DisplayNote Screen Sharing Software Updates October 2024

Enhanced Session Control with “Control Your Session”

The “Control Your Session” feature allows users to manage screen sharing from their personal devices, ensuring control over session flow. Integrated with Moderator Mode, it restricts screen sharing to invited participants, giving presenters the freedom to manage sessions securely and efficiently from anywhere in the room.

Related: DisplayNote and Promethean Partner to Enhance Meeting Rooms

Infrared Remote Compatibility for Broader Hardware Support

DisplayNote has expanded compatibility with infrared remote controls, making it easier for users to interact with the screen on both interactive and non-touch displays. For screen manufacturers, this means their hardware solutions can cater to a wider range of users, providing flexibility and ease of use across different environments.

Commenting on the latest updates, Luke McSorley, head of product, says, “Our ‘Control Your Session’ feature gives users unmatched flexibility, allowing them to manage screen sharing seamlessly from their personal devices. Combined with Moderator Mode, it ensures that only authorized participants can share content, giving presenters full control over their sessions. Additionally, by expanding compatibility with infrared remotes, we’re enabling easier interaction with both touch and non-touch displays, providing greater versatility for screen manufacturers and end-users alike.”

Additional Features:

• Device Discovery for a Seamless Connection Experience: Connecting to devices is now more straightforward than ever. Whether using AirPlay, Miracast, or Google Cast, the Room Name will be the consistent identifier, reducing confusions and enabling quick, hassle-free connections.
• Audio Sharing with Window Content: Expanding on the “share a window” option, users can now share audio along with their content, providing a richer, more immersive experience.
• Access to DisplayNote Academy: users have access to tutorials, guides, and support via the newly integrated DisplayNote Academy link on the join page.

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Per a statement, Absen worked closely with Q-SYS, who has fully vetted and endorsed the following plugin integration with a Q-SYS Certified badge (developed with Q-SYS and supported by Absen and Q-SYS). The integration thus includes:

• Absenicon display control plugin supports X and S Series products
• The Absenicon display plugin enables all control functions included with the Absenicon wireless remote control within the Q-SYS Platform
• The Absenicon plugin supports control pin connectors for intelligent automations and control schemes

“We are very excited to finally have an often-requested Q-SYS plugin available for our icons products,” states Trent Slyter, national sales director, Absen Inc. “This plugin is now available for any Q-SYS processor that uses Q-SYS Designer Software to control various devices in a room. This makes it faster and easier than ever to control our Icons within the Q-SYS environment.  It has taken a lot of time and effort to bring this to fruition and we are very happy to have it in place.”

“We are proud of our collaboration with Absen to create a plugin integration that will enable elevated experiences across our shared customers,” adds Geno Zaharie, principal, Alliances & Ecosystem, Q-SYS.

Another version of this article originally appeared on our sister-site Commercial Integrator on October 17, 2024. It has since been updated for My TechDecisions’ audience.

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Levesque first experienced Sony’s products in 2018 when one of the company’s sales reps visited the URI campus. Impressed with the products, the university started slowly updating its projectors to Sony’s as part of their new classroom revision cycle. URI now has close to 120 of Sony’s laser projectors in nearly every classroom. The university started off with the VPL-PHZ10 and VPL-PHZ12 installation projector models. Now they’ve expanded its use to include the ultra-compact VPL-PHZ60 and VPL-PHZ61’s as their main models, which offer 6,500 center lumens and 7,000 center lumens of brightness, respectively.  These laser models also feature a fast start up and shutdown for saving time and energy.

“We tend to just put the VPL-PHZ61 in now because the brightness is great,” says Levesque. “If it’s too bright, I can decrease the brightness and make the projector last longer. I also like the size because they’re light for when I have to install them. It’s really easy to go up and put them in. It takes me no time to put one of these up compared to other projectors I’ve worked with, and I don’t need assistance because I can basically install them myself.”

Bravia Installation

In addition to projectors, URI has also installed Sony’s Pro BRAVIA displays across their campus. Prior to the pro BRAVIA installation, there hadn’t been a standard for displays on campus. Due to there being a variety of displays in different locations, it was difficult to keep track of which ones were being serviced, if they had the right equipment to be maintained, and how they operated.

“We’re a small department that kind of does everything on campus at this point, and we couldn’t keep it up anymore,” explains Levesque. “When we saw the displays, we were blown away by the image quality that we were getting compared to what had been installed.”

