Month: August 2016

Touchscreen LCD Monitor for Aircrafts

Posted on: August 31, 2016

In the commercial aircraft industry, touchscreen LCD monitors are now being used to provide the highest in performance and reliability. When it comes to aircrafts, airplanes, and airliners, using the highest standard of technology is of the utmost importance, particularly when it comes to safety.

For commercial aircrafts, touchscreen video displays offer many advantages, benefits, and functionalities over older types of technology.

LCD Displays for Commercial Aircrafts

LCD displays and monitors are commonly used in commercial aircrafts. While passengers will most readily see these monitors being used throughout the seating area (typically for entertainment purposes), they are vitally important in the cockpit of any aircraft (military, commercial, shipping) for navigational purposes.

In the past, cathode-ray tube (CTR) displays were used in aircrafts for both navigational and in-flight displays. This type of technology is now outdated and does not provide the best value, safety, reliability, or cost-effectiveness. Instead, liquid crystal displays (LCDs) offer better functionality and capability. As well, new advances to LCD technology continue to offer improvements.

Why Does an Aircraft Need an LCD Monitor?

Aircraft video displays are necessary for use in cockpits, where pilots use them for navigation, display panels, systems displays, and other functions. These displays provide mapping and weather information, terrain elevation, altitude, alert systems, and other necessary functions and capabilities for flight in a commercial aircraft.

Aircraft LCDs must also adhere to a number of standards and expectations for safety purposes. They need to be visible in all lighting conditions, resistant to damage, and offer accessible ease of use.

Why Our Touchscreen LCD Displays for Aircrafts?

Aircraft touchscreen video displays offer a new advantage when used in commercial aircrafts, allowing for more effective control and greater ease of use. In aircrafts, where precision and following protocol are key, a touchscreen monitor for aircraft cockpits offers the greatest benefit.

These aircraft LCDs can also have other functionalities that allow for greater performance. Some of the benefits of our commercial and military LCDs are as follow:

Open-Frame LCD Monitor

Aircraft video displays with an open frame allow for more accessibility and integration into aircrafts. These displays can be made to fit into existing enclosures, and are able to be integrated into any type of aircraft cockpit. Chassis size can be an impediment, and many lower-end displays can be difficult or impossible to integrate into the cockpit environment without greater expense.

Full HD Resolution

Commercial-grade LCDs and monitors offer full HD resolution, ensuring the best visibility and clarity for use in aircrafts. Precision and accuracy is crucial in commercial aircraft functions. When paired with sunlight-readable capability and low-light functionality, these LCD monitors can offer the most reliability and highest performance.

Touchscreen

With a touchscreen, pilots and co-pilots have greater control and quicker access to functionalities in their aircraft. Touchscreens offer the highest standard of ease of use, ensuring intuitive control and minimizing risk of error.

Altitude Resistant

Commercial or military LCDs need to be altitude resistant, able to withstand changes in altitude and air pressure without sustaining damage. Rugged LCD aircraft monitors are designed to be altitude resistant, providing extended range of use and ensuring durability and damage-resistance in the aircraft environment.

Are you looking for a commercial display? Nauticomp Inc. is an established display manufacturer with worldwide brand recognition as an innovative industry leader. We are dedicated to providing high-performance displays that are at the forefront of leading-edge display technology. Contact us at 1-705-328-2992 for Canadian service and at 1-800-267-9491 for U.S. service.

Multifunction Displays for Your Boat

Posted on: August 23, 2016

On both recreational and commercial marine vessels, multifunction displays offer many advantages.

With advances in technology, multifunction displays are now capable of handling most or all of a boat’s navigational requirements. Radar, sonar, GPS, fish finders, engine control, sensors, and other functions can all be integrated with or controlled through multifunction displays.

Multifunction displays offer obvious advantages when used on boats. However, the technology of these displays has progressed to the point where they are more usable, accessible, and advantageous for boat owners and operators than ever before. Rugged marine multifunction displays offer even more benefits than older types of navigational displays.

Advantages of Rugged Multifunction Displays

Rugged multifunction displays are built to last and offer consistent use in harsh environments, which include the typical marine environment. With a rugged display, boat operators can be ensured in the quality and consistency of the equipment they are using.

Sunlight Readability

Rugged displays have sunlight readability, ensuring that they can be used in daytime weather conditions. Using optically bonded glass, LED backlighting, and other techniques, rugged multifunction displays are fully readable in even the brightest lighting conditions. Regular displays can be washed out in bright light, making it difficult or impossible to use the devices properly.

Water Resistance

In marine environments particularly, it is important for electronics and other devices to be water-resistant or waterproof. Multifunction displays are designed to be waterproof, offering IP 67/68 sealed protection that ensures that they are resistant against water damage and can be used in wet environments, including in all weather conditions.

Extreme-Temperature Resistance

In marine environments, there can be extreme fluctuations in temperature. Traditional navigational displays can be susceptible to damage from moisture and can stop working or break down when used in extremes of temperature. Rugged multifunction displays come with extended operational temperature ranges that ensure they can be used in extremes of weather, both hot and cold. As well, these displays are sealed, protecting against damage from moisture.

Multiple Inputs

Multifunction displays can also feature multiple inputs that ensure consistent use in all marine environments and applications. When using any navigational display on a recreational boat or commercial vessel, compatibility needs to be ensured. With multiple inputs, multifunction displays can offer increased versatility in a range of applications.

Increased Durability

Rugged multifunction displays come inside a sealed, rugged chassis that is resistant to damage from physical force, weather conditions, and wear and tear. In fact, these multifunction displays can provide a decade of consistent use, compared to non-rugged models that typically only last less than two years. Rugged displays are the most durable, long-lasting option available for marine applications.

