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The article presents the interview with Andrew Adams, senior account executive at Mood Texas and Eric Ramay, System Design Developer at Mood Texas. Topics include the private event rooms that are still available for small parties, and the design for the entertainment value, but the displays have a lot of branding on them as well.

An interview with John Downie, Vice President of Digital Experience at Nashville-based Advent, is presented. When asked about the background of the company, Downie mentioned that the company is in the business of designing and creating visual and audio experiences based on the spaces and environments. Advent designed Home of Champions center at Stanford University. He talks about the video display at the Champions center.

The article offers information on digital signage systems and related products including LG Electronics USA's VH7B Direct Backlit LED Display, Stewart Filmscreen's Fideledy Vision scree system, and the KanexPro HDBASE100ME transmitter and receiver.

The article presents information on Blockchain technology, which is a shared ledger technology for recording transactions and protecting the integrity of digital information. Blockchain technology is secured because the data is verified and operates on a decentralized peer-to-peer network. It explains benefits of blockchain in the field of audio visual (AV) technology. INSETS: BLOCKCHAIN AND AV;BLOCKCHAIN, AV, AND IOT.

The article previews several products including FlexView series of display stands and carts from Middle Atlantic, Galaxy Audio's MST-18 and MST-25 tripod microphone stand, and XSTREAM C22 2-channel encoder/decoder from Pesa.

The article discusses the increasing use of video walls as a viable option in effective communication of visual information into commercial and public environments which was driven by its improving ease of use. The growing popularity of the technology has led to the trend of including displays and mounts as part of package bundles offered by audiovisual manufacturers. The challenges in the service agreements between manufacturers and service staff in video walls is also noted. INSET: TO 4K OR NOT.

The article presents a comparison of flatpanel display systems including products from Barco, BenQ and JVC.

The article features several display systems, including the Extron Electronics Annotator 300 annotation processor, RGB Spectrum Hydra scaler, and MultiTaction iWall display from MultiTouch.

The article previews several audio/video (AV) products, including the Nano Spot loudspeaker from Galaxy Audio, the MultiTaction Cell multitouch displays from MultiTouch and the push-pull FiberOptic connector from Fischer Connectors.

The article introduces several display monitors, including the SE70 and SEL55 monitors from Boland Communications, the D825MLI digital signage monitor from Hyundai and the HLM-2450WB multi-format liquid display monitor (LCD) monitor from Ikegami.

The article discusses eleven content principles in evaluating a digital signage system. The principles suggested for those in the market for audiovisual equipment include to feed the system with content that is appropriate to the audience type and their expectations, to avoid wallpapering or posting irrelevant content and, instead, localize content in terms of audience and venue for greater impact, and to either incorporate audio into digital signage content, or not to incorporate any at all.

The article features several digital signage systems including the IS-XPT-2000 player from AMX, the Black Box Network Services from iCOMPEL and the QMOD-HDSC High Definition TV scaler modulator from Contemporary Research.

The article provides insights on digital wayfinding applications. Among the advantages of digital signage are easier navigation and improved experience for attendees. A simple map of an area such as Google Maps is cited as the most basic type of digital wayfinding. Also discussed are factors to consider when selecting a digital wayfinding solution, one of which is the process of creating and updating the wayfinding maps.

The article evaluates several digital signage products including the AMX Inspired XPress IS-SPX-1000 signage player, Apantac Mazama fiber extenders, and X2O Media Xpresenter 3.0 digital signage solution.

The article evaluates several commercial display monitors including the 82-inch ALM8201 monitor from Akira, the 55-inch DHD55Wa from Boland Communications, and the 46-inch D467ML from Hyundai.

The article focuses on the importance of mounts for flatpanel displays which already evolved from an accessory to an essential component. Most flatpanel supports are compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) specifications and serve multiple duties which include holding units, concealing wiring, and positioning units for viewer preference. An overview of the report titled "Flat Screen Display Mount Study 2009" by TFC Info is offered.

The article evaluates several three-dimensional (3D) displays, including the 3D ALM series from Akira, the 3DHD-40 from Alioscopy, and the Galaxy NW-12 from Barco.

