3G Used To Push Data To Electronic Signs

Written by Adam Gosling

Wednesday, 27 September 2006

US-based Helius and Internet Connectivity Group (ICG) have come up with a solution for pushing data to digital signage using 3G cellular technology. Dubbed, Cellular Connected Digital Signage solutions they rely on the Helius MediaGate router and ICG's Top Global USA MobileBridge 3G (Third Generation) wireless router. Sprint's nationwide Power Vision network does the transmission. The idea is to make digital signage a more flexible marketing tool for retailers, restaurant owners shopping mall advertising and the like. Obviously, the idea is to take away the wired nature of traditional digital signage to allow for more flexible positioning and easier installation. The partners also see a role for the solution in corporate distance learning via training videos distributed from one location to many others across the organization using wireless cellular technology. Using the Helius MediaGate routers to process and store video and ICG's 3G cellular hardware running on the Sprint Power Vision network provides these businesses the power to inexpensively deliver IP video content where and when they want it. "The ICG products are a great fit and expand connectivity options for our customers," said Kim Clark, CTO of Helius, Inc. "By combining the flexibility of cellular connections with Helius' sophisticated IP video hardware and software, our customers can quickly and inexpensively install top quality IP video systems anywhere there is a cell signal." The 3G connectivity solutions enable Digital Signage and Distance Learning applications to be deployed in remote locations where wired Internet connectivity is unavailable or expensive. By eliminating the need for extended cabling, 3G cellular can both speed up and simplify the installation of IP video solutions. In addition to providing network connectivity for applications like Digital Signage and Distance Learning, ICG's Top Global USA MobileBridge hardware offers WiFi hot spot services. This affords service and retail business customers increased productivity through WiFi connectivity. "We are very pleased to partner with Helius and extend the delivery of applications such as digital signage," said Kurtis Van Horn, President of Internet Connectivity Group. "By coupling the innovative Helius IP video technologies and the MobileBridge product line we are able to extend cutting-edge media applications to the global marketplace." Related news items Palm To Update Treo 750 OS -27/03/2007 Aepona Announces Cellular to WiFi Roaming Solution based on VCC Specifications -13/02/2007 Streamezzo to Present End-to-End Rich Media Solutions For Mobile Devices at 3GSM -13/02/2007 IP Unity Glenayre promotes interoperability and innovation with expanded partner program -13/02/2007 FTS Launches Leap(tm) BCE Mobile Edition Enabling Real-Time Service Interaction with Customers -13/02/2007 Newer news items ANZ Managers Become Accustomed To Mobile Workers -28/10/2007 Real Savings From Mobile Deployments: IDC -05/08/2007 Bono, Beckham Back (PRODUCT) RED -14/05/2007 UK Workers Still Chained To Their Desks -04/05/2007 Older news items 38 Per Cent Of Execs Feel Over Connected -05/09/2006 MobileActive Is In The House -09/08/2006 SMS Surveys Get You On The Run -13/07/2006 Office Integrated With Ericsson One Phone -06/06/2006 Mobile Payments Plan For US -06/04/2006 Tag This Now: