVLED display that stretches overhead.

    After collaborating to design the layout and construction of the hitting bays, Atomic Golf and Simply Connected outfitted all 103 of them with a custom-designed ball dispenser that features a 49-inch vertically-mounted LG outdoor display to deliver high brightness and excellent resilience in all types of weather, making it the ideal game information display. LG’s webOS platform and software from SAVI make the vertical displays highly customizable, with options for split-pane, dual-source content and other advanced capabilities. Each tee line cabana will also house a 55-inch LG display for guest-controlled TV programming.

    Visitors will be captivated by the LG displays on the ceilings and floors as they enter the state-of-the-art Cosmic Lounge. VIP guests will have their luxury suites equipped with both 110-inch and 136-inch high-definition display screens for sports and entertainment viewing.

    Overall, a broad range of indoor and outdoor LG DVLED products are utilized throughout the property with pixel pitches ranging from 10mm outdoor displays all the way to the .7mm LG MAGNIT display.

    Atomic Golf, located next to The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower, is a premier golf entertainment destination that offers an immersive, technology-enhanced experience through game play and entertainment. The golf venue spans nearly seven acres, rises four stories and hosts 103 separate hitting bays. It also includes four bars, two meeting spaces. and a 12,000-square-foot Astrocade.

     

  • PPDS fuels winning formula for Oracle Red Bull Racing’s global marketing team with 13 Philips Professional Displays inside upgraded MK-7 offices

    PPDS fuels winning formula for Oracle Red Bull Racing’s global marketing team with 13 Philips Professional Displays inside upgraded MK-7 offices

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is delighted to announce the installation of 13 “game-changing” Philips interactive displays at Oracle Red Bull Racing’s renovated MK-7 marketing team offices in Milton Keynes, UK, sending team collaboration and creative capability into overdrive.

    Signalling the latest evolution of an ever-deepening partnership with the reigning Formula One™ World Championship Team – for which PPDS has been an official Team Supplier since 2022 – this exciting new project continues Oracle Red Bull Racing’s relentless focus on leading from the front both on and off the track and adhering to its internal motto: ‘to win and to do it differently’.

    Housed in ORBR’s spectacular MK-7 offices in Milton Keynes – 50 miles (80kms) north of London – the Oracle Red Bull Racing brand continues to reach new heights, with a fan base that pervades all corners of the Earth.

    With communications increasingly a key focus, its creative marketing team has expanded exponentially in recent years, representing the Oracle Red Bull Racing brand across all marketing channels, including its highly successful ‘Paddock’ fan reward site, partner program and, of course, its growing social media presence (4.5m followers on ‘X’ and 11.6m on Instagram to name just two).

    In the fast-paced world of F1 racing, standing still is not an option, and teamwork is essential. With a proud track record of supporting ORBR with a range of custom-built solutions – from its headquarters through to the stylish Oracle Red Bull Racing hospitality suite in the Paddock Club – PPDS was the standout partner of choice to revolutionise the way its marketing teams communicate and collaborate, helping to drive new ideas and inspire greater project outcomes.

    Following detailed discussions covering the ORBR marketing teams’ needs and ambitions for today and into the future, a fleet of 10 Philips Collaboration C-Line displays (65”-86”) – based on the Windows (8000 Series) and Android (6000 Series) OS – were integrated into the marketing team’s management offices, meeting rooms, and shared spaces, such as the ‘Break Out Zone’ and ‘Energy Lounge’.

    Designed to enhance and inspire, the Philips Collaboration C-Line displays have proved themselves an instant game changer for the Oracle Red Bull Racing marketing team, transforming each space into a hive of activity, bringing new energy and enhanced productivity, and new collaborative working capabilities, throughout.

    Every opinion counts

    Bringing teams together like never before, the Philips Collaboration C-Line displays provide the marketing team with advanced and seamless wireless sharing capabilities, with up to 64 devices (people) able to simultaneously connect to the screen, for quick content switching between participants in the room as well as remotely.

    Combining multi-touch technology with the Philips Collaboration displays’ whiteboard mode, users can write and draw directly on the screen – with near-zero latency, for more natural user experiences – either by hand or with dedicated markers, with all actions streamed back to all connected devices for easy file sharing.

    High impact performance

    Complementing the Philips Collaboration displays, two imposing 98” Philips Signage 4000 Series D-Line displays have been installed side by side in the marketing team’s ‘Paddock’ area, which features grandstand seating, with a single 86” model, installed in the Oracle Suite. Each is used to provide a variety of functions, including live coverage of track action and other associated events, delivering important team news, results and other energising content to the team.