Focuses on the increasing demand for large-format liquid crystal display (LCD) and plasma screens capable of high-definition display resolution in digital signage and retail advertising installations. Components of plasma displays; Product line of widescreen plasma and LCD displays appropriate for commercial signage; Information on the largest LCD monitor for digital signage purposes from Sharp Electronics Corp.

Evaluates several video technologies, introduced in the U.S. market in September 2005. SpectraView LCD2180WG light emitting diode monitor from NEC; StylePro and DeluxePro liquid crystal display computer displays from Sony; VM-4DVI 1:4 distribution amplifier from Kramer.

Presents information on the audio-visual technology executed by Image Stream Medical and Kontek Systems at the University Hospital at the University of Alabama. Use of flat-panel liquid crystal displays in the central nursing station to monitor operating rooms; Features of Image Stream DVR-MD displays installed at the hospital's operating room; Advantages of the iPower 9000 videoconferencing system located in the hospital's central video routing hub.

Evaluates several audio-visual technologies. DVI Monitor Switch from Gefen; SmartBuss scalable matrix network from Intelligent Media Technologies; MTS400 series of compressed video test systems from Tektronix; Telepresenter G2 graphics recorder and webcaster from NCast; AVC 20-14-16 cable reel from Hannay.

Provides information on video scalers, the versatile boxes process video for large-screen display. Purpose of video and computer displays; Distinctive features of modern scalers; Features of the V-Scale video scaler introduced by Analog Way, based in Paris, France with offices in New York and Singapore.

Focuses on the projection technology. Discussion on liquid crystal display and cathode ray tubes; Information on the video decoder and light engine of projectors; Function of high-temperature polysilicon in liquid crystal display technology.

Discusses the competition between plasma and liquid crystal displays (LCD) in the large flat-panel display business. Information on the pixels of plasma and LCD panels; Definition of burn-in; Video performance of plasma and LCD; Use of plasma and LCD panels in public places and business buildings.

Presents information on flat-screen imaging technology. Advancements in video, display and interfacing technology; Impact of the technology on systems integration and pro audio-visual landscape; List of display models in the market; Changes in liquid crystal display projection technology.

Evaluates several rear-projection or rear-screen systems. cPR100 Cyclops freestanding rear-screen display system from Barco; GraphXMaster CS70 Series rear-display cubes from Christie Digital Systems; Lion Family rear-screen projection products from Clarity Visual Systems. INSET: Georgia on My Mind.

Deals with the advances in the multiple-image display processor sector. Feature that typifies the advances and versatility in multi-stage video display processing; Basic parameter of modern multiscreen video processors; Information on the graphical user interface offered by manufacturers to consumers.

The article discusses the role of digital signage in helping hospitals in the U.S. communicate their message to people. Topics discussed include the modern branding of hospitals with the aid of digital signage, challenges being faced by audio-visual (AV) integrators in hospital deployments, and the views of executives at several digital signage-related companies including Rise Display, StrandVision and Visix.

The article offers a comparison of several flat panel displays from various manufacturers, including the Christie QuadHD84, JVC PS- 840UD Professional Series ProVérité, and LG 98LS95A.

The article explores factors to be considered when designing a dynamic messaging system for an organization. Topics discussed include the issue of when to put a player behind a screen and when to locate it somewhere else, and the advantages and drawbacks of distributed player architecture compared to centralized player architecture.

The article discusses the convergence of radio frequency (RF) commercial television signals with Internet-based digital information. It describes the active and passive types of RF video distribution systems over Category cable that can be used in commercial settings. The installation of active RF systems in large-scale video distribution in businesses, new building design and construction, and the compatibility of active RF video distribution systems with fiber optics are explored.

The article features several liquid crystal display (LCD) and light-emitting diode(LED)-based displays including the DT-V24G11Z LCD panel from JVC, the 65VS10 wide-screen LCD display from LG and the TH-32LRH30U health-care grade LCD from Panasonic.

