Can you please share this software? Not delivered with my digital signage monitor and can’t find it anywhere on the net.
Tried to contact Samsung but never got an response.
Thanks in advance. 🙂

If you know nothing about the digital signage, then it is highly recommended that you should consult a digital signage expert before buying one. There are a lot more things which have to be considered than just a price.

Is it possible to download the Software MDC at Dropbox or something other places? The Link above ist not running

Apart from being just the touchscreen display, the added features of the software which you mentioned attracts people more while engagement. Nice Concept!

Digital Signage is proved to be an excellent communication medium within the corporate world.

Digital Signage makes it possible to communicate, inform, alert, and call the number of people at the same time. Thanks for this article, it is really good.

This healthcare digital signage not only is helpful for visitors and patients but also for doctors in their cabins and operation theaters.

The interactive world has more chances to draw the attention of the consumer and to deliver messages that the customer will use the services of the brand. For example, digital signatures can include interactive games or quizzes.However, the touchscreens with such function are situated mostly indoor, but the results they bring to the brand are very impressive. d

I doubt they need technical advice. Self evidently this is simple management failure.

Yes, means ultimately use digital signage for your business to increase the profitability, As it will increase the customer attraction and engagement then this lead your business to more profit.

It’s true that digital signage should pay off, otherwise it’s of no use for business. However, in some cases signage cannot serve anything but informational purpose. Like, for example, at school or UNI. The displayed info can actually save lives, if, for example, it’s a warning of some natural disaster. I guess for a public institution, implementation of such technology wouldn’t be so painful (or am I wrong?), but private institutions will certain need some pay-off.

When you talk about the situation where you implement the digital signage solution, it also helps you in time management like you can carry the important message to every doctor and staff within seconds.
This is a great way to use digital signage which can also help people in treatments.
Thank you for the information.

I really love your point about long-term advertising and investment. Signage of any kind really stands above all advertising in one way: it’s perennial! Monthly advertising costs can be a hassle, unless one finds a good deal. A sign, if made well, will last for decades.

These are great thoughts to get someone started. Many people think it is easy to start a Digital Signage business. In reality, it takes a full team of sales people, marketing, administrative, and developers to build a successful Digital Signage business.

Hi Marco,

Nice overview! I think your overview is quite accurate and correct. This is why we with PADS4 offer a product that supports multiple operating platforms within one installation. Indeed also embedding products like social wall to have scalable and rich Digital Signage installations that can allow with future demands.

digital wayfinding kiosks are very helpful to show direction and locations in malls, hospitals, airports etc. To know more visit:

Given that more people are on mobile devices than PCs, it is no wonder the market is moving in that direction. Also, I went to a digital signage fair in Germany earlier this month and the main thing I got from it is how rapidly digital signage is growing. I mean, it is going through the roof! It will be interesting to observe where this form of marketing will go.

Hi,
I want to control a single ME32C display from my PC (e.g. power ON/Off) with a custom application I am writing (C#/C++ application). I can do it with RS232C interface but i prefer the LAN interface.
Can I do it from my own application (that can send Ethernet commands)? What is the communication protocol (TCP/UDP)? What is the port of the Display?

Thanks

Digital Signage have changed the world. The reliability of the content provided in digital signage needs to be reliable. People would refer to that content, and more people would start using that digital signage if you provide more reliable information.

I have one laptop and want to open 4 different browser on it and display each browser on different screen of video wall. Am using ud46-p . How can I do this using our end laptop connected to video wall and each screen showing different browsers.

Hi
I’d like to connect MDC with 4 x UED46 monitors and am hoping to use it to change between a 2 x 2 video wall with the same input (DA’d HDMI probably), and showing a single input on the DVI input, unscaled.
Does anyone know if you can assign the video wall to specific inputs or will I need to switch video wall off to then switch to a single input?
Thanks
Jody

This is the stuff of nightmares. I couldn’t even laugh at whoever’s misfortune this was.

nice site

Well o both around 22 monitors model 323T Samsumg they comingo with some central configuration so i would like do unlock the with MDC software for they work individual like simple monitors.

If someone had the software was be greatefull.

Cheers.

Interesting post with great video..
thanks for sharing.. keep posting.

Hey,
Great Post ! thanks for sharing good information about How to Keep Your Digital Signage Cost As Low As Possible. now i have to Good knowledge about digital signage from every possible angle to make sure Digital Signage Cost As Low As Possible.

