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Latest NEXCOM OPS player aimed at FIDS displays, kiosks

NEXCOM has launched its latest open pluggable specification digital signage media player, aimed at bringing passenger information to large displays at airports and transit stations and creating an enhanced viewing experience and engagement, according to a company announcement.

September 18, 2015

NEXCOM has launched its latest open pluggable specification digital signage media player, the NDiS M535, aimed at bringing passenger information to large displays at airports and transit stations and creating an enhanced viewing experience and engagement, according to a company announcement.

Powered by the sixth-generation Intel Core processor i5-6440EQ, player is designed to be bright and quiet while delivering personalized, up-to-date information and 4K video, with remote manageability aimed at making it easy to deploy, monitor and manage, the company said.

With the latest Intel HD Graphics and HEVC codecs, the OPS player bolsters triple independent outputs supporting 4K display with a 60Hz refresh rate. The higher refresh rate allows flight information display systems to play smooth and clear flight information, which provides a more pleasant, non-flickering viewing experience, the company said.

In addition to 4K display, the NDiS M535 OPS player works in active engagements, and is suitable for interactive kiosks, the company said. Dual DDR4 SO-DIMM memory sockets with up to 32GB at 2133 MHz allows for high-speed responsiveness while fast USB 3.0 ports facilitate interactive peripherals including touchscreen displays, cameras and access control readers via RFID, NFC or fingerprints. Coupled with 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi modules, the NDiS M535 can guide passengers to their destination or duty-free purchases with up-to-date and personalized information such as discounts, real-time flight/train information, wayfinding assistance and weather forecasts, according to NEXCOM.

For large-scale deployment in airports and transportation terminals, the NDiS M535 features plug-in OPS design and cuts installation time from hours to minutes. Upfront HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort ports add compatibility with both old and new displays. Using Intel Active Management Technology, the OPS player can be remotely powered on and off while offering out-of-band system access. Since Intel AMT allows the OPS player to be remotely accessed and diagnosed, software issues can be repaired wirelessly while failed hardware components can be identified in advance for preventive maintenance, thus lowering maintenance costs and on-site visits, the company said.

The player's graphics capabilities and responsiveness also make the NDiS M535 suitable for digital whiteboards in schools and enterprises, the company said. Designed to bring a non-distracting viewing experience during school presentations and corporate meetings, the OPS player equips smart fan control, which automatically adjusts fan speeds with CPU loading. It is designed to offer improved thermal performance while reducing noise level by 25 percent, the company said.