Portrait flat panel enclosure.

The design for a digital signage, portrait flat panel enclosure is essential to provide an aesthetically pleasing solution, these portrait flat panel enclosure units are designed to be appealing as well as protect the internal digital signage hardware.

Why use a portrait flat panel enclosure?

When a company is looking to use digital signage to improve their brand image or awareness, they have many options they can go down the standard route and use a display in landscape or they can be different and use a display in portrait. This does separate the companies into two separate groups the ones who are keen to improve their brand and the other is using digital signage because their competitors are.

Now using a commercial grade screen is the only way to go when using it for digital signage as a regular screens has way too many drawbacks; the picture cannot be turned 90 degrees to the portrait position, unlike a commercial grade screen and the warranty is invalid as soon as the screen is used for advertising. The most important fact though is that a domestic grade screen is not built to last like a commercial grade screen as they have a lifespan of 50,000 hours.

Now once you have invested in the commercial screen and media player, you will want to protect the hardware from damage and theft – even when used indoors! This is when a portrait flat panel enclosure is required, as they will protect the hardware inside from physical attacks as well as the elements.

What applications demand a portrait flat panel enclosure?

Any digital advertising application needs a protective portrait flat panel enclosure, these are designed to offer theft and vandal protect to the hardware inside and the units are made from steel that provides a robust, safe environment for the electronic devices inside.

This can be anyway from a college or school with digital signage in the reception area or even outdoors, to advertising in car lots, these portrait flat panel enclosure units provide the protection no matter what the location is. The cooling and heating system provides adequate control in temperature zones from -30 to 60 degrees C.

We manufacture a range of outdoor digital signage enclosures as well as portrait flat panel enclosure units.

Stainless steel LCD enclosures.

Stainless steel LCD enclosures are not just for manufacturing plants, these allow digital signage to be used near marines and other corrosive environments.

Digital Signage is the most popular advertising methods that the results can be recorded and monitored to see how successful they are. These devices are installed in various public areas to advertize or providing some type of information alerts to the public or customers. The new advertising screens are getting more popular all over the world for its efficient performance. The digital signage screens are employed in both outdoor and indoor locations for advertising. The digital signage screens installed in open area need to withstand harsh climatic conditions, the sunlight causes more harm to the electronic device without proper protection such as an LCD enclosure or coverings. The protective LCD enclosure solutions protect the internal devices from any harm if it exposed to sunlight or heavy rainfall.

The advertising screens require proper care and protection for there safety and protection. Stainless steel LCD enclosures used to protect the gigantic screens from the rain and sunlight’s normally associated to marine or high salt environments such as on a beach. Protective LCD enclosures are very important for the digital signal to withstand various cleaning rules, such as being washed down with high pressure water jets. A stainless steel LCD enclosure includes various properties that make it perfect to use in harsh climatic conditions and potential hazards. The main advantage of LCD enclosures made from stainless steel is they have a high Chromium content in the steel that reduces corrosion and is perfect for hygienic applications.

Stainless steel LCD enclosures – protecting the screens.

When used for digital signage outdoors, stainless steel LCD enclosures are fitted with anti glare glass this ensures the displays with the ads on can be seen even in bright sunlight. The glass is toughened safety glass so it is resilient to physical attacks – even with baseball bats! Waterproof LCD enclosures are used in wet or rainfall environments, such as in factories when the production line is washed down or in countries where high rainfall is likely.

Grades for stainless steel LCD enclosures.

This is one of the most important factors and getting this wrong can cause a lot of problems in the future. Firstly, stainless steel grade 304 has the same Chromium content as 316, however 316 is designed to resist mild bleaches and perfect for food processing plants, whilst 304 stainless steel is best suited on the beach or near a marina as this grade is ideal to cope with the high salt content that is present in the air.

