Rules trump common sense on info signs

Rules trump common sense on info signs
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When you drive past/underneath those large electronic message boards on the highway and there's nothing posted, do you wonder if they're working? And if something is posted, does the information at 55-plus mph raise more …
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Using humor, the Force — ADOT pushing safety messages
“Aggressive driving is the path to the Dark Side” read an electronic message board over Arizona highways Thursday morning. Another recent addition told drivers to “Trust the Force but always buckle up,” with an accompanying tweet from ADOT reading: …
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Heroin saturation 'checkpoints' in Harford result in 10 arrests, criticism
Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler said Tuesday's checkpoints, in which officers used traffic cones to slow vehicles and set up variable electronic message boards warning of a "heroin checkpoint," could not be more different from a DUI checkpoint that many …
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Outdoor digital Signage – Common Questions

Outdoor digital signage is increasing in popularity.  More and more screens are being erected in outdoor locations to take advantage of the larger audience potential. The advantage for advertisers is obvious – more people view the advertisement, and for shops and stores the outdoor promotions can help bring people inside.

Like indoor digital signage t is also a versatile and flexible media as adverts can be scheduled, uploaded in real time and, different content, from different advertisers can be displayed on a single screen.

It can be quite a challenge, placing a screen in an outdoor location, with lots to think about. Here are some common questions people ask when thinking of embarking in outdoor digital signage.

Do I need a special type of TV?

Commonly, high brightness TVs are used in outdoor locations as the device needs to be able to counter the brightness and glare of the sun. A normal screen can looked washed out under bright sunlight but if the device is shrouded, under a roof, or angled away from the sun there is no reason why a standard device cannot be used. Commercial grade screens are better than standard devices as they are more durable and can cope better with 24 hour use.

How do I prevent the weather from damaging the device?

There are several ways to do this. Waterproof TVs are one solution but they can be highly expensive and are limited on size while standard and commercial grade screens will obviously need protecting if they are to endure outdoor locations. LCD enclosures are the most cost effective method of weather protection. By placing a standard or commercial grade screen in the enclosure it can operate in almost any weather condition.

Should I be concerned about temperature?

Yes, temperature can be just as damaging as rainfall or other weather elements. In the summer or when temperatures get hot, overheating can be a problem, while in the winter when temperatures drop, freezing and condensation expansion can disable a screen.

LCD enclosures often contain climatic components such as heaters, cooling fans, air conditioning and insulation ensuring the optimum temperature inside the enclosure is always maintained.

What about impacts, vandalism and theft?

LCD enclosures also offer physical security as they are commonly constructed from steel. They are normally securely mounted with shatterproof screens providing a durable and tough barrier against accidental and deliberate impacts.

Richard N Williams is a technical author and a specialist in the digital signage industry helping to develop outdoor digital signage and protection for plasmas. Please visit us for more information about LCD Enclosures or other digital signage solutions.

Common Packages for Digital signage in Retail

 

Digital signage in retail is of utmost demand everywhere around the world. Advertising has changed its mode from the printing medium to the world of interactive communication and visual. Concept for most of us has only been billboards and flyers. Interactive medium has been television. However, the display modes and communication medium is changing large by the incorporation of the digital signage in retail.

 

The media work and the designs for the digital signage are quite huge. There is a whole lot of research, which is necessary against each of the messages that are put up and the content which is formulated for the business. If someone is managing any establishment and is looking forward to going forward with the use of digital signage for their business, then these are the following packages available for them –

 

1) The most basic solution is incorporating a media player, which would load the images and videos of the advertisement into the system. This can be done by means of an USB drive. The mass storage device is plugged into the media player which manages the display of the messages onto the signage.

 

2)  There are some media players which allow the user to display images and mix of videos over on the presentation and also alongside upload exciting presentations, from the web. This type of players is usually hooked onto the internet. They are connected to the internet by using standard Ethernet port. Using this type of media player is actually quite beneficial for the user because the change of the presentation is types within the computer.

 

3) Some of the media player allows the user to do all of the above and also keep control of the devices that are linked with the original account. As such, this type of media player is able to handle various forms and formats of video within a single screen. It is possible to roll and scroll. Over and above, it is also possible to upload weather updates and customize the image slides.

 

For most of the digital signage in retail that are in use, the display screen allows landscape display of images. Side by side, one can also display the images in portrait style. LCD screens are the most sought after in this regard. If the budget is not tight one can go for HD LCDs, AdPod, StagePod, VisPod, touch screens and others are some of the common high tech digital signage in use.

