TRaC Associates expands the line of RearVu rear projection screens compatible with Brook View Technologies ViP touch technology for Digital Signage applications
Digital signage has strongly moved forward in the retail and entertainment industries to adapt touch technology as an interactive interface. TRaC Associates has expanded its “touch technology” compatible rear projection screen material offerings to enable window mounted, free standing, suspended or framed interactive visual systems.
The RearVu family now includes a rear projection rigid panel and two lightweight foils for these applications. Screen gain options range from 4-8 with ½ gain viewing angles of 60° to 100°. The foils can easily be attached to any clear acrylic or glass substrate.
TRaC Associates also offers window films that can be permanently adhered to a clear glass or acrylic substrate. Available in transparent, white opaque and high contrast gray versions.
For more rear projection screen information, please contact TRaC Associates at this web site or via phone or email.
1-877-382-8948
For more information on the Brook View ViP touch screen product line, please contact them at www.brookviewtechnologies.com.
Touch Technology from BrookView Technologies can be used with TRaC Associates Rear Projection Panels, Foils and Window Films
Below we have inserted a brief overview on one type of application that can be found on Brookview Technologies web site (www.brookviewtechnologies.com) It is an excellent and brief description on how projection screens with interactive touch capabilities can be used to create an engaging experience for all users.
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Please contact Brook Technologies for additional information on their ViP interactive touch foil.
Brook Technologies VIP Interactive Application
(from their web site at www.brookviewtechnologies.com)
Stick It and Touch It -Interactive Foil for Through-Window Touch Applications
If you are looking to take advantage of the expanding market for through window/glass touch screen applications then the ViP Interactive foil has been designed for you.
Our lightweight touch foil can be applied directly to a window or a glass sheet and then a rear projection screen or LCD can be mounted behind the touch foil to create a through-window/glass touch experience.
The ViP Interactive foil can be mounted using either a permanent or a removable fixing method allowing the touch unit to be moved to another location if required.
The touch foil is ideal for upgrading existing through window rear projection or LCD displays to create a through window touch experience.
There are no external components required with the VIP Interactive foil so the installation is completely safe behind the window.
Through window touch with rear projection
Product Features
- Lightweight foil simple to apply to a window, glass, acrylic and rear projection screens and any other non-metallic material.
- No requirement to have any external wires or devices as all of the touch screen components are
situated safely behind the glass - Interactivity works even with gloved hand
- Not affected by external light conditions
- Wide range of screen sizes available up to 80 inch 4:3 or 100 inch 16:9 format
- Works with all existing multimedia applications PowerPoint, Macromedia flash, Web sites etc.
- Simple set-up
Interactivity Specification
Direction Method: Projected Capacitance technology using horizontal
vertical wires.
Screen Sizes: 30″-80″ 4:3 32″-100″ 16:9 as standard, other
sizes available upon request.
Fixing Options: Removable/re-useable, Removable (with no
residue) and permanent options.
Position Accuracy: Approximately 3mm absolute, 1mm relative, No
drift.
Alignment: Software drivers provide a calibration facility.
Touch: Single touch and touch and drag function. Can be
used with gloved hands.
Sensitivity: Can be programmed for different thickness of
glass.Standard configuration functions with
non-metalized single construction glass
16mm thick. Double glazing option up
to 25mm available.
Speed of Response: Depends upon material thickness. Typically 50 to
100ms
Output: RS232 communications to a 9 pin D female. USB
via a USB to RS232 convertor.
Software Compatibility: Drivers are available for Windows Operating
Systems & Linux
Humidity Controller: 0% to 95% Unaffected by condensation
Light Transmission: Typically better than 93%
Product Construction
Brookview Technologies, Inc.
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on rear projection screen materials.
A High Gain Rear Projection Screen from TRaC Associates was chosen for window signage by a photography studio in Texas
The photography studio in
The studio decided on using a high gain rear projection screen material, called PowerVu, from TRaC Associates for their digital signage display in their front window. Not only did it capture the attention of the pedestrians in front of their business but also those from across the street.
The images could be seen during the day and night. By utilizing a timer to slowly rotate through a series of photographs they also achieved eye catching variations in light and color. So not only were they able to show examples of their work but also increased the public awareness of their business in the location.
Please contact TRaC Associates for more information.
TRaC Associates’s New 2-Way Projection Screen Material is installed in a Sports Bar / Restaurant Facility
TRaC Associates recently brought to market a new 2-Way Projection screen material, designed to provide a projected image on both the front and the back of the screen surface in almost equal brightnesses. This new addition to the projection screen offerings from TRaC Associates opens new opportunities for getting “two images for the price of one” with only one projector. Restaurants, Sports Bars, Night Clubs and other entertainment centers could all use a multi-purpose projection system for the enjoyment of their viewing patrons.
This new 2-Way, double sided screen has recently been installed in a Sports Bar / Restaurant in
The glass partition consisted of four vertical panels of glass, approximately 4′ W x 8′ H from the ceiling down to within four feet from the floor. The design criteria designated a projected image over the entire glass area with one projector, but to have the image viewable from both sides of the glass partition.
The 2-Way projection material worked beautifully. The screen material of the 2-Way was scientifically designed to provide a even balance in achieving good, viewable images on both sides of the projection screen material on any clear acrylic or glass partition.
The 2-Way screen material was easily trimmed on site to custom fit the glass sizes. It was invisibly mounted to the glass with an optically clear commercial grade 3M thin (~1.8” breath) line of tape right along the edges of the film at the window mullions.
The smooth, durable screen material also met the normal cleaning requirements for any glass surface within the dining and entertainment environments.
Contact TRaC Associates for further information.
TRaC Associates expands Window Projection Films to Larger Sizes, Both Transparent and High Contrast Versions
Projection Window films have established themselves as a prominent means of conveying information to prospective clients and visitors to your facility. TRaC Associates offers a variety of window films and foils to reach out to the public with your salient messages and visual images. We now can offer window screen materials in the transparent and high contrast versions without seams up to ~60” in breadth, allowing seamless projection films for ~100” diagonals, 4×3 or 120” 16 x 9. A translucent white version is also available.
These films can be permanently mounted with an integrated adhesive to a clear substrate. Or as an inexpensive temporary alternative, held against a window with banner clip strips or low tack adhesive tapes. Controlled lighting recommended.
We also have newly developed 2-Way film that equalizes the balance between front and rear images with one projected image.
Call TRaC Associates at (503) 657-6599 or toll free 1-877-382-8948 for assistance on your project or additional product information. Samples available.
TRaC Associates New Improved 2-Way Projection Film for Two Sided Projection Viewing
TRaC is pleased to announce a dramatically improved two way viewing screen that provides an equitable balance between the front and rear viewing of the screen with just one projected image. Perfect for Night Clubs, Restaurants, Entertainment Centers, Sports Bars or venues where the objective is to have the image seen from almost 360 degrees.
For the first time, this new screen has characteristics that provide a harmonization between the viewed projected light from the front to the back. The image brightness is almost equally balanced between the front and rear sides of the projection screen. Image brightness is approximately 53% to the rear (projector side) and 47% to the front. This was an intended designed criteria. Not an afterthought. Viewing angle on both sides is excellent.
There are many rear projection films that promote or claim “2 sided” viewing with one projected image. Most of these screens were designed to be rear projection screens that inadvertently, bounced back some of the light in the direction of the projector. They weren’t designed for this characteristic. It was a natural result of projecting on a rear projection screen that resulted in bounce back light. This characteristic was then taken to the market. Hence, by default, a new “2-Way” projected image category. Often, the image brightness was split approximately 80%/20% or 70%/30% between one side and the other. They may get initial attention, but didn’t hold much functionality. They were not a market researched designed product, but merely marketed and promoted as a new feature.
This new screen from TRaC Associates opens new and viable avenues to show a projected image to customers wherever they are in viewing area. Whether in trade shows or entertainment centers, these screens provide a dual purpose.
Available as window mountable foil or framed.
Contact TRaC Associates for more information.
TRaC Associates offers light weight projection screen holders for table top presentations
Small projection panels have been used for years by traveling salesmen, trainers and presenters in trade shows, corporate events, conference rooms and class rooms when a light weight, durable projection screen needs to be held in a vertical fashion on a flat surface. Today’s lightweight and bright projectors couple beautifully with small format screens allowing presentations to be used in even the smallest rooms. Portability is essential and the screen set up and take down needs to be quick and easy.
TRaC offers light weight, clear acrylic table feet that are suitable for projection screen panels (front or rear) in varying thicknesses from 3/16” to ¼”. The panels are slipped into the panel slots, stand firmly upright and are extremely stable. Weighing only a few ounces and measuring only 8” x 1 ¾” x 1”, the feet can be tucked away into the projector case with other accessories.
Contact TRaC Associates for information.
TRaC Associates Projection Films and Foils Unlease Designer Creativity for Projected Images.
TRaC Associates has a variety of flexible rear projection screen materials that provide screen options for curved surfaces and customized shapes. Instead of being limited to a flat rectangular screen, designers can now custom cut shapes, logos or artistic figures for projected images in museums, trade shows, office lobbies and themed events.