The company is owned by time served manufacturing engineers who have served an apprenticeship working with stainless steel and fully understand when to make an LCD enclosure for a specific project, so if you need a solution for a marina or beach application call us on toll free 866-948-0859 to discuss our stainless steel LCD enclosures.

Digital signage within airports.

Utilizing digital signage within airports has become a huge market place for advertising companies and airport management who are both benefiting from a progressive form of computer assisted administration. With a massive amount of foot traffic passing by, digital signage is an effective modern form of promoting goods and services as well as providing a vital service for passengers checking-in.

Impact of digital signage within airports.

The impact of utilizing digital signage within airports has on customers of both the airport (check-in procedures) and those who then go on to make purchases within the airport or later on the airplane. Self service check-in is a quick and hassle free way of empowering customers to help themselves. This lessens the frustration of being in a queue and as it is a simple touch screen format, each question or course of action is an uncomplicated process. It also enables advertising companies to maximize a small amount of space on the screen to promote merchandise, goods or a provision, relevant to the customer. This can also be in the form of a QR (quick response code), which gives the customer an electronic coupon to use within the retail outlets of the airport – taking full advantage of passing trade who have time to spend in the airport as they wait for their flights. Another advantage of utilizing digital signage within airports is the reduction of ground staff and all the implications of employees.

Digital signage within airports also has its uses for flight information.

We are all quite used to the traditional flip board, where check-in times, departure gates, and delayed information is displayed, however more information can be displayed in a visually pleasing manner. The amount of information and the way its screen structure (the way it is set out) gives a much better impression to the customer. Customers are always complaining about the lack of information and so in this format, the up-to-date and ‘real time’ software alleviates passenger’s frustration. Again, a QR code can be used to allocate passengers with the complementary meal deal for their inconvenience.

Digital signage within airports can be employed in any number of ways – also including ‘selling’ advertising space to the concessionary retail outlets within the terminal, through to local (and national) businesses offering services for business people and tourists alike. Digital signage within airports can bring in additional income, with very little expenditure!

We offer a range of digital signage enclosures that are used for protecting digital signage within airports.

DDA Compliant digital signage solutions.

DDA Compliance stands for the Disability Discrimination Act and the compliance of digital signage solutions as to not leave anyone who is disabled at a disadvantage.

DDA Compliant Digital Signage Solutions part one.

Firstly, let us look at floor standing digital signage solutions, when used in a hospitals, outdoor venues or even in libraries these digital signage hardware solutions have to comply with a set standards, so any disabled person can use them or interact with them. This means the screens have to be at a certain height for wheel chair users and that they can be seen from a distance specifically when in outdoor environments. This is why a digital signage totem is ideal, as it allows manufactures of this solution to provide a DDA compliant digital signage solutions, all you need to do is ask the manufacturer to provide evidence of their DDA compliance study.

The digital signage solutions that are available on the market with a few installation tweaks allow the hardware to be DDA compliant digital signage solutions, from a digital menu board that is installed at varying heights for both the able and disabled public, doing this basic step will increase the number of customers that a QSR has almost overnight.

A digital poster that is mounted on a reception wall making it visible form the seating area allows again everyone that enters the company to see what the company is all about and what they have to offer.

Floor mounting advertising screens can be deployed in any location and be instantly used as a DDA compliant digital signage solutions as below.

Typical example of a DDA Compliant digital signage solutions

Missed opportunity without any DDA compliant digital signage solutions.

When organizations are looking to advertise they need the brand and the awareness of the brand to be increased, hence the reason for using outdoor digital signage solutions as these interact with people entertaining them. What you do not want to do is miss out on a demographic that would be an ideal market for your product and this is what is occasionally happening with companies that do not have DDA compliant digital signage solutions.

We manufacture a range of outdoor digital signage enclosures as well as DDA compliant digital signage solutions.

Floor standing digital signage totem solutions.

The floor standing digital signage totem is one of the newest trends to be used in displaying outdoor digital signage advertising campaigns, discover the options available.

