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How to Prevent or Repair LCD Display Screen Burn-In

Posted on: November 23, 2022

Ever notice a partial discoloration of text or image across the screen of your monitor? This can be annoying, especially when the monitor is an industrial display used to help your business.

These unpleasant discolorations are known as screen burn-in. In this blog post, we will discuss how to prevent and recover from LCD monitor screen burn-in.

What Is LCD Display Burn-in?

LCD display burn-in, also known as ghost image or image sticking, is the retention of the previous image on the screen even after you’ve swiped the screen. LCD burn-in happens on an LCD screen when pixels cannot return to their relaxed condition after a static image shows on the screen for an extended period.

Differences between Image Retention and LCD Burn-In

Technically, these are two different things. Image retention occurs when your display swiftly shifts from one image to another. For example, image retention occurs when you briefly notice the “shadow” of the first image in the second.

LCD monitor screen burn-in is the permanent version of image retention. Screen burn-in occurs when an image is shown on a screen for so long that it may still be seen after the screen is off. LCD burn-in happens when some sub-pixels have remained so brilliant for a very long time that they are unable to go back to their initial state. They always produce a “ghost” image because they are inherently “stuck” in a non-neutral state.

What Causes Image Persistence in LCD Monitors?

When pixels stay in the same place for an excessively long time before switching to another position for a brief period, this can lead to LCD monitor burn-in. In addition, when an image is displayed on a screen excessively, the liquid crystal material in the LCD panel becomes polarized. As a result, it develops into a permanent discoloration known as LCD display burn-in.

Can you Prevent or Repair Screen Burn-in in LCD Monitors?

Image persistence on LCD screens is avoidable and can be corrected. There are several ways to prevent or repair screen burn-in in LCD monitors, which include the following:

Screen Burn-In Prevention

  • Use a rotating screensaver that moves images to prevent leaving any area of the screen light for too long
  • When not in use, turn off the monitor
  • It’s best to change the background frequently to prevent picture persistence
  • Set your display to turn off after a few minutes of inactivity. This way, you can avoid images appearing on your screen for too long.

Screen Burn-in Recovery/Repair

  • Turn off the display for a few hours
  • Use a rotating image screensaver and leave it running for a while
  • Use a white screensaver for an extended period, forcing the crystals to reset at a single-color setting.

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Know About the Basic Components of Industrial LCD Monitors

Posted on: March 1, 2022

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Industrial LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors are a common technological fixture for a variety of Marine, military, and even commercial applications. These monitors have internal mechanisms that allow them to display specific images according to the user’s commands. In order for the screen to work, all of the internal components that make up the mechanism must function at full capacity. Liquid crystals are the main components that contribute to the picture quality, sharpness, and brightness, but there are also other crucial elements at play inside each screen.

Important Components of LCD Monitors

There’s a lot more to LCD monitors than meets the eye. The following LCD components are crucial to making your computer screen function optimally.

1. LED Backlight

Every computer screen has an LED backlight that produces white light. The light then travels through many different layers to produce an image on the screen. Flat panel displays feature LED backlights because they reduce overheating, have higher contrast ratios, more extensive brightness settings, and excellent overall colour reproduction.

2. Liquid Crystals

Although they don’t produce light, liquid crystals are electrically charged molecules that have the ability to block or allow light to pass through. Electrical voltages are used to charge each liquid crystal and maneuver them to form specific patterns that result in the images that appear on computer screens.

3. Transparent Conductive Screen Layers

In order for a screen to function properly and display crystal clear images without interruption, every single pixel needs to be charged with an electric current. Transparent conductive screen layers made from materials like indium allow the electric currents to pass through with ease. 

4. Reflector Sheet

Also known as a dual-action brightness enhancement film (DBEF), the reflector sheet increases the brightness level of the screen by reflecting the light diodes produced by the backlight. A single brightness enhancement film has the ability to increase brightness levels by about 40% to 60%. Certain applications that require maximum brightness levels use two reflector sheets to further enhance luminance.

5. Light Guide Plate

The light guide plate is a weather-resistant transparent corrugated stiff plastic panel that controls the angle and direction in which light is displayed. As the light enters the back of the panel, the pattern formed by the ridges on the front guides it into different directions to illuminate the pixels and form the images that appear on the screen.

