Volume 9, Issue 3 — March 16, 2018
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Aeiforia Technos
- A Better Second Life
Raymond Kent : Director of the Innovative Technology Design Group, DLR Group/Westlake Reed Leskosky
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A Better Second Life
By Raymond Kent Director of the Innovative Technology Design Group, DLR Group/Westlake Reed Leskosky
For all the benefits of the latest technology, what happens when gear is no longer needed, breaks, or its usefulness has been outpaced by the latest model has been a subject of much consternation. I have written several columns here about planned obsolescence, e-waste and e-recycling but a recent event has brought to light another often-forgotten aspect of unwanted technology — the software side.
Recently entrepreneur Eric Lundgren’s electronics recycling business, IT Asset Partners, ran afoul of the law by providing copies of Microsoft’s outdated operating systems along with rebuilt computers and devices made from e-waste. His California-based company has provided quite a lot of benefit to the environment by keeping more than 41 million pounds of e-waste out of the landfill including products by some big manufacturers such as Motorola, IBM, Sprint, Samsung and others. His company not only carefully disassembles these devices but recombines them into hybrid electronic products, including building an electric vehicle that out performed a Tesla.
This is all potentially good news for these and other manufacturers who are looking to keep their product labels from showing up in third world countries being held over burn pits by eight-year-olds to smelt the precious metals out for meager earnings. The quandary is in the software needed to make these devices functional. Lundgren’s transgression of making copies of over 28,000 discs with old versions of Window’s OS on them got him convicted of conspiracy and copyright infringement. The big difference here is that while the label of an electronics hardware manufacturer may be clearly visible in these burn pits, the software falls into the background as a shadow.
Manufacturers of the hardware know they have a problem with optics with their product’s “second life” where many have faced significant lawsuits over planned obsolescence particularly around devices that still have useful value to them such as computers or cell phones but they wind up in landfills or shady third-world recycling camps.
Unfortunately, most of these devices don’t retain their software restore-discs or the manufacturer has not provided the software to allow these devices to function through other means. And companies such as Microsoft are not eager to sell you or a refurbisher copies as they would prefer you just buy a new device.
A good example of this is in my own basement when several old laptops and PCs languish because of hardware failures but still contain information in the hard drives that I just can’t part with. (Let the chastizing begin.) These devices could still function well in the second-life market with most likely minor repairs but may require that an older version of the operating system be installed. Since the restore-disks (some of which are 3.5” floppys, and one 5-1/4” floppy and yes, I still have a Zip Drive) just don’t exist any more or have become corrupted, these devices sit as a museum exhibit in the basement waiting for the day when I take them to a responsible e-cycle facility.
Lundgren’s conviction, which carries a 15-year sentence and stiff fine, has had a stay by a federal court while further pleading can be had. What is particularly disheartening is the life-long good that he and his company has done to recycle and repurpose electronics for major companies and to the benefit of the less fortunate in the U.S. and abroad.
Where the industry has failed is in finding ways to negotiate this in a less contentious and litigious way that benefits everyone involved. This can start with the hardware manufacturers developing products that are driven by easily replaceable components to repair broken parts or upgrade systems. Additionally, outside of physical damage, these manufacturers could partner with companies like IT Asset Partners, to be the intake and repurposer of this technology for a second-life reducing a significant stream of e-waste into the landfill system in a profitable way that doesn’t require kids, burn-pits, and environmentally disastrous methods of extraction. The other half of the equation would be partnerships with software companies and developers who could provide a better second-life service to these e-cyclers to help facilitate the process without the legal battles.
A strong argument for this is manufacturers of hardware and software developers could capture a positive image and extend their brand recognition and loyalty by understanding the second-life market possibilities of their products. This could potentially increase their perceived value to customers who reliably and historically have rewarded manufacturers of other goods by their willingness to pay a premium on products that have a better resale value. The automobile industry is a shining example of this. The perception of buying a Honda or Toyota is that not only will you buy a dependable car but you will get more of your dollars back in resale of that vehicle when you are done with it. The used car market then reaps the benefits of having inventory that is perceived as a good value used based on their perception of value placed on the new product.
