Daktronics Does Phoenix Island.

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You are going to have to wait until 2014 for Phoenix Island to be complete but Daktronics tell us that by the end of this year the installation of a multi-million dollar Daktronics LED display system is set to be complete.

Last week Sanya Phoenix Island Development of China and Daktronics Inc. (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, USA, announced that they would be teaming up to embellish the brand new Phoenix Island with light emitting diode (LED) stick video elements.

Approximately 33,0000 linear meters (108,000 feet) of ProPixel® LED stick elements will be installed on the outside of the buildings – the owner of the island envisioned covering every building on the island with top quality LEDs!!

Working with Daktronics from the very early concept stages, the curtain-wall on the outside of each building was specifically designed to house the Daktronics LED stick elements. The specially designed exterior will allow for a sleeker, continuous look, without the appearance of add-on features and should look amazing.
About Sanya Phoenix Island
With six luxury apartment buildings, five-star hotel, conference center, signature seven-star hotel and domestic and international ferry terminals, Phoenix Island will be a landmark vacation destination and the highest hotel in the region of Hainan. Phoenix Island lies in the middle of “sunshine center” of Sanya, surrounded by the sea and connected to downtown Sanya by a 390 meter (1,280 foot) long bridge. Phoenix Island includes seven projects: a 200 square meter (2,150 square foot) super star hotel (which includes the hotel and an international conference center), 360 round view resort centers, a business club, a walking street, international yacht club, Olympic center and an international harbor.

Videocamera met beamer.

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Ordo heeft zijn nieuwste camcorder voorzien van de bekende Picoprojector. Hierdoor kun je met deze camera de opnames tonen aan een groot publiek.
Via de Picoprojector kunnen de beelden op een doek of muur geprojecteerd worden met een maximale grootte van 60 inch. dat is een beeldiagonaal van anderhalve meter. De resolutie bedraagt 854 bij 480 pixels wat vergelijkbaar is met de resolutie van een analoge televisie. De helderheid bedraagt 15 lumens.
Als je de beelden gewoon via de televisie of computer bekijkt zijn deze wel scherper. De Ordro HDV-D350S is een HD-camera die kan filmen in een resolutie van 1440 bij 1080 pixels met 60fps. Foto's maken kan met een kwaliteit van 10 megapixel. De camera heeft 10x optische zoom.

Het LCD-display van de Ordro HDV-D350S is 3 inch groot. De dataopslag gebeurt op SD/SDHC-geheugenkaartjes. De camera kost inclusief Picoprojector (die er overigens gewoon af kan) 550 euro bij de fabrikant.

Mercedes 3D content to run on Sky.

Sky's 3D channel is to screen on Sunday a short 3D film featuring Mercedes' supercar, the SLS, driven by ex-Formula 1 driver David Coulthard.



The film was shot on the Isle of Man TT Motorcycle Racing course, which has no speed limit. Coulthard reached a speed of 162mph during the shoot, produced by editorial agency Inc.
It will be shown on Sky 3D around coverage of this Sunday's Liverpool vs Arsenal Premier League match, which kicks off at 4pm
Sky's 3D channel is currently available in 1,500 pubs throughout the UK and Ireland and is to be available to consumers from 1 October.
The film was commissioned as part of a wider campaign for the SLS created by Weapon7.

Television manufacturer LG has bought the rights to the film to show on its 3D TV models at point of sale and in exhibitions.

Digital Signage to Receive Instant Customer Feedback.

Consumer electronics giant LG has set a new interactive standard in point-of-purchase (POP) customer communication in cooperation with Specialized Software Services (SSS), a Scala Certified Partner. A total of 28 Interactive Power Poles were installed at high-traffic locations within large malls in different countries in the Middle East: 11 in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai and Abu Dhabi), nine in Saudi Arabia and eight in Egypt.

“The ultimate goal for LG with these installations is to successfully introduce a range of new mobile phones to the market and communicate instantly the features of each phone to potential customers,” said H.S Paik, President, LG Gulf FZE.
The poles have a unique design and state-of-the art interactive features to meet LG’s information challenge. The new phone models are attached to the poles with retractable cords. When a viewer takes one of the phones from the unit, a photo cell is activated. This triggers a script that runs on Scala 5 software. The software then plays digital content on a 32-inch touchscreen related to the phone that was taken from the unit by the consumer. Through the touchscreen, the target customer can browse through and compare the features of the phones.

“By reaching potential customers directly, we are able to receive accurate and up-to-date feedback on the new mobile phones. These include the LG Arena, Chocolate BL40,
GM900 Chrystal and GM730 Windows Mobile,” said Paik.

Through the software, this system registers crucial generic information about the audience in front of the POP unit. Combined with the data coming from the touchscreens, a database is created that offers LG in-depth marketing information. The data reports function as operational tools to optimize the company’s marketing strategy.

The project will run for nine months, and the results will be evaluated in October 2010. If the outcome is positive, the project will be extended for another year.

To learn more about LG’s interactive digital signage, visit here.

Hybride televisie.

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De nieuwe Samsung FX2490HD staat officieel te boek als een computermonitor, maar evengoed zou je het een televisie kunnen noemen. Hij beschikt namelijk over een ingebouwde tv-tuner.Zelfs een scart-aansluiting is aanwezig voor het koppelen van randapparatuur zoals videorecorders. Een D-Sub ingang een usb-poort en twee hdmi-poorten bieden nog veel meer aansluitmogelijkheden voor audio- en video-apparatuur. Via de usb-poort kun je usb-sticks en externe harde schijven direct op de monitor/televisie aansluiten.
Met het geluid zit het ook goed. De Samsung FX2490HD ondersteunt 7.1-kanaals Dolby Digital en DTS audio.