 

It is possible to use them constantly and enjoy the various benefits out of them. The systems are built in such a way so that it can take on and withstand the constant wear and tear present outdoor. Consumer settings have specific warranty period with them. Before choosing the retailer from where to buy, it is necessary to run a check on their background. If they are in this business of designer signage for long and you have heard about them from close friends, then there is no suitable choice than them.

 

Resus offer forward thinking advertising solutions in the Digital signage market place. http://www.resusdigitalsignage.com

Mystufflostandfound.com Releases New Guide: Essential Tips to Avoid the Most Common Travel Mistakes

Atlanta, Geogia (PRWEB) June 11, 2013

Whether it’s for business or pleasure, even a minor mishap can ruin a trip. The following travel tips from mystufflostandfound.com will help insure a disaster free travel experience.

Don’t Overdo It

Don’t over-pack. With ever increasing airline baggage fees, lugging around hefty luggage can be tiring and expensive. Check the local weather and pack what “will” be needed not what “might” be needed.

Don’t over-plan, attempting to do so much that you end up too tired to enjoy it. Schedule at least a little down time. Sometimes the best memories start where the itinerary ends.

Arriving at the airport “just in time” can be a disaster. Printing a boarding pass at home doesn’t guarantee a smooth and speedy boarding procedure. Assume there will be security or other delays. Leaving too little time between flight connections can also be a gamble. Consider two hours between flights a minimum.

Electronics and How to Protect Them

Don’t end a vacation with a triple digit phone bill due to unexpected roaming charges. Reread phone plans and consider adjusting them prior to a trip.

Taking a laptop or tablet can be a fantastic way to share a vacation experience with friends and family through Skype and social media sites. If problems arise with accommodations or other travel details, access to the Internet can literally save the trip. Watching films on long flights and backing up photos are additional benefits. Be sure to password protect all sensitive information in case the laptop or tablet falls into the wrong hands.

If a new camera taken, be sure to practice with it and learn how to use the features BEFORE leaving. Know how it will be recharged on the road.

One risk of taking electronics is the potential for loss. More than 12,000 laptops are left behind at airport security checkpoints every week in the U.S. alone. The number of lost phones in the U.S. each year is about 30 million. Almost all “lost” items do get found by someone, unfortunately less than one-third of these are returned because finding the owner is just too difficult. Most finders, including the TSA, will return the items if there is a simple, secure way to connect with the owner.

For just a few dollars, Okoban tracker tags from mystufflostandfound.com add protection and security for laptops, phones, keys, cameras, passports, credit cards, luggage and other valuables. They connect finders with owners quickly, securely and privately, anywhere in the world. Finders simply enter the tracker tag’s Unique Identification (UID) code and the recovery location on the Okoban website. The system then immediately notifies the owner, anywhere in the world, with a secure email and text message of the found valuable and its recovery location.

Prepare for the Unexpected

Check insurance policies before departure. Know what is and is not covered in health, auto and homeowners insurance policies.

Have duplicate photocopies of passports, documentation, itineraries and reservations.

Notify credit card companies of travel plans. For security reasons cards will often be placed on hold if purchases start to show up from distant areas or foreign countries. Check to be sure ATM cards will work while traveling.

Before arriving, learn basic words like “help” and “fire,” in the local language. Know the local equivalent of 911.

Be sure to protect valuables from loss with Okoban tracker tags from mystufflostandfound.com. “Now, with Okoban and mystufflostandfound.com any lost cell phone or other valuable can find its owner,” says Gordon Burns, CEO of My Stuff Lost and Found. “Often, the lost valuable finds the owner before the owner realizes the item is lost,” says Burns.

The worldwide Okoban notification service, linked to the SITA/IATA World Tracer system, operates in 2,200+ airports, on 400+ airlines and in thousands of “frequent finder” locations, institutional lost and found facilities such as TSA, rail, maritime, coach, car rental and hotel companies.

My Stuff Lost and Found, founded in 2012, provides convenient worldwide online sales and service of Okoban’s sturdy tracker tags for laptops, phones, tablets, passports, luggage, cameras, pets and other valuables. Mystufflostandfound.com is the online gateway to Okoban’s tracking service for valuables and free global lost and found service for life. Purchase Okoban online at http://www.mystufflostandfound.com.