In November, Planar announced an enhancement to the Planar Simplicity series with the release of the Planar Simplicity P Series LCD displays. The new series of large format displays is designed and certified for 24×7 usage to support digital signage applications requiring continuous operation, including wayfinding, emergency messaging, advertising, and menu boards. The new series offers models in 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, and 86-inch sizes, and fully integrated multi-touch models are available for all sizes. Additionally, the series is certified to the most stringent global cybersecurity standard, better protecting customers from cybersecurity risks and offering peace of mind, in addition to extended run time.
The Christie Core Series III is available in five-pixel pitches from 0.9mm to 2.5mm, and is 40% more energy efficient and 30% lighter than its predecessor, Core Series II. It’s designed for impact in venues including retail, hospitality, public spaces– any size installation where price is a factor, and a 24/7 800- nit display is needed. With its lighter-weight design, the Core Series III is easier to handle and install with an ADA-compliant direct-mount system. Panels have onboard power and are front-serviceable. With the redundant onboard power and front serviceability, these LED video walls are easy to maintain and designed to integrate with the Christie range of products.
The Absen CPS Series is designed for all commercial display applications and available in 1.8mm, 2mm, and 2.5mm pixel pitches. Inspired by hive structure and modern mecha-style, it is durably engineered for optimal space utilization. The series is heat resistant, with a lightweight glass-reinforced plastic housing for deformation-free performance and it arrives pre-assembled to ensure flatness. It utilizes Ethernet for signal and T-connectors for power. Optional small panels allow for flexible splicing and L-shaped corners support versatile styling. Diecast aluminum frames, magnetic installation, and front maintenance support ease of installation and maintenance.
The AOPEN DEV7130 is equipped with the latest 14th generation Intel Core-I processors and a discrete graphics card, designed for continuous AI inference workloads. The DEV7130 features a high-speed PCIe x16 Gen4 slot, ensuring the graphics card can fully utilize its computing power to meet demands across multiple application scenarios and provide a smooth visual experience. The chassis design of the DEV7130 allows for the installation of GPU cards up to L10.5” x W4.4” in size, offering flexible and powerful graphics card options to meet space constraints and performance needs in various environments. Additionally, the DEV7130 offers an easy-toupgrade and expandable design. It can handle complex display and Edge AI computations, such as image recognition, natural language processing, and predictive analytics. It can update content in real-time based on consumer behavior, offering quick interactive feedback and image updates.
The Black Box iCOMPEL interactive digital signage platform with system-on-chip technology empowers users to build eye-catching signage, stream content from websites and visualize timetables, events and wayfinding or emergency messages. Users can easily play, upload, and share images, presentations, videos, and audio media files on any HDMI screen. The platform supports 4K UHD/HD and simplifies creation and playout of HTML5-based content. To facilitate updates and system management, iCOMPEL allows for remote device management and configuration and provides onscreen diagnostics and error alerts.
Last year, the Bluefin Ocean Ultra-HD digital signage series debuted. Powered by Intel, it is the latest addition to the company’s Flex-OS line. The Bluefin Ocean series’ multi-operating system is designed for Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS. Bluefin Ocean screens are ready for the latest developments in AI-driven applications for faster AI inference, accelerated deep learning, and media transcoding, as well as third-party support for real-time applications. The series facilitates dynamic customer interactions with touch-enabled 4K displays alongside traditional 4K screens. Security technologies make it appropriate for control room settings.
In September, outdoor display and kiosk manufacturer Praevar announced a collaboration to integrate BrightSign’s System-on-a-Chip (SoC) solution, BrightSign Built-In. This will transform Praevar’s high-brightness Placard and Podium series displays into all-in-one visual messaging and marketing solutions, a flexible, turnkey option to support smaller businesses and venues.
The all-in-one configurable Chief Tempo Wall Mount System is designed to improve efficiency by streamlining installation workflow, especially for mass rollouts, with thoughtful sequenced packaging to speed up prefabrication, and a single SKU to cover all components. It’s rigorously tested to perform on any wall, including steel stud walls, and features a storage service compartment that holds up to six small devices behind the display on integrated Lever Lock storage panels.
At ISE, LG unveiled an enhanced version of LG Business Cloud, an online platform that streamlines the management and operation of LG commercial displays and hotel TVs. The platform now offers the LG DOOH Ads advertising solution for digital signage products, as well as the LG Pro:Centric Stay solution for short-term rental businesses. Users can set key parameters, such as region, price, and ad types, and LG DOOH Ads will automatically select suitable advertisements for display or allow users to source ads independently. LG DOOH Ads uses advanced AI camera technology to analyze viewers’ data such as gender, age, and behavior, delivering customized advertisements based on viewer behavior. It also provides analysis reports on the expected effectiveness of these ads. LG Business Cloud also introduces LG Pro:Centric Stay, a new solution created specifically for short-term rental businesses. LG Pro:Centric Stay complements the existing lineup of software solutions available on the platform, including the LG SuperSign Cloud digital signage content management system, LG Pro:Centric Cloud for hotel TVs, and LG ConnectedCare.
The MAXHUB CMA series is a range of 4K UHD displays that are ideal for both meeting rooms and digital signage applications, developed to provide optimal viewing comfort even in difficult lighting conditions. Available sizes range from 43-98 inches. Thanks to their conformal coating, which prevents the penetration of dust, moisture, and salt, the devices can withstand adverse conditions over their service life of up to 50,000 hours. The 98-inch model is designed for 24/7 operation, making it ideal for digital signage applications. Dual Wi-Fi capability enables simultaneous Wi-Fi 6 and hotspot connectivity. These features allow the displays to act as virtual routers and wireless access points for mobile devices. Also included is MAXHUB Share, a secure wireless solution for sharing displays. For wired content sharing, the series features a USB-C interface, which can also be used to quickly charge devices at 65W. For device management, the MAXHUB Pivot software offers the ability to manage firmware updates centrally and allows content to be played out on the displays across a company or campus.
