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Minicom delivers real-time content to gas pumps

A global gasoline provider with hundreds of thousands of gas pumps relies on Minicom to deliver dynamic signage at the pump.

July 23, 2007

The customer is a global gasoline provider with hundreds of thousands of gas pumps. It is one of the ten biggest corporations in the world.

The challenge was to install video screens at the pumps. This would allow the energy company to capitalize on their captive audience by delivering real-time information including news, promotions and advertising.

Minicom's CAT5 Visual Display System (VDS) is a hardware system that converts video signals and distributes them via CAT5 cable. This was installed in conjunction with the IP Control that allows Web-based access and management of remote players. This remote access allows the content to be centrally monitored in real-time. Low density CAT5 cabling makes it possible to extend displays up to 110m/360ft away from the player. This protects the hardware from potential damage, vandalism and theft.

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