    One of PPDS’ most flexible and versatile Android SoC displays to date, the Philips Signage 4000 Series ensures all content is delivered with power and precision, fine-tuned to ensure specific colour and contrast guidelines for ORBR are achieved at all times.

    For maximum versatility, the team also benefits from the Philips 4000 Series’ QuadViewer feature, transforming single displays into stylishly framed 2 x 2 videowalls with no interior bezels. Marketing teams can connect and play content from up to four independent sources simultaneously on the same screen – a great solution when multiple feeds need to be visible, such as broadcasting qualifying sessions or the race itself. A video showcasing the installations can be viewed here.

    “Game changer”

    Discussing the project, Olly Hughes, Chief Marketing Officer at Oracle Red Bull Racing, commented: “We looked at several vendors, but PPDS and Philips Professional Displays were the ones that had the best product to answer what we were looking for.

    “Getting the marketing teams together, working on content collaboratively, viewing it in sharp, bold contrast, on quality displays is really important. These Philips Professional Displays are a game changer and the perfect solution for our marketing office environment.”

    Tim de Ruiter, Business Development Director at PPDS, added: “In the fast-paced world of F1 racing, there’s simply no substitute for teamwork. Technology, whether for building vehicles or creating inspirational and highly innovative marketing campaigns, plays a crucial role in achieving goals and ambitions. After meeting with the marketing team at MK-7, it was clear that bringing each team within the busy department together and providing them with the tools to collaborate on projects, share ideas and, crucially, celebrate their successes, was a key focus.

    “It was a challenge we were happy to accept, and we are proud of the impact these state-of-the-art Philips Professional Displays, designed to meet the highest levels of demand, such as in F1, have already made in short space of time. We look forward to continuing to partner with Oracle Red Bull Racing, supporting them as they edge even further ahead of their competitors.”

    Fast facts

    • Client: Oracle Red Bull Racing
    • Location: MK-7 Marketing Offices, Milton Keynes UK
    • Project: Accelerating interactive collaboration for Oracle Red Bull Racing Marketing Team
    • Products: 4 x 86BDL8051C, 6 x 65BDL6051C, 2 x 98BDL4550D, 1 x 86BDL4550D

     

  • LG Healthcare Technologies Improve Staff and Patient Experiences

    LG Healthcare Technologies Improve Staff and Patient Experiences

    LG Electronics USA Business Solutions offers cutting-edge technology solutions for various industries, including lodging, hospitality, healthcare, education, and government. The division, based in Lincolnshire, Illinois, provides tailored solutions like commercial displays, robots, and electric vehicle charging stations.

    LG Business Solutions USA is showcasing its advanced display solutions and turnkey technologies at HIMSS 2024, focusing on improving staff and patient experiences in modern healthcare facilities.

    The purpose is to demonstrate LG’s comprehensive range of technologies that simplify processes, enhance operational security and reliability, and provide new advantages such as real-time information sharing, streamlined workflows, and improved patient engagement. These solutions aim to help healthcare organizations optimize operations and deliver the future of healthcare through cutting-edge technologies and capabilities.

    Demonstrating how advanced display solutions improve staff and patient experiences throughout modern healthcare facilities, LG Business Solutions USA is showcasing its broad range of turnkey technologies at HIMSS 2024.

    Healthcare professionals visiting booth #927 in the West Hall of the Orange County Convention & Visitors Center can tour multiple dedicated product demo zones that show how the “One LG” approach provides health professionals with a one-stop technology resource for virtually every area of the hospital, including everything from diagnostics to nurse station thin clients and patient room TVs to backend computing.

    “LG has deepened and expanded its focus on delivering innovative displays, computing solutions and diagnostic equipment for the healthcare market after completing an extensive tour of some of the United States’ largest healthcare facilities over the past year to better understand pain points and contemporary hospital needs,” said Nicolas Min, president, LG Business Solutions USA.

    A visit to LG’s booth begins with the exterior-facing Reception Area and Nurse Station Zone that demonstrate the unique advantages of deploying LG’s Ultra Stretch and Transparent OLED displays as digital signage for wayfinding, employee and visitor communications, alerts and more.

    This zone also showcases the power and multi-user capabilities of the new 24-inch (23.8-inch diagonal) All-in-One Thin Client (model 24CR661). Available in black, it offers hospitals a powerful, secure shared computing solution with a 1920×1080 LG IPS panel, an integrated FHD webcam and instant login enabled through a dual-band RFID reader at the base of the screen. Use cases and simplicity are expanded through the inclusion of integrated speakers and a microphone. The thin client is available in six variants offering either an Intel® Pentium or Celeron processor and choice of Windows 10 IoT, IGEL OS Stratodesk NonTouch OS or no OS, each with a unique SKU.

    Another 24-inch All-in-One Thin Client (model 24CR671) with a built-in webcam will be shown on an Ergotron mobile cart, demonstrating how nurses, physicians and other staff members can access electronic medical records and enter patient data via a workstation on wheels. This white model also complies with IEC 60601 standards for medical electrical equipment.

    Next is the Patient Room Zone, where LG’s 32- and 43-inch Patient Engagement Boards (series ML5K) and 15.6-inch bedside swing arm Personal Healthcare Smart Touch TV (model 15LN766A) show how patient experiences and enjoyment can be improved through simple-to-use technology and real-time information sharing.

    The Patient Engagement Boards combine the security enabled through electronic medical records with the familiar experience of a personalized information board. The smart signage display is UL-listed for hospitals, and the 32-inch model can be powered over ethernet to simplify installation in existing patient rooms. Both sizes offer built-in stereo speakers and LG’s webOS™ 6.0 software.

    The 15.6-inch Smart Touch Screen TV provides patients with an easy-to-use FHD 1080p touchscreen display that can offer access to games, apps, control of a separate in-room TV, and direct content playback utilizing integrated stereo speakers or the included headphone jack. The UL certified TV features industrial design that meets ISO 22196 standards for antimicrobial properties, making it the ideal bedside entertainment companion for a hospital stay.

    Rounding out the Patient Room Zone is an advanced 55-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV, one of the most popular healthcare TV models from LG Business Solutions, known as the leading provider of hospital TVs in the United States. Model 55UN672M is UL listed for hospitals and features the Pro:Centric® platform with webOS™ 22, along with Pro:Idiom® digital rights management and embedded b-LAN capability. The zone also examines how LG’s various commercial projectors can be deployed in patient rooms.

    As booth visitors continue to the Admin/Back Office Zone, they can learn how LG’s solutions address various operational needs including meetings and presentations with LG’s 75-inch CreateBoard, 55-inch One:Quick Works display, 14-inch mobile thin client laptop and multiple thin client arrangements including two-piece solutions combining 28-inch to 49-inch monitors with a cloud-connected thin client box. An adjacent table hosts a wide range of the popular LG gram laptops ranging from 14 inches to 17 inches.

    Catering to the needs of many health care professionals who after the pandemic are continuing to work remotely, the Home Office Zone features a range of LG solutions meant to enhance remote healthcare work ranging from mobile thin clients and portable monitors to a One:Quick Flex display and a new curved 34-inch UltraWide™ QHD All-in-One Thin Client (model 34CR65).

    The curved 3440×1440 display provides a 21:9 canvas with the ability to connect two additional 4K displays, enabling a wide range of uses across disciplines. Combining a minimalist design and quiet, fan-less operation with ergonomic height and tilt adjustment, LG offers six variant SKUs to enable a streamlined, productive workspace without clutter.

    “In general, technology is most valuable and useful when it either simplifies existing processes or offers new advantages, which is true of every healthcare product we make,” Min said. “Whether it’s streamlining nurse logins with RFID-accessible thin clients or providing real-time updated scheduling and patient information through patient room digital displays, we are committed to enhancing operational security, reliability and functionality to help create tomorrow’s healthcare.”

    Showcasing the brand’s breadth, booth visitors will also see LG’s 31-inch 12MP (4,200×2,800) Diagnostic Monitor, which is FDA-approved for mammography, offers special viewing modes, 6 Hot Keys for rapid switching between screen modes, adjustable ergonomic monitor stand for added flexibility, and external lighting that increases readability in darkened environments. With a brightness of 1200 nits and a 1500:1 contrast ratio, the monitor ensures accuracy needed for assessment of medical images.

    “LG’s class-leading technologies enable enhanced experiences and improved efficiencies for both providers and patients,” Min concluded, “and we are dedicated to helping healthcare organizations and hospitals optimize operations as they work to deliver the future of healthcare with cutting-edge technologies and capabilities.”