If a buyer knows that the electronics equipment they purchase has a higher resale value at the end of that buyer’s use, then the value to that buyer increases. This works only if the sum of the parts follows the whole. Software companies must find a way to add to that value and law suits are not the answer. Leave a Comment
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Leyard and Planar Expand Planar Simplicity Series LCD Display Line with 4K ModelsLeyard and Planar announced the Planar Simplicity Series 4K, expanding the Planar Simplicity Series line of LCD digital signage displays to include five new 4K models. The displays are designed for retail, museums, corporate communications, quick serve restaurants and small companies with a limited budget that would like to capitalize on the benefits of digital signage.
The Planar Simplicity Series 4K features:
- Wide variety of sizes (43”, 55”, 65”, 75” and 86”)
- Exceptional clarity with four times the resolution of Full HD
- Whisper-quiet fanless design
- Native 4K resolution at up to 60Hz support for smooth video and mouse tracking
- Integrated signage tools, such as USB playback with scheduling and LAN distribution, eliminating the need for third-party hardware
- Built-in speakers
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Crestron Expands Support of Microsoft Teams Crestron has expanded its solution portfolio with Microsoft to include Microsoft Teams integration to equip meeting spaces of every size with innovative Intelligent Communications technology.
With the newly announced capabilities, Crestron SR and the Crestron Mercury conference system will not only be able to run Microsoft Teams in spaces of all sizes: from huddle rooms and multi-purpose rooms to executive meeting rooms and large auditoriums; organizations can repurpose Skype for Business hardware and receive recently announced Teams enhancements – such as Cortana voice integration and background blurring – as they are rolled out. The expanded support of Teams showcases Crestron’s commitment to giving its users complete control and automation of modern workplaces.
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Bose Professional Ships Panaray MSA12X Modular Steerable Array Loudspeaker Bose Professional is now shipping its Panaray MSA12X modular steerable array loudspeaker. The self-powered Panaray MSA12X features a slim, unobtrusive acoustic design with 12 full-range 2.25-inch transducers in a columnar array configuration, to provide consistent audio levels with outstanding vocal intelligibility and full-range music reinforcement in acoustically challenging spaces.
The MSA12X includes 12 internal power amplifiers (50 watts per channel, total 600-watt rated power) and on-board DSP to allow digital control and beam steering of the array’s vertical coverage pattern. The proprietary Articulated ArrayTM configuration allows wide, 160-degree horizontal coverage. Independent level and EQ control is supported for two separate beams per array and on-board memory stores up to 10 user-selectable presets. The MSA12X features both Dante network connectivity and a line-level analog input.
The modular design allows up to three MSA12X units to be vertically arrayed to increase coverage distance and low-frequency pattern control. The slim, low-profile elegant enclosure mounts close to surfaces, blending in with the visual aesthetic of a space and its digital control eliminates protruding pitch brackets. An integrated mounting bracket allows up to 90-degrees of horizontal pivot away from surfaces.
The release of Bose Modeler software (version 6.10) features a new array placement function for the Panaray MSA12X, allowing designers to visualize and adjust location, size, beam type and steering patterns required for the installation space. Configuration data from Modeler is routed through ControlSpace Designer software for network upload to MSA12X modules. Designer also performs network management and diagnosis of MSA12X modules and offers steer/spread control for basic installations.
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New Eiki LED-Lit 3LCD EK-350U Projector Lasts 25K Hours Eiki International just debuted the EK-350U Meeting Room projector. This WUXGA resolution projector is spec’d at 4,500 ANSI Lumens brightness and uses a ColorSpark HLD LED lighting system that allows it to last over 25,000 hours.
