Digital signage applications deliver rich, engaging experiences for consumers in a variety of environments, including retail stores, hotels, banks, airports. Modern systems include advanced content management, as well as content synchronization and delivery from multiple sources to thousands of remote displays over a widespread network. [1]
The technology was recently showcased at the 2010 National Retail Federation Convention in New York. There, in an interactive digital signage proof-of-concept, a nearly 8-foot-tall interactive LCD and holograph glass touchscreen with anonymous Video analytics was featured. Demonstrated was technology which "enables advertisers to target content to maximize the impact on viewers. The platform also includes Intel® vPro™ Technology with Intel® Active Management Technology, allowing administrators to manage the digital signs remotely even when powered down, which reduces operational costs and increases energy savings." [2]
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John McHale (Editorial Director)
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Vendors and Products Click on any vendor
to see a listing of
Digital signage related products.
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Caltron Industries, Inc.
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MP-RB1-80
An interactive control board work with Caltron MP-1080A High Definition Digial Signage Media Player (+)
Features:
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- Capable of making human interaction with digital sign even more prevalent, the interactive board allows for users to control what content they want to be displayed through the simple press of a button
- Small and compact that can be easily integrated into many various digital signage solutions
- Designed to have the same simple functionality of a basic remote control, but is used for displaying high definition digital signage displays and larger screen interactions
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MP-1080H
Capable of 1080p video, the MP-1080H suits high definition media requiring minimal updating of content (+)
Features:
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- Crisp High Definition (HD) pictures and videos
- Supports MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 (DivX), JPEG, MP3
- Compatible with all Caltron's existing media playback LCD monitors
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Flytech Technology Co. Ltd.
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K790 slim Kiosk PC
K790 is a slim Kiosk PC with LCD display for digital signage and product promotion device (+)
Features:
- 12", 15", 17", and 19" TFT-LCD options(resistive type and SAW touch available)
- NEMA3/IP55 front metal enclosure
- Intel Mobile technology supports multiple processors from Fanless ULV CPU to high performance Pentium M
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iBase Technology
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SI-96
The SI-96 -- a compact, ultra slim, embedded system designed for Digital Signage Applications (+)
Features:
- Compact chassis for digital signage application
- Onboard Intel® Celeron® M Processor 550, 2.0GHz; optional Socket P for Intel® Core™2 Duo T7500
- Segregated-flow thermal solution – keeps electronics free of dust and contaminants for reliability
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SI-96
Compact chassis for digital signage application (+)
Features:
- Onboard Intel Celeron M Processor 550, 2.0 GHz
- Segregated-flow thermal solution – keeps electronics free of dust and contaminants for reliability
- Low noise, dual redundant , Maglev levitation bearing fans
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SI-24S
Ultra slim (30mm) design and compact chassis for digital signage applications (+)
Features:
- Onboard ATi Radeon™ E2400 Graphic Processor w/ 128MB of GDDR3 discrete video memory
- Onboard AMD64 Sempron™ 210U Processor, 1.5GHz w/ up to 2GB DDR2 main memory
- Segregated-flow thermal solution – keeps electronics free of dust and contaminants for reliability
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SI-18
Fusion powers world's smallest digital signage player from iBASE Technology Inc (+)
Features:
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- AMD Embedded G-Series dual-core APU
- Integrated 80 Core DirectX 11-GPU
- Supports CRT, DVI, or HDMI w/ Audio
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sPPC-2200
All-in-one Digital Signage Panel PC based on 785E Chipset (+)
Features:
- 21.5" Full HD display w/ IB889 3.5" Disk Size SBC
- DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 2.0 Supported
- Slim design (40mm thick)
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sPPC-2200
All-in-one Digital Signage Panel PC based on 785E Chipset (+)
Features:
- 21.5" Full HD display w/ IB889 3.5" Disk Size SBC
- DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 2.0 Supported
- Slim design (40mm thick)
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SI-18
World's Smallest x86 Digital Signage Player SI-18 Introduced by IBASE with G-series Fusion APU (+)
Features:
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- G-series Dual-Core Fusion APU
- Integrated 80 Core DirectX 11 Graphics Processor Unit
- Hybrid-DVI (Supports CRT, DVI, or HDMI w/ Audio)
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I-VC5
Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz-Based In-Vehicle Computing System (+)
Features:
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- Supports Intel Atom processor N450 at 1.66 GHz
- Supports 7 Serial Ports (6x RS232, 2x RS-232/422/485)
- Supports 4 USB 2.0 Ports
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Corn Digital
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Ceres-88
Networked Digital Signage Player (+)
Features:
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- Support HD video (1080p, 1080i, 720p)
- Support larger LCD screen, VGA 1920 x 1200, YPbPr 1080P, 1080i
- Multi-zone layouts flexible for combining video, text, and images (7 max)
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NEXCOM International Co LTD
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Avalue Technology Inc.