En dat geldt ook voor het beeld, dat is absoluut televisie-waardig. De contrastverhouding bedraagt 1.000:1, de helderheid van 250 cd/m2 en de reactietijd 5ms.

De Samsung FX2490HD moet nog in augustus 2010 in de Nederlandse winkels komen te staan.

Connected TVs Shipments Surge, 119 Million in 2014.

The TV market enters a new phase, as connected TVs hit mainstream. According to the latest DisplaySearch Quarterly TV Design and Features Report, internet connectivity has emerged as a key feature in TVs this year.

The report notes 55% of TV models available across Japan, No. America, Europe, China and India have Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) capability. Overall, this is 45 million connected TV sets, 19% of flat panel TV shipments in 2010. DisplaySearch forecasts the connected segment to reach 119 million units in 2014, accounting for 42% of all TVs shipped worldwide.

“We have seen DLNA as a solution in search of a problem for a long while, but with the surge in media streaming, the technology has found its place—creating business opportunities for TV set makers, broadcasters and retailers,” says Paul Gray, Director of TV Electronics Research.

“The internet video battleground will take place in the living room, with all facets of the TV supply chain trying to stake claims. As a result, the competition is creating attractive new viewing choices for consumers, which underpins the value of the TV’s network connection.”

DisplaySearch research also covers the progress made in the development of energy efficient TVs, as well as enabling technologies such as LED backlights, which are forecast to be in over 80% of LCD TVs shipped in 2014.

The report also includes details of key featuring of new 3D models launched by leading set makers.
Go Connect TVs Report by DisplaySearch

Epson, Philips Co-Develop Projector Light Control System.

Seiko Epson Corporation collaborates with Royal Philips Electronics on core modules for projectors to develop a new light control system for 3LCD projectors. The two companies are now shipping samples to projector makers.


The new system uses Epson's high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT LCD drive technology and Philips’s ImageCare lamp control technology. Based on the results of image analysis performed by Epson's panel drive circuits, lamp drive circuits compatible with Philips' ImageCare continually adjust the lamp brightness according to the image being projected. The combination of the two companies' technologies, say the makers, results in a light control system that improves contrast by approximately 500% and energy consumption by up to half compared to conventional systems used in 3LCD projectors.

Both Epson and Philips plan to sell the core modules they have developed. The new system is compatible with all Epson HTPS panels currently being supplied to projector manufacturers.

Go to Philips Digital Projection Lighting

Gamen met je ogen.

Een paar techneuten van het Amerikaanse Waterloo Labs geven het computerspel Super Mario een nieuwe demensie. besturing met de ogen lijkt vooral een oplossing voor gehandicapten. Met Eye mario hoef je slechts te knipperen met je ogen.

Times Square Billboard.

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Het Amerikaanse modelabel Forever21 heeft met zijn interactieve billboardcampagne passanten verbaasd op het gigantisch drukke Times Square in New York. Alle blikken gingen naar het 18,5 meter brede scherm dat reageert op de omgeving.Op het billboardscherm is een model te zien dat foto's maakt van de voorbijgangers, ze in haar tas stopt of kust. Het billboard is ontwikkeld door het interactieve bureau Space150 en trekt enorm veel bekijks.

Times Square Billboard by Space150 from Cliff Kuang on Vimeo.

Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood.

New Look ~ New Vibe ~ New Memorabilia Technology
"In the latest example of Hard Rock’s concept-driven design evolution, the Hollywood Boulevard cafe was developed to integrate technology, creating a new look and vibe that will rock Hollywood. Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Boulevard showcases new and unique interactive experiences for guests – from an 18’ x 4’ Rock Wall™ to touch screens in booths throughout the cafe to Microsoft Surface™, each featuring innovative multi-touch technology that enables fans to explore the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia collection and virtually tour all of Hard Rock’s venues worldwide."

"In addition to the cutting-edge multimedia memorabilia experience, hundreds of items from Hard Rock’s iconic collection adorn the walls of Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Boulevard, including items from many of the world’s most beloved and recognizable musicians, as well as contemporary artists with local ties. Key memorabilia items are now on display, from Jimi Hendrix’s purple crushed velvet hat; to Janis Joplin’s love letter to then boyfriend Peter LeBlanc; Jim Morrison’s leather pants and handwritten lyrics to “L.A. Woman”; to Katy Perry’s sparkly dress and Fergie’s tour outfit worn while on tour with the Black Eyed Peas."

The memorabilia wall was created for the Hard Rock Cafe by Obscura Digital, a company that is involved in off-the-desktop ubiquitous computing, including ambient technologies that include natural-user interfaces and interaction. Obscura Digital aims to "make data pervasive and accessible in almost any situation, allowing virtually any surface to be turned into a portal to the Internet".


The Memorabilia Wall has been installed in several Hard Rock Cafes around the world- additional pictures can be found on the Obscura Digital website.The first installation of the wall was at the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas in 2009. - Below is the interaction of the wall at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe:


The following video, set to Beck's "Elevator Music", provides a great demonstration of the Hard Rock Cafe Memorabilia application as experienced on the Surface.

Hard Rock memorabilia app for Microsoft Surface (extended) from Duncan/Channon on Vimeo.