6. Diffuser Sheet

Diffuser sheets disperse the light evenly across the screen to eliminate the risk of hot spots that can cause the screen to overheat quickly. Spreading the light evenly across the screen also enhances the visibility and clarity of the images of the screen and reduces eyestrain by producing a softer lighting output.

7. Prism Sheet

Once the diffuser sheet evenly disperses the light, the prism sheet enhances the brightness level by further refining the light produced by the backlight. Located on the front of the light guide plate, the prism sheet consists of front-facing ridges that are on an angle to ensure that the light is transmitted at the best possible viewing angles for the user.

8. Polarized Glass Sheet

LCD monitors feature two polarized glass sheets that function as filters that make it possible for users to clearly view images on the screen. The liquid crystals are located between the two layers of polarizing sheets. Essentially, polarizers allow vertical light waves to pass through the filter and contact the light bending liquid crystals. Horizontal light waves are blocked or filtered out because they distort the image quality. Since they’re made of a plastic-like material, polarizers are sensitive to extremely humid and hot temperature conditions.

9. Glass Substrate (Backplane)

Backplanes are typically used in thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD monitors. Located toward the front of the screen, this glass substrate displays the images that result from the dual polarization process to the end-user.

10. Power Supply and Common Electrode

Modern LCD monitors use a material called indium-tin-oxide, which acts as the main power source for the entire screen and its light-emitting functions. This common electrode sends required voltage levels to activate and manipulate the liquid crystals. Most of the white light produced by the backlight is blocked out and colour filters are used to create crystal clear images on the screen. Colour filters consist of the primary colours red, blue, and green.

The final layer, which is the top polarizer, filters the polarized light even more to produce the optimal viewing experience. 

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IPS Display Market Trends in 2022

Posted on: February 14, 2022

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IPS (in-plane switching) displays are a type of liquid crystal display (LCD) screen in which the liquid crystals are strategically placed between two layers of glass. The liquid crystals are arranged in a predetermined parallel pattern. 

IPS displays are the next generation of screens. They’re meant to be an improvement on the preceding twisted nematic (TN) matrix LCDs, which have a few obvious limitations such as small viewing angles that are inadequate and low colour reproduction quality. 

On the other hand, IPS displays provide a much more rapid colour reproduction quality and expansive viewing angles for an enhanced user experience. These features also make it a more versatile display that can be used for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and even medical applications. Modern technological devices including smartphones, TVs, tablets, and PCs all have built-in IPS technology. They’re also widely used in various fields that require high-quality screens such as broadcasting, professional design applications, and healthcare. 

IPS Display Market Trends

  • Rise in Demand for IPS Displays – The IPS display market is predicted to reach a value of nearly $75 billion (USD) by the year 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% according to a Market Research Future report. The forecast analysis period of the report is between 2019 and 2025. 
  • Asia Pacific to Lead the IPS Display Market – Since the majority of the IPS display market exists in Asian countries, it stands to reason that the Asia Pacific market will lead the economic growth projections on a global scale.

Key Players in the Global IPS Display Market 2022  

Key players in the global IPS display market in 2022 by company and country include:

  • Au Optronics (Taiwan)
  • Acer Inc. (Taiwan)
  • Lenovo Group Limited (China)
  • WINSTAR Display Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
  • LG Display (South Korea)
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
  • Sony Corporation (Japan)
  • Japan Display (Japan)
  • Panasonic Corporation (Japan)
  • AsusTek Computer Inc. (Taiwan)
  • Dell (United States) 

Drivers and Restraints

IPS display market trends also predict that the main drivers of the tremendous uptick in this technology across various markets can be attributed to the following traits: 

  • A growing demand for camera-enabled mobile devices
  • Low battery power consumption (longer lasting battery on a single charge)
  • More compact complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor
  • Biometric Applications that use more image sensors 

IPS LCD displays boast a variety of improvements over their predecessors, which is a major driver of market growth over the next few years. With enhanced crystal-clear picture quality, accuracy, wider viewing angles, increased brightness settings and adjustability, there’s no question that IPS monitors are the top choice in various professional fields where screen accuracy is vital. 

