Philips presents UP!, the first digital signage player based on Android

MMD, the technology company partner of the license for the Philips Public Signage brand, UPP has been launched on the market!, a new intelligent digital signage solution controllable through tablets and smartphones via Android that opens a new world of possibilities in the field of digital signage.

The exclusive marketer and distributor of LCD monitors and digital signage displays from Philips, MMD, UPP has been announced!, an Android multimedia player that will revolutionize the communication of products and services through digital signage.

The device, that weighs 90 grams, can simply be plugged into Philips Public Signage displays, allowing users to control texts and messages via WiFi. Content can now be controlled, organized and updated with Android smartphones, tablets u otros PCs. Professional users are now empowered to create individual content at the touch of a button with this plug-and-play innovation – or employ tailored apps for themselves and their clients..

Digital signage, Android and the cloud

You simply have to plug in the UPP! on a Philips Public Signage display – for example, a model of the E-Line series, V-Line or video wall – with your content previously saved in a cloud-based account, which can be downloaded over 802.11n Wi-Fi and ready to be projected. The heart of the device has an ARM Cortex-A8 processor and 1 GB of DDR3 RAM. Besides, uses a 1080p HDMI connector and supports all major video codecs. Also includes USB ports, TransFlash (MicroSD) y Mini USB, managing and saving content locally is easy.

Videos, messages, maps or texts, are transmitted and refreshed to the screen, automatically or manually and with scheduled times. Thanks to hardware acceleration, even high definition video, dynamic content and apps, They are rendered extremely smoothly. It is optimized for stable and smooth transitions, working at impressive speed and clarity. Gracias a Android 4.0, Apps from Google Play can be downloaded and added to presentations. Root access allows you to enter the system with administrator privileges, making it possible to program the system to each individual device or configure and set firewalls and app permissions. No need for expensive media players, o PCs, electricity UP! makes digital signage affordable and simple.

Low cost player

UP!, Upgrade Public Signage Player is designed to work with Philips Public Signage displays. This plug-and-play Full-HD device offers numerous options for effective digital signage in any virtual situation. Can be used to communicate attention-grabbing messages, offers and promotions to any type of audience, engage customers with engaging content and explore thousands of Android apps while simultaneously saving significant power consumption and cost.

UP! provides great advantages compared to conventional digital signage solutions: smart technology, low energy consumption, Secure data transfer and a comprehensive concept. Besides, It is easy to use for anyone who can handle an Android-based smartphone or tablet PC.

Flexible, safe and tested

Electric Philips UP! connects to the internet and accesses cloud-based content,navigate, stream videos or download apps via WiFi. Information can also be stored on an external MicroSD card and is encrypted and protected with a VPN client to further ensure protection.. The characteristics of hardware without moving components, ensure reliability and safety. Despite being something new, electricity UP! has already been tested and installed on 3.000 teams in Belgium and the Netherlands for two years, checking its operation and reliability.

Professional digital signage for every occasion

Providing maximum reliability, electricity UP! fits perfectly into any environment, whether for classic digital signage in stores and premises, in hypermarkets, restaurants, car dealers, cinemas and theaters, banks and even stadiums and sports halls. UP! It is also perfect as a tool in fashion businesses, creation platforms for designers and stores to showcase their latest collections, or at points of sale while presenting presentations to clients.