With its HLD LED technology, the new EK-350U emits four times the light of current LED technology and includes rapid power on and off capability. With a 50,000:1 contrast ratio, corner keystone correction, 360-degree free orientation projection (both vertically and horizontally), lens shift and a curved correction and blending function, Eiki’s EK-350U can be used in digital signage, classrooms, meeting rooms and even rental applications because of its long light source life. The projector includes a 1.09 – 1.78: 1 throw with a manual zoom and focus lens.
Connectivity includes HDBaseT, HDMI, VGA, YPbPr and composite video.
Eiki’s new EK-350U lists for $4,995.00 and is already shipping. More information is here. Leave a Comment
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Calibre Launches HQUltra4030 Seamless Scaler and SwitcherAt ISE 2018, Calibre UK (now owned by Coretronic) launched the HQUltra4030 seamless scaler-switcher. The new scaler-switcher is able to support up to 40 sources grouped into 23 discrete input channels, with four program outputs plus an independent confidence monitor output. The HQUltra4030 is spec’d to support 4K/UltraHD scaling up to 4K50/60 4:4:4 RGB formats (8-bit color). Calibre’s HQUltraFast technology claims typical input channel switching of 0.25 seconds in matrix switching with dissolve and fade transitions. The scaled image can be distributed across all four outputs while driving a programme surface area (whether for separate displays or a single videowall) up to true 8K/QuadUHD – 8192×4340.
The HQUltra4030 models provide all the functionality and performance of the base HQUltra4000 models, but more than doubles the number of scaling channels to 12 — four main, seven multi-layer PiPs/layers in total as well as a scalable background layer for each channel. The HQUltra4030S additionally provides eight 12G-SDI input channels and four 12G-SDI outputs, while the HQUltra4030FS supports SFP+ 12G-SDI optical I/O.
Standard input connectivity includes HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, composite, RGB and H.264 HD streaming video, plus front panel HDMI-in and USB connectors.
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Kramer Debuts New 8×8 and 6×2 Matrix Switchers at ISE Kramer Electronics just launched the VS-88UT (8×8) and VS-622DT matrix switchers. Both are HDBaseT 2.0 based and support Power over Ethernet (PoE). The VS-622DT also includes the Kramer Maestro room automation software. VS-88UT is designed for boardrooms, hotels, multi-purpose divisible spaces, video conferencing applications, visitor centers and showrooms. VS-622DT is aimed at small to mid-sized meetings spaces.
The VS-88UT is a 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) 8 x 8 matrix presentation system that switches the video, embeds the audio and outputs the signal to both an HDMI and an HDBaseT 2.0 with USB extension and PoE on input and output ports. Audio support includes balanced stereo audio, unbalanced stereo audio and de−embedded audio sources that output to embedded audio, balanced stereo audio as well as a power amplified audio output. VS−88UT includes a master room controller that can operate over Ethernet (LAN) with control ports that include: one bidirectional RS−485, four RS−232, four IR, four GPI/O, and eight relays to control a wide variety of AV devices. It includes a KNET connector interface that enables access to the master controller from auxiliary room controllers such as control keypads. The unit can also provide power to auxiliary room controllers via the KNET connectors. VS−88UT includes an Ethernet gateway to control and manage remote I/O ports.
VS-622DT is a 6×2 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) HDMI/HDBaseT matrix switcher with HDMI and HDBaseT output transmitters for video and audio transmission. It supports resolutions of up to 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) and WUXGA. The matrix is a PoE provider that provides power over Ethernet to compatible PoE receivers.
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NEC Display American Claims World’s Brightest RB Laser Projectors for Large Venues
NEC Display today claimed the world’s brightest red-blue (RB) laser projectors with the new PH Series – NEC PH3501QL and NEC PH2601QL. Both are native 4K (4096×2160) resolution.
The PH Series uses RB laser light source technology, is spec’d at 40,000 center lumens and 30,000 center lumens and the use of a red and blue laser light source which NEC says increases the color gamut of a laser phosphor projection system. And, like all laser projectors, it has a lifetime spec of at least 20,000 hours. Both models include Quad 3G SDI, two DisplayPort inputs, two HDMI inputs plus an optional slot for 4K/UHD OPS Slot-in PCs. It can be installed for landscape or portrait mode projection or 360 degree free tilt installation and it uses NEC’s cinema approved digital projection technology.
The PH Series features vertical +/- 50 percent and horizontal +/- 17 percent lens shift, a selection of wide zoom bayonet lenses and 4K60 4:4:4 up to 16-bit color and Picture in Picture or Picture by Picture display capabilities.
Here are all the specs on the NEC PH3501QL as well as the specs on the NEC PH2601QL.
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Extron’s Compact Two-Channel Dante Audio Interface Ships Extron has announced the immediate availability of the new AXI 02 AT, a compact audio interface that extracts two channels from a Dante audio network, providing an easy way to connect devices that don’t offer Dante connectivity. It features two line level analog outputs on captive screw connectors with a mirrored two-channel S/PDIF output on a coaxial RCA connector. The AXI 02 AT interfaces with a Dante audio network over a standard local area network, and is powered through PoE. The AXI 02 AT includes a ZipClip 100 Mounting Kit and is compatible with Extron Rack Shelves and ZipClip 200 mounting solutions.
Dante enables audio system scalability over a local area network using standard Internet protocols. The family of Dante-enabled products from Extron work together as part of a complete networked audio system solution and integrate with other Dante-enabled products to create scalable system designs.
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Roland Professional Ships the XS-62S Six-Channel Video Switcher and Audio Mixer Roland Professional is now shipping the XS-62S, an integrated six-channel video switcher and audio mixer with PTZ camera control capabilities in a space-saving design, optimized for installed or portable live event, recording, broadcast and streaming productions. The XS-62S delivers a powerful feature set in a compact 1RU form factor and can be operated by a single user from easy-to-use front panel controls or remotely from a Mac or PC or programmable interface.
The Roland XS-62S supports seamless six-channel switching between four SDI inputs, featuring de-interlacer along with scaled HDMI and RGB inputs from computer, tablet and other video sources, plus two still images stored in internal memory. Two SDI and two HDMI outputs may be assigned to program (PGM), preview (PVW) or auxiliary (AUX) buses. The multiview output displays all six video input sources, two still images and PGM and PVW outputs with audio meters. Three video switching modes are available, enabling the XS-62S to handle a wide range of applications, including presentations, performances and special events, corporate AV conferences and distance learning.
In PGM/PST Mode, the XS-62S operates as a traditional video switcher, enabling the grouping of multiple images on a single screen, with independent assignment to the AUX bus supporting confidence, downstage monitor or additional presentation screens. Downstream keyer (DSK), which supports both luminance (black/white) and chroma (blue/green) keying, plus PinP (picture-in-picture) functionality, enables compositing of titles, graphics and inset video. PinP may be selected in circle, heart or diamond shapes in addition to the typical square or rectangle.
Dissolve Mode offers video switching and composition with cross-dissolve to the PGM bus and is suitable for a system where the user directly operates the main unit in a meeting space or event. The separate AUX bus is also available in Dissolve Mode.
In Matrix Mode, the XS-62S allows individual video input signals to be assigned to three different destinations on three buses with fade-to-black seamless switching. This mode is effective for routing signals in applications using multiple screens while simultaneously mixing program audio and controlling PTZ remote cameras.
The XS-62S features an 18-channel audio mixer with four TRS jacks and an RCA stereo pair, plus audio de-embed from the six video inputs. Roland’s innovative discreet eight-channel analog audio embedding enables the operator to select which audio source to embed separately to SDI outputs 1 and 2, for example, to fix audio issues or separate multi-language audio sources when editing after an event.