Hello,

Thank you for this post, it is very helpful.

Question: I have 4ea. Samsung DB40D monitors in a 2×2 configuration. Is it possible to connect all four monitors via Ethernet as opposed to connecting one via Ethernet and then daisy chaining the rest via Serial connections?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Hello guys
The input sources where I conect then directly to tvs or on PC ?

We have 9 televisions and wanted to control remotely, can you help me

Good to see that even retail companies are utilizing digital signage. It really does help the customer build a relationship with the store that is utilizing digital displays.

Please post the installer file on an file share site please . Many thanx in advance .

Hi,
I couldn’t move to the Step 2 during registration at http://v3.samsunggsbn.com/
filled info, checked box, what’s else needed?

software looks quite interesting and promising. I would definitely try and post my reviews.

Do you know if these can be used effectively for digital signage application like panels in different locations connected on LAN instead of daisy chained in close proximity? Samsung DB22D for example?

I agree with you Philippe. We also generally don’t recommend our clients to use residential screens. In Australia, there is also no warranty if the consumer screen is used in a commercial environment. That doesn’t stop businesses who are on a tight budget to purchase these consumer grade screens.
One recent example that I heard of is that a company used 4 consumer screens for a video wall. A few months down the track one of the screens failed. So what happened? The screen model was end of life and they couldn’t purchase it. So they had to buy a second hand one from Ebay. What now happens if another one fails and they can’t find one on Ebay? They will most likely purchase 4 new ones (commercial grade). OUCH!

From experience, out of the many screens we’ve installed, not one has failed. This includes the old plasma commercial screens.
Also just to note that some of the screen manufacturers (LG and Samsung) provide onsite warranty for commercial screen.

Please give me ideal LED screen for shop window and price,
Kannika

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This is a great post . thanks for sharing with us .

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Great video! Even though it was staged, it’s still amazing that they figured out how to do that with a building’s lights.

Most digital signage software allows at least simple transitions. Transitioning ads or digital signage content will not allow screens to ‘burn’ images into the screen. It is only when unchanging images are on the screens for long periods of time that this happens. Try using at least two layouts that the screen transitions through.

Hello,

I came across to your post about “The Best and Worst Digital Signage installs” when I am searching for helpful information about digital display of ads using the advanced technology of digital signage. I am searching for a suitable digital signage technology that is right for my small business.

I’ll keep coming again into your site to read your new post and articles about digital signage.

Hope you continue share good and helpful information.

Thanks,
Linda

Hi,

I agree to this post and I myself have tried using digital signage for advertising without knowing much information about its different types and unique features it can give you the benefit. When I started using digital signage I tried to look and find other advanced products about digital displays.

Thanks,
Linda

LCD displays are one of the best ways to advertize your campaign, product or business. The major advantage of using LCD signage is they are Eco friendly and are easy to install. Moreover, a single LCD signage is capable enough of running many ads, one after the other.

Curious how this tested out? What tests did you perform to benchmark?

Instead of purchasing i’d rather hire the equipments. Thanks for this information.

Businesses are only starting to realize the benefits of signage in to area. The abilities to display more profitable items in a perfect setting will only help drive sales further.

Great article it is. We and our lives are now Closely linked to the digital technology. not only you mentionedl, a LCD FHD display screen, but a car LCD monitors screen.

nce work, harry!

There are many ways to choose an installer for your LED outdoor signs. Like any other purchase decision, it comes down to a balance between price, service and quality. Make sure you do your homework to make sure that you’re maximizing your investment return.

Hello,
Thank you for your great blog. Business sign is very important for business. Business Signs are the Best Advertising for any business.

Signs outside of always-changing meeting rooms would be a really great utilization of digital signs

seems like a nice prime location for a screen

Hey very good blog!!!! Wow… Gorgeous .. Amazing

Digital menu board present the advantage to make changes easy but on the other hand, it gives you a fast food image whereas old fashion menus boards.

Thank you very much for your ideas to post comments. The content was really very interesting. I am really thankful to you for providing this unique information. Please keep sharing more and more information….

Digital signage system enhances the publicity of transactions more efficiently and are faster.

Nice plus points and features of a digital signage!!
i would like to add one!
Say for instance, if the whole country is absorbed and engulfed in final match of Cricket World cup, then everyone would love to watch every single shot of that Match. Under this situation, Digital Signage installed in highly-trafficked areas; can facilitate thousands of pedestrians to watch uninterrupted live match and enjoy this digital experience.

you are right!

