Products and innovations at ISE 2012

From innovative audio solutions for conferences, to AV products integrated with the latest in ICT technology, products and solutions at ISE 2012 promise to transform sectors ranging from telemedicine and classrooms to live events and residences. We look at a few of these innovations:

Peerless AV video wall mounts               

With the new DS-VW765 models, Peerless-AV has, the manufacturer claims, taken all the measurements and tedious calculations out of the installation of any video wall array with custom, screen specific wall plate spacers available to perfectly position every mount. Limitless display configurations are reportedly achievable in both portrait and landscape orientations, with the assurance of perfect alignment and a sleek, flush appearance even over problem walls.  This design combines with a mount that is ready to install straight out of the box and is loaded with features such as multi point, tool-less micro adjustment in three planes for seamless alignment. Visit booth #11N65

DIS’ Digital Discussion System

Danish Interpretation Systems (DIS) launches Digital Discussion System DDS 5900. In the new system, the microphone unit DC 5980P can not only be configured as delegate or chairman, it can even be configured as interpretation unit.  Visit booth # 3C119

RTI connects with Apple

The RTiPanel app connects the control solutions of Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI) to the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. With the app installed on any of these popular Apple products, users will have control over any RTI XP remote processor and all connected electronic systems from virtually anywhere in the world. The RTiPanel includes full two-way feedback, dynamic scrolling lists, a completely customisable user interface, and more. Support for Android devices will be available in 2012. Visit booth # 4S60

AMX expands Enova media switcher range

Additions to the Enova family include the Enova DGX 16 and 32 digital media switchers, which, the manufacturer, says are the industry’s first modular digital media switchers with a built-in central controller.  AMX says its DGX 16 and 32 models are designed to cope with copy protection issues, centrally manage connected devices, and overcome many of the challenges facing integrators today. Both models manage and distribute analogue and digital audio and video including HDMI with HDCP (HDMI/HDCP) control and Ethernet without any of the typical problems associated with HDCP authenticated content distribution and switching, says the manufacturer. Visit booth  #2C50

MultiTouch displays get Android support

An Android support suite for multi-user multi-touch displays has been introduced by MultiTouch, developer of the modular multi-touch LCD screen for large-scale displays. The support suite is designed for the company’s MultiTaction platform, and provides developers with an elegant, open means of porting and developing Android applications for MultiTouch’s range of displays, says the company. It means that the new MultiTouch MultiTaction Cell 55in display can be used as a huge Android tablet, providing greater interactivity, social media integration, and augmented reality hooks on a reportedly large scale. Visit booth #11K37

New L-Series speakers from Seeburg acoustic line

Seeburg acoustic line’s L16j is a slim column loudspeaker designed for particularly demanding applications in acoustically problematic spaces. The manufacturer claims that due to its optimised waveguide and special curving, the L16j is particularly suited for homogenous reproduction of speech as well as music, at distances of up to 25 metres. The company says the system can be easily extended and adapted to suit a string of different applications by linking multiple L-Series speakers together; and that by summer 2012, a total of six L-Series models, ranging from 4 x 3in to 16 x 3in, will be available. Visit booth #7H200

Bluetooth receiver from Xantech

The BDXTT stereo Bluetooth receiver from Xantech provides a wireless connection between any A2DP stereo Bluetooth-enabled audio source and any single or multi-zone audio system. Products that may be connected using the Xantech BDXTT stereo Bluetooth receiver include the Apple iPad, Apple iPhone or Apple iPod touch2G, a large array of smart phones, and personal computers. The Xantech BDXTT pairs with Stereo Bluetooth A2DP devices over an operating distance of up to 80ft. Each Xantech BDXTT stereo Bluetooth receiver features an individual alphanumeric ID, allowing multiple units to be installed in a multi-zone application. Visit booth #1N73

Biamp’s AVB DSP system in action

In a significant development that reflects the ongoing rise of Audio Video Bridging (AVB), Biamp Systems is launching Tesira, the company’s first DSP-based networked media system to employ AVB as the primary digital media transport. Tesira is an enterprise-wide solution made up of intelligent network modules designed to share and boost performance. It is equipped with modular scalable inputs and outputs, DSPs and networked end-points, providing system design capabilities for unlimited scenarios, including centralised, distributed and hybrid-type applications. Biamp will be hosting product demonstration sessions on its stand to showcase Tesira’s partition features and AVB functionality. Visit booth #1H80

Sharp thinks big

Sharp’s new PN-E702 (70″ class, 69-1/2″ diagonal) LED-LCD display comes with an integrated slot for optional media player. The PN-E702 is reportedly designed to meet the rigours of a wide range of commercial display and digital signage applications. Sharp’s UV2A photo-alignment technology helps create colour images, and the full-array LED backlight design positions energy-efficient LEDs evenly across the panel for uniform brightness and greater legibility of text, ideal for conference rooms and classrooms, retail signage and other public display applications. Visit booth #11F78

Video walls from Hetec

The video wall controller V-Match C9 allows creating unique video wall designs for eye-catching presentations of media content at exhibitions, sales environments, and on stages. Using V-Match C9 video wall controller, video walls can be shaped in a completely flexible way. Video walls can be shaped combining different types of displays such as projectors, monitors, LCD TVs, LED panels of any screen size and resolution. Input and output ports accept both analogue and digital signals. As pure hardware V-Match C9 is made for 24/7 use in professional video installations  here real time video performance and quick setup is required. Visit booth #3C140

Multi-touch display with AOpen

The WT22M-RH from AOpen is an interactive ultra-slim 21.5” Multi Touch Panel PC with a LED backlit panel. The WT22M-RH features the latest Intel Sandy Bridge mobile CPU’s and dual channel DDR3 memory support which allows for high definition 1080p interaction and Intel WiDi wireless screen sharing technology. The WT22M-RH also comes with Intel vPro and Intel AMT technology which allows for remote hardware and software diagnostics and maintenance. Ever see a digital signage board freeze or hang? The WT22M-RH, the manufacturers claim,  does not have that problem with built in watchdog timers that triggers a corrective action to recover from lockups which help reduce the WT22M-RH’s total cost of ownership. Visit booth #10N129

Wolfvision’s eye on innovation

The EYE-10 from Wolfvision is a high resolution CCD with a sophisticated firmware and progressive scan lens that, the manufacturer claims, offers exceptional picture quality with perfect edge focus. With 30 frames per second, this camera can be used in all applications in which PAL/NTSC video camera resolution (even 3CCD video) is not good enough. The camera can be used on the ceiling, for distance learning, videoconferencing, surveillance and telemedicine, among other uses. Visit booth #1M11

Interactive video whiteboard from Polycom

The Polycom UC Board solution, the manufacturer says, transforms any whiteboard or LCD monitor into an interactive video whiteboard space and it natively integrates with the Polycom HDX video system in the room.  From doctors illustrating a diagnosis to a patient, to an architect sketching the next concept for green construction, to a student solving a problem with classmates from around the world, the Polycom

UC Board solution enables users to interact naturally and efficiently. With standards-based content sharing, the Polycom UC Board allows users to share their work seamlessly with any other standards-based system from Polycom and other manufacturers without the need for any gateway or conversion software. Visit booth #12C86

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