News continued from P4


ViewSonic award-winning portable LED projector


“With the M1, ViewSonic is adding an excellent portable projector solution for users,” said Luke Chen, Business Line Manager for ViewSonic Europe. “We are seeing internet video traffic is growing more rapidly than all other consumer inter- net traffic. To give our custom- ers access to a convenient big screen viewing experience any- time, anywhere, we are launch- ing our new ultra-portable pro- jector that enables you to share content, whether for work or play, on a high quality portable projector.” Wrapped in a chic, open weave acoustic fabric, the M1 is sophisticatedly designed for a higher level of portable cine- ma. The integrated smart stand provides a straightforward set- up and 360-degree rotation capabilities, making it easy to project onto any wall or ceil- ing and removing the need for height adjustment. The projec- tor stand also doubles as a lens cover when not in use; when the lens is uncovered, the M1 automatically powers on with full brightness for instant use. ViewSonic has carefully con- sidered user safety as well with the M1’s Eye Protection fea- ture, which automatically turns


video walls Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas saw Userful launch Userful Cloud, a solution giving customers com- plete centralised remote control and automation of their video walls. Userful’s new cloud man- agement allows administrators to manage a multi-location deploy- ment as a single system, centrally controlling what’s displayed on each video wall and each screen within that video wall.


Operators, who are remote from a video wall, can now take con- trol of the keyboard and mouse of that video wall just using their browser. They can also centrally manage content, schedule preset changes and view all their video walls in real time using a USB camera on site.


“This is the only solution that tackles and automates the com- plex problem of video wall man-


off the projection beam when objects are detected too close to the lens.


The ViewSonic M1 portable cinema provides convenient entertainment and content de- livery in just about any room or environment. Integrated with dual harman/kardon speakers, the M1 delivers clear, rich, room-filling sound when watch- ing movies or listening to mu- sic. Connectivity options on the M1 are versatile and include USB Type C, USB 2.0, HDMI, Audio Out and a MicroSD card reader, resulting in an excellent device for sharing and viewing a variety of different multime- dia content. The


ViewSonic M1 weighs in at less than a kilogramme and its compact design makes it easy to carry with you from room-to-room or on-the-go. The portable projector’s built-in battery provides up to six hours of power and LED technology offers up to 30,000 hours of usage. Moreover, the M1 has been designed with a short throw ratio that allows for 100” images from a distance of just 2.6 meters from the projec- tion surface making it an ideal choice for projecting large im- ages in small spaces.


Userful Cloud management of


erful changes that. It’s now easy to manage a multi-location de- ployment as a single system, with central control and management across all sites by logging in to one browser.”


Userful cloud enables custom- ers to get more out of their video walls. It gives access to all the advanced features of the world's fastest growing and most flexi- ble video wall solution from your browser anywhere in the world. Delivering complete management flexibility through the cloud gives customers the confidence they need to deploy complex video wall scenarios without worrying about onsite support.


Userful cloud is a secure in- terface that passes through any firewall to allow remote access. It includes alerts, usage statistics and provides an easy to use dash-


VITEC adds new Video Wall and DRM functionality VITEC has announced that


its award-winning, enter- prise-grade EZ TV IPTV and Digital Signage Platform can now manage and drive com- plex video wall setups and is interoperable with the latest content protection and DRM standards required


by are the


leading services providers for IPTV deployments. These capabilities


ful-


ly supported through the EZ TV Platform, with DRM inte- gration also available across VITEC's IPTV set-top-boxes, signage end-points, and the cutting-edge EZ TV IPTV mo- bile app. “This release adds incredible value to our mar- ket-leading EZ TV IPTV and Digital Signage Platform,” said Eli Garten, Vice President of IPTV & Enterprise Video Solu- tions at VITEC.


“Our EZ TV Platform powers the IPTV and signage services for most tier one news orga- nizations, broadcast centres, government facilities, and military commands, and has been the system of choice for


many sports organizations that are building new facilities or upgrading existing venues. We continue to rapidly advance the platform, adding innovative functionality that allows our customers to achieve more with the system and to enhance the video


experience their users."