Floor standing digital signage totem or wall mounted solution?

Digital Signage is becoming the only way to market a business in this modern digital age, several installers of digital signage solutions are deploying new and attractive digital advertising systems in the form of a digital signage totem system. When floor space is not an issue a floor mounted LCD display system can be installed, but if floor space is limited the better solution is a wall mounted portrait flat panel enclosure this takes up the least amount of space.

USB floor standing digital signage totem.

These USB floor standing LCD display solutions compromise a leading manufacturers high definition (1080p) commercial grade display that is then internally wired to a USB media player, the media player holds the ads on a memory card and updates are done through either replacing the memory cards with new ones that have updated content or by using the USB port on the media player to over write the content.

These are available in a range of sizes from 32″ to 65″ for indoor use.

Example of a floor standing digital signage totem

With the Olympics being only months away, we will see a large use of digital signage from way finding through to outdoor digital menu board enclosures that will be displaying the menu of some Quick Serve Restaurants.

Example of outdoor floor standing digital signage totem

Networked floor standing digital signage totem system.

These units are built for updating using the internet utilizing remote access, all that is needed at the location is a network connection and power, the units tend to have a power consumption of 240W and need an input voltage of 110-240V and can be scheduled to update the content when the location is at its quietest. The internal hardware is either a network enabled media player or PC that can also display the ads at preset times (this is called time warping).

The options are almost endless, the floor standing digital signage totem can be equipped with touch screen capability, this can either be infra-red or SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) technology and are available in sizes from 36″ to 80″.

Now this technology can be used outdoors, and these units differ by the casing and the screen. As the casing has been designed for outdoor use and is cooled by a more sophisticated cooling system and even an air conditioning unit are fitted to units that are being deployed in troublesome areas, with excessive upper temperatures. The screens fitted are usually sunlight readable with a minimum nits of 1500, ensuring that the screen can be seen during high brightness areas, even a hood can be fitted to the outdoor solution for locating the digital signage solution in direct sunlight, this offers protection to the screen and the user as they can be in the shade whilst using the hardware.

We manufacture a range of outdoor digital signage enclosures as well as supplying floor standing digital signage totem solutions.

3G Network media player.

People can expect lots of benefits from 3G network media player as they allow users to update content through a 3G network making mobile updates a breeze. With the help of a 3G network media player, people can play their favorite media through the cellular network as it has the facility of streaming media available on the move. These 3G network media players have a built in hard drive and this provides the benefit of storing the data in the hard drive of the device. A 3G network media player not only plays the audio files but it also play the video files as it is integrated with the hard drive and supports most audio, video and image files, some even support Flash content. These units can be used to display high definition content to entertain viewers.

Ultimate entertainment through 3G network media player:

There are many other devices that provide great entertainment when used in the digital signage industry, from basic USB media players through to network enabled media players that have a hard drive. Previously people used the USB solution but this was time consuming and occasionally led to overlooked ads being displayed. Here, the ads were created on a computer and then transferred to a USB drive and inserted into the media player and using the remote control you can follow the on screen prompts to over write the original content with new media.
An interesting fact is that it can be connected to large screens through a USB port on the screen and media player this allows domestic grade screens to be used for digital signage, but a more professional solution is to use a commercial grade screen as they last much longer. Then the 3G network media player was developed to update content on the move. Main reason why they are effective is because they can promote a number of products through the display at the same time. There are wireless media players and also Bluetooth media players for digital signage advertising.

Benefits of wireless 3G network Media player:

There are lots of benefits through wireless players like 3G network media player as it enables ads to be updated and geographically targeted, for example a taxi cab could use a 3G network media player in a cab to provide details of the route to the commuter during their transfer from the airport to the hotel, then when the cab enters a particular area the hotels and restaurants can display ads to tempt the commuter to visit them and even book a table for dinner.

These electronic devices have changed the world of entertainment by bringing digital signage and dynamic marketing together in one solution.