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Panel PC
Panel PCs aimed for versatile applications such as industrial, commercial, in-vehicle, home automation, and medical (+)
Features:
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- Intel Atom D525 dual core processors, including LPC Industrial HMI Series, MPC Interactive Digital Signage Series, FPC Infotainment Platform Series, and PPC Economical E-Service Platform Series [...]
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EPIC EPI-QM57
An EPIC module providing high-performance but low TDP (+)
Features:
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- Low-voltage Intel Core i7-620LE processor or the ultra-low voltage Intel Core i7-620UE processor (featuring Intel Turbo Boost and Intel Hyper-Threading technologies
- On-processor graphics and hardware acceleration for Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), the EPI-QM57 supports one 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM (non-ECC) up to 4 GB SDRAM. A wide variety of display I/O configurations are supported, including DVI, dual-channel 18/24-bit LVDS, VGA (co-lay with DVI), and dual display configurations
- Supports four sets of SATA, one set of EIDE, two sets of COM, eight sets of USB 2.0 ports, 8-bit GPIO, and one external CF socket
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Avalue Panel Computers
Avalue's Panel PCs adopt the Intel Atom series and latest Core i7 series processors, featuring low power, fanless design and quick heat dissipation conditions (+)
Features:
- Touch panels leverage low refractive touch technology and a unique Super Anti-Abrasion (SAA) design, which allows the touch panel to reach hardness of 6.2 to 6.5, preventing scratches and increasing its durability
- The computer uses an LED backlight display to reduce heat, power consumption and cost. The aluminum chassis protects the computer when it is used in more humid environments, such as factories or testing labs, ensuring that it operates reliably
- The front panel is IP65 safety certified, and computer waterproof certification is optional
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Ayonix
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ASP
It aids the identification of suspect persons (+)
Features:
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- Secure and Facial Recognition
- Automatic recognition
- Online registration
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Shenzen NORCO
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BIS-6550HD
BIS-6550HD is a competent solution for digital signage applications (+)
Features:
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- It takes the advantage of the low power-consumption platform, anti-shock design, firmly-installed slots
- Compact and fanless design
- Onboard Intel Atom processor
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Shenzhen NORCO Intelligent Co., Ltd.
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BIS-6320
1U, Network Digital Signage With Intel G45 processor and Four DVI ports (+)
Features:
- 1U Height 19" Rackmount Barebone
- Desktop enclosure with surface sand-blasting oxidized technology
- Based On Intel G45 Chipset, support LGA775 Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme, Core 2 Duo and Celeron Processor with 1333/1066/800MHz FSB
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BIS-6592GM
Industrial grade fanless embedded computers for digital signage industry (+)
Features:
- NORCO patented "ICEFIN" design
- ICEFIN enclosure and cooling system
- Intel GM45+ICH9ME Chipset based
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BIS-6550HD
NORCO released a high-performing multimedia playing pc, the BIS-6550HD (+)
Features:
- With the HDMI and audio decoder of high definition, it could be applied to signage system
- Fanless cooling system and compact structure of low power consumption
- VESA mount ready for easy installation
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BIS-6540LC
BIS-6540LC is one of compact hardware platform specially for LED control system. It based on Mini-ITX motherboard, work in Intel Atom N270 CPU, (+)
Features:
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- LED controlling hardware platform, compact and flexible
- Desktop chassis, Blue/Black/Golden surface treated with shot blast and oxidation
- Intel 945GSE+ ICH7M based, onboard Intel Atom N270
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BIS-6540LC
BIS-6540LC is one of compact hardware platform specially for LED control system. It based on Mini-ITX motherboard, work in Intel Atom N270 CPU, (+)
Features:
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- LED controlling hardware platform, compact and flexible
- Desktop chassis, Blue/Black/Golden surface treated with shot blast and oxidation
- Intel 945GSE+ ICH7M based, onboard Intel Atom N270
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BIS-6531LC
BIS-6531LC is one of compact hardware platform specially for LED control system (+)
Features:
- It based on Mini-ITX motherboard
- LED controlling hardware platform, compact and flexible
- Desktop ICEFIN designed chassis, Blue/Black/Golden surface treated with shot blast and oxidation
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NORCO Intelligent Technology CO., LTD.