URI now has more than three dozen Pro BRAVIA displays between the sizes of 65 to 85 inches. The university’s displays are primarily utilized for reinforcement in their classrooms. Certain classrooms have a secondary display in the back of the room, and extended displays in the front of the room. A lot of Pro BRAVIA displays are also being installed for digital signage across campus to provide information to students and the public. Levesque is advocating for them to be installed on campus for other uses such as the school’s Memorial Union which is also in the process of swapping their displays over to pro BRAVIA’s for digital signage needs. URI is also currently utilizing Pro BRAVIA displays and audio reinforcements to make their conference rooms more modern, especially when it comes to hybrid meetings.

Clearer, Brighter Projectors & Displays

Since updating its equipment, Levesque and others have noticed positive results such as saving time and money on repairs.

“One thing we’ve noticed is when we put the Sony ecosystem on campus, it just works,” says Levesque. “We get them in, we put them up, and we really don’t have to think about them. I don’t have to visit the displays or projectors all the time and change their lamps or filters – they just work. We set the displays on an internal schedule to power them on and off for us utilizing the Pro Mode (BRAVIA pre-loaded functionality) and they work great. I don’t get calls like I used to anymore.”

URI’s students and staff have also noticed some changes. Faculty members have continuously told Levesque and the rest of the AV team how great the projectors’ image-quality is, and how its reality creation feature is helpful when presenting lessons because everything looks clearer and brighter.

“We have amazing service and reps with Sony,” Levesque says. “Sony has been great when it comes to any issues that I have or even doing future design work. We are incredibly happy here.”

Click on ‘View Slideshow’ to view more photos of the Sony projectors and displays used in URI’s classrooms and meeting rooms.

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Check out the InfoComm 2023 video booth tour below to learn all the details about the Sony Pro BRAVIA displays. Plus, you’ll learn more about the company’s industry leadership in other areas.

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The Technology Challenge

The College was looking for the best possible displays capable of addressing a wide range of applications. To address the challenge, the integration firm responsible for the project deployed four MAXHUB LM150A07 Raptor series displays. Tim Philpot, an account executive at the Orlando-based integration firm, Systems Innovation, assumed an active role in system design in addition to sales.

He discussed the MAXHUB deployment at Seminole State College in Orlando. “During our discussions with college management, there was considerable emphasis placed on the desire to have large, vivid displays that could easily be moved from one location to another,” Philpot explained. “This includes not only moving the displays about campus, but also the need to move them off campus to nearby hotel ballrooms for larger events. After careful consideration, we decided the MAXHUB Raptor series displays—outfitted with their accompanying mobile stand mounting solution—made an ideal choice for addressing these requirements.”

MAXHUB Raptor Series Display Benefits

When queried about those attributes that made the MAXHUB Raptor displays a good choice for the wide range of applications they would be used for, Philpot emphasized the systems’ wireless content sharing ability.

“Depending upon the nature of the event and the venue where it’s taking place, these displays end up showing everything from spreadsheets to video, to artwork and more. The ability to wirelessly place content on the display from one’s laptop or a variety of other source devices is a huge plus, as it greatly simplifies the setup process. Similarly, the LAN screen-sharing capability for up to four windows further helps presenters convey information quickly and easily. The MAXConfig software delivers exceptional control and intuitive access to all features of the LED wall through one’s personal device.”

Streamlined 3-in-1 Design

An important factor in making the MAXHUB Raptor series displays so versatile stems from the 3-in-1 design that provides a unified, easy-to-manage package. This includes the Control Unit, which encompasses the sending card, the Android OS card, plus the video processor. The Receiving Unit houses the power supply, the receiving card, plus the hub board while the Power Unit contains the power supply, the audio amplifier, and the relay. This streamlined design makes it easy to create the perfect presentation or communication experience with minimal setup time.

While assembly and setup of the MAXHUB Raptor series displays is quite intuitive compared to other competing systems, it is not uncommon for questions to arise. Hence, responsive and capable support services are crucial. In this regard, Philpot was very complimentary of his experience with MAXHUB. “During the initial setup,” he explained, “we encountered a few challenges that we weren’t certain how to address. MAXHUB provided onsite technical support and did a great job of helping us address our questions. We were very pleased.”