The TransVu family provides everything from full transparency to high contrast images. The high gain rear projection PowerVu has also been used in large formats to provide a uniform “frosted” appearance on curved glass partitions in lobbies and reception areas while providing vivid projected images at the same time.
Contact TRaC Associates for further information.
Can Your Store Front Window Digital Signage System (LCD, Plasma or Projection Screen) Stand the Heat?
A projection digital signage system using TRaC Associates window films are impervious to the high radiant daylight temperatures reached on window fronts, provide crisp clear signage images and save on maintenance costs.
A recent discussion with a realtor on the east coast highlights the issue. They had installed an LCD digital signage system in their store front window to promote their business and properties. Within the first 6 months, the unit failed, and within the second 6 months, the replacement LCD unit failed too, even though both LCD panels were proclaimed by the manufacturer to be high temperature tolerant.
Heat is the primary killer of electronics. That’s why great efforts are made by manufacturers to include fans and other cooling techniques to moderate the heat build up inside electronic display housings. However, most digital signage LCD and Plasma units are designed to be used indoors, in controlled temperature environments.
Placing them close to a sun lit window could be courting trouble… Sunshine includes radiant heat. In a window location, this radiant heat source raises the temperature of the electronic display to phenomenal temperatures. The whole external casing and the internal components heat up, similar to a warming oven. The internal fans just can’t keep up with the heat build up and the electronics suffer, causing premature device failure.
Surprisingly, turning off the LCD or Plasma unit doesn’t help. The units just heat up faster and to a higher temperature because the internal fans aren’t operating to assist in cooling the device. The electronic components get temperature cycled between the hot day time hours and the cooler night temperatures which shorten their operating life.
A projection window screen system is a solution to the problem. TRaC’s window screen materials are “passive” non-electrical components in the overall digital signage projection system. The screens are not affected by the radiant heat, UV or IR elements of sunlight and will last trouble free for years and years.
Additionally, the projector is usually ceiling mounted 6’ to 20’ back inside the store front. Projectors have fans too, but the unit is operating in the “human friendly” temperature controlled room, not in the hot show case display area around the store front window. So they can operate as per the manufacturer’s specifications and your expectations.
Another advantage of a ceiling mounted projector is that it is out of harms way. It can’t get handled by a curious shopper or bumped by store cleaning crews. Power and video cables are above the ceiling, preventing them from getting snagged during normal store activities.
Today’s variety of projection films from Trac Associates include daylight viewable, high contrast, white and even transparent image options. So whether you need outside viewable signage or inside special effect images, you can design a system of high reliability, high visual impact and long life.
Contact TRaC Associates for assistance.
Temporary Window Projection Digital Signage Screens from TRaC Associates
Many retail establishments are looking to incorporate digital signage displays into window store fronts to attract prospective customers but want to avoid permanent installations due to the changing retail needs, seasonality and other possible window locations. TRaC Associates (www.tracassociates.com) offers a variety of window projection screen films and foils that can be moved from one window location to another, without the necessity of calling in expensive and professional “licensed and bonded installers” to make the change.
TRaC’s window screen offerings include the daylight viewable GlassVu, the high (20) gain PowerVu and 3 versions of TransVu window films. All are selectable to fit the appropriate ambient lighting and desired image size, format and desired application appearance.
Most window projection screens must be adhered to the glass or acrylic clear substrate. Removal of permanent screen materials may result in damages to the screen and leave adhesive residue on the glass. TRaC’s window projection screen options can be used with simple “clip strips” and flown (like printed posters) just behind the window glass or actually attached to the window with “suction cups” that can be easily detached so the screen can be moved to another window location. There is no loss of projection screen investment or additional cleaning costs of the window.
Additional savings costs are both before and after relocation installations. Permanent installations require ceiling projector installations and cable pulling for power and video feeds. Temporary installations do not require licensed and bonded installers. Temporary set ups only need to comply with normal safety standards of providing a power cord/video cable to the projector and content source.
Additionally, with today’s wireless technologies, the video content can be sent from a central source to almost any location of the projector within the wireless receivers and transmitters receiving and transmission range.
Do you need an in store transportable digital signage system? Wish to avoid expensive install costs for ceiling or wall fixtures and permanent power or video cables to LCD panels or plasma displays? Want to move the system when and where you need it?
Consider a reuseable projection screen film or foil that can be relocated, coupled with the portability of a small, light weight projector and a compact laptop or DVD.
Call TRaC Associates for ideas. (503) 657-6599 or toll free (877) 382-8948