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Adder Corp.
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AdderLink X50-MS
High Performance USB, Audio, and Multiscreen Video Extender (+)
Features:
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- A link transparent USB and high-performance video extender that delivers industry leading video quality at up to 1920x1200 together with 44.1 kHz digital stereo audio over a single CATx cable
- Enables USB peripherals such as keyboards, mice and graphics tablets to be extended up to 165 ft (50m) from the computer
- Second video and transparent, high speed RS-232 connection, up to baud rates of 19200. The extra functionality allows for the extension of computers with dual monitors commonly used in a variety of KVM extension scenarios including industrial applications
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Advantech Corporation
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DSA-3300
DSA-3300 series is an x86 network-manageable digital signage platform that offers high-performance computing with industrial-grade reliability and stability. (+)
Features:
- Compact size with robust construction
- Supports Intel Celeron M / Pentium M Processor
- x86 architecture for easy application development & integration
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AIMB-212
Mini-ITX industrial motherboard (+)
Features:
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- Supports the latest Intel® Atom™ N450 and D510 processors
- The board can support system memory of up to 2 GB of DDR2 667MHz SDRAM
- 170x170mm form factor
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PCM-3372 PC/104-Plus Module
Fanless, best-cost, performance PC/104-Plus SBC geared to satisfy the needs of industrial computing equipment (+)
Features:
- Ideal for communication, industrial, and digital signage applications that require flat panel support using digital dual independent displays with CRT and LVDS interfaces and single Ethernet ports
- Uses a VIA Eden processor, supports up to ULV 1.0 GHz with fanless solution, and supports DDR2 533 memory
- It also offers the convenience of a connector layout, easy assembly, multiple I/O, and includes single 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, six USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0, and two serial ports for easy system expansion
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PPC-153T
A 15-inch touchscreen Panel PC for custom applications (+)
Features:
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- Onboard 500 MHz Celeron processor
- 256 Mbytes of memory
- 8 Mbytes of video RAM
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FPM-2150GB
The FPM-2150GB is an industrial-grade 15” TFT LCD flat panel monitor with an IA-Mg front panel. (+)
Features:
- The FPM-2150GB is only 1.92” thick and weights 8lbs. The FPM-2150GB provides many industrial-grade features such as a NEMA4/IP65 certified front panel, stainless steel chassis, and VESA mounting capability. The FPM-2150GB is especially suitable for industrial PCs such as the IPC-610 or IPC-6806. This combination leads to an extremely reliable and tough system, ready to operate in a wide variety of industrial applications.
- The FPM-2150GB features include; a 15” XGA TFT LCD with resolution up to 1024 x 768; a multi-scan function that supports XGA, SVGA, and VGA; a front accessible display on and off switch; auto-recognition of the input signal; supports panel, rack, wall mount, desktop, and VESA arm; an anti-reflective screen with tempered glass; a hard anodic coating to prevent panel abrasion and acid corrosion; a 3M touch screen; and a TDK inverter. The FPM-2150GB also features Direct-VGA signal transmission to allow data viewing up to 10 feet away.
- The FPM-2150GB price is $795 and is available for purchase directly from Advantech or from one of Advantech's North American distributors at www.eautomationpro.com/us. [...]
