Integrated Display Systems / Digital Signage

pat_k · 11-01-2008, 04:02 PM

Hi,
I would like to install an integrated display system around our school. We are thinking along the lines of 6 x 32" LCD screens located in different areas of the school all connected and displaying the same content.

I’m not sure how it would all work but it would be nice if it could be managed centrally on one of our servers. Dumb terminals would be ideal rather than each monitor having its own computer. I don’t know how the physical side of things would work but perhaps using network cables direct to a display. Does anybody have any ideas on what hardware or software we could use to make this happen?

plexer · 11-01-2008, 04:09 PM

Digital signage is what most people refer to this as.

Ben

localzuk · 11-01-2008, 04:14 PM

Yep, and hopefully, the similar threads box will update with actual similar threads :P

Digital Signage would be the term to search for though, as it has been discussed about a bagillion times. :P

pat_k · 11-01-2008, 04:16 PM

Cheers searching now

Geoff · 11-01-2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by localzuk

Yep, and hopefully, the similar threads box will update with actual similar threads :P

The similar threads functionality works on the basis of thread titles. If the thread title is too generic or just plain wrong then it'll have difficultly finding relevant similar threads. I have renamed this thread to fix it.

localzuk · 11-01-2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff

The similar threads functionality works on the basis of thread titles. If the thread title is too generic or just plain wrong then it'll have difficultly finding relevant similar threads. I have renamed this thread to fix it.

Wonderful, makes sense too - having it work from the thread could increase server load just a little :P.

With that being how it works, it may be that more staff will be needed at some point to alter all the poor titles :P I know I regularly choose poor titles due to not knowing the correct way of naming something or the correct terminology.

Geoff · 11-01-2008, 04:30 PM

Feel free to use the 'report post' functionality to report badly named threads. Also don't forget you can use the tagging to associate correctly but differently named threads that cover the same subject together.

Ric_ · 11-01-2008, 05:34 PM

@pat_K: I take it you didn't come to BETT....

Oliis and Navaho have loaned us two screens for our stand and they are quite nice. Ring Nathan at Oliis on 0845 456 8556 and they'll be able to sort you out with a demo.

john · 11-01-2008, 06:24 PM

I'll agree with Ric on his signs, they are very nice, I liked them a lot, very clear, sharp and crisp

Ric_ · 13-11-2008, 08:06 PM

An update on these....

I was at a meeting yesterday with Navaho and the Mediacat system is getting MUCH better very soon - I'm sworn to secrecy though I'm afraid.

You should be able to get these great new screens soon from Westwood Associates (tel. 01753 881810).

Mandy · 14-11-2008, 10:13 AM

Pat_K

We are able to supply you with a quote for Digital Signage, in particular a Navaho solution. Also as we are partnered with Navaho and can supply everything including screens, media, installation etc.

As Ric_ mentioned, I previously provided him a Navaho solution which I am sure he would have no problem discussing with you.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information or a quote.

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pat_k Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Integrated Display Systems / Digital Signage Hi, I would like to install an integrated display system around our school. We are thinking along the lines of 6 x 32" LCD screens located in different areas of the school all connected and displaying the same content. I’m not sure how it would all work but it would be nice if it could be managed centrally on one of our servers. Dumb terminals would be ideal rather than each monitor having its own computer. I don’t know how the physical side of things would work but perhaps using network cables direct to a display. Does anybody have any ideas on what hardware or software we could use to make this happen?

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11-01-2008, 04:09 PM	#2
plexer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 4,283 Thanks: 30 Thanked 102 Times in 101 Posts Rep Power: 33	Digital signage is what most people refer to this as. Ben

11-01-2008, 04:14 PM	#3
localzuk Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minehead, Somerset Posts: 4,083 Thanks: 49 Thanked 111 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 12 Rep Power: 33	Yep, and hopefully, the similar threads box will update with actual similar threads :P Digital Signage would be the term to search for though, as it has been discussed about a bagillion times. :P

11-01-2008, 04:16 PM	#4
pat_k Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Cheers searching now

11-01-2008, 04:30 PM	#7
Geoff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fylde, Lancs, UK. Posts: 9,934 Thanks: 42 Thanked 230 Times in 209 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 67	Feel free to use the 'report post' functionality to report badly named threads. Also don't forget you can use the tagging to associate correctly but differently named threads that cover the same subject together.

11-01-2008, 05:34 PM	#8
Ric_ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lancashire Posts: 5,582 Thanks: 30 Thanked 152 Times in 133 Posts Rep Power: 44	@pat_K: I take it you didn't come to BETT.... Oliis and Navaho have loaned us two screens for our stand and they are quite nice. Ring Nathan at Oliis on 0845 456 8556 and they'll be able to sort you out with a demo.

11-01-2008, 06:24 PM	#9
john Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern England Posts: 4,395 Thanks: 92 Thanked 51 Times in 46 Posts Rep Power: 24	I'll agree with Ric on his signs, they are very nice, I liked them a lot, very clear, sharp and crisp

13-11-2008, 08:06 PM	#10
Ric_ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lancashire Posts: 5,582 Thanks: 30 Thanked 152 Times in 133 Posts Rep Power: 44	An update on these.... I was at a meeting yesterday with Navaho and the Mediacat system is getting MUCH better very soon - I'm sworn to secrecy though I'm afraid. You should be able to get these great new screens soon from Westwood Associates (tel. 01753 881810).

14-11-2008, 10:13 AM	#11
Mandy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 64 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Rep Power: 4	Pat_K We are able to supply you with a quote for Digital Signage, in particular a Navaho solution. Also as we are partnered with Navaho and can supply everything including screens, media, installation etc. As Ric_ mentioned, I previously provided him a Navaho solution which I am sure he would have no problem discussing with you. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information or a quote.

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