Weighing only 90g and controllable via an Android tablet or smartphone , the UPP! (Upgrade Public signage Player) plugs into Philips Public Signage displays to control signage content via wifi. Content can be managed, organised and updated with Android smartphones, tablets or other PCs. Videos, messages, maps or texts are transmitted to the screen and refreshed either manually or automatically at scheduled times.

A digital signage solution from MMD, the brand license partner for Philips Public Signage, an ARM Cortex-A8 processor and 1GB Read more...

Marshall Electronics introduces two new room signs -- the DP-1203K with a built-in processor and the DV-1202K monitor.

Marshall’s DP-1203K is a 12.1” digital sign featuring a built-in Atom processor with an Intel board in both surface and flush mount units.

The DV-1202K is a monitor featuring both HDMI and VGA inputs to run content from a variety of external sources. It can act as a stand-alone room sign via RS232 control. Comes in both surface and flush mount units.

Go Room signs from Marshall Electronics

Starbucks has more than 20,000 shops in the world but not one of them was in India. Until now. Starbucks, in a joint venture with Tata Global Beverages, opened its first shop in Mumbai. This store opening was reinforced by a video mapping projection on the Elphinstone Building where this first Indian Starbucks coffee shop is housed.

The projection on the 40m wide building was a challenge because of the short distance between the façade and the public (and the typical short time frame allowed for creation and delivery.) Because of this s Read more...

Passengers using the moving walkway in Terminal A at Brussels airport, the underground network that seems endless, need distractions and they are the perfect audience.

As you approach, a hidden camera (behind the screen featuring the Deloitte name and logo) is activated. In front of your eyes, as if a special show just for your passing, the on-screen image shatters into 30,000 tiny pieces, releasing atmospheric sound from overhead speakers.

It’s a stunning acoustic accompaniment of orchestral proportions, all synchronised to a vivid cinematic display. And it’s all for you… (Unless of course there are 200 other passengers on the moving walkways but still, it’s a cool trick and catches you out.)

This is the first interactive screen installation to appear at Brussels airport, commissioned by Deloitte not only as brand-building but also to emphasize their depth of IT capability.

Belgian 3D gesture technology specialist Brandfirst designed and implemented the spectacle, with its technical partner Olileo providing business-focused information, communication and technology services. Read more...