Westinghouse Intros LCDs, Digital Signage Software

Westinghouse has introduced new software applications for digital signage — neonSource, neonNow and neonPlayer — and the VM-42F140S (42-inch) and VM-47F140S (47-inch) LCDs.

The company says the products "provide sophisticated and easy-to-use solutions to create and showcase dynamic, original ads and content."

The VM-42F140S and VM-47F140S both feature 1920 x 1080 resolutions, bi-directional RS-232C, discrete RS-232 commands and built-in speakers.

Connections include: HDMI, DVI, YPbPr, VGA, composite and S-Video.

Other features:

• Autosource technology that automatically turns the TV on and adjusts it when an external source is detected
• DPMS timer for convenient on/off application for lower power consumptionFront panel and remote lock for securityThe Energy Star- and ROHS-compliant LCDs are now shipping.
  
  MSRP
  VM-42F140S — $1,399
  VM-47F140S — $1,899
  
  

  neonPlayer

  
  neonPlayer is a compact content management box with a front power button with display-status LED.
  
  The software supports up to 1920 x 1080 resolutions and these video formats: MPG1/2/4, H.264, AVI, WMV, SWF and FLV. Supported image formats include: BMP, GIF, JPG, WMF, EMF and PNG.
  
  Features include:
  
  • A 160GB hard drive
  • A 2.3GHz Dual Core CPU
  • RJ-45 connection
  • HDMI and VGA output
  • Analog audio output and YPbPr input
"Westinghouse is providing businesses with a cost-effective and creative signage solution that is more unique and compelling than ever before," says John Araki, VP and GM of Westinghouse's commercial business unit.

"Our new solutions are very easy and intuitive to use and do not require a dedicated IT person for execution."



neonSource


neonSource, which is offered for displays in landscape mode, is a customizable digital signage solution that enables clients to create their own content.

It works for flat panels of any size and features Westinghouse's proprietary MosaicView technology, which lets multiple images be displayed simultaneously on one screen.

neonSource allows businesses to advertise on a timed rotation with banner ads or text insertion. It includes a component input for connection to external devices and an icon-based user interface.



neonNow


neonNow can be run in both portrait and landscape modes and has preloaded templates for businesses that don't want to create their own.

It also uses an icon-based drag-and-drop interface for insertion of logos, ads or videos. neonNow has templates with customizable text for several industries including: retail/boutique, hospitality, restaurant, education and a generic design.

The neonPlayer, neonSource and neonNow solutions are now shipping. Westinghouse did not release pricing.