Digital signage have changed the whole picture in past few years.

Now one can easily use it to showcase information, messages or advertisings both at public and private places including schools, colleges, retail stores, reception areas, corporate buildings, hospitals, railway stations etc.

regards,

harry

Nice blog post!

Digital Signage systems are getting best used in education sector as well. Digital Signage is taking place of notice boards in schools and colleges. Here, Digital Signage are getting used for displaying term news letter, trip photographs, information of admissions, display sponsors, achievements, articles and much more.

Nice blog post

its true that Digital Signage has become more & more popular over the past few years and is emerging as a popular way to communicate with the viewers. Its considered best means of communication which showcases information, messages or advertisings both at public and private places including schools, colleges, retail stores, reception areas, corporate buildings, hospitals, railway stations etc.

keep blogging

regards
harry

Hope you could be realized as soon as possible, to support you.

It doesn’t require more work its easy to install. Retailers and Corporates can now make more sales with the help of Digital Signage and build your brand easily by saving money instantly!

Great solution! What a great way to set your self apart from other competitors. It seems so simple yet not many people would think of it. Great job!

If this technology is being utilized in real estate company, the company will surely stand out among competitors. Thanks for this post, I have a new idea in real estate marketing.

very beautiful.

yes you are correct signage companies are very good to display the different signs in different things.sehgal signage
is the best example.

yes you are correct signage companies are very good to display the different signs in different things.sehgal signage is the best example.

This is a great way to market. We are thinking about doing digital signage in our SUVs

We needed a fixed IP to push the content from the server, so we created an APN (the 3G provider delivers the encrypted data to a carrier who routes all information to our ISP, there we finish the tunnel). Our players are not open to the internet (it is a critical retail solution, so we wanted to avoid any attack). Furthermore, this solution is safer but cheaper as well, we don’t have to pay for mobile fixed IP-s, here in Spain they are still very expensive.

Here you have another one:

Panasonic North America (Los Angeles, CA) is seeking to hire full-time Account Manager- Digital Signage

Great article. Really helped with the different things to consider with digital signage

Disappointed to see no digital signage being used. I thought a major event like the election would mean lots of digital signage used

I’ve noticed this as well. Seems to be everywhere now does digital signage.

I love the play on words but I think it was about time for Google Wave to go. Just too confusing.

Firefox works really well as a piece of digital signage software. I to especially like the add-ons as they make the options of what to do with the digital signage wider.

Cool. Looks great. Still not as good quality as real LED screens. Nice try though

Our test bench isn’t that messy. We don’t like to mix up our digital signage project because it then gets very confusing and we’re unable to keep up

Digital displays and digital signage has really begun to help improve our lives and make what we do easier. I hope the use of digital signage and the use of LED screens improves in the future.

LED screens are amazing. I love how they work and how they help improve everything in the entertainment and advertising industry. Sports on LED screens and big screens are great to and digital signage in railway stations is just as good. So much you can do with digital.

Everyone seems to be getting in on the act of having digital signage, LED screens and interactive big screens. I think it’s a great way to advertise things and to get people interested.

Great news. I love how technology can develop so fast. Digital signage is going to help make an improvement to all our lives.

Wow! Very good content, the analysis depth, so I understand! Like the authors way of thinking, and writing style! Compliment, ha ha! Thanks again for the selfless sharing of, I have learned a lot! At the same time I like

Hey all,

Similar to Bill, we have found that the presence of movement tends to naturally draw the eye, as opposed to more static content.

As far as static content goes, we’ve had luck differentiating with the usage of accent colors. Features like thresholds that trigger a specific color (red being the obvious choice) for a key statistic tends to have positive effects. The thresholds must be set appropriately so that the thresholds are not routinely triggered, effectively wearing out your viewing audience.

I’ve got to agree with you on all the benefits of digital signage, but I am a little wary to jumping in due mainly to the continual technical support that I can forsee clients needing. I’m not arguing that they are not thte future, I’m just a little wary.

As I’ve got it, I could purchase 3G Broadband PCMCIA only with the intention to use it in a 3G Broadband router, and most digital signage players do not have PCMCIA slots, right? Worst is that my laptop does not support PCMCIA card, therewith.

What we have found in the past is that site surveys are done in winter when the light is lower and a demo is set, up then the client signs it off, then when in the summer and the brighter sunlight the issue is raised.

It is similar to wireless network signals, when they first came out and when in the summer businesses find they cannot access the internet, they found that the trees had leaves on and this was the problem as autumn was when the site surveys were done.

Graham

You also need some good unique content that catches the eye of the customer, i have found that bespoke flash content really catches their eye.

Your first tip you mention is very true. With the competitiveness of digital signage growing so quickly you better have an edge on everyone else in the field. I have discovered that placing importance on unique enclosures helps greatly.

right on about thinking of energy consumption with digital displays. especially now that they are popping up everywhere – that’s got to leave a pretty big footprint. looks like linutop just came out with an update on their pre-installed software exactly for digital display and kiosks. so that should make it even easier for folks to save energy while implementing digital display.
http://www.linutop.com

I like this post. It’s always amusing to stumble upon old proposals, sell sheets and early marketing material to see how the organization has progressed and matured.

HI,
I really impress when i see an article on signage snaps. I want to add something more interesting about signage is signage directory, which keep me update from every new digital signage business and services.

Where can I see the winning video’s? It’s got to be interesting to view.

Great article.

I agree with the other commentator, great article. I thnk the importartance of synchronisation will become increasingy more important as digital signage gets more sophisticated. I can imagine people downloading content directly from live streams and distributing around a signage network – I also think more interaction with digital signage will be the way forward and I can imagine NTP servers and other time synchronisation tools becoming more important.

LCD enclosures are also available from Armagard

I have actually just developed a SharePoint driven digital signage application that uses a collaboration of jQuery and SharePoint. Pretty cool stuff

Very interesting indeed..I love returning to your site and reading all the cool posts you put up…I now have you saved in my favorites. Thanks for the content.

Its a pity I couldn’t capture the actual display of the tall LED signage, the camera lens of my blackberry does not seem to snap well at night. It is actually a large LED display rotating between moving adverts.

This kind of signage can be a big investment…and a big part of marketing when everybody sees it. I know first hand vandalism is a big problem.

I don’t think what google wave provides is a good match to the requirements of digital signage. Providing a CMS
capability can be done with google docs already and free if 7gb or so is enough and can stage content in chunks if need be. Access the content is quite easy if using a language like Ruby via their REST’full api.

The BlackBerry Storm is a widescreen, touchscreen device boasts many of the same features as the iPhone, but adds innovations like a clickable display, and comes packed with RIM’s legendary email and messaging services.
You can tether the Storm to your laptop and get the same speed that you would from one of mobile service providers USB modems or PC cards……………

In reference to your article on the subject of DS content back-up, isn’t a digital signage SaaS platform the answer?

regarding the market price fro China on small screens motion player the price should be min $40 piece… if you order by thousands of units. + printed stuff and integration… $65… each erader will show it to around 10 people. anyone knows an advertiser ready to pay $6.5 per viewer?

The proposed solution is too expensive in Capex and I do not see the ROI.
Future of this category of advertising mixing printed and digital motion will come in the next years with the flexible screens (Philips, Sony and others are already showing prototypes on their websites and some major exhibitions like Las Vegas CES). Today, we have seen already outdoor tries using e-ink.

Digital media is certainly becoming the main focus for advertsiing but print will never go away as tacticle gifts such as promotional gifts deliver a personal experience that digital media alone can not delver.

Great show, although turnout was just average. Good thing (from what I’ve noticed) is that most of the visitors are genuine. So I guess quality counts over quantity. Look forward for next year.

Uhm, LED TV’s are just LCD TV’s with LED back-lighting. More of a marketing gimmick than anything else…

Oh ya, and the 3G S is a definite upgrade from the older iphone. I am really enjoying the new features.

The Chrome OS’s whole raison d’etre make it bad for digital signage. The whole idea is that its a stripped down OS (at least in its initial launch). This means it’ll be lacking drivers and packages–it’ll only work on the netbooks it’ll ship in. It won’t be able to run most of the apps a real Linux distribution would be able to and it’ll have even more trouble supporting different types of hardware than a proper distribution.

Oh, wait, I just read Bryan’s comment…

Chrome OS will certainly be interesting to watch develop, especially now that Google has OEM agreements with HP, Acer, Asus and Dell. Unfortunately, the author doesn’t know very much about it beyond the PR hype.

Chrome OS will never be a good operating system for Digital Signage Players. Allow me to explain.

