Focus Display Takes on Allied Electronics
Allied Electronics is now distributing products from Focus Display Solutions, in the USA. These include multi-interface colour TFT-LCD modules; low-power LCD displays; and touch-panel technology.
Himax Claims Design Wins
Himax has reported two design wins for its LCoS microdisplays, which are being supplied to “two brand-leading VR companies”. Which companies are using the LCoS devices is not known, although speculation suggests Oculus VR, for the Rift, Microsoft, for the Hololens and Google, for an enterprise-focus Google Glass. Analyst Comment Himax was the previous microdisplay … Read more
Allegro Ensures SHVC Compliance
Allegro DVT has launched HEVC Scalability Extension (SHVC) test suites. These will help manufacturers developing SHVC-compliant decoders to validate their SHVC conformance. The suites use the HEVC Scalable Main 10 Profile, and comprise multiple test sets to check spatial, bit-depth, colour gamut scalability and various combinations of these features.
Panasonic Showcases Latest Toughpad Mobility Solutions for Retail at NRF 2016
Panasonic, a leading provider of retail technology solutions, will highlight a number of new technologies at the 105th annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show, including new mPOS and rugged tablet devices. These new solutions target retailers of various sizes as well as supermarkets, table service restaurants, quick serve restaurants (QSR) and build upon the … Read more
Elo Unveils 55-Inch 5501LT Interactive Digital Signage Display with Tablet-Like Performance
Elo, a global supplier of digital touchscreen solutions, today unveiled the new 55-inch 5501LT modular interactive digital signage display, featuring 10-touch infrared capability to deliver a smooth and highly responsive multiuser interaction. The infrared touch technology provides higher touch sensitivity, giving the 5501LT a tablet-like performance on a large-format screen. The low-profile design integrates seamlessly … Read more
Kyocera Launches Rugged DuraXTP Phone at Sprint Nationwide
Kyocera Communications Inc. today announced that its newest rugged mobile device, the Kyocera DuraXTP, has launched for Sprint customers. DuraXTP is the latest rugged feature phone in Kyocera’s highly successful Dura Series of waterproof, rugged phones, which originated in 2012 to support the Sprint® Direct Connect® Push to Talk service. Well-qualified Sprint customers can get … Read more
GAME transforms in-store retail experience with BrightSign digital signage
BrightSign, a global market leader in digital signage media players, has announced GAME, the UK’s leading video games retailer has equipped its 320 stores with 1,300+ BrightSign digital signage players in a transformative project that enhances the customer experience, reduces costs and will allow GAME to respond immediately to market shifts. The installation was carried … Read more
Samsung Display Raises the Contrast Bar
We managed to squeeze into the Samsung Display suite at the end of its sessions and we had to speed around, as the exhibition contractors started dismantling the displays at 5:30 on the dot on Friday. The company also banned cameras, so we had to scribble frantically and are short of images! The focus in … Read more
USB-IF Pushes Type C
The USB Implementors Forum (USB-IF) was in a hotel suite in the Venetian hotel and was promoting Type C connectivity. We met with Rahman Ismail who is employed by Intel, but works on the USB project. USB Type C Image:USB Implementer’s ForumIsmail took us through the history of USB and especially the significant change with … Read more
Game On With BrightSign
UK video games retailer Game has installed 1,300+ BrightSign digital signage players into its 320 stores. Freehand carried out the work, and players were supplied by Pixels. A mix of XD232 and XD1032 networked players were used, with 40″ – 55″ Samsung screens; a minimum of four per store. Game chose BrightSign’s products based on … Read more
3M Slims Touch at ISE
A new, ultra-thin version of 3M‘s (8.350) procap metal mesh technology will be highlighted. It is suitable for up to UltraHD resolution screens and curved displays. The metal mesh is 3 microns thick, and will enable ‘more vibrant’ displays, says the company. It also supports up to 80 simultaneous touch points and features 3M’s palm … Read more
Elo Shows Signage at NRF
Elo has unveiled a new 55″ interactive display for digital signage. The 5501LT uses IR technology to deliver 10 touch points, and features a low profile for easy integration. It is 87mm thick, and complies with the ADA. Automatic switching between active input sources is built in to the unit, to ease its use in … Read more
