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26. 02. 2013

Bob Snyder

Industry News

Without much fan fair, Barco bought one of the leading wireless transmission (wireless high-resolution video and audio) company today for $7.1 million dollars.

Founded in Taiwan in 2003 and employing about 60 people, AWIND technology is used in the majority of the projector manufacturers for wireless video/audio transmission (e.g., Epson, Sharp and Sony).

AWIND's wireless transmission system includes its own branded "black box" hardware, embedded firmware, wireless networking and software for Windows, Mac, Mobile and Linux. The system supports resolutions up 2048x1536.

You may also know AWIND from its USB dongle called WiGA, which allows for video and audio from a Mac or PC via a USB port to a projector or HDTV:

Obviously Barco will leverage AWIND for its ClickShare strategy. This is a good move for Barco since well over 65% of the wireless video and audio transmission systems (without Apple's AirPlay) on the market are using the AWIND technology.

Go Barco's ClickShare

Go AWIND

26. 02. 2013

Bob Snyder

Display and Projection

At ISE, NEC Display Solutions Europe showcased the broadest collection of display products and solution portfolios ever, highlighting more than a decade of innovation and development. We spoke to Simon Jackson, VP for NEC Display Solutions who told us the stand especially showed off NEC’s vertical focus programme.

The company targets at least 16 verticals and provides dedicated resources, including building an ecosystem and aligning solution partners. “We go out to end users and generate our own demand to bring back to our channel who we need for their ability to add value,” says Jackson.

This year's stand includes the PIXEL MACHINE – a giant videowall made up of 23 55-inch large format displays run by Hiperwall – and a live demo of VUKUNET – the recently launched automated ad serving platform for the DOOH Industry. (We’ll have an article about VUKUNET at ISE 2013 in our next issue.)

26. 02. 2013

Bob Snyder

Display and Projection

The OBLX-55 is a Barco LCD video wall structure, capable of holding 55" panels in a 2x2 landscape mode setup. Alternatively, a 3x1 wall in portrait mode is possible.

Being a free-standing structure, the OBLX-55 can be integrated at any location - not only if it is attached to the building. This further expands the applicability of video walls, allowing them to be placed in shop windows, at art exhibitions, and in temporary crisis coordination centers.

The design trim protects the sensitive narrow-bezel LCD edges making the walls less vulnerable for contact.

26. 02. 2013

Bob Snyder

Display and Projection

Powered by Baanto ShadowSense, the Christie Interactivity Kit adds multi-touch interactivity to any digital display.

Designed to fit around Christie MicroTiles, the Christie Interactivity Kit can be configured into 84 different sizes. The kit can accommodate a Christie MicroTiles array measuring up to 16 units wide by 6 units tall-- and practically any large format display up to 21.4 feet wide and 6 feet high.

The field-installable kits simply attach around the display wall perimeter and plug into a computer USB port without need for drivers. Windows 7 automatically recognizes the Christie Interactivity Kit as a multi-touch device and no manual calibration of sensors or cameras is required.

26. 02. 2013

Bob Snyder

Display and Projection

Nearly-unknown Russian manufacturer Polymedia thinks it has a better MondoPad than MondoPad originator InFocus with the FlipBox.

Flipbox is a multi-functional, user-friendly interactive display for business meeting rooms from five to 20 attendees. It allows writing and drawing in flip-chart mode, displaying data and demonstrating presentations from flash drives, going on-line and holding video conferences without the need for a separate computer or videoconference terminal.

Flipbox offers a high resolution screen (1920x1080), built-in stereo loudspeakers, a camera with 720p resolution, integrated Wi-Fi, USB ports for connecting Flash drives and an Intel-based processor with a proprietary software shell.