VITEC's video wall solution is designed to simplify deploy- ment and management of proj- ects involving IPTV, digital sig- nage, and video wall content, while delivering a breath-taking visual experience. The new EZ TV video wall processors are 100-percent hardware-based, feature low-latency native play- back of IPTV streams up to 4K, and support interactive con- tent, video, and imagery trans- formations. Up to 60 displays can be managed from a single processor, including nonstan- dard layouts and resolutions of TVs and LED walls. In addition to the video wall and new DRM integration, the new release adds enterprise IPTV capabilities. This includes


provided to


VITEC's video wall solution is designed to simplify deployment and management of projects involving IPTV, digital signage, and video wall content


time-shifted TV, a new mobile app for iOS and Android devic- es that allows users to stream video from the field back to HQ in addition to playing IPTV con- tent, real-time enhancement of HEVC streams delivered over


Considering camera drones?


New Drone Standards are to be unveiled in Spring 2018 which are expected to lead to strengthened public confidence in safety, security and compli- ance within an industry which is set to be one of the fastest growth sectors in the world. These standards are set to re- lease the true potential of this industry, which will revolution- ise the way we live, and trans- form business sectors from transport to infrastructure, ag- riculture to medicine - across air, land, sea and space. The announcement was made at an event at the House of


as Chairman of the BSI Com- mittee


on Drone Standards,


stated in a speech that, “af- ter several years of work and global collaboration, detailed draft standards are expected to reach BSI Committee stage by


“Drones, empowered by Stan- dards that can be trusted and relied upon are the key to many of our economic, transport, se- curity, environmental and pro- ductivity challenges of today. They will open up new avenues


ing drone technologies across these environments, the figures will take on an ever more excit- ing dimension.”


lossy networks, and TAA-com- pliant, high-performance end- points.


Lords last night sponsored by Field Marshal Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank GCB, LVO, OBE, DL on behalf of the British Standards Institution (BSI) and Drone Major Group, whose founder and Chief Executive is Chairman of the BSI Commit- tee responsible for Drone Stan- dards.


Userful Cloud: Users can also centrally manage content, schedule preset changes and view all their video walls in real time using a USB camera on site.


agement and support across multiple locations. In the past, often been treated in one-off, labour-intensive ways, more of the management can be done on site,” says Tim Griffin, CTO of Userful: “With the release of our cloud management platform, Us-


P6 AV News April 2018


board with a drag and drop inter- face and key health and well-be- ing information displayed for all systems at a glance. Simply log into the cloud portal and a cus- tomer can view what’s displayed on any screen or video wall in the deployment in real time.


The event was attended by BSI Chairman Sir David Brown, politicians including Aviation Minister Baroness Sugg, and other senior stakeholders in the drone industry, including man- ufacturers, users, service pro- viders, economists, academics and media. Sir David Brown commented, “BSI is playing a pivotal role in supporting the exciting global future for drones through its work on standards for Un- manned Aircraft Systems. Standards accelerate innova- tion, boost productivity and enable trade, while promoting safety and consumer protec- tion.”


Robert Garbett, in his role


Spring 2018, following which there will be a period of wider consultation, expected then to lead to adoption shortly there- after.”


“He commented, “The de- velopment and adoption of the first quality and safety stan- dards for the drone industry will make 2018 a pivotal year for an industry which is set to become a global phenomenon. It is the year when British and world standards will be crystal- lised, energising the industry, and enabling it to meet its full potential to the benefit of UK plc, and indeed economies worldwide.


to innovation that we can only begin to imagine! “Two years ago drones were forecast to spawn a $100 bil- lion industry by 2020. But to- day the opportunities are per- ceived to be even greater than this


since were based such upon


projections available


data at that time which pre- dominantly focused on the air industry, and we define the en- tire drone industry as covering surface, underwater, air, and space. If you look at the entire picture the figures are much larger and growing faster than anyone expected. If you then forecast the impact of integrat-


Two years ago, drones were fore- cast to spawn a $100 billion in- dustry by 2020 – new research reveals that this could be a con- siderable underestimate.


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