Hi Zak,
I've recently done some casual research into this and I've wondered about the viability of Android dongles (search Android and digital signage).
There seem to be quite a few solutions out there, some just acting as passive displays plugged into HD TVs or more sophisticated ones that that can be connected to large touch screen displays.
If the right fit can be found these look to be relatively inexpensive (or at least compared to the Windows based systems I've had experience of).
Perry
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Zak Mensah
Sent: 24 November 2014 19:29
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Subject: [MCG] TVs, Casing/stands and software
hi all,
We're about to embark on a project to use digital screens for both way finding and to show 'What's on' information. Can anybody suggest good examples of screens or casing/devices/stands and software? good examples of a museum/gallery/shop that do it very well?
We use Wordpress for our CMS and EMU for collections management so ideally i'd like to pump the system with these but eager to hear of alternatives.
I'm hoping to have screens either out front/behind glass and then internal signage at key locations throughout 2-3 levels.
Our current (and local) benchmark is http://blogs.wcode.org/2013/07/building-a-low-cost-foyer-screen-system-with-web-apps-and-raspberry-pis/
Cheers
Zak Mensah
Head of Digital
Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives
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