Industries where IPS displays are most commonly used include broadcasting, healthcare, and professional video production. They’re also a popular choice for commercial everyday use. The sharp colour compositions, image clarity, expansive viewing angles, and fast refresh rates make IPS displays perfect for recreational purposes like watching movies or TV shows and gaming. 

The fast refresh rate offered by IPS displays is also the main reason they’re used for tablets, laptops, and smartphones. This eliminates screen functionality delays and makes for a much smoother overall browsing experience for users. IPS market growth can also be attributed to other important factors including:

  • The expanding consumer electronic market
  • Increasing competition among key players in the industry
  • And the greater need for state-of-the-art technological developments across various fields of application 

Some noteworthy restraints mentioned in the report include:

  • Consumption in charge coupled device (CCD) image sensors
  • Market decline for digital still cameras

How Did COVID-19 Change the Landscape of the Global IPS Displays Market?

The COVID-19 health crisis has had a tremendous ripple effect on virtually every industry across the globe. After healthcare, supply chains and logistics industries have arguably suffered the most financially. 

International government mandates, lockdowns, restrictions, and border closures throughout the course of the pandemic all had a significant and unparalleled negative impact on the trade of goods on a global scale. Supply chain disruptions, factory closures, workforce decreases, and economic downturns were just the icing on the cake. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Although production and logistics costs have gone up, lifting lockdowns and relaxing restrictions and mandates have put the market back on a positive, albeit somewhat fragile, trajectory for the time being. 

If anything, the pandemic also inadvertently highlighted the growing demand for better quality technology that allows for long-distance communications.  

Promising and Widespread Market Growth Opportunities Are Also on the Rise

Considering the technologically advanced features offered by IPS displays, the future looks bright (pun intended) for these state-of-the-art industrial LCD displays. Enhanced colour contrast, brightness settings, spectacular image clarity, and reproduction speed mean that an increasing number of industries are integrating this technology into their platforms. 

This increases the demand for IPS displays across a wide range of international markets and secures its growing popularity in the coming years. Graphic designers, additive manufacturing (3D printing) companies, professional photographers, and computer-aided design (CAD) engineers can all benefit greatly from using this technology. 

Segmentation Analysis

The aforementioned Global IPS Display Market Analysis demonstrates the projected international growth trajectory of IPS display usage and analyzes influential market trends. 

It also provides a detailed market analysis and general overview that’s segmented into the following categories:

  • Technology type 
    • Advanced High Performance IPS (AH IPS, which is the current standard)
    • Enhanced IPS (e-IPS, which is no longer in circulation)
    • And others
  • Application (smartphone, tablet, TVs, PCs, etc.)
  • Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, South America)

Market By Industry

Starting on a general regional basis, the report analyzes the current standing of the IPS display market across several continents. Then it goes into further detail to forecast the growth trajectory of IPS technology in specific countries. These sub-segments showcase the supply and demand patterns for this technology in markets consisting of 18 countries in total. In addition to future forecasts, it also exhibits current trends for each region and draws comparisons between each of them. 

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Factors to Consider when Selecting an LCD Display

Posted on: January 26, 2022

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Industrial and commercial LCD displays and monitors play an essential role in every business’s digital marketing strategy. These displays have unique audio and visually enhanced features that can take your digital advertising to the next level and grab the attention of your customers even from afar. From billboards to interactive storefront signage and product displays, waterproof and sunlight readable LCD monitors have many different applications. Here are some factors that should influence your purchasing decision.

Screen Size

Screen size should be determined by the location of your LCD display. For optimal advertising efficacy, make sure that the LCD monitor is installed in a visible area that’s free of any physical obstructions. Consider the distance from which your audience will be viewing the screen when deciding on the size. Outdoor LCD monitors used for advertising should be significantly larger than those that are used in indoor settings or for office applications.

Pixel Aspect Ratios

Also known as resolution, pixel aspect ratios indicate the number of horizontal and vertical pixels that an industrial LCD screen contains. This affects the quality of videos and images on the screen. Most modern screens have a higher resolution or aspect ratio like 1920p:1080p. That’s 1920 pixels running horizontally with 1080 pixels running vertically across your screen for optimal image clarity. The larger your screen is, the higher the resolution will be.

Optimal Functionality

Industrial LCD monitors have a wide range of unique functions that you should take into consideration. Before making a purchase, take the time to research different display functions and options. Measure those functions against the core technological needs of your business applications. In other words, consider the reason you’re purchasing the display in the first place and what it’s going to be used for. If you just need a small display to entertain or inform patients in the waiting room of your medical office, then a small- or medium-sized screen should suffice. But if your goal is to use the screen for indoor or outdoor advertising purposes, then you’re going to need one with remote control capabilities, high resolution, sunlight readability, and waterproof features to name a few.

Ports/Connectivity

Industrial displays are nothing without the technological devices to which they’re connected. These devices feed them the information that’s displayed on the screen. Hence, industrial LCD displays need to have multi-port connectivity that supports a vast network of devices including laptops, tablets, and more. This is called the Internet of Things (IoT).

Of course, display connections aren’t just limited to computers. Input and output peripheral devices such as keyboards, mouses, printers, and storage devices such as hard and flash drives also need to be compatible with the industrial displays.

Nauticomp Inc. is one of the leading suppliers of state-of-the-art digital displays in North America. Our industrial displays can be custom-tailored to meet your specific needs. We offer a wide range of sunlight-readable LCD and waterproof monitors that are perfect for indoor and outdoor applications in all kinds of environmental conditions. Contact us today to learn more about our products.

 

How to Clean LCD Display Monitor Screens?

Posted on: January 5, 2022

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Industrial LCD displays and computer monitors are generally very low maintenance, but they do need a good cleaning every once in a while to make the viewing experience more enjoyable and extend their lifespan. But it’s important that you learn the proper ways to clean LCD screens to avoid damaging them in the process. Keep reading to learn how to clean a monitor screen the right way, so that you can get the most use out of it and remove smudges, dirt, and germs. 

What Are the Correct Ways to Clean Your Industrial LCD Screen?

Cleaning your computer screen the wrong way could actually damage it and lead to expensive repairs or replacements. To avoid this type of headache, here are some tips on how to clean a monitor screen the right way.

Consult the Manufacturer’s Cleaning Instructions

Computers usually come with special care instructions from the manufacturers that explain in detail the proper ways to care for your device and keep it clean. Before setting up your device, make sure to read through the care instructions carefully and follow them closely. If you have any questions or need further assistance, you can contact the manufacturer directly.

Switch Off Your Monitors before Cleaning

Make sure to turn the monitor off before you start cleaning it as wiping it with a damp cloth while it’s on can damage the pixels. Plus, it’s easier to see the dust, smudges, and dust particles when the screen is off and completely black. That way, you can make sure you get a thorough clean without damaging the screen. Turning off touchscreen devices before cleaning is also highly recommended so you can avoid accidental touches that perform the wrong actions or functions.

Avoid Using Harsh Chemicals

LCD screens have protective anti-glare and anti-reflective coatings on them to improve visibility. Touchscreens also have oleophobic coatings that prevent fingerprint oil smudges from appearing on the screen. Store-bought glass cleaners contain harsh chemicals such as alcohol and ammonia, which can penetrate the surface of the screen and severely damage its internal mechanism after wearing down the protective coatings. It’s best to stay away from using household cleaners on your industrial LCD displays unless you have the greenlight from the manufacturer.

Use Canned Air and Microfiber Cloths

Canned air is incredibly effective at blasting away dust particles, crumbs, hairs, and any other organic materials that can become stuck to your screen or lodged between the keys on your keyboard. This prevents the particles from scratching the surface of the screen.

Microfiber cloths are also a great option because they usually have grooves that gently capture and remove stuck-on particles while also removing smudges on the screen without damaging them.

Use Distilled Water

If blasting the screen with canned air or wiping it down with a microfiber cloth doesn’t work, then your next best option is cleaning it with distilled water. Unlike tap water, distilled water isn’t fortified with mineral deposits that can scratch or damage industrial display monitors. Many manufacturers advise against spraying the water directly onto the screen for obvious reasons. Instead, spray a small amount onto a microfiber cloth until it’s just damp and gently spot wipe the parts of the display that need it.

