Self Service Expo 2007 wrap-up

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Exhibitors ran the gamut from retail to hospitality, hardware to software.

Samsung raises LCD production target

April 30, 2007

Forbes: South Korean giant Samsung Electronics said it intends to produce 12 million LCD screens a year at the official launch of its $436 million plant at…

Mitsubishi unveils 42-inch, high-brightness WXGA LCD

April 30, 2007

IRVINE, Calif. — Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America's Presentation Products Division introduced its newest LCD digital signage monitor, the LDT421V…

Digital signage in restaurants speeds new product rollout

April 24, 2007

Techworld: Signage is the biggest obstacle to the timely rollout of new products in fast-food restaurants, and digital menu boards could help resolve that.

Keywest Technology unveils new products at Self Service Expo

April 24, 2007

LAS VEGAS — Keywest Technology today at Self Service Expo introduced the MediaXtreme-HD, a powerful yet affordable downstream media content server with a…

Digital Signage in the Transportation Industry

Travel can be full of adventure, fun and sometimes a little stress. Properly used, digital signage can maximize the best of the experience and help minimize…

Westinghouse gets behind pay-at-the-pump TV network

April 23, 2007

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Westinghouse Digital Electronics, the fourth largest manufacturer of LCD TVs in the United States, announced an exclusive…

DSE exhibitors announced

Digital signage takes center stage next month at Navy Pier.

Digital signage distribution technology

April 22, 2007

Distribution infrastructure is key to signage success.

Coffee shop patrons see the big picture

April 22, 2007

How digital signage helps one of the world's largest coffee chains.

Jaguar dealership uses rear-projection signage

April 19, 2007

MILAN, Italy — A Vikuiti Rear Projection display screen from 3M has been installed in the showroom window of J.B. Cars, a Jaguar dealership in Italy. The…

Holographic display firm signs with digital currency provider

April 15, 2007

LAS VEGAS — CEO America Inc., exclusive U.S. licensee of CREDITZ Digital Currency, announced the signing of a joint marketing agreement with Provision…

Digital View introduces low-cost content synchronizer

April 15, 2007

LONDON — Digital View has introduced a low-cost method for synchronizing media players used in digital signage applications. The new product offers an easy…

Projection: alternative to LCD, plasma

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Rear-projection technology allows the screen to go anywhere.

Comark announces new digital media player

April 15, 2007

MEDFIELD, Mass. — Comark Corp. announced its new ThinSign digital media player, which will be on display at Self Service Expo 2007 in Las Vegas. The device's…

Sony: OLED screens coming in 2007

April 15, 2007

Engadget: Sony announced it is ready to move its OLED screen technology, which packs an amazing 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, into production in 2007. The first…

Chevron approves PumpMedia video-at-the-pump

April 10, 2007

TORRANCE, Calif. — PumpMedia has been selected by Chevron Products Company as an approved vendor for its "Video at the Pump Program." The program is aimed at…

Monster, Tzero announce wireless HD connectivity solution

April 10, 2007

BRISBANE, Calif. — Monster, leading manufacturer of high-end cables, accessories, and power conditioning products, and Tzero Technologies, developer of ultra…

College bookstores getting digital floor displays

April 9, 2007

ROANOKE, Va. — IntelliMat Inc. announced a new partnership with C&N Sports Group, a Roanoke, Va.-based performance and athletic apparel distributor to the…

Sony demonstrates FED display technology

April 9, 2007

T3: Sony has been showing off a 19.2-inch flat screen display in Japan that uses a technology called FED (Field Emission Display). The screen has a contrast…