The article presents a comparison of several projection screens including the Arena Electrol screen series from Da-Lite, the Low Gain Cineflex from Draper, and the StarBright 7 series of high-performance fixed-frame screens from Elite Screens.

The article describes the giant 83ft.-wide-by-25ft.-high, 10-megapixel videowall display at the lobby of Comcast Center office building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The videowall designer David Niles of Niles Creative Group explains the design and development of the gigantic light-emitting diode (LED) display. The videowall is composed of 6,771 Barco NX-4 4mm LED modules in a seamlessly flat 800-tile installation that is draped over three cutouts accommodating the elevator banks of the lobby, according to the author.

The article evaluates several digital signage systems including the ProDVX Osprey MPC Panel PC from Digital Professional, ChyTV HD 100 from Chyron, and the SF650 universal flat wall mount from Peerless Industries.

Discusses the use of electronic display systems. Features of the display systems; Functions of the systems; Details of how to use the technologies; Goal of the technologies.

The article offers information on the importance of maintaining visual updates and marketing materials for growing companies. It mentions the goal of Fareway Stores, as to transform their original neighborhood meat market concept store into an inviting modern shopping experience and also highlights Fareway's leadership envisioned displays to manage work in-house.

Focuses on information display equipment showcased by several display companies at the broadcasting industry's 2005 National Association of Broadcasters trade show held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Features of the OverView fDR+70-DL rear projector display from Barco; Production-oriented products introduced by Christie Digital; Functions of Envivio Mindshare Presentation System from Envivio.

Describes several large-format light-emitting diodes (LED) video displays from various companies in the U.S. Smartvision LED screens from ANC Sports; Multimedia LED from BillBoard Video; Diamond Vision LEDerboard family of displays from Mitsubishi Electric Power Products.

Focuses on the integration of audio-visual (A/V) equipment. Models of A/V systems; Convergence of A/V and information technology; Impact of digital video on post-production studios; Effect of large-screen display technology on professional products; Role of convergence technologies in disseminating information.

The article explains the importance for digital signage users to have a managed service provider (MSP) who can fix and ensure effective presentation of digital signage content. Topics include MSPs updating complex signage software for regular content updates along with knowledge about variables such as applicability of audio, interior or exterior location and dwell time. Also mentioned are familiarity of MSPs with user interface (UI) design of digital signage and audio-visual integration.

The article reports that NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, official Olympics broadcaster, collaborated with LynkNYC, the public screen-based system in New York City, for showing 2018 Winter Olympics games on digital out-of-home medium seen in New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia. It mentions the purpose of putting the outdoor display screens.

The article presents a case study on the third expansion of Sonny's Place, an ultimate family fun destination located in Somers, Connecticut. Advanced Lighting & Sound Solutions (ALSS) from Manchester, Connecticut was given the responsibility of the third expansion. It mentions the devices installed by ALSS for input signal processing, routing, logic, and loudspeakers.

The article presents a case study of fixing NanoLumens Nixel Series LED display at The Battery Atlanta, a mixed-use development that leads fans into the new SunTrust Park, home of the baseball team Atlanta Braves in Georgia, Atlanta. The topics discussed includes specification of the display, weight of the display, and description of the products used in the display.

The article discusses the upgrade made by the Bloomfield Hills Schools in Detroit, Michigan to its digital signage network with the Carousel 7.0 Digital Signage Software platform from Tightrope Media Systems. Topics discussed include the introduction of new content playout capabilities, the streamlined workflow of the platform, and the integration of data from various sources.

The article discusses troubleshooting for digital signage. Topics covered include the physical connections that need to be checked when making a diagnosis, such as connections of network and video cables, how to deal when a media player's client software cannot see the server, when to need the support of onsite information technology (IT) staff.

The article presents a special report on how Time Warner Cable (TWC) improved customer experience at its service centers while also driving awareness of their new offerings. TWC's move to partner with digital agency Reality Interactive and retail design group FAME in 2013 in order to create new retail experience for its end-users is mentioned. To achieve its goal, TWC installed sharp PN-R903 digital display into a high-definition smartphone exhibit and interactive centerpiece for the store.