In addition to the high-quality preamps, powerful on-board audio processing includes a high-pass filter, gate, compressor, three-band EQ and delay, plus the ability to select audio-follows-video channels. Processing may be controlled from the front panel screen menus or using Roland’s powerful Remote Control Software (RCS) for PC or Mac. Integrated auto-mixing automatically adjusts the audio inputs based on weighting, ensuring even levels for the room mix, recording and web streaming even from hard-to-manage sources as multi-microphone discussion panels.
The XS-62S is designed for direct control and intuitive operation by a single user in any AV application, with a dedicated menu screen and audio volume knobs easily accessible on the front panel. Programmable PTZ camera control eliminates the need for individual camera operators through one-touch recall of preset camera positions and angles, combined with the audio auto-mixer, allows the operator to focus on switching video. Professional broadcast-quality crosspoint buttons are back-lit with brightness control for use in bright daylight or dark performance spaces.
An RS-422 port provides PTZ control (VISCA) along with an RS232 connector for remote control from a touch panel or other programmable interface device. A USB port is included for still image uploads and for saving program files. Here are the details. Leave a Comment
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MuxLab Debuts 4K60 Fiber Transmitter/Receiver and Controller SetThe MuxLab AV-over-IP 4K/60 (4:2:0) uncompressed extender uses fiber (model 500761) to route video over the network. It connects sources to displays through a 10Gig Ethernet Switch (SDVoE) and it supports both HDMI and DisplayPort inputs. The systems’ transmitters and receivers can connect to the switch using OM4 multimode fiber cable, effectively transmitting up to 1,300 feet (400 meters) in distance so equipment can be stored far from the installation and accessed remotely.
Resolutions up to 4K/60 are supported when using both HDMI and DisplayPort. When uncompressed, zero latency video is delivered at 4K/60 (4:2:0). With light compression and visually lossless latency (less than one frame), video is delivered at 4K/60 (4:4:4).
Both transmitter and receiver come equipped with a 1G Ethernet Switch port to connect network devices. RS232 and IR provide remote control options. A wall-mount bracket kit is included.
When paired with MuxLab’s ProDigital Network Controller (model 500811), remote configuration and control of the entire AV over IP system is accomplished. Here are all the details. Leave a Comment
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Middle Atlantic Solves High-Density Cabling Challenges With Wider SR Series Pivoting Wall Rack Middle Atlantic Products has expanded its SR Series of Pivoting Wall Racks with a new wider model to provide integrators with more space to manage high-density cable bundles. Building on the successful SR Series platform, the new Wider SR Series saves valuable square footage over traditional floor-standing racks in AV, security, and data applications. The wider models include all of the advanced functionality of the SR Series, including a unique pivoting mechanism that opens 90 degrees, simplifying integrators’ access to rear equipment connections.
Originally developed to combine the advantages of a floor-standing enclosure and wall-mounted cabinet in one unit, the SR Series provides the easy rear access and space savings of a wall rack via a unique swing-out cabinet section that pivots on a weight-bearing floor base. The Wider SR Series takes into account that systems are evolving as equipment continues to increase in capability and decrease in size, offering integrators a different option for mounting systems closer to the point of use.
Within a seismic-certified enclosure, the new Wider SR Series Pivoting Wall Rack is available in 24 RU, 40 RU and 46 RU options. Featuring the SR Series’ unique pivoting floor base, this solution saves an average of nine square feet per cabinet, which is ideal for compact spaces that have a smaller footprint and do not require clearance at the rear of the cabinet, saving aisle space. The rack also incorporates Middle Atlantic’s built-in cable management and patented tool-free QuickMount system for center section mounting.
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Arista Corporation Announces the RS-121 Rackmount Computer With an HDBaseT KVM Extender Arista Corporation announced the RS-121 — a 1RU Rackmount Computer with Integrated HDBaseT KVM Extender, designed for control rooms, live event production signage and AV rooms.
