Panasonic is demonstrating the LF8P Series LCD displays, using the
Android and HTML5-based Embedded Open Platform for digital signage,
with SCALA software at Integrate in Melbourne.
Panasonic Previews Open Platform LCD Display with Android/HTML5 |
Panasonic has developed a digital signage system incorporating the company’s new Android and HTML5-basedEmbedded Open Platform, developed to allow users to port digital signage software directly to the displays and avoid using external media players. Chris Maw, Panasonic specialist in panels and projectors, said that this kind of system is a significant trend in digital signage. “At theIntegrate Expoin Melbourne on 25-27 August, we are demonstrating the new LF8P Series LCD displays with customisable digital signage software made bySCALA, and showing how content can be accessed from the cloud,” he said. |
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The displays run on a high performance SoC, or System on a Chip, with 1 GHz Quad-Core CPU, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB storage and Android/HTML5 compatibility, and have built-in media players and onboard Wi-Fi to make installation and cabling simpler, without external STBs. The design has a narrow 6.3mm bezel for large-format images. Display media and scheduling can be updated through the Internet. Otherwise, a Panasonic API is available to control and monitor applications via a network. USB and SD card Interfaces are included for media playback in offline environments. Display content can also be saved to USB and SD Card via the network. Other functionality for refining resolution and using image presets is available via users' applications.www.panasonic.com |