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5 steps to choose the perfect
digital signage player
More and more organisations are discovering how digital signage gets messages through
more eectively than printed posters or other alternatives. Dynamic Signage attracts more
customers, leading to increased sales and visitor loyalty.
Choosing the right hardware is important to
maximise the success of your installation. In
addition to the displays themselves, the media
player is critical as it drives what the visitor sees
and when. In this document we have analysed
some of the important steps you should consider
when selecting your signage player. NEC’s OMi
computing concept includes a broad range of
seamlessly embeddable media player solutions
for any performance need. They meet or exceed
your specic use delivering versatility and power
to create, schedule or deliver your business
critical content.
NEC’s OMi range of integrated player solutions fulll a wide range of needs, offering:
Easy Installation Fully embedded | Cable free | Internal power connection
Greater Flexibility Modular and interchangeable | Upgradable | Open platform
Tailor-made Solution High level of customisation options for all individual needs
Safer Investment Low failure rates | 24/7 operation | Manufacturer 3 year warranty
Low TCO Low operational efforts | Low energy consumption and related cost
Simplified Usage Single point of contact for service and maintenance
What is the goal of your digital signage?
1
Different objectives require varied performance levels and computing capabilities.
Understand your objectives
INFORM ENTERTAIN
Provide information
or advertise.
Share information,
entertain or advertise
and run multiple tasks
or contents
Self-order kiosks, information
INTERACT
AND ANALYSE
and waynding terminals,
context-aware signage
and analytics
How ambitious will your content be?
2
Different Media Players provide higher or lower levels of data and video performance that
must be aligned with the performance requirements of the intended content and application.
Set the ideal level of performance
Price level
Static images or slideshow Animated content or graphics High quality video content
Which Software application and OS?
3
The choice of the media playback system and application will have an impact on the
operating system that is required. NEC Media Players support a wide range of operating
systems and therefore can run a greater number of applications.
Matching your Operating System to your application
Raspbian, the Raspberry Pi OS, is
preinstalled on the NEC Edition of
the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3
supported by an open source
development community.
Android is a preinstalled open source
operating system with a strong focus
on media capabilities, supporting
multi-touch applications.
Linux are open-source software
operating systems that are mainly used
for developer and highly customised
software solutions.
Microsoft Windows leading Operating
Systems are broadly available on NEC
OMi devices.
What enhancements will you choose?
4
For a player solution that meets all your demands, choose from a broad range of NEC media
playback device customisation options. We provide customized conguration allowing the
adaption of signage systems networks to individual needs.
Selecting the right power and flexibility
Memory
and
storage
WiFi and 4G
connectivity
BIOS
Remote
content
update
Customized
BIOS firmware
settings
Security
Customized
software image
deployment
12345
Remote
system
control
Warranty
extension
Which Media Player and what are the costs?
5
Typical Processor requirements for differing performance levels.
Price levels
INFORM ENTERTAIN INTERACT AND ANALYSE
Slot-In options make digital signage simpler and more exible replacing a greater
number of larger devices and cables with one simple modular device.
Invest in the right performance
Performance levels
NEC Raspberry Pi Module
Replaced by
For more information about our extensive OMi portfolio please visit
www.nec-display-solutions.com
or
NEC OPS Module
NEC offer the following certied Media Players:
The NEC Edition of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 offers cost-effective
computing power with professional Signage displays.
The Android-based OPS Slot-in Computer provides strong media
performance with up to UHD playback and multi-touch support. Wide
connectivity includes WiFi for more exible use or updates.
The Intel-based Value OPS Slot-in PCs offer low initial and operational costs
while with reliable and basic signage applications ideal for professional or
tailor-made congurations.
The Intel ATOM processor based Micro PC is ideal for all displays that don’t
support modular device integration. It offers low initial and operational costs
while performing all professional requirements for static and dynamic content
playback.
The Intel-based Mid-Range OPS Slot-in PCs deliver strong performance with
crisp 4K UHD playback and multi-touch support. Available precongured or tailor-
made with high levels of conguration.
The Intel-based High-End OPS Slot-in PCs support the most demanding
interactive, high resolution or resource hungry applications delivering crisp
4K UHD playback. Available precongured or tailor-made with high levels of
conguration.
NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH – HQ
Document Name: Five steps to find the perfect digital
signage player
Document Revision: Edition 1, 2018
Document Date: 05/18
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