1) This is not a new OS, it’s just Linux with the Chrome browser bolted on as the primary UI. This is nothing new, several linux distros like Moblin have been doing this for a long time. (moblin.org)

2) There’s no cost advantage. Several DS vendors already support Linux, which has a 0$ cost.

3) Specifically geared for the netbook experience. Netopps certainly make decent Players, but definitely not netbooks. Seeing as the OS will be installed directly by the OEMs, the driver set will probably be pretty restricted.

4) All applications run in the cloud. You cannot install an application like a Digital Signage Player that runs locally on the machine and uses the local system resources.

Chrome OS is specifically designed to facilitate the everyday online experience: getting online fast, checking your email, watching youtube, updating your facebook, tweeting about Michael Jackson, etc, etc.

So that’s why Chrome OS will be woefully inadequate as a Digital Signage Player operating system. On the other hand, you could probably use it to administer your network via one of the numerous web-based interfaces, provided you DS vendor supports the Chrome/Webkit browser.

I really don’t think so. I can’t see why anyone would want to open an application to be fed messages by someone else? I doubt it would replace the iPhone main screen, so it wouldn’t fit into normal day-to-day activity (like ‘normal’ digital signage does).

There are plenty of RSS feed applications on the iPhone which already provide various information sources. And they’re personalised too, so you get the feeds you choose. I personally use Google Reader on my iPhone and it’s all the hand-held information I need.

However, will the iPhone be used as a tool for digital signage? Absolutely. Like a window into a web-connected world, the iPhone (and other web-enabled phones) offers a great way to manage screens, update messages/prices, etc.

So as a screen? No. As a way to control screens? Most certainly.

Thanks – you reassure me!
I’m all for keeping costs down, but I’m with you about ‘doing the right thing’.
All of what our company does (selling video content for DOOH – including music videos) is based on exploitation of creative works and we are very careful to make sure that all rights owners get paid. We’ve heard stories of one competitor who’s been sailing a bit too close to the wind a couple of times and of course they got caught out and caused themselves and their clients great embarrasment. Which is not good, but worse, it was the the end-user customer ( a retail chain) that got sued first and thats really not good for our industry. We all work hard to develop our businesses so anything that goes against this is to be strongly discouraged.
You do well to explain the issues around music rights to your readers – its true that there are many misunderstandings around – so keep up the good work!

I assume that you’re not disputing the fact that music should be paid for?

And surely you are not suggesting that musicians who are not signed to a label shouldn’t be paid at all..???

I don’t know how it works in Australia but in Europe artists can join collecting societies without passing via a label and can therefore benefit from ‘neighbouring rights’ – i.e. the use of music other than directly from record sales.
You might suggest to Legaci that they check out the rights situation and take whatever action they need to in order to be able to earn a living from their creative endeavours.

Blog is really interested to know you experience of the restaurants and your changes of thought in your menu… And you have explained about the digital signage…….

Magnetic is the industry-leader in auto-stereoscopic 3D LCD displays, 3D content
creation, and 3D digital signage solutions. See 3D without the glasses with Magnetic’s
Enabl3d 3d displays.

Or at least the menus on printed paper…

There are two modes of LCDs, normally white and normally black. This means that, at rest, not powering the transistor, the window (sub-pixel of the LCD) is either open or closed. LCDs were once all “normally white” since a display is usually more white than black (look at your PC monitor). Normally white will use less power if more of the display is white or a light color. This mode was picked years ago so notebooks would use less power. The problem arose when the notebook industry, followed by the monitor industry, and finally the TV industry found that dead transistors meant that the little sub-pixel window is “open” all the time. This is the cause of the dreaded stuck bright red, green or blue dot.

The answer is that all large area LCDs are normally black. Normally blacks use more power on a typical image (if there is any such thing as a typical image), than normally white displays. So, today’s set use more power but the dead pixels are black and not stuck on. A fair compromise in my opinion.

DB

I think that is a great idea! I just had a root canal a few months ago and I was thinking then how nice it would be to have a TV screen to pass the time. I have been to dentists in the past that offered movies, but a lot of the time there is very limited choice. I think a combination of Digital Signage (using scrolls and side bars for advertising) and a digital movie server would be ideal. Allow the patient to select their content and give them some nice headphones to hear. The Dentist could have some sort of mute button so he could speak with the patient when needed…..

This is a great point to bring up. But I’ve found that many news organizations allow customers to use RSS feeds as long as they are given proper attribution in the ticker.

However, it’s always a good tip to check out what the various rules are for each feed.