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April 5, 2011  
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Audio Conference with Bridgit and Smartboard


Data conferences between several Smartboard users are made possible with Smartboard Servers and the installed Bridgit Conferencing Software. In this way data is transferred for control and visualisation. Furthermore, the audio interface can be used for operating local loudspeakers or for voice transmission via Skype. For their boards, Smart Technologies offers appropriate active loudspeakers, which can be directly operated via sound card. In data conferences the audio support is rarely used, as it is worked "with the phone between ear and shoulder". Thus, an appropriate audio equipment recording the voice of the participants and eliminating existing reverberations does not exist. Therefore, awkward handling and difficult communication via telephone complicate the data conference. Furthermore, phoning causes extra costs, which could be saved with an audio support via LAN.

By placing beyerdynamic Revoluto microphones near the Smartboard it is possible to record all participants in front of the Smartboard and within the room. By using an Audio processor with echo cancelling (biamp) and connected in series, it avoids the return of the audio signal of the virtual participant at the loudspeaker, which is picked up by the microphones. Without this audio processor an echo effect would arise on the side of the virtual participant. Furthermore,
the incoming audio signal will be optimised with this device, adapted to the loudspeakers and reproduced.

Thanks to the Revoluto microphones the data conference users now enjoy more freedom of movement with the Smartboard and are no longer dependent on using a telephone. In this way all participants within the room can acoustically follow the conference. The sound has also been optimised with an Echo
Canceller. With this solution telephone costs belong to the past.

 

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Stewart Filmscreen
Stewart Provides Screens for 83rd Academy Awards

 

Stewart Filmscreen Corporation was once again selected to provide screens for the 83rd Academy Awards presentation and broadcast. Stewart Filmscreen Corporation furnished both front and rear projection surfaces, and a selection of frame systems.

 

For the 83rd Academy Awards Stewart provided six screens; the Principal Upstage Screen (Filmscreen 100, Main Screen (SnoMatte 100) as shown above and 2 Traveling Screens (SnoMatte 100) as well as the two house screens (AeroView 100). 

 

The principle downstage flying center screen used to display nominated and archival content, has a seamless image area of 25' 2" X 43'10" with an AT3M seamless frame and was the largest screen used at the awards show to date. This screen utilizes the FilmScreen 100 flexible rear projection screen material that is available in seamless sizes up to 40 feet by 90 feet and is formulated with a neutral density gray tint for enhanced contrast. FilmScreen 100 was chosen for the Academy Awards as it offers a very wide viewing angle for large seating configurations and is an excellent performer in venues with some ambient light present.

 

There was projection throughout the venue; in addition to the large 25' 2" X 43'10" screen, the production utilized six additional Stewart screens, all programmed and operated by SenovvA, Inc., under the supervision of David C. Taylor.

 

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Silver 5D is a flexible front projection screen material which is optimized for both 2D and 3D applications 

 

Silver 5D (3D + 2D) is an innovative fabric that offers excellent performance in passive polarized 3D applications, while maintaining outstanding performance for 2D sources. Silver 5D is formulated as a highly functional polarization preserving surface for passive, linear or circular polarized stereoscopic reproduction. Silver 5D has excellent performance in ratio of extinction, furnishing ghost free stereoscopic images.

 

In addition, Silver 5D has sufficient viewing cone and uniformity to provide excellent performance as a high contrast screen for conventional digital 2D projection. Silver 5D has a category leading viewing cone, a half gain value above 30 degrees, greatly reduced hot spot artifacting and excellent color reproduction. Available in seamless sizes up to 40' x 90'.

 

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Premier Mounts

Premier Mounts Rolls Out Digital Signage iPad Mount

Stylish, steel frame that fully secures the iPad in a wall mounted digital signage environment


Premier Mounts now introduces the IPM-700 secure wall mounting frame for iPads. The new wall mounting frame completely covers all iPad controls and allows access to the touchscreen, turning the iPad into a compact interactive display for digital signage. The frame, with various aesthetically attractive finishes, is perfect for retail, hospitality, corporate environments, tradeshows and many other areas.

 

The decorative and easy-to-install IPM-700wall mount allows the iPad to be used as a protected digital signage delivery platform. It covers all the operation buttons, prevents any unauthorized access and does not obstruct reception to WiFi networks.

 

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PRF-100, Fixed VESA Mount for Flat-Panels up to 32", is now available for sales and shipping.

This mount is a cost efficient, entry level, version of our PRF for smaller displays and features an equally efficient design for ease of installation. The PRF-100 supports 75x75mm and 100x100mm VESA mounting patterns. It can carry up to 50lbs of weight and sits less than 1" from the wall.

 

The PRF-100 VESA Mount is ideal for installing a 15 to 32 flat-panel display to a wood stud or concrete wall. Its visual centering diamond and visual stud guide make it easy to mount a flat-panel safely and accurately. The mounts low-profile design keeps the display close to the wall for a pleasing look.

 

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Darcy Harrell
TOTAL Marketing
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