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InfoComm 2022: report and conclusions With attendance limited by Covid concerns in the US, and the rapid turnaround from ISE in Europe, this was never going to be a vintage InfoComm. Nonetheless, such is the pace of innovation in AV and UC at the moment, a second major AV event in a few weeks seemed justified. As the meat and drink of the industry, innovation in display technology shows no sign of abating. LED is very much flavour of the month and InfoComm 2022 provided a platform for the launch of the first 0.7mm pixel pitch dvLED display by VOD Visual. Targeted at the indoor markets of corporate presentations, retail applications, home cinemas and NFT art displays, the new model is the latest addition to the manufacturer’s VIVID range of products and will be presented as a 62” solution for Full HD images. With a matte surface, 1200 nits brightness and a Rec.709 wide colour gamut, the display is ideal for high ambient light environments, delivering exceptional colour accuracy and razor-sharp motion imagery without any glare. The VIVID is available in 0.7mm, 1mm, 1.25mm and 1.5mm pixel pitches. Due to its revolutionary design, pixel pitches can be updated and reduced by simply changing the modules, essentially highlighting the evolving capabilities ingrained into VIVID’s DNA. Visitors to the show were also able to experience the VOD Visual EDGE range of products which comprises 55” cabinets to create a direct and seamless replacement for traditional LCD displays and scalable video walls. These were showcased as a 165” 1.8mm pixel pitch display and a 110” 1.2mm pixel pitch, both featuring Full HD resolution. The latest addition to the EDGE range, the EDGE CONNECT was also showcased as a 55” panel. This presents direct HDMI connectivity allowing users to connect standard video output devices like PCs and media players directly to the display, bypassing the need for send and receive cards or additional hardware. At four times the size of a standard cabinet, the lightweight EDGE displays are four times quicker to install, can be directly wall mounted and fit seamlessly together to create scalable configurations. The VIVID range is said to comprise the world’s most advanced microLED displays, combining three ground-breaking LED man-
forced perspective 3D content to actively engage the attendees. Featuring SiliconCore’s LISA technology, a proprietary LED encapsulation process, the display's durability and contrast increases while maintaining the LED’s beneficial characteristics. This LISA enhancement offers serviceability at the modular level at greater resolutions. The LISA protection for the floor is like no other durability technology on the market and differs from other coating processes that can cause uniformity issues. Significantly reducing the fragility of fine-pitch LED displays, the technology leaves a flat, durable, uniform surface on the PCB, while preserving the 1200 nit brightness levels.
ZACH technology The next level of SiliconCore’s ZACH technology shown at InfoComm can reach low light brightness down to 0.04 nits, as well as high frame rates of 120fps and refresh rates of 3840Hz with no motion blur and sustained brightness of 1200 nits. Superior contrast ratio, low power consumption, and low operating temperatures contribute to the display's exceptional life-like image reproduction and 10-year lifespan. These technologies are described as unique to SiliconCore enable the display to achieve the highest-performance specifications on the market, beneficial for active 3D content and simulation applications. SiliconCore believes this innovation will replace technologies such as LCD, large pixel pitch solutions or projection that are limited in brightness, size, and durability. The SiliconCore modular floor will provide a more realistic, sustainable, and longer-lasting floor display solution, opening new applications not possible before.
ufacturing processes to deliver the greatest performance, colour contrast and energy efficiency. The new LED display is said to offer enhanced robustness and heat dissipation being cool to the touch. This combination is described as delivering impressive sustainability and green credentials, with energy consumption reduced by 30 percent.
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Christie integrates Integration was also the key message for Christie. In their InfoComm booth the company demonstrate a range of integrated solutions, including the new Griffyn 4K50-RGB projector. The company also introduced technology-previews of MicroTiles LED and Pandoras Box Version 8.6. These are designed to work together to create seamless and extraordinary shared experiences. The Griffyn 4K50-RGB pure laser 50,000 lumen projector lit up a 20-foot screen in vibrant colour. Stacked 25,000 lumen M 4K25 RGB pure laser projectors provided projection mapping of the Christie logo in conjunction with Pandoras Box Version 8. Additionally, the Inspire Series DWU960-iS projector, said to be one of the brightest fixed short throw projectors on the market, made its InfoComm debut. The DWU960-iS was shown in combination with Mystique Lite, which automatically blends up to three projectors with a push of a button. Christie’s role in LED was also featured on their booth. Visitors were particularly interested in a technology preview of Christie’s MicroTiles LED in 0.75mm and 1mm pixel pitches, as well as a large display of MicroTiles LED in 1.25mm in a unique “shattered” configuration. Brompton Technology LED Processing Solutions Stand Out at InfoComm 2022
The Griffyn 4K50-RGB pure laser 50,000 lumen projector lit up a 20foot screen in vibrant colour
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SiliconCore on the floor As an LED technology innovator with its of Common Cathode Technology, SiliconCore Technology naturally had its part to play in progress in LED on show at InfoComm The company launched what it describes as “the world’s first durable 1.2mm ultra-fine pixel pitch LED floor display”. The SiliconCore High Resolution Modular LED Floor with next generation LISA technology, is described as a breakthrough for the dvLED display industry, and the only durable 1.2mm floor available for fixed installation, requiring no separate overlay. Viewers can walk directly on the 4' x 7.4' LED floor display that features a smooth non-reflective, durable, flat, water-resistant surface. The floor can handle weight-bearing loads up to 1000kg per square meter or 200lbs per square foot. The 4’ x 7.4’ LED floor display will be paired with a duplicate 90-degree angle wall. This combination along with creative content, is said to provide a more immersive experience. SiliconCore is partnering with high impact, video wall content creation specialist, Render Impact to create
Cloud. Dan Smith, vice president of business development, LG Business Solutions USA, said, “We developed this solution in collaboration with BrightSign based on feedback from key customers that wanted the ability to conveniently manage content and devices across their entire digital signage network from a single interface. With this solution, digital signage is even easier to manage and operating costs are lower.”
SiliconCore Technology launched what it describes as “the world’s first durable 1.2mm ultra-fine pixel pitch LED floor display”.
BrightSign and LG show integrated solution BrightSign demonstrated a new integrated digital signage solution, jointly developed with LG Business Solutions. The new solution. which was shown on an impressive LG direct-view LED video wall. enables users to control and monitor their BrightSign-connected LG displays remotely via BrightSign’s BSN.cloud Control Cloud. The demonstration of the new integrated solution showcased key functionality, including the ability to remotely power on/off, change inputs, adjust volume, monitor device health and adjust device configuration. Future updates also will allow viewing content in real time and capturing screenshots via BSN.cloud Control
Alongside new LED displays on show, InfoComm 2022 featured advanced in processing solutions. Brompton Technology showcased its LED processing solutions for live events, broadcast, and virtual production. Brompton’s Tessera LED processors, and accompanying Tessera software unlock new levels of visual performance from LED panels and provide greater creative flexibility to AV professionals. During the show, Brompton was recognized with an InfoComm 2022 Best of Show Award in the AV Technology category, for its Tessera v3.3 software. This release introduced revolutionary new calibration features such as PureTone and Operating Modes, which enable rental companies and studios to have more flexibility and scalability with their stock, and also added support for the ACEScg colour gamut and the ability to display tracking markers for the Mo-Sys StarTracker camera tracking system. InfoComm 2022 also coincided with the beta release of Brompton’s Tessera v3.4 software, which introduces Extended Bit Depth and Stacking features to further enhance image quality and drive