A tremendous visual experience

The four MAXHUB Raptor series displays were deployed at Seminole State College of Florida in November 2022. Since that time, Philpot reports the displays are not only meeting, but exceeding expectations, “I am pleased to tell you that all four displays are being used a great deal and that our client is very pleased. Imagery is stunning and this, in turn, goes a long way toward keeping everyone engaged. The MAXHUB displays deliver a tremendous visual experience for everyone who encounters them—and you can’t ask for more than that!”

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Insight Way Design

“The moment someone enters this building, they are surrounded by innovative technologies,” says Matt Skaff, Insight’s director of IT. “From the rotating displays and touch screen tables in the lobby to the digital smart boards found in various meeting spaces, the building’s design offers everything needed for efficient meetings and communication, while also displaying our own systems design knowledge. One of the most unique ideas is the three Boulevards, which are hallway installations that feature multiple LG 88-inch UltraStretch displays that brighten when approached.”

The main Boulevard is an entrance hallway just past the lobby, making it one of the most high-traffic areas in the entire building. Knowing this, the company decided it would be an ideal space to highlight employee stories, company successes, value statements and messages welcoming honored guests.

The LG Display Solution

All three Boulevard hallways feature vertically mounted LG UltraStretch displays (model 88BH7G-B) that are angled slightly off the wall in a custom cabinet solution Insight calls a Prism, giving the space a professional aesthetic. The Prisms are designed to mimic the letter I in Insight’s logo to further the feeling of a branded environment.

Each Prism unit includes a motion sensor that detects a viewer’s distance, enabling automatic adjustment of the screen’s brightness and contrast to optimize visibility when viewers approach. This special feature ensures the displays aren’t overly distracting to those who pass by, while providing meaningful experiences for anyone who approaches to learn more. For content reproduction, a picture-by-picture feature can divide the screen into four sub-screens, each with its own individual video input, allowing Insight to display multiple different messages at one time.

As an added benefit, the auto-brightness function can also reduce total energy costs and extend the working life of the displays. LG’s Stretch ultra-wide or ultra-tall HD displays can be installed in any orientation to turn columns, doorway overhangs and other non-standard locations into attractive and profitable digital signage endpoints. The displays’ 32:9 aspect ratio and 700 nits of brightness help deliver eye-catching moments in each of the three hallways.

“These installations are in view all day, every day, so it is critical that we utilize reliable digital displays that will last for years and can be tied in with content systems for easy, rapid content delivery,” Skaff adds. “The new drag-and-drop content system we set up is vastly more efficient than prior office signage solutions, and the technologies have advanced so far that we now have hundreds of displays throughout the building with different sizes, tied into a single content system.”

Skaff notes that when new internal teams or clients visit the office for the first time, they consistently rave about the architecture and the technology, including the ‘wow’ factor experienced when walking by the Prism displays.

LG Displays for a variety of collaborative spaces at Insight Way

Insight Way emphasizes “collaborative” zones, including formal meeting spaces ranging from small-group focus rooms to the Crown Room auditorium and training areas that accommodate up to 300 people. Rooms are adorned with digital smartboards to accommodate hybrid meetings, “writeable” walls and ad hoc conference booking, and there is ample individual “hotel” workspace for visiting remote workers.

According to Tom Carroll, director, commercial displays at LG Business Solutions USA, Insight’s use of technology demonstrates the exciting possibilities that can be achieved by designing creative and unique experiences in virtually any setting.

“In many ways, Insight’s new global headquarters resets standard expectations to include novel technology interactions and a variety of collaborative spaces equipped with remote communications technologies,” Carroll says. “The custom-designed Prisms are both a proof-of-concept and an advertising mechanism that we can easily envision hanging on the walls of corporate HQs, retail spaces, transportation hubs and other high-traffic pedestrian locations. We’re thrilled that our displays are part of this forward-thinking project and are excited to see what Insight will do next.”

Insight Way Sustainable Technologies

Insight Way was designed to achieve Gold LEED certification and utilizes sustainable technologies to reduce impact, including solar panels, sensor-based automatic window shutters, an HVAC ionization system, and smart temperature and lighting control. The building also features an abundance of natural lighting and 800 indoor trees and plants to improve air quality and reduce teammate fatigue.

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The company can now efficiently update pricing and content on short notice. At the same time, it offers a more compelling visual experience as customers place orders.

Choosing Navori Labs Digital Signage Solution

The primarily southwestern U.S. chain says it needed a more reliable solution for dynamic content updating and visual display after mixed results with a homegrown infrastructure.