Consistent, Reliable Use

Perhaps the biggest advantage that these rugged multifunction displays offer is that they provide consistent, reliable use. When used in marine environments, boat operators do not have to worry that their display will break down, malfunction, or be rendered unusable or un-viewable, which can compromise safety and cause other major difficulties.

Looking for the Right Multifunction Display?

Nauticomp Inc. has been a leading provider of rugged displays for marine, military, and industrial applications for over 20 years. We have decades of experience designing, engineering, and manufacturing displays and monitors for use in harsh, outdoor environments. Our waterproof, sunlight-readable multifunction displays are the most durable and versatile monitors for marine environments. We also offer custom designs, building individualized displays to meet our clients’ needs.

Do you need a display for a commercial application? Nauticomp Inc. is an established display manufacturer with worldwide brand recognition as an innovative industry leader. We are dedicated to providing high-performance displays that are at the forefront of leading-edge display technology. Contact us at 1-705-328-2992 for Canadian service and at 1-800-267-9491 for U.S. service.

Digital Menu Boards for Drive-Thrus

Posted on: August 9, 2016

Digital Menu BoardsWhen it comes to using commercial monitors and displays, the restaurant business is one of the leading industries.

For restaurants and fast-food businesses, displays and monitors are used as digital menu boards to promote food, drinks, and other menu options. These menu boards can also allow customers to select options themselves using a touchscreen. While many stores are now using these displays indoors, they are extremely common and almost a necessity for restaurants with drive-thrus.

With any fast-food chain that has a drive-thru, using outdoor digital menu boards is critical, for obvious reasons. Customers need to be able to place orders. However, there are many other overlooked advantages to using these displays.

Rising Trend of Digital Menu Boards in Commercial Industries

In the restaurant industry, traditional signage has given way to digital displays and monitors.
While menus and signs constantly have to be updated and redone, digital displays can be changed quickly whenever the need arises. Not only do these displays enhance the look and branding of commercial interiors (presenting a sleeker, more professional look), they also provide greater service to customers (particularly with sliding screens, which can display more menu options).

For these reasons, digital displays are now commonly used in most of the largest fast-food chains, inside the store and over countertops. However, it is in drive-thrus where the bulk of digital monitors are being used.

With many fast-food chains determining ways to increase convenience and customer service, drive-thrus are one of the most common options. With a drive-thru, restaurants can serve more customers in a shorter amount of time, particularly in areas where there is a high volume of drivers or parking space is limited. In drive-thrus, digital signage offers many advantages for the business.

Benefits of Installing Digital Menu Boards

There are a lot of benefits to using outdoor digital menu boards for restaurants, many of which are often overlooked by business owners.

Easy Menu Changes

With a digital menu, changes can easily be made in a manner of minutes. There’s no need to replace signage or make extensive alterations. Menu changes can be done as often as necessary.

Increase Revenue with Upselling and Cross-Selling

Digital menus offer opportunities for cross-selling and upselling. Digital menus can display options based on what’s entered into the point-of-sale (POS) system, allowing for targeted upselling and cross-selling to customers. This can be used to increase revenue greatly.

Remotely Update Menu

Updating a digital menu is incredibly easy. It can be done remotely over the Internet, and some of these displays can also be programmed to change or transition depending on variables like the time of day (for instance, switching from a lunch menu to a dinner menu at 5:00 p.m.).

Enhances the Customer’s Experience

Digital menus have greater versatility and functionality, which translates to a better customer experience. These menus can display more options, allow customers to interact with displays, and can even include videos, high-quality images, and graphics.

Display Emergency Messaging

Digital menu boards can be made to display any type of message that a business owner wants. In the event of emergencies, warnings, Amber Alerts, and other emergency information can be displayed on the screens. Business owners can also display non-emergency messages, such as a notice that a menu item is out of stock.

Eliminate Recurring Costs

With digital signage, there is no more need for constantly creating, printing, shipping, and attaching new signs, menus, or displays. Since digital menus can be repeatedly updated, they can save businesses a lot of money in the long run.

Why Use Our Commercial Displays for Digital Menu Boards?

When choosing a display for your restaurant’s drive-thru, there are several key capabilities and features that you should look for. At Nauticomp Inc., our commercial displays have the following criteria.

Waterproof Touchscreen Commercial Display

With outdoor displays, it’s important to ensure that they are waterproof and will not be damaged by weather conditions. Nauticomp Inc. offers commercial touchscreen displays that are waterproof and IP 67/68 sealed.

Sunlight-Readable Screen

Outdoor displays need to be sunlight-readable to ensure that they can be used by customers in daylight. Nauticomp Inc.’s displays have sunlight-readable capabilities and feature optically bonded glass and LED backlighting to ensure enhanced visibility.

All-Weather Commercial LCD Display

Outdoor displays have to be able to withstand weather extremes. Along with being sealed (against water, dust, dirt, and contaminants), they need a rugged chassis that can withstand environmental conditions.

Multiple Inputs for Better Connectivity

A good outdoor display features multiple inputs, ensuring that it can be used by any restaurant and in any location. Nauticomp Inc.’s displays feature multiple inputs, allowing for greater use and flexibility.

Do you need a display for a commercial application? Nauticomp Inc. is an established display manufacturer with worldwide brand recognition as an innovative industry leader. We are dedicated to providing high-performance displays that are at the forefront of leading-edge display technology. Contact us at 1-705-328-2992 for Canadian service and at 1-800-267-9491 for U.S. service.