Use Special Screen Cleaning Products and Let It Dry Completely 

Some manufacturers of industrial computer monitors also sell special screen cleaners that are meant to go along with their products. If you’re lucky, they might even be included with your original purchase. These are light cleaning solutions that effectively remove dirt, grime, and dust from your screen for optimal functionality and usability. After applying a cleaning solution to your screen, make sure to let it dry completely before resuming usage. Otherwise, you’re just going to smudge the screen again if it’s a touchscreen.

For more tips on how to clean a monitor screen and keep it in tiptop shape, contact Nauticomp Inc. We’re one of the leading suppliers of industrial computer monitors and displays around the globe.

Digital Signage Trends That Will Dominate 2022

Posted on: December 21, 2021

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The digital signage market has grown considerably in the past two decades and it’s not showing any signs of slowing down any time soon. Globally, the digital transformation has had a massive impact as more and more people build connections using technological communications.

Market Research Future recently published a report in which they forecast that the global digital signage market will increase by about $27.8 billion USD by the year 2026. From the looks of things, it’s already well on its way to achieving that feat. Here are just some of the most noteworthy digital signage trends that we predict will see continuous growth in the coming year.

More Organizations Will Adopt Digital Signage Technology

Organizations across the globe are already making excellent use of digital signage technology in unique ways and that trend will continue on its upward trajectory in 2022. From retail and hospitality to real estate, construction, education, entertainment, and military, there isn’t an industry in the world that hasn’t found innovative ways to integrate modern digital signage technology into their operations.

Industrial displays cut costs, minimize waste, and deliver important information a lot faster than conventional forms of communication, which is why they’re becoming increasingly widely used.

The Asia Pacific Is Projected to Be the World’s Largest Digital Market

Many of the world’s largest international manufacturers and distributors of digital devices such as Samsung, LG, Sony, and Panasonic have facilities, headquarters, and supply chains that run all across countries in Asia Pacific and Europe. With cheap labour and material acquisition costs in these countries, it’s unlikely that these companies will relocate their operations to other regions.

The continued expansion of digital signage manufacturing and integration has already propelled Asia Pacific countries such as China, India, and South Korea at the forefront of technological development in this area. This trend will continue well into 2022 and beyond.

Growth of Interactive Retail Signage and Displays

Advancements are also being made to improve the sound and visual qualities of commercial LED displays as well as industrial LCD displays across the board. Custom-tailored modifications allow retailers to pick and choose the exact features that they want to integrate into their digital signage schemas. Vibrant colours and attention-grabbing imagery, not to mention interactive capabilities have been proven to effectively draw more customers into retail and department stores. Hence, the availability and use of these types of LCD and LED displays will only become more prominent in the future.

Safety Updates and Reminders

Given the immense impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global supply chain operations and other commercial and industrial functions, future generations of custom digital signage technology will feature more advanced safety updates and reminders than ever before. The idea is to increase safety standards and regulations across various commercial and industrial sectors on a global scale.

Uptick in Use of Social Media Walls

Marketers have already seen tremendous success with real-time social media walls that display updates at tradeshows and other public corporate events. That trend will also continue on an upward trajectory as more businesses continue to directly engage with their audience members on various social media platforms. 

As a global leading manufacturer and distributor of advanced commercial and industrial displays that are used across numerous industries, Nauticomp Inc. is a trusted source when it comes to predicting future digital signage trends. We design and manufacture custom-tailored durable and reliable digital displays that have been used by the military, marines, as well as organizations all over the world. Contact us today to learn more.

What Is the Difference between LED Displays and LCD Monitors?

Posted on: December 9, 2021

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LED and LCD monitors share a lot of the same scientific qualities. For instance, they each consist of liquid crystals that are used to emit light through a screen and present specially designed images to the human eye. But the way in which these different technologies execute this objective is where they differ from one another. Depending on their main applications, industrial computer monitors can feature either LEDs or LCDs. Keep reading to learn the differences between the two, so you can determine which one is suitable for your specific commercial or industrial applications.

Are LEDs and LCDs the Same Thing?

