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Video infrastructure
Most modern digital signage systems operate over Ethernet, enabling you
to use the infrastructure you already have in place. Generally these systems
consist of a publisher unit connected directly to the network. This is usually
located in a central location such as a data center. On the remote side, a
digital signage player is connected to the network near the video screen
and is linked to the display with an HDMI or a DVI cable.
When installing a video signage system—especially if you’re displaying
streaming high-definition video—it’s important to have an Ethernet
network that’s up to the task. 100-Mbps Fast Ethernet is a minimum
requirement; 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet is preferable, especially if you’re
also running other high-bandwidth applications such as VoIP.
It’s also important that your Ethernet network supports Quality of Service
(QoS), which gives streaming video destined for your digital signage
system network priority.
Video mounts
There are many options when it comes to mounting video displays,
enabling you to mount a screen virtually anywhere you need one.
Flush wall mounts — Place the screen flat against a wall or other
flat surface.
Pulling it all together— and adding some finishing touches.
Flush with tilt wall mounts — Place the screen against a wall or other
flat surface, but enable you to tilt the screen for better viewing.
Articulating wall mounts — Provide swivel articulating arm that
enables a full range of motion.
Ceiling mounts — Hangs a video screen from the ceiling, usually on an
arm that provides a bit of space between the display and the ceiling.
Video wall mounts — Video displays in video walls require specialized
mounts to tile the displays precisely without gaps. These are often
specific to each kind of display.
Dual mount adapters — These specialized mounts enable you to
mount two screens either side by side or back to back. A back-to-back
ceiling mount can be especially useful for displaying information in public
spaces such as airports.
Enclosures
When you place digital signage within reach in public areas such as
shopping centers, schools, hospitals, restaurants, and hotels, you need an
enclosure to provide protection from theft, vandalism, and curious children.
Although there are many variations, these are usually simple locking
enclosures with a clear pane for viewing the video display.
LCD Video Display
CAT5e UTP
Cable
Digital Signage Player
DVI
Cable
Digital Signage Publisher
Ethernet Switch
Datacomm Center
LCD Video Display
Digital Signage Player
Digital Signage Player
LCD Video Display
DVI
Cable
DVI
Cable