For signage over IP, the MuxLab HDMI over IP Receiver with Signage Player is a versatile device that combines an HDMI over IP Receiver and a MuxLab DigiSign signage player. With support for H.264/H.265 video signals at resolutions up to 4K/60 (4:4:4), this device is managed by the DigiSign CMS Software running on a PC. The comprehensive CMS supports various media formats, including video, audio, and images, along with features such as HTML5, RSS feeds, and widgets. The DigiSign CMS facilitates the efficient creation and scheduling of digital signage content, the Player can operate autonomously, storing and executing schedules without external intervention.
The Neoti UHD Pro XF+ combined video wall display and control platform is the world’s first and only PANTIONE Validated and PANTONE SkinTone Validated dvLED wall. The validation ensures the colors are reproduced to the same standards demanded by other forms of media, such as print, photography, or textiles. For a wide range of industries where color fidelity, corporate branding, situational awareness, and authentic skin tone reproduction are essential, this display delivers authentic color reproduction. Components and processing are European manufactured. The display and controller are engineered by the same engineering team for seamless integration. The LED display encompasses not only the breadth of the color spectrum but also the length of time it holds the gamma, meaning authentic color and uniformity are reproduced on the display for the life of the display. Underlying technologies include MAXBIT which can achieve up to 26-bit color depth; precise 3D adjustment capabilities, dark time sync, and maximum refresh rates support extended viewing. It supports multiimage frame sync and is TAA compliant.
Peerless-AV’s enhancements to its SEAMLESS Kitted Universal dvLED Mounting System (DS-LEDUNV) directly address the accessibility, flexibility, and scalability issues of dvLED display integration. It’s the industry’s first 1:1 DS-LEDUNV models that follow the ‘one display, one mount’ universal strategy of LCD video walls. A unique new patentpending, reusable universal spacer, unlike any other on the market, dramatically simplifies the installation of displays while offering future-proof adaptability. It is sold separately and is reusable. The spacer has set pin height locations for common cabinet sizes from 240mm up to 1000mm, eliminating the need for dedicated vertical wall templates and enabling faster integration by precisely aligning the horizontal extrusion for either landscape or portrait cabinet configuration. If display model changes occur as the project progresses, this is no longer an issue. The spacer can be used to set the new cabinet height. If the display height is uncommon and does not have a pin location on the spacer, the spacer’s built-in caliper feature can be used to measure the cabinet and set the spacing accordingly.
The PPDS 32” 16:9 Philips Tableaux ePaper full-color display runs on the latest E Ink Spectra 6 platform. This larger evolution of last year’s groundbreaking 25” ePaper signage range incorporates PPDS’ slim bezel technology, as well as its Android SoC platform, making it Wave- and partner software-ready for remote management. Designed to be the most energy-efficient digital signage offering, it is able to provide 24/7 content while unplugged and power-free. For fixed installations and in environments where regular image changes are required, PoE ensures both power and connectivity for remote management. With 16GB of internal memory and 2GB RAM, content can be updated via USB, microUSB, Micro SD, LAN, and WiFi 5.
The Samsung QxC Series Crystal UHD Signage Series (QHC, QMC, QBC) offer an intuitive new user interface, 4K UHD resolution, and run on Tizen 7.0 for optimized performance of web services. SmartView+ wirelessly connects the displays to up to six devices at once, while anti-glare panels minimize light reflection. All QxC models have an Eco Sensor that can detect the brightness of the surrounding environment and optimize the brightness of the display accordingly. Its thin design and slim-fit wall mount allow businesses to maximize their space and limit distractions from protruding signage. The bezels on the QxC series are consistent and even on all four sides of the display for a symmetrical design. The VESA mounting holes are in the center of the displays to ensure secure mounting, with even screens in any installation environment. The series is 28.5mm thick, 40% slimmer than the previous model.
The Sharp MultiSync PNME Series displays are the first of its kind, jointly developed by Sharp and NEC engineering teams. They are equipped with an advanced feature set for usage as a presentation device or large-scale messaging device in retail, restaurant, theatre, houses of worship, and corporate settings. The new product line features an updated internal operating system by moving to a system-onchip architecture, which allows for improved flexibility and functionality along with an updated OSD design. The new series also integrates high-end media player functionality along with a newly created platform that allows for CMS integration. The SHARP PNME portrait/landscape lineup is available in 43-, 50-, 55-, and 65-inch Class sizes with 400- 450 cd/m2 panels.
Snap One Carbon Series mounts support overhead digital signage installations of displays up to 100 inches diagonal and up to 500 pounds in weight. For ceiling-mount installation, Partners can purchase steel I-beam mounts, wood joist mounts and numerous ceiling plates, including an anti-vibration model. They can also opt for a 60-inch fixed drop pole, various lengths of adjustable drop poles, mounting boxes with cable management systems, and mounting struts and arms for displays up to 100 inches. The drop poles and ceiling plates are available in black as well as white finishes to suit a variety of projects. Wall-mount installation is also possible using the Carbon Series Menu Board Wall Bracket. Additionally, pre-configured units are available as well for quicker shopping and introduction to the product line.
The Sony BRAVIA BZ40L displays are designed for any setting, including bright environments with harsh lighting. The unique Deep Black NonGlare coating diffuses incident light to reduce apparent glare and visible reflections, for clearer communications in houses of worship and other public spaces. These rugged displays also feature a powerful SoC, flexible Android OS, 24/7 operation in landscape, portrait, and tilt modes, 700 nits brightness, and support for an extensive list of software platforms for AV control, device management, and digital signage.