The relationship between LED and LCD monitors is a little bit complex. All LEDs are technically LCDs. LCDs aren’t the same as LEDs. However, both have similar technical properties even though they’re not entirely the same thing and can each be used for various applications.

Which One Is Better for Your Eyes?

Eyestrain is one of the most serious and pervasive health risks associated with and caused by ongoing computer and technical device usage. Whether you spend most of your time working at a desk, gaming, or mindlessly scrolling through social media, staring at a screen for endless hours can cause fatigue, blurred vision, headaches, watery or dry eyes, and a string of other physical symptoms.

Both LED and LCD monitors utilize liquid crystals to present images on a screen with the main difference being the type of backlighting that they use. LCD monitors feature fluorescent backlighting, whereas LED monitors use light emitting diodes. The latter has been proven to significantly reduce symptoms of eyestrain by providing a much wider viewing angle and more adjustability. This improves user comfort for long periods of time without causing image distortion.

Is LCD or LED Better for Gaming?

By far, LED monitors are a lot more suitable for gaming. Just avoid LED screens with edge lighting, as these are very monolithic and don’t allow for any adjustability whatsoever. You have to be sitting directly in front of the screen the entire time for optimal visibility, which can put a lot of strain on your neck shoulders, back, and eyes. Opt for a full-scale LED monitor that’s customizable and adjustable according to your sitting position, height, and optimal viewing angles instead. 

OLED vs. QLED Monitors

OLED, which stands for organic light-emitting diode, plays up the energy efficiency aspect of regular LEDs by allowing individual pixels to be shut off at any given time. OLEDs are also more space efficient than their LED predecessors as they can be made in a much thinner design and the pixels only use power when they’re in use.

QLED, which stands for quantum light-emitting diode, consists of quantum dots. These miniscule phosphor particles become illuminated when a backlight is shone directly on them, which enhances the brightness capabilities of a regular LED.

LCD and LED Backlighting

LCD and LED industrial and commercial monitors consist of liquid crystals and some form of backlighting. Fluorescent backlighting found in industrial LCD monitors consume a lot of energy and place a great deal of strain on the eyes.

Commercial LED displays, on the other hand, softer light-emitting diodes that reduce energy consumption even when they’re turned on for long periods of time and reduce the rate of eyestrain without compromising the video and image quality.

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Where and How Industrial LCD Monitors and Displays Are Used?

Posted on: November 24, 2021

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The use of digital displays across multichannel networks and industries has exploded over the past few years. From commercial LED displays used in retail environments to industrial LCD monitors used for military and marine operations, the broad spectrum of applications for which digital screens are used is endless. Customized with innovative features such as brightness adjustability and infrared backlighting, these sunlight readable screens are ideal for indoor and outdoor applications in calm and rough conditions. Although it’s impossible to predict what the future holds, one thing is for certain: commercial and industrial displays are only going to improve with time.

Common Uses for Commercial and Industrial LED and LCD Displays

Waterproof LCD displays are available in a variety of configurations and can be used for multipurpose applications consisting of different parameters. Every environment consists of different risks of exposure to which a sunlight readable LCD must be impervious. Only the most advanced engineering and workmanship can guarantee ongoing protection against various environmental factors. Here are some of the most common applications for which commercial and industrial screen monitors are perfectly suited.

Panel Mount Monitors for Security Surveillance

Available in a variety of sizes ranging from 6.5” to 21.5” inches, panel mount monitors are versatile security surveillance systems that can be mounted in virtually any aperture on a wall. They’re equipped with protective tempered glass to protect the internal mechanisms from dust and dirt and are compatible with both resistive and capacitive technology based on your personal preferences. This a waterproof display that offers exceptional surveillance of your home or business with a long lasting backup battery, an integrated bracket, an LCD panel with LED backlighting, and so much more.

Marine Waterproof and Touchscreen Monitors

Marine waterproof LCD monitors demonstrate the ultimate durability and reliability that any technology has to offer. Continuous exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as corrosive seawater, heavy winds, dirt, dust, sand, vibrations from boat movements, and glaringly bright sunlight would prematurely wear out a regular touchscreen monitor. But Marine-grade touchscreens are no ordinary devices. Equipped with advanced features such as infrared lighting, sunlight readability, as well as shock and vibration resistance, these touchscreens have the capacity to withstand virtually any obstacles that they encounter on the job.

Sunlight Readable and Night Vision Industrial Military Monitors

Military monitors are arguably the strongest and most resilient types of industrial displays on the market. A typical day in military life involves a great deal of physical safety risks and that means personnel need equipment they can depend on. That’s why military displays are equipped with advanced Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) to aid in a wide range of military applications at all hours of the day or night.

Telemedicine and Telehealth Monitors

Medical-grade monitors have also made great strides in recent years. As an increasing number of healthcare professionals are conducting patient consultations using virtual platforms, it’s more important than ever for telemedicine and telehealth monitors to consist of high quality sound and visual components.

Nauticomp Inc. has always been at the forefront of producing cutting edge commercial and industrial technology that can be customized for a wide range of applications. With a commitment to providing excellent customer service and high quality devices suitable for many different fields, we’ve managed to build a strong reputation as being one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of advanced touchscreen monitors and displays the world over. Contact us today to learn more.

Benefits of Using Digital Signage in Tradeshows

Posted on: April 18, 2019

Like most paper products, static tradeshow signage is quickly becoming a relic of the past. As more and more companies become more environmentally conscious and work toward reducing their carbon footprint, rugged LCD displays are at the forefront of numerous industries. Tradeshows offer excellent opportunities to showcase what your business has to offer, engage more customers, broadcast your creative marketing prowess, and feature innovative and eye-catching displays.

Digital signage has the capacity to reach a much wider and more diverse audience than static signage and it’s also a lot more versatile. Here are just some of the benefits of using industrial digital displays at your next tradeshow.

Enhance the Look and Functionality of Your Booth

Not all tradeshow booth locations are created equal. But with the right digital displays adorning your booth, you can easily increase your chances of attracting and engaging more people. Interactive displays can effectively bring people to your booth and keep them there.

Even if you’re busy helping other customers, having an interactive display such as an iPad or computer set up can help keep visitors entertained while they wait. On top of that, you can also use this as an excellent opportunity for the people waiting to learn more about your company, products, and services by displaying informative videos, infographics, and even games in your digital advertising.

Dynamic Room Wayfinding Technology

Tradeshows usually have a lot going on. Overstimulation from all the lights, sounds, and imagery can be overwhelming to the senses and make it difficult for people to locate your booth. Setting up a dynamic industrial display is a great way to make your booth stand out from the rest of the hubbub and gain more foot traffic. Use digital signage to promote any special events you have going on throughout the event including product demonstrations, informative seminars, or special appearances by industry leaders.

A Wide Selection of Display Types

Given the fact that your goal is to create an interactive and dynamic display that attracts as many industry professionals and customers as possible to your booth, your display setup should be extraordinary. Come up with different display configuration ideas that you think will speak directly to the types of attendees you’re hoping to attract. From large wall mounted displays to suspending colourful screens in the air, the sky’s the limit in terms of how you can go about accomplishing your advertising goals at a tradeshow. Just make sure you check the guidelines and obtain any necessary permits beforehand.

Display Social Media Feeds in Real-Time

Social media has become the pinnacle of effective online advertising and marketing across a wide range of industries. It’s a great tool to use to engage physical and virtual tradeshow attendees and keep them updated on everything that’s happening throughout the exhibition. Leverage various social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to showcase online feeds in real-time and create social schedules so that people can keep up with all of the day’s events. This is also a smart way to keep attendees engaged and encourage them to interact with your company online by entering sweepstakes, playing games, and making use of original hashtags.

Engaging Touchscreen Poster Galleries

Touchscreen poster galleries at tradeshows are akin to wayfinding digital maps in shopping malls. They’re basically a digital guide to all of the different events that are going on at the tradeshow. They provide a complete vendor and attractions list, as well as booth numbers and locations throughout the arena.

If you’re worried about the cost of setting up and maintaining these interactive displays, considering how many people will be using them, they’re actually quite affordable and you only need to setup a handful of them throughout the event centre to guarantee their effectiveness.

