Learn How Airports are using Digital Signage.

One of the prime reasons that digital signage is widely used for passenger information is the fast way in which information can be updated. Passengers can be notified of delays or which gate to go to for boarding the plane with a click of a mouse. They are also used for advertising and brand awareness in airports, one company has over 657,000 digital panels sited in over 45 countries and they have more electronic billboards deployed in Europe than any other competitor.

They have replaced static displays, with digital displays in most of Europe’s airports and have completed an “art tunnel” in New York’s JFK International airport. Once installed the advertising space was quickly sold to Microsoft who used it for branding and to launch new products.

Now airports are moving away from static displays as they have now become dated and with the implementation costs falling for LCD displays and digital signage, this makes digital signage ideal for airports as they can see the benefit of dynamic advertising, if the content is compelling, the audience will pay attention.

The airports are even using large 42” LCD and plasma televisions in the baggage handling areas outdoors, so the handlers know which conveyor belt to put the newly arrived luggage on, for a more efficient service. Here they have to be protected by LCD enclosures from the weather.

Proving that digital advertising is extremely flexible in use and costs, it does however get expensive when organisations require interactive networked digital signage.

Different Technologies used in Digital Signage

Digital Signage has many working partners in it's sector, from signage software, media players and thin clients, they all play a particular part in a digital signage solution.

When a digital signage network is required one major part of the chain that cannot be missed is a network time server, this sychronizes the signage servers all over the world and are accurate to 1 second every million years! This eliminates employing staff at different countries to install or update the signage ads, it can all be controlled from one central location.

One such supplier is Network Timer Servers UK, they offer one of the most cost effective methods of synchronising a data network, even to military standards.

LCD enclosures are used to protect outdoor digital signage whilst the network time servers ensure the ads are kept updated on a constant time line.

Where are LCD enclosures used?

Some people may or may not be aware of protective LCD and plasma TV enclosures. These units offer weatherproof protection for the TV as well as any outdoor digital signage solution and with the massive growth of DOOH, LCD Enclosures Global are also seeing an increase in sales.

Their product range offers IP65 and NEMA 4X protection, ensuring a weatherproof protection, the LCD enclosures can be seen on their LCD enclosure blog.

So back to the question, who and where are they used...

Recently these units have been used in museums that are using digital signage, they have also been used on railroads for digital signage protection, as well as restaurants who uses digital signage to improve drive through promotions.

Other products can be seen on their digital signage blog

LCD enclosures for gas stations - read on!

Another article we wrote on the use of LCD enclosures for gas stations.

LCD Enclosures - The only choice to Industrial Protection in Factories

Due to the constant development in display technology and the reduction in LCD and plasma television prices over the recent 24 months, now allows companies to install LCD displays on the factory floor, these are used for various applications from:

* Training staff, as a training aid
* To showcase the companies products - ideal for visitors to the plant
* To monitor production

Now the age old problem occurs when you install any computer related electronics device on a production line, were dust, fluid and staff are. If the employees are not trained in the use of the LCD television, the unit will soon fail, like wise if the TV comes in to contact with dust or fluid it will fail very soon.

This is why the need for Industrial Protective enclosures is essential, they protect the LCD from the hazardous external threats, some units protect for basic dust protection, these are IP54 LCD enclosures, now the next level also protects from dust but also fluid, these are IP65 LCD enclosures (NEMA 4X), also called waterproof LCD enclosures.

The basic principles are that the display is mounted on the internal VESA plate, cables up and the IP65 (NEMA 4X) grommets closed to give a waterproof seal around the cables, then the access door to the enclosure is locked, providing a watertight seal against the body of the case, the units should ideally be keyed different to preventing unauthorized access, as you would not want the night shift watching late night TV, would you?

Now you have to look at how you would cool the internal temperature, there are 3 standard ways, all having different uses and at different price levels. Firstly, you could use a plenum cooling system, this uses the positive air flow pressure within the enclosure, replacing hot air with cooled filtered air. Secondly, is the cooling tube option, these are similar to air conditioning units, without any moving parts, so nothing can wear out! On top of this they cost 60% less than air conditioning units and with some units, you can actually set the ideal internal temperature and it kept constant. Lastly is air conditioning, this is designed for use in Middle Eastern countries were the temperature is constantly over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

LCD enclosures for Digital Signage

When companies spend thousands of $ on digital advertising, they need to include for protecting their investment, because we all know that if you do not protect your investment the project will fail.

The most cost effective method of protecting and digital signage hardware from potential abuse is to house the hardware in custom manufactured Outdoor Signage enclosures, these are almost bulletproof! These will protect the displays from vandalism and the media players are stored in their own secure area, preventing unauthorised access.

The options available for security is mind boggling, from high security locks through to swipe card access in to the enclosures. You see the LCD enclosure is the first line of defence in protecting your digital signage investment. You sure wouldn't leave your keys in the ignition of your brand new BMW would you?

There are a hand full of manufacturers of protective TV enclosures who offer a complete solution, however LCD enclosures Global product a range of enclosures for LCDs from 22" up to 70", along with various cooling and heating options, to ensure years of pain free use. They even manufacture a waterproof TV enclosure! These enclosures protect to NEMA 4X and IP65.

Electronic billboard advertising.

We have decided to launch our own blog on our website so that we can manage 1 blog and maintain some good and fresh content.

We will be featuring Out Of Home Advertising and why LCD enclosures are needed.

Were to get Free digital signage software as well as the basics in creating your very own media content for either your standlone outdoor signage solution or your intereactive kiosks.

Electronic billboard advertising blog.

Thank you in advance,

LCD enclosures