Display Technology
Dealing with increased expectations of display technology
Increasingly, today’s professional industrial customers are demanding high quality displays that are versatile, easy to use and energy- efficient, writes Densitron’s product manager Bazile Peter
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t’s not easy to overstate how much the capabilities and expectations of professional display equipment have evolved during the last decade. From higher-resolutions low-latency touch-based control capabilities, high-quality displays are frequently the foundation of control and monitoring systems in broadcast and other permanent industrial environments. At the same time, the demand for displays that can be more tightly customised to satisfy individual customer requirements has continued to grow. For system developers this has led to an increased focus on the availability of bespoke systems, as well as effective off-the- shelf products that can be swiftly deployed to handle more predictable display applications. At Densitron we have become increasingly aware that modularity is really the only way to proceed as customer’s needs become more specific and exacting. Hence our current modular solutions make it possible for customers to select their ideal display size, as well as other core preferences such as the means of interaction, the most suitable computer hardware and software, and the type of interfaces to be used.
On the basis that the right display is fundamental to achieving an effective control and/or monitoring solution, our bespoke service begins with careful consultation about the display requirements. Key issues to be determined include: the size and format of the screen, as well as the need for features such as super-wide viewing angles, high luminance, large contrast ratios and long-term reliability. All of these criteria will be affected by the nature of the application and the working environment, as well as the broader remit of the installation and
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any possible future changes to the
primary configuration. Once the customer has made a decision about the display, we can then move on to determining the mode(s) of interaction (e.g. multi-point touch, haptics, tactile objects), as well as the hardware/software and interface requirements. With modular design
allowing any of these elements to be combined in whatever desired configuration, the result is an ability to address any control or monitoring application - however niche or individual it might be.
‘Ready to go’ displays
All the same, it is also clear that customers do not always have the time or bandwidth to implement bespoke solutions, particularly in broadcast, where ‘fast turnaround’ production or remote production, requires flexibility and re-purposing of off-the-shelf hardware. With touchscreen displays and on-board intelligence it is extremely easy to reconfigure the UI and functionality of a control surface.
Densitron has responded to this requirement with the UReady range, which offers superb high-resolution graphics in ready-to-install rack displays. The incorporation of IPS technology enables 80/80/80/80 symmetric viewing that is clear in bright or low light, while long-life backlight and the capacity to operate in extreme temperature conditions mean the products are robust and reliable. Developed to
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address a number of common applications, the current UReady product line is based around three models, namely: the DMT066YYHLCMU- 1D, with a size of 6.60” and resolution of 1440 x 240; the DMT132YYHLCMU-1D, with a 13.20” size and resolution of 2880 x 240; and the DM-163BD-MPGR02, with a 16.30” size and resolution of 1920 x 285.
While these off-the-shelf products have proven to be very popular, we also recognise that operating environments have become more diverse than ever before - and that customers may also wish to plan ahead regarding possible future changes in usage. Bearing this in mind we continue to expand our material options, which include soda lime, chemical and heat-strengthened, tempered and toughened glass, as well as PMMA, Polycarbonate and Optolite high-scratch resistant plastics. Our bespoke service also includes enhancements such as Anti-Glare (AG), Anti-Reflection (AR) and Anti-Smudge (AS) optical treatments.
Energ ecienc the next rntier There is another important trend we should
mention and that is the increased expectation that displays be energy-efficient and eco- conscious. More efficient circuitry has allowed us to reduce energy consumption significantly, paving the way for users to benefit from systems that are less power-hungry and more durable. Reducing energy consumption and overall carbon footprint is now a priority for all industries, and pro-AV and broadcast are no exceptions. Continued improvements in this area therefore represent an important area of activity for us; the same can be said of the product’s ‘afterlife’ so that more elements of each system can be recycled when the end of operational life has been reached.
With more diverse and specific requirements than ever before, the onus is on vendors to take a more responsive approach to display design, delivery, and life-time. The recent flurry of innovations showcased at events such as Integrated Systems Europe indicates that companies are rising to the challenge, meaning there is plenty of cause for optimism about the future of professional displays.
densitron.com
www.cieonline.co.uk
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