AIS Announces Alliance with Jaco Electronics to Distribute Digital Signage Solutions Supporting POPAI Screen Media Formats for Retail and Interior Design Industries.IRVINE, Calif. -- American Industrial Systems, Inc. (AIS), a leading manufacturer of digital signage Digital signage is a form of out-of-home advertising in which content and messages displayed on an electronic screen, or digital sign, can be changed without modification to the physical sign, typically with the goal of delivering targeted messages to specific locations at solutions and interactive kiosk An Interactive kiosk is a computer terminal that provides information access via electronic methods. Interactive kiosks sometimes resemble telephone booths, but can also be used while sitting on a bench or chair. has announced that it is expanding its distribution channel, via a new alliance with Jaco Electronics (Nasdaq:JACO), to architects, consultants, planning and design services based companies, to include AIS' full line of new dynamic digital signage Digital signage is the generic name for any electronic signage from monocolor LED to full video screen. Dynamic Digital Signage is the generic name for digital signage that works dynamically with a server/client infrastructure that enables the user to schedule any possibility from systems including: LCD displays, media players, and content management software. AIS offers industry leading compatibility by supporting the XML-based SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) Pronounced "smile." A format for delivering and synchronizing multimedia content on the Web. Introduced in the summer of 1998 by the W3C, it is a document type (DTD) of XML and provides the timing commands that (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (hypertext, language, multimedia, text, World-Wide Web) Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language - (SMIL) A language based on Extensible Markup Language (XML), that enables people without programming or scripting backgrounds to author multimedia presentations in a simple text ) open standard, along with POPAI POPAI Point-Of-Purchase Advertising International screen media formats support for architecture and design firms who currently design, integrate, build, test, deploy, and manage business for the construction and renovation of commercial retail buildings. Technological innovation has expanded the use of multimedia presentations for retail stores and supermarkets. Getting technical, AIS Totally Integrated Digital Signage (TIDS TIDS Travel Industry Designator Service TIDS Tactical Information Distribution System TIDS Tactical Integrated Digital System TIDS Tower Integrated Display System TIDS Trident Integrated Data System TIDS Tactical Information Display System ) systems support dynamic content and messaging for your retail foot-traffic patterns and floor electronic display layout. AIS' TIDS systems make it simple to get started by providing a complete hardware and software package. Our offerings utilize an industrial LCD monitor A flat panel display that uses liquid crystals. Although laptops have used LCDs as their flat panel technology almost exclusively, LCD is also the most popular for flat panel desktop monitors. Toward the end of 2003, sales of LCD displays for desktops overtook CRTs for the first time. with built-in digital media player that is mated with our heavy-duty robust pedestal stand to make installation and set-up a breeze. Push-Buttons and Motion Sensors are available to maximize your message and advertising presence. "AIS Totally Integrated Digital Signage (TIDS) is a state-of-the-art system that features ruggedized electronic display layouts and supports dynamic content and messaging to enhance retail displays. We are delighted to forge this alliance with AIS and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial Adj. 1. mutually beneficial - mutually dependent interdependent, mutualist dependent - relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture" relationship," stated Jaco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joel Girsky. Key Features and Benefits Supported Content Formats * 2007 PowerPoint (static) * Image: Standards image format from S1 to S3, and E1 to E3 * Audio codec: Standards audio format S4 and S5 * Video codec: Standards video format from S6 to S12, and E4 to E9 Hardware * Size screens are available in 15, 17, 19, 22, 32,42 and 52" * Embedded network media player * Mounting Options: VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association, Milpitas, CA, www.vesa.org) A membership organization founded in 1989 that sets interface standards for the PC, workstation and computing environments. Note the following VESA standards following this entry. or flush mounts Software * Updating - Refresh your media through the easy to use software * Media Library - Store all your favorite videos in your library for easy access * Scheduling - Create your own custom playlist A file that contains an index to a selected group of music files on the computer. Using digital jukebox software such as iTunes and Winamp, playlists are created by the user by dragging and dropping titles from a master index. The software may be able to create a playlist automatically. or select from our pre-installed templates * No additional player license and PC hardware needed * Standalone operation or simple network content delivery Optimal Visibility * Supports high resolution, brightness and contrast, sunlight readable and wide range temperature Interactive: * Touch screen ready platform Reliability * Solid-state design, rugged metal enclosure, and shock/vibration resistant * Low power consumption, quick boot-up time Scalability * TCP/IP-based data communication for LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. or WAN manageability * Centralized management through internet via bundled software Physical Connectors (Player) * HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. 1.2 (Full-HD 1080p)/DVI-D * VGA/RCA/audio L/R/Ethernet10/100 BASE-T/USB x 1 Local Storage * Optional up to 16GB CF or 80 GB hard drive Custom Features: * Supports motion sensor, IR control, external push buttons, RS-232 input/output, touch screen interface, and firmware upgrade. Custom Enclosures: * Bezels, color, open frame, chassis, panel and wall/arm mount About American Industrial Systems Inc. AIS is a leading global designer and manufacturer of specialty digital signage, industrial displays, industrial panel pc, and industrial automation solutions for customers in the industrial, commercial, public service, and medical markets. AIS specialize in designing and manufacturing cost-effective LCD and embedded computing products for the industrial market, as well as ODM/OEM applications worldwide. Whether your vision involves off-the-shelf displays or highly customized embedded computing solutions, AIS can supply the experience, technology, and resources you need to build it right and get you to market first. For additional information on AIS products and services, please Call AIS toll-free at (888) 485-6688 or visit: www.aispro.com. About Jaco Electronics Jaco is a leading distributor and integrator of display (LCD) and embedded computer solutions and related components. The Company operates an in-house display integration center housing its engineering and manufacturing staff and operations. The integration center allows Jaco to provide customers with unique, value-added solutions and a "one-stop" source for their display and integration requirements. For more information, please visit www.jacoelectronics.com. |
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