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BrightSign offering solid-state Wi-Fi digital signage controllers
September 21, 2010
Amsterdam, the Netherlands –Earlier this month at IBC 2010, BrightSign announced its new solid-state media controllers with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities, the HD210w and the HD1010w.
According to BrightSign, its new HD210w looping sign controller and HD1010w interactive sign controller can be connected to a wireless network without having to install cabling or an adaptor. The new media players are complete, ready-to-use high-definition signage solutions that include the hardware, software and the built-in Wi-Fi tools in a small but rugged steel enclosure that can be easily tucked out of sight.
"The new Wi-Fi HD players were developed in response to customer requests for networking solutions that are more mobile and more versatile, primarily for the retail market," BrightSign CEO Jeff Hastings said. "Our new models only require a simple power connection to run and can get content updates remotely. They save time and effort because they eliminate the need to run network cabling to spaces that normally don't have them."
Both models also have an Ethernet port which allows users to synchronize multiple screens for video wall applications without requiring an Internet connection. The HD1010w adds advanced interactivity with support for buttons, touch screens, LEDs, motion sensors and any GPIO or USB device. A complete set of optional accessories is also available for adding extra A/V and control ports to the HD1010w, as well as live video playback.
With built-in Wi-Fi and the BrightAuthor software, which is included free of charge with all BrightSign players, users can access their controllers from anywhere in the world through the Internet, the company says.
BrightSign will also continue to offer the standard HD210 and HD1010 networked models, which do not feature built-in Wi-Fi but support Wi-Fi through an adaptor that can be purchased separately. The standard networked models are also Ethernet-network ready.
BrightSign's new HD210w and HD1010w digital sign controllers with built-in Wi-Fi are available for preorders and will begin shipping in October. The prices will be US $449 for the HD210w, compared to US $399 for the standard HD210 model; and US $699 for the HD1010w, compared to US $649 for the standard HD1010 model.
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