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PPC-174T
A Pentium 4 processor-based panel PC with a 17” LCD display (+)
Features:
- Intel 845GV chipset with integrated graphics controller
- Supports Intel HyperThreading technology
- Intel Pentium 4 processor at up to 3.06 GHz
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PPC-102T
A slim-line panel PC with fully integrated Windows CE (+)
Features:
- Applications include web-based kiosk, bank ATM, patient monitoring, and control panel applications where space is at a premium
- 10.4-inch standard TFT LCD with an optional touchscreen
- Pentium MMX, Cyrix, or AMD processor
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Rugged Handheld Terminal
Intel XScale Bulverde processor (PXA255 400 MHz) (+)
Features:
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- Windows Embedded CE 4.2 OS pre-installed
- Equipped with 1-D/2-D barcode scanner
- Optional WLAN 802.11b and Bluetooth function
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Sight Systems
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Dimension
The Dimension range of six media players was designed and built by Sight Systems' UK team (+)
Features:
- It runs software for use in digital signage systems such as retail TV and digital posters
- Ultra Compact
- 3D Accelerated
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VIA Technologies, Inc.
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VIA EPIA-M860
Mini-ITX Nano E Board with Full HD Video Support, SATA, GigaLAN, COM, USB, VGA, HDMI, PCIe & Mini PCIe (+)
Features:
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- Integrated VIA Nano E-Series 1.2GHz processor
- First VIA EPIA board supporting POSReady 7
- WLAN support through both USB module and Mini PCIe module
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EPIA LT
Featuring both dual-LAN and dual-channel LVDS, the new VIA EPIA LT mainboard is the complete solution for high-end POS, digital signage and networked systems. (+)
Features:
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- Integrated VIA UniChromePro II 3D/2D AGP gaphics with MPEG-2 video decoding acceleration
- Supports DDR2 533 DIMM socket
- Supports dual-channel LVDS
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VIA EPIA-M800
Mini-ITX Nano Board with MPEG-2 and 4/DiVX and WMV9/VC1, DVI-I, CF and Dual GigaLAN (+)
Features:
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- Integrated VIA Chrome9 HC3 DX9 3D/2D graphics with MPEG-2/4 and WMV9 decoding acceleration
- Supports one IDE and two SATA
- Supports dual PCIe Gigabit Ethernet
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VIA EPIA-N910
Mini-ITX QuadCore E/Nano X2 E/Edenâ„¢ X2 Board with Full HD Video Support, SATA,
GigaLAN, USB, VGA, HDMI, LVDS & PCIe (+)
Features:
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- Active and passive cooling configurations
- Hardware acceleration for MPEG-2, WMV9, VC-1 and H.264 video
- Support for up to 8GB of DDR3
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VIA AMOS-5001
Rugged, ultra-compact, fanless chassis kit for Em-ITX boards (+)
Features:
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- Applications include medical, industrial, digital signage, and surveillance systems
- -20 °C to +55 °C operating temperature
- Capable of handling anti-shock up to 50 g and is vibration-resistant
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VIA AMOS-5001
Rugged, ultra-compact, fanless chassis kit for Em-ITX boards (+)
Features:
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- Applications include medical, industrial, digital signage, and surveillance systems
- -20 °C to +55 °C operating temperature
- Capable of handling anti-shock up to 50 g and is vibration-resistant
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VIA EPIA-P900
Pico-ITX Eden X2 Board with Full HD Video Support, SATA, GigaLAN, USB, and VGA/HDMI/LVDS (+)
Features:
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- Compact 10cm x 7.2cm Pico-ITX form factor
- High-performance 64-bit VIA Eden X2 dual core processor
- Latest VIA VX900H media system processor, flawless HD video performance up to 1080p
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VIA VIPRO VP7710
Fanless Panel PC with 10.4" TFT LCD and Touch Screen (+)
Features:
- Fanless and ultra-low power consumption
- Built-in 1.6 GHz VIA Eden ULV or 1.0 GHz VIA C7 processor
- 10.4" TFT LCD panel with touch screen
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Applied Data Systems
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Portal
32-bit Intel XScale IXP 425 RISC processor @ 533 MHz (+)
Features:
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- Incorporates SPI, 480 MB USB (high speed)
- Dual Ethernet and/or 24 bit color SVGA graphics
- Applications for military, digital signage, instrumentation, gaming and others [...]
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