“It worked well for initial testing at a few locations, but we hit some brick walls when it came to embedding dynamic content and videos, and the management effort of a self-built system grew more complex with each new location,” says Clark Matthews, VP of information technology, El Pollo Loco.

He adds, “We looked at some open-source systems that reproduced visual content well, but had the same problems with dynamic content and software reliability. We then looked at commercial solutions. And the bottom line was that Navori addressed all these challenges while also understanding our business model. They align very well with our brand and the customer experience we aim to deliver.”

Related: 10 Innovative Use Cases for Digital Signage Content to Inspire You

Immediate Improvement

Navori’s QL Content Manager has efficiently centralized content management across all locations on the network. There was an immediate improvement in translating dynamic price changes straight out to the point of sale, as Matthews explains. He configured a JSON interface that enabled the QL software to overlay local restaurant price points on digital menu boards.

“With QL, we just add the menu item number for the locations that we want the new price population to occur,” Matthews remarks. “We don’t need to touch anything inside the store environment. That includes new store promotions, which we call modules, that requires more complete changes of menu board designs. Navori’s functionality has made this very easy.”

Providing Dynamic, Engaging Content

QL software powers the content on three landscape displays (55, 60 and 65 inches wide) inside each restaurant. Hundred of these locations have an additional portrait preview board that runs in-store promotions and ads. These boards show a mix of dynamic HTML5 content, static images, and partial static images with videos inside the content.

Matthews went with Navori QL StiX media player dongles for content playout. QL StiX players ensure exceptional video quality that aligns with the chain’s customer experience standards. However, it also removes any need for local management. Moreover, it streamlines the technical architecture inside stores. This then removes the need for standalone hardware players.

“We simply attach the dongles to the appropriate display input, and can remotely update content as needed,” says Matthews. “We don’t need to replace sticks or manage anything at the store. Should we upgrade our displays to 4K, the QL StiX players can accommodate the higher resolution without any changes.”

Exploring Other Opportunities

Moving forward, Matthews expects to leverage QL’s content scheduling capabilities as they explore more dayparting opportunities. This, he says, will simplify how they promote certain meal options and deals at different periods of the business-day cycle.

Matthews is also bullish on QL’s seamless interoperability with third-party data sources. According to Matthews, this will open endless opportunities to integrate with internal business systems and pull in digital signage content from external sources.

Additionally, he sees QL’s automation and content triggering applications as particularly compelling. “Navori makes it possible to add digital triggers at entryways that will serve different content upon a customer’s entry into the restaurant, based on that customer’s characteristics if we choose to add these types of features,” Matthews remarks.

He then adds, “That adds a level of intelligence that, along with audience analytics, will be appealing to our marketing department. For example, the preview board could focus on the primary message we want every customer to see, with QL then triggering content more specific to each customer.”

“We are still really exploring and discovering all the capabilities now in our hands,” he concludes, We’re just grateful to no longer be limited.”

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According to the company, the emergence of new user experiences expanded interfaces and infinite canvas solutions from various collaboration providers have created greater demand for expanded visual display solutions that enable their 21:9 screen ratio design elements. Solutions like Microsoft Teams Room new Front Row experience utilize the 21:9 ratio to deliver a more holistic meeting experience. It achieves this by using the additional screen real estate to serve up new video layouts and non-verbal components available within their room application.

“Our vision for the L Series was to expand our display portfolio in a format to include options that offer a much richer and more engaging experience, perfect for hybrid working,” says Scott Hix, CEO of Avocor. “As UC platforms continue to develop their proposition, we expect that the requirement for Ultrawide visual displays will start to accelerate. And that demand for reliable brands offering superior, high-quality performance will increase.”

Improved Detail and Accuracy

The L Series comprises two 105-inch displays, says Avocor. Each is designed in brushed aluminum to complement the corporate environment. Each version delivers 5K image resolution and graphics. This helps increase image detail and drawing accuracy. This feature combined with the unique 21:9 aspect ratio gives additional screen width. It also hugely increases each display’s usable area. Additionally, thin, chemically strengthened glass with an anti-reflection and anti-fingerprint coating is optically bonded directly to the LCD. This gives the best color and contrast reproduction possible, the company notes.

