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Keywest Technology expands Breeze Digital Signage with Android hardware

August 25, 2016

Keywest Technology, a developer of digital signage technology, has expanded its Breeze digital signage cloud-based software to make it available for Android hardware, according to a company press release. The new media players expand the Breeze HTML5-powered system with the ability to play out 4K ultra-HD and input full-HD 1080P simultaneously while infusing real-time aggregated media playlists.

According to Koytt Nichols, company president and director of R&D, the Android technology is an attractive alternative to dated players and system-on-a-chip displays.

"We believe our Breeze digital signage players for Android provide the perfect balance for the majority of digital signage installs that scale from small to large installations," he said. "We are offering a viable and attractive alternative to so-called display ecosystems that can leave you feeling locked in by limiting your options in the areas of cost, size, performance and flexibility. With our approach, integrators are free to use the type of display that best suits the installation instead of trying to fit the display to the installation."

The Breeze players for Android come in two models. The 301 is optimized for 4K ultra-HD playout at 3840 x 2160 resolution via the certified HDMI 2.0 standard. It also supports a 1080P HDMI input for picture-in-picture capability with enough processing power to decode multiple videos simultaneously, the release said.

The HDMI input also supports HDCP for secure playback of encrypted digital programming in environments where mixed media is desired for the overall ambiance.

The 202 model is optimized for full-HD playout and supports two HDMI outputs that play identical content, making it convenient to distribute the signal in a multisign environment, the release said.

Both models come equipped with advanced features providing IoT capability that includes built-in BLE beacon, GigiLAN and WLAN connections and a programmable RS-232 port.

Installation features include a built-in chassis lock, mounting tabs and a finless design. The industrial-grade players are housed in super-slim chassis  designed for 24/7 operation.

Breeze digital signage is sold and distributed through the Keywest network of professional AV and IT resellers.