New DT Research WebDT Signage Systems Enhance Customer Experience Through Convergence of Digital Signage and Kiosks
15- and 17-Inch Digital Signage Solutions Offer Self-Service
Hardware for More Personalized Interactions
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--
DT Research(TM), Inc., an industry leader in the development of
information appliances for vertical markets, today announced the
expansion of the WebDT Signage System to include 15-inch and 17-inch
dynamic displays that integrate self-service hardware elements. The
DS1500 and DS1700 each features integration of a media player with a
high resolution LCD, with options for a touch screen, fully-integrated
magnetic stripe reader and barcode scanner for greater flexibility and
enhanced customer experience.
Businesses can now simultaneously deploy and manage a wide variety
of digital signage, self-service and kiosk applications that can run
advertisements, directory assistance, customer service, news and
emergency communications from one system. With the WebDT Signage
System, companies can create a more personalized customer experience
by using the integrated self-service hardware and WebDT Content
Manager's real-time web capability and multi-zoning feature to deliver
targeted messages and advertising.
"Businesses are looking to digital signage technology to create
targeted communications that can connect with specific audiences,"
said Dr. Daw Tsai, president of DT Research. "We recognize the need to
provide a solution that offers greater flexibility - whether to
perform self-service functions such as price checks, or run
advertisements and other types of communication when not used as a
kiosk. Retailers, hotels/resorts, casinos, restaurants, educational
institutions, corporations, healthcare and transportation facilities
are no longer limited to deploying signage- or kiosk-only systems and
now have a broader set of sizes and interactive options to better
address their business needs."
The WebDT DS1500 and DS1700 feature all-in-one LCD-integrated
computing displays, which include remote management software for
device and content administration. The displays offer infrared (IR) or
resistive touch options that can be activated over eight independent
zones or over the entire display. Ideal for a variety of kiosk and
self-service applications, the signage systems are available with any
combination of the optional hardware elements. The integration of the
magnetic stripe reader and barcode scanner provides a seamless
information-capture experience for users. The WebDT DS1500 and DS1700
also include an optional Presence Sensor Module, which can be
programmed to detect when kiosk applications are not in use so as to
display advertising.
The WebDT DS1500 and DS1700 include the following components and
key features:
LCD-Integrated Computing Display - 15-inch and 17-inch
LCD-integrated computing displays are each presented in a slim,
mountable package. The all-in-one interactive system runs the
Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) XP Embedded operating system, which provides
a rich feature set and allows a wide variety of media types to be
displayed. The systems feature a fanless and energy-efficient design,
which offers greater reliability and reduces power consumption. The
displays can be customized with either infrared (IR) touch with
anti-glare glass or resistive touch screen options. Optional
integrated hardware applications include any combination of a magnetic
stripe reader and 1D/2D barcode scanner. Integration of these
self-service hardware applications eliminates any concerns over
compatibility of components and enhances the interactivity of each
display. Options for built-in 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g WLAN for
wireless connectivity are also available.
WebDT Content Manager - Easy-to-use, web-enabled server software
provides central management of the WebDT signage appliances. The WebDT
Content Manager manages content distribution, including device
grouping, playlist creation and media management, multiple-zones,
preset and customizable templates, urgent casts, reporting,
auto-recovery and system management. Using the WebDT Content
Management software, businesses have the ability to incorporate
traditional self-service applications in selected zones on the display
while serving interactive advertising or media on other zones. The
WebDT DS1500 and DS1700 also include an optional Presence Sensor
Module, which can be separately programmed to automatically display
advertising when the unit is not being used as a kiosk.
WebDT Device Manager - All computing displays can be remotely
monitored and controlled from any location that has network/Internet
access, ensuring optimal uptime and issue resolution. The WebDT Device
Manager utilizes "push and pull" technology to interact with remote
appliances, allowing system administrators to install operating
systems, inventory hardware, update software applications and access
logging and scheduling remotely. In addition, the support for
auto-recovery allows the restart of the systems without onsite manual
intervention.
Availability
The WebDT DS1500 and DS1700 are available end of March 2008
directly from DT Research and through approved resellers and partners.
For more information, visit DT Research in Booth 442 at Digital
Signage Expo in Las Vegas on February 27-28 or go to
http://signage.dtri.com.
To learn more about the WebDT Signage System, visit DT Research in
Booth 442 at Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas on February 27-28.
About DT Research
DT Research(TM) develops and manufactures web-enabled information
appliances for vertical applications. The WebDT family of products is
based on thin computing platforms for secure, reliable, and
cost-effective computing. These systems emphasize mobility, wireless
connectivity and touch displays. WebDT products include digital
signage systems, wireless tablets, compact modular appliances, and
display-integrated information systems. Powered by Windows(R) CE and
Windows XP Embedded operating systems, WebDT devices offer durability
and ease in integration, leading to solutions that can be remotely
managed with the user-friendly WebDT Device Manager software. For more
information, visit www.dtresearch.com.
DT Research and WebDT are trademarks of DT Research, Inc. All
other brands and product names may be trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Reichert Communications, LLC
Sylvie Tongco, 415-296-5132
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