Sharp paves the way for the industry's transition from 2K to 4K

Attending the DSE fair in Las Vegas, Sharp has recreated an exhibition space to show the most innovative features of its 8K ecosystem and its first Windows collaboration screen.

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SICA), division of Sharp Electronics, has attended Digital Signage Expo (DSE) 2019, which was held in Las Vegas between the 26 and the 29 March, with the most innovative in 4K technology. Y, To show its latest developments, it designed an interactive exhibition space at its stand that highlighted its smart signage technology..

The stand included a travel agency, shopping experience and destination content at a hotel reception. The goal was to showcase the full capabilities of Sharp's digital signage and what it would look like in the real world..

“We are happy to share our latest products, that continue to pave the way for the industry's transition from 2K to 4K. Our goal is to help create not only smarter meetings, but smarter offices and buildings”, comments Gary Bailer, Director of Product Planning & Marketing, Pro AV Products, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America.

At its stand in Las Vegas, many of the solutions that were already exhibited at the Amsterdam fair could be seen. (WHEREAS 2019) such as the PN-UH line of 4K LCD displays, integrated by six models of 43 (PN-UH431), 50 (PN-UH501), 55 (PN-UH551), 60 (PN-UH601), 70 (PN-UH701) y 86 (PN-UH861) inches. Equipment that is ideal for hospitality applications, businesses and retail establishments that seek to stand out to reach their audiences in a more dynamic way.

For the first time in North America, Sharp has presented the PN-HB and PN-HM line. Professional LCD monitors with 4K Ultra-HD resolution, Equipped with a system-on-a-chip controller that enables digital signage delivery without the need for a dedicated media player.

The PN-HB series is designed for daily operation of 16/7, with a shine of 350 nits, while the PN-HM series is designed for environments 24/7 and has a shine 500 nits. Each of the series is available in 65, 75 y 85 inches.

WCD and 8K ecosystem

Just like what happened at the ISE fair 2019, At the Sharp stand in Las Vegas, the 8K ecosystem and its first Windows Collaboration Display have been major protagonists.

In its interactive space you could see the 8K Ultra HD LCD monitor of 70 inches (8M -B70AU) sample 33 million pixels packed into the 7,680 panel×4.320 pixels, achieving a resolution 16 times higher than in Full HD. In addition, also offered a preview of their next version of 80 inches that is expected to be presented this summer.

Besides, DSE attendees 2019 They could also see the first Windows collaboration screen (Windows Collaboration Display – WCD) from this manufacturer that was already presented in Europe last February.

The 4K interactive display 70 inches for offices and SMEs, Compliant with Microsoft WCD specifications, combines Sharp touch technology and sensors that can work with Azure Digital Twins to monitor collaboration spaces. Sharp WCD incorporates an IoT sensor unit to monitor the environment and use of meeting rooms.

Sensors can send data to the Azure Digital Twins platform to help facility managers manage meeting occupancy, air quality levels, ambient light, temperature and humidity.