Also Read: AdventHealth Goes Interactive with Avocor E Series Displays

The L Series represents Avocor’s continued focus on enabling collaborative environments with state-of-the-art display solutions. Per the company, these solutions are purpose-built to activate features designed for new hybrid workspace experiences. Avocor adds that the physical design aesthetic of the L Series sets itself apart in the Ultrawide display category. This unique combination of embedded technology and physical design offers customers and partners a foundational solution in the area of Ultrawide application design.

Avocor will showcase the L series at ISE 2023 with product shipping by Q1 2023.

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“When we introduced the Milestone XProtect plug-in four years ago, our goal was to bring a comprehensive approach to security and surveillance,” says Fadhl Al-Bayaty, vice president of product management. “This update brings all the powerful features and the latest enhancements of our TRx platform to the already-familiar Milestone software interface. Operators will find it even easier to streamline workflows and make decisions.”

Complete End-to-End Networked Solution

Working with the Milestone software interface, security operators can remotely display and control tile layouts and required content on videowalls. They achieve this through simple drag-and-drop operations. Operators also have full control over the video feeds on the videowall, whether they need to display live video camera sequences or playback streams from a video server. In addition to video content coming from Milestone cameras, the plug-in allows operators to also view feeds from other sources. This includes maps, web pages, RSS feeds and control data. Operators can display this on the wall by controlling all sources and presets. Thus, it provides a complete end-to-end networked solution.

Also Read: 22Miles Unveils New Version of Its Content Manager Software, V7

VuWall says its TRx visualization and comprehensive videowall management platform is built on an open, interoperable architecture. The platform thus heightens the value offered by its innovative design. TRx also allows organizations to grow their video ecosystem as needs evolve. TRx enables all devices to function in the same environment with seamless compatibility.  This includes users adding new videowalls and information displays or expanding their AV-over-IP network with devices from different brands. Most of all, it gives operators a central control system that keeps pace with the evolution of their AV infrastructure without reconfiguring existing settings when adding new equipment.

In addition to the VuWall plug-in, Milestone XProtect operators will appreciate the wealth of new features now available with TRx 3.3, says VuWall. This includes a new Carousel feature to rotate through a list of cameras on the videowall. This feature is ideal for security and monitoring applications, the company states.

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The new MAXHUB ND86PNA 4K Commercial Display offers a rich feature set. This includes an 8ms response time, 3840×2160 native resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 5000:1 contrast ratio. With its 178-degree viewing angle, the screen will keep every member of the meeting group engaged, no matter the location. It is also powered by Bytello DMS. Thus, the display enables easy remote device management and application configuration to ensure every meeting runs smoothly.

Equally notable, MAXHUB Share facilitates secure collaboration— enhancing efficiency with wireless sharing. With its dual focus on network and operational security, MAXHUB Share’s security access and privacy protection features ensure safe screensharing for all participants.

Improved Connectivity, Vision and Sound

The ND86PNA 4K Commercial Display also excels in terms of connectivity, MAXHUB remarks. On the input side, the display incorporates dual HDMI connectors, one VGA port, two USB 2.0 connectors and a PC audio connector. For output, there is an S/PDIF optical port.

To facilitate external control, the display provides RS232 input and output capability. This comprehensive assortment of ports enables the most popular personal devices to easily interconnect with the display. This in turn, redefines ease of use and flexibility for a BYOD world. Similarly, the ND86PNA display is a suitable complement to running popular conferencing apps, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex and other applications.

In addition to its visual capabilities, MAXHUB states that the ND86PNA also delivers impressive sound quality. The company attributes this to its dual 12-Watt loudspeakers. The result is exceptional visuals and clean, clear sound that will keep all meeting participants engaged.

Also Read: MAXHUB Launches BM35 Speakerphone for Conferencing

Further, with the available Wi-Fi module, the ND86PNA can accommodate almost any presentation scenario. With all the hardware and software, the display emerges as a strong contender for one of the best medium to large conference room displays.

Sam Malik, senior director of sales and marketing for MAXHUB’s North American operations, said, in a statement, “The MAXHUB ND86PNA is a feature-rich display that delivers vibrant graphics and smooth, natural on-screen motion, which ensures one’s presentation looks its absolute best. The display’s 4K user interface offers 1.07 billion colors, and its DC dimming provides a flicker-free image. The display’s non-glare panel optimizes visibility in all conditions while its high brightness level easily withstands ambient light. To sum it all up, this is image quality that must be experienced to be fully appreciated. I’m confident customers will find much to like.”

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