HD Digital Signage with Wi-Fi Integration, Template-Based Content Management and HTML5 Compatibility

Gefen's Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi is the industry's first media appliance to combine the power of HTML5 with the interoperability of SMIL. This Digital Signage Player is a LAN-based product, which supports Full 1080p HD, text tickers, 2-channel L/R audio, and calendar scheduling with over ten preloaded templates to choose from.

The all-metal enclosure features a passive cooling system. The product comes with 4GB of built-in flash memory, and the securable compact flash card slot allows the addition of up to 16GB of memory if needed (replacing the internal storage). Two integrated USB 2.0 ports provide connection to a keyboard and to USB storage devices. Its support for over 20 different media formats provides a wide selection for content creation. A watchdog timer lets the product recover and resume playback after power and network disruptions.

The included software will allow users to upload video playback schedules and playlists for easy content management. Additionally, software developers can utilize W3C SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) syntax which ensures compatibility across multiple Digital Signage platforms. The included software features over ten different multi-zoned templates and "live feed" widgets to fit your specific Digital Signage needs.

Widgets and Templates are What Signage Manager Express Does Best

The Signage Manager Express uses a simple template and widget based system for content creation. The software interface is easy to navigate and importing elements is as easy as dragging them into the playlist window from your desktop. Each template offers different pre-zoned sections that can contain different video and image content. Most templates can also include a "ticker" style text message. Widgets for date and time, weather, RSS feeds, and news are also provided. In addition to this, a webpage can also be displayed by providing the software with a URL.

Uploading your newly created content to the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi is also an easy process. The Signage Manager Express software allows you to send the content directly to one or to multiple units that are on the same network. If your devices are not located on the same network, an alternate method of loading the content is provided. The software will also allow you to export your content to a USB drive which can then be plugged directly into one of the 2 USB ports on the device. The content will then be copied from the USB drive directly to the internal memory on the device.

Expand the Capabilities of Your Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Plus

The Gefen General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) module works with the Digital Signage Player with Wi-Fi (or Wi-Fi Plus), allowing the professional integrator to add optical sensors, relays, lighting controls, buttons, and other devices to existing digital signage presentations. Use the GPIO module with a motion sensor to automatically play digital signage content when someone approaches a screen or trigger a relay to change the lighting at a kiosk or other destination – the possibilities are limited only by your creativity. External events are sent via USB, into the Digital Signage Player, and integrated into the SMIL script to trigger playlists. The GPIO module uses minimal power draw by using simple open-close circuits on the input and output ports.

• Supports HD resolutions up to 1080p Full HD
• Supports MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG L2, MP3, H.264/MPEG-4
• 4GB of built-in memory (expandable)
• Dynamic content support for SMIL 3.0 (sub-set)
• CMS device management in LAN or WAN environments is possible using 3rd party solutions which are compliant with the SMIL protocol
• NTP client for time synchronization
• Real-time clock with battery backup
• Automatic error recovery with built-in WDT
• Auto-play starts playing scheduled contents automatically
• Compact and wall-mountable solid metal enclosure for excellent heat dissipation and durability
• Access to dynamic content via HTML5 widgets (RSS feeds, news, Twitter, websites, calendars, weather and live clocks
• 13 base templates and 7 widget templates