The RS-121 houses two swappable modules: the MicroBox-1100A-E01 computer module and the ARD-1006-A07-TX HDBaseT KVM transmitter module. These two modules are inter-connected internally via HDMI, USB and RS232.
Arista’s RS-121-E01 integrates an Intel Atom E3845 1.9GHz quad-core CPU and up to 8GB DDR3 memory. The system is capable to run either Microsoft Windows or the Open Source Linux operating system. Accessible ports on the front of the RS-121 include a four port USB 3.0 hub, dual Gigabit Ethernet, one RS232/422/485 BIOS selectable COM port, a CFast slot and a VGA port.
The HDBaseT transmitter module on the RS-121 provides an HDMI loop-out, a 2-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet pass through hub, plus a Power over HDBaseT output. With a single CAT6 cable, the unit transmits video signals, RS-232, USB and 10/100 Ethernet, as well as PoE. Equally notable, the RS-121 provides the ultimate integrator-friendly installation experience.
The Arista RS-121 will be available by the end of March 2018 for $845. Here are the tech specs. Leave a Comment
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Extron Ships New 10″ Touchpanel Extron just started shipping their new TLP Pro 1025T 10″ Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel. Extron redesigned this touchpanel inside and out with a new quad-core processor, eight times more memory, a 1280×800 capacitive touchscreen built with scratch and smudge-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass and a new enclosure design with a sweeping back. The TLP Pro 1025T also features the convenience of PoE — Power over Ethernet, which allows it to receive power and communication over a single Ethernet cable. It is ideal in any environment requiring a stylish, tabletop touchpanel with a fully-customizable interface.
The TLP Pro 1025T is built for today with an eye on the future. With its improved graphics engine, quad-core processor, and increased RAM, Extron says it allows for faster background graphic loads and page flips. All TouchLink Pro touchpanels can be customized using Extron GUI Designer software. And here are the detailed specs. Leave a Comment
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Wireless Presentation Solutions Market to See 16 Percent CAGRThe Wireless Presentation Solutions Global Market Report reveals that sales of WPS, which is a segment of the rapidly evolving meeting and classroom collaboration market, grew 35 percent from 2016 to 2017, accounting for over $480 million in revenues, with further growth forecast in the short to medium term.
“The opportunities available in this space are vast,” says Anthony Brennan, research analyst at Futuresource Consulting. “There is growing demand in corporate and education markets for increased content sharing from a range of mobile devices to a main display. However, evolving end-user demands and the entrance of vendors from a wide range of backgrounds pose a significant threat to established WPS hardware companies.”
Although the dedicated WPS hardware segment, led by Barco ClickShare, is predicted to grow throughout the forecast period, with a 2017-2022 CAGR of 16 percent, ASPs are forecast to decline, as the market shifts to entry level solutions and competition intensifies. WPS vendors face a growing threat from an array of product categories, which are integrating wireless screen sharing as a secondary feature. In addition, the longer-term adoption of software-based solutions is expected to impact sales of proprietary hardware as the market matures. Futuresource forecasts that competition across product categories will escalate moving forwards, bringing new vendors to the segment and posing a unique threat to the make-up of the market.
Despite this, the outlook for dedicated WPS hardware solutions remains healthy in the short to mid-term, with demand for sharing content from multiple devices in meeting and classrooms growing. This is particularly evident in Western Europe and North America, where volumes are most concentrated. China presents an anomaly in the worldwide market, with the country dominated by domestic players and international brands struggling to gain a foothold. The role of low-cost solutions coming from China adds even more pressure to this rapidly changing market.
In a unique industry first, this report sizes and profiles the global WPS category, providing detailed market sizing, brand share analysis and forecasting for hardware-based commercial grade wireless presentation solutions in B2B markets.
The report also forecasts market growth of competing technologies and discusses the developments in software based WPS and trends in the integration of wireless presentation capabilities as a feature into other meeting and classroom hardware. In addition, the report offers an overview of the competitive landscape providing key vendor profiling and shipment information. Leave a Comment
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