We manufacture a range of digital signage enclosures as well as supplying a range of 3G network media player.

Outdoor digital menu board totem solution.

Outdoor digital menu board totem solutions are increasingly being used by Quick Serve Restaurants (QSR) as these allow the management to deploy dynamic advertising outdoors at a fraction of the cost for an outdoor kiosk.

Why use an outdoor digital menu board totem?

Any fast food outlet will be certainly be considering advertising outdoors, especially when the customer is in the drive-ins queue, this accomplished two things, the first is to market new products to the consumer and at the same time it helps in reducing the perceived wait time, this is called time warping. It occurs when a consumer is entertained during their wait in line then when they receive their order they think the time passed quickly.

What does an outdoor digital menu board totem consist of?

outdoor digital menu board totem

These units consist of a floor standing steel case and depending upon the location, for example near the beach or harbor location these units would be manufactured from stainless steel. These stainless steel LCD enclosures provide all the protection from the elements. Otherwise the unit is made from rolled steel then powder coated in an external grade coating solution.

Inside the digital signage totem is an internal mounting frame in a portrait position that will accommodate most commercial grade screens with a VESA pattern up to and including 400 x 600, here there is room for a media player or a small form factor PC that will store the content locally and if a networked solution is required the unit has the facility to hard wired up to digital signage network or a wireless network.

All power and data requirements are fed through the base of the digital signage totem unit up into the main section through cable raceways, ensuring that both the data and electric cables do not run parallel as this will cause the date stream to run rather slow.

All year round advertising with an outdoor digital menu board totem.

These outdoor advertising units are equipped with both thermostatic heating and cooling systems that will cope with temperatures from -20 to 150 Fahrenheit, should an application require an air conditioning unit this can be fitted at an extra cost.

If you haven’t seen this solution before, you will very soon as some major QSR chains have plans to deploy the outdoor digital menu board totem units in various states across America and Canada.

Call us to discuss your protect as we are the leading manufacturer of outdoor LCD enclosures as well as outdoor digital menu board totem solutions.

Digital advertising in a modern fast food restaurant

Digital advertising in a modern fast food restaurant is essential to meet the demand for fast and effective transmission of the best offers and new introductions to the menu.

It is therefore sufficient to say that digital advertising in a modern fast food restaurant has adopted a very technological driven nature. Aside from the usual forms of TV, print and mass advertisements, fast food restaurant owners are looking at different forms of digital advertising simply because they are fast, cheap and achieve market penetration to the maximum extent. It is a common sight anywhere in the world to see rows of these displays of digital advertising in a modern fast food restaurant showing the latest offerings and offers of some of the other fast food restaurant or chain. These advertising displays include various sizes of LCD screens and kiosks placed strategically so that they can capture maximum consumer attention.

Application of digital advertising in a modern fast food restaurant.

digital advertising in a modern fast food restaurant

Any fast food restaurant is equipped with digital menu boards which basically act as menus for all the customers. People can simply stand at the cashier desk and choose from the menu and make the choice they want. This adds to the overall time in the queue for the fast food restaurant which makes it even more crucial. There are also various digital posters and displays which continually show consumers the latest offers and dishes that the restaurant is offering which is a big part of digital advertising in a modern fast food restaurant. People can be updated continually without having to spend the time or money without QSR staff telling them and putting up posters only to remove them later. As such, a fast food restaurant is one of the biggest beneficiaries of these digital signage displays not only from a time and cost savings perspective but also from an efficiency perspective. The cut throat competition and massive costs involved make it necessary for restaurant owners to use these solutions of digital advertising in a modern fast food restaurant without which they may end up spending a fortune on advertisement to no avail.

In keeping with today’s times, LCD and digital menu boards can also be updated constantly and regularly by simply changing the content on the computer. Networking allows for simultaneous updating across all or some of the boards, strictly subject to the needs and conveniences of the owners. As such, any modern day fast food restaurant has a great need for a systematic and effective network of digital signage displays so as to boost their advertising campaigns and make them extremely visible. The benefits of these screens in digital advertising in a modern fast food restaurant are many compared to the involved costs, making them short and long term money makers.

We manufacture a range of protective LCD enclosures as well as supplying digital advertising in a modern fast food restaurant.

LCD advertising display.

In the present day of marketing, things have changed for companies in the marketing sector because of the LCD advertising display that have brought innovations in the field of marketing.

This is considered to be the greatest innovation in the field of marketing as it is now proving to be effective for all companies in terms of raising sales and business development. There is no doubt that a business would be developed more than 50 percent with the help of LCD advertising display due to its capability of attracting thousands of people at a time. People can see these LCD advertising display screens in most advanced countries like USA where these electronic LCD advertising display are installed in many public places for the purpose of marketing. Through these LCD advertising screen, companies can broadcast their advertising media with the help of LCD advertising player integrated with these electronic innovations.

Features of LCD advertising display:

There are many features that are integrated within these LCD advertising display screens such as media player, 3G network connectivity and many others. Primary features of these LCD advertising display are that it has an inbuilt touch features, wireless connectivity and many others. It is manufactured in such a way that it looks modern because of its high quality gloss finish and remote control features. These features allow operators to operate various advertising media in high definition with easy. Therefore, it would be wise to install such extraordinary marketing tools in public places that can give a large marketing space for products with its incredible media broadcasting.

Cost of LCD advertising display:

Sample LCD advertising display

When it comes to the cost of LCD advertising display, it can be expensive as it is the latest product in the digital world that has a huge  number of features than any digital poster solution. In fact, these LCD advertising display can play the high definition media files of 1900 x 1080 resolutions, which give a treat for the eyes of viewers. Hence, this kind of product is undoubtedly, one of the best on the planet because of its advanced technology and features. Companies that can afford on LCD advertising display can get best results for the money they invest on these multipurpose marketing tools. However, companies need to look at various aspects like price and features before purchasing LCD advertising display for availing best quality product.

We manufacture a wide range of outdoor LCD enclosure as well as supplying LCD advertising display solutions.

Transit signage solutions.

Transit signage is in almost every transit hub from airports, train stations and ferry ports, discover how transit signage could benefit a business and increase their market share, whilst at the same time providing passenger information.

How transit signage helps commuters.

When ever someone commutes, they need up to the minute information if their connection for an onward journey is on time, if it is delayed or even worse cancelled! Now digital signage that is used in any transit hub can provide real time data for the commuter, down to the point of even notifying them of a change of gate at the airport or platform at the train station.

Not only is it used for passenger and commuter information, it is also used to market products and services, for example when an update is given of a delay and it is around lunch time, the digital signs can display “meal deals” for lunch from one of the vendors on site, this way the commuter’s waiting time appears to be less than it really is – this is called time warping and increases business for the food vendor.

Varieties and examples of transit signage.

example of transit signage

One company uses 55” digital posters in portrait to market their brand of hotels in the UK, mainly at train stations, this is an ideal opportunity for passengers who have missed the last train to find some where they can stay for the night and then catch the first train the following day.

Another company but in the USA this time uses large commercial grade LG screens that are stored in stainless steel LCD enclosures, this is due to the location of the transit hub. The transit hub is near the coast and if a regular steel digital signage enclosure was used it would quickly corrode due to the sea salt in the air. Here we supplied a total of 48 stainless steel LCD enclosures for protecting the transit signage solution.

Another solution is the outdoor digital signage totem these digital signage totem units include a branded commercial screen that is in the portrait position and the content is updated with the internet. These can come in touch screen solution too to engage with customers, these are used at airports so tourists can see if their connecting flights are on time or any possible delays and if so what the know on effect it.

Call toll free 866-948-0859 to speak to one of the worlds leading manufacturers of LCD enclosures that are used for transit signage.