Also, many of these displays are waterproof, dustproof, durable, and come with sunlight readability and adjustable brightness settings so they can withstand all kinds of environments and usage.

Synchronized Leaderboard Feeds

Help your brand and customers participate in a little friendly competition throughout the tradeshow just to keep things a little interesting. From interactive digital games to group scavenger hunts and other forms of entertainment, the best way to keep track of who’s in the lead in real-time is by setting up a digital leaderboard feed that everyone can use.

While having leaderboard displays set up throughout the event venue is a great way to capture people’s attention, an even better way to keep them engaged throughout the event is to create an app that allows them to track their progress on their phones. That way, they’ll be able to see exactly where they stand compared to their competitors and be more motivated to improve their rankings during the event.

Interactive Tradeshow Floor Plans

Event planners can make great use of interactive tradeshow floor plans. Pretty much every aspect of tradeshows is broadcast online through social media, web sites, and official apps. To make it easier for all attendees to make their way around the event centre, it’s important to make the floor plans available on social media, the event web site, and the app. Displaying interactive tradeshow floor plans is also a great idea because it allows event planners to easily make last-minute changes and keep the digital floor plans updated as well.

Live Audience Feedback

Keynote speakers and presenters can use industrial displays to ask for live audience feedback during their presentations. By asking poll questions, presenting information in person and through online live feeds, not to mention encouraging online and in-person audience interactions, industry leaders now have a greater capacity than ever before to entice larger national and international audiences.

At Nauticomp Inc., technological innovation isn’t just our passion, it’s our specialty. As one of the leading manufacturers of digital displays, we’ve constructed designs that are applicable across a diverse range of industries from military and marine operations to retail environments and so much more. Contact us today to learn how we can help you enhance your tradeshow display and attract more people to your booth.

Face Recognition Technology for Digital Signage Systems

Posted on: April 8, 2019

Retail environments thrive off of positive customer interactions, satisfaction, and loyalty. However, determining the type of experience a customer walks away with isn’t always as straightforward as it may seem. That’s where face detection technology, particularly face recognition, comes into play. Face detection technology is usually installed in commercial LED displays or cameras, usually at self-checkout kiosks. It’s able to identify when a human face is present. Face recognition is a subset of face detection and takes the concept a bit further by recognizing the individual person’s face and reading their facial expression while they shop.

How Does Face Recognition Technology Work?

Face recognition technology is still in its infancy and many retailers have been hesitant to implement it as part of their marketing and customer interaction methodology citing potential privacy concerns.

While these concerns are certainly valid to a degree, they’re also vastly misinformed and misplaced. It’s true that the idea behind face recognition technology is to collect pertinent data about customers based on their shopping experience in a retail environment, but that doesn’t include personal data.

Face recognition is meant to give retailers a vital insight into how their customers feel while shopping in their store, whether they had a positive experience and are likely to return. The way it works is that when images are taken through industrial LCD displays located throughout a store, these images are stored within a central database. Every time a customer approaches one of these devices, their image is then compared to existing images in the database. The idea is to determine whether that customer has visited your store in the past, how many times they’ve come back, and whether they’re likely to keep coming back.

Currently, one of the drawbacks of this technology is that it’s not always 100% accurate. Since it’s still in the development and testing stage for the most part, there are a lot of improvements to be made. For instance, some people who may have extremely similar facial features and this could make it difficult for the system to identify the correct person, which in turn could lead to inaccuracies.

Face Recognition Signage in the Retail Industry

Despite the abovementioned privacy concerns and the potential for collecting inaccurate data, face recognition technology shows a lot of promise for the future of retail marketing. By recognizing customers who frequent your store and are more likely to return in the future, you can predict the types of products they typically purchase and create a more personalized shopping experience. For instance, if you have a certain brand in your store that’s currently targeting a specific demographic, you can advertise directly to those specific customers using face recognition technology.

Nauticomp Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers of custom commercial monitors for the retail industry in North America. All of our state-of-the-art products have desirable features such as sunlight readability, waterproof and dustproof chasses, and are constructed using only the most durable materials to suit the needs of your business. Contact us today to learn more about our product innovations and how we can help improve your business practices.