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AIS Introduces a Line of Digital Signage Players Supporting Third-Party Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Providers for Networked Content Management and Scheduling

Irvine, CA-- American Industrial Systems Inc. (AIS), releases line of Digital Signage Media Engines supporting third party Software as a Service (SaaS) provider. AIS has partnered up with Signage Live, award-winning-digital-signage/award winning digital signage software provider, focusing web-based, software as a service digital signage content management. Standard and High Definition digital signage media engines are available; packaged in a compact low power consumption design, allowing for easy mounting and integration. No wired Ethernet connection? No problem, AIS has standard hardwired and 802.11b/g wireless digital media players available. From hardware to content management, AIS has partnered with strategic partners to provide users with complete digital signage solutions, reducing headaches and allowing fast time to market solutions.

The AIS digital signage media players are engineered for trouble-free, plug-and-play professional digital signage. A watchdog timer lets the player recover and resume playback from power, network, or other disruptions. The all metal enclosure provides reliable passive cooling and features screw-lock connectors to prevent loose cables. SD card slot lets you expand beyond the 2GBs of built-in solid-state local storage (approx. 120 min video). Enjoy all the benefits of an industrial PC (IPC) without the cost and uncertainty of complex, multi-purpose systems. Media RSS content are fully supported through Signage Live software services.

AIS IAdea series of RISC-based high-definition digital signage players adopt the XML-based W3C SMIL interface, allowing system integrators to quickly customize and tailor to individual project requirements. The AIS XMP-120/130 and XMP-320/330 are HD capable media players is a small, palm-sized unit that is 100-percent solid-state, fanless and low power. It is capable of playing back 1080p content using a dedicated hardware-based video decoder for picture-perfect, full-HD H.264 graphics. Advanced HDMI connectivity delivers Full HD 1080p video and audio output digitally over a single cable. Support for S1 to S12 media profiles, as defined by POPAI, the industry’s standards establishing organization, simplifies device selection and content creation.

Plug-and-play professional signage

The AIS XMP-120/130 is engineered for trouble-free, plug-and-play professional digital signage. A watchdog timer lets the player recover and resume playback from power, network, or other disruptions. The all metal enclosure provides reliable passive cooling and features screw-lock connectors to prevent loose cables. The covered CF card slot lets you expand beyond the 2GBs of built-in solid-state local storage while protecting your flash media and its contents. Enjoy all the benefits of an industrial PC (IPC) without the cost and uncertainty of complex, multi-purpose systems.

Works with your management solution

The AIS’ SMIL open standard players offer a new class of dedicated hardware that works with your existing management solution. AIS works with leading signage companies to provide a repertoire of connected signage hardware, from all-in-one compact digital signboards and SaaS companion HD appliances to Blue-ray-quality HD video players. Developers can also leverage W3C SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) compatibility across various SMIL based signage appliances to meet project-specific budgets and changing. AIS’ also bundles a license free content management software for those who want a complete all-in-one digital signage solution reducing your time to market and development time.

Features and Benefits

RISC based Solid State Digital Signage Player.
Low Power Consumption.
Image: JPEG baseline, up to 12 megapixels, scaled for display at 1280x720.
Audio: MPEG L2 or MP3, up to 128Kbps.
Video: MPEG-1 or MPEG-4 ASP (DivX), up to 720x400 @ 2Mbps.
Auto-play starts playing scheduled contents automatically whenever power is re-established .
W3C SMIL 3.0 instructions (sub-set).
3rd party solution (optional license).
Signage Live SaaS Supported.
VGA and HDMI video output up to 1280x720 resolution
NTSC/PAL composite video output at 480i .
Stereo audio output.
HDMI 1.2 (up to 720p with audio).
D-SUB VGA connector.
2GB flash memory (approx. 120 minutes of video @2Mbps or thousands of still images).

About American Industrial Systems, Inc.

AIS is a leading global designer and manufacturer of specialty digital signage, industrial panel pc, industrial display and rugged tablet pc solutions for customers in the broadcasting, engineering & construction, gaming & entertainment, medical & healthcare, leisure & hospitality, mining, network & telecommunications, network security, oil & gas, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, pipelines, public & private educational services, railroads an d retail markets. AIS specialize in designing and manufacturing cost-effective LCD and embedded computing products for the industrial market, as well as ODM/OEM applications worldwide. Whether your vision involves off-the-shelf displays or highly customized embedded computing solutions, AIS can supply the experience, technology, and resources you need to build it right and get you to market first. For additional information on AIS products and services, please Call AIS toll-free at (888) 485-6688 or visit: www.aispro.com.