LEDSynergy news achive for February 2009.

Instant Highway Messaging

Highway streaming-text messages may not be entertaining, but they're crucial: "Accident ahead, reduce speed to 20 mph and use alternate Rte. 312 to avoid stalled traffic

The sign systems report such roadside incidents as slowdowns, accidents, construction, lane closures, weather concerns, amber alerts and travel-time alerts. Alerts vary from global messages that cover the entire network (amber alerts and posted speed limits) to dedicated messages concerning road in...
Tuesday, 24th February 2009 - full story

Accident-prone road gets LED sign

LED signs are being used to crack down on speeding motorists in a US town.Town officials in West Hartford, Connecticut, have installed LED signs in a bid to make the roads safer.The area recently constructed traffic islands to slow drivers down but they have not had the desired effect, the Connecticut News reports.
Friday, 20th February 2009 - full story

Digital signs display weather reports

Weather announcements are being displayed on digital signs to help boost advertising revenue.Dynasign recently announced that it is teaming up with AccuWeather in order to beam more varied information from its LED-based displays, Digital Signage Today reports.Digital signs have become a popular mechanism for advertising products and AccuWeather states that supplying varied information to shoppers via the digital boards will further attract consumers�...
Thursday, 19th February 2009 - full story

LED lights to 'improve lives'

Schoolchildren living in rural Africa will soon receive LED lights as part of a literacy scheme.Launched by Royal Philips Electronics and the Dutch government, the initiative aims to help schoolchildren complete their homework after nightfall.Figures from the company indicate that 500 million people on the continent do not have access to electricity and this can prevent children from reading.
Thursday, 19th February 2009 - full story

Former president announces LED-light drive

Bill Clinton has pledged his support of proposals that will see the installation of 140,000 LED lights in a US city, Sustainable Business News reports.The former president recently announced that Los Angeles is set to replace many of its streetlights with the innovative bulbs, a move which will save the city money.Clinton explained that the LED lights need less power to run and last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs.
Thursday, 19th February 2009 - full story

LED screens erected for festival

Thousands of music fans are expected to turn up to a Canadian festival which features LED screens.A host of talented performers have been booked to perform at the Nakusp Music Fest in British Columbia, the Arrow Lakes News reports.The festival has previously sold out and last year saw 16,000 people descend on the site to enjoy the packed programme of events.
Wednesday, 18th February 2009 - full story

Water-powered LED lights to illuminate bridge

Councillors in north-west Ireland have given the go-ahead for developers to fix water-powered LED lights to a bridge.
Wednesday, 18th February 2009 - full story

Racing arena boasts LED scoreboards

An LED scoreboard unveiled at a US car track aims to update visitors on the progress of races.
Tuesday, 17th February 2009 - full story

Pier to launch LED light project

LED lights could soon adorn a pier as part of a North Somerset renovation project.
Tuesday, 17th February 2009 - full story

Oscars get multiple LED screens

Some 25 LED screens will be installed for the 81st Academy Awards show.
Tuesday, 17th February 2009 - full story

Japanese resort unveils tunnel of LEDs

A tunnel of LEDs has been launched at a resort in Japan, providing visitors with an unusually illuminating experience.
Monday, 16th February 2009 - full story

LEDs 'set to boom'

The LED industry is set to see a strong 2009 despite the overall slump in the global economy, it has been claimed.
Monday, 16th February 2009 - full story

LED signs act as "visual cues"

LED signs are helping New York residents navigate their way around the city.
Friday, 13th February 2009 - full story

Community fundraiser features LED lights

A recent Wiltshire fundraising event saw the inclusion of LED lights in its theatrical show.
Friday, 13th February 2009 - full story

Software beams Osmonds from LED screens

A well-renowned Las Vegas show is benefitting from new software used with LED screens.
Thursday, 12th February 2009 - full story

Computer game integrates LED lights

Children in the US may soon be visiting playgrounds installed with games featuring LED lights.
Thursday, 12th February 2009 - full story

LED screens installed at "prime" venue

A major new London shopping centre has seen the installation of three LED screens.
Wednesday, 11th February 2009 - full story

Digital signs provide directions

Students at a US college can now navigate their way around the campus thanks to the installation of digital signs.
Wednesday, 11th February 2009 - full story

City to introduce LED lights

An entire US city may soon replace its traditional streetlights with LED bulbs.
Wednesday, 11th February 2009 - full story

Library fitted with digital signs

A US university library has been fitted with digital signs as part of a refurbishment project.
Tuesday, 10th February 2009 - full story

Rural Nepal receives LED lights

Villagers in Nepal will soon receive LED lights thanks to a new scheme.
Tuesday, 10th February 2009 - full story

LED light exchange scheme a 'success'

A scheme which saw residents of a Canadian town exchange incandescent bulbs for LED lights was a success, according to a local group.
Tuesday, 10th February 2009 - full story

Car dealers use digital signage screens

A major car dealer has revealed how LED-based screens are helping to boost trade.
Monday, 9th February 2009 - full story

Newly-launched ship boasts LED screen

A newly-launched luxury cruise ship which features a large external LED screen has been unveiled.
Monday, 9th February 2009 - full story

LED lights used for regeneration project

A landmark in a Hertfordshire town is glowing with LED lights following a regeneration project.
Monday, 9th February 2009 - full story

LED screens for Indian city

The Indian city of Shimla is to install a number of LED screens at some of the most sought-after locations in the area.
Friday, 6th February 2009 - full story

K-9 gets an LED makeover

An updated version of the Doctor Who star K-9 has won the latest round of the Trossen Robotics competition.
Friday, 6th February 2009 - full story

LED signs to ease town parking problems

Motorists in Oxfordshire may find it easier to find a parking space thanks to LED signs.
Thursday, 5th February 2009 - full story

LED lights fitted on angling boat

A US professional angler has installed LED lights on his boat to help him win a competition.
Thursday, 5th February 2009 - full story

Theatres promoted by LED signs

Two US theatres are aiming to boost tickets sales with the installation of four LED signs.
Thursday, 5th February 2009 - full story

New scoreboard for baseball arena

A US baseball team is set to receive a new LED scoreboard in time for the forthcoming competitive season.
Wednesday, 4th February 2009 - full story

Children's game incorporates LED screen

A new toy is helping children to learn to write by using an LED screen.
Wednesday, 4th February 2009 - full story

Council makes saving with LED lights

Lincolnshire residents may soon find their streets are lit up with LED bulbs.
Wednesday, 4th February 2009 - full story

Shopping centre installs LED displays

A Dubai shopping centre has installed an LED screen into its ice rink.
Tuesday, 3rd February 2009 - full story

LED screens feature in 'branded' city

A US city has received three LED screens as part of a housing development project.
Tuesday, 3rd February 2009 - full story

New LED lights likened to the "holy grail"

A new substance used to construct LED lights may lead to further reductions in the amount of power used by the innovative bulbs.
Tuesday, 3rd February 2009 - full story

Businesses lobby on LED signs

Businesses in Tennessee, in the US, are lobbying local government to throw out plans that could bring an end to LED signs in the region.
Monday, 2nd February 2009 - full story

LEDsynergy

WE CHANGED OUR NAME
LEDsynergy - We Changed our Name.................

Formerley known as Piers Rogers (Electronics) Ltd, with the brand name of PolyComp Electronic Displays, we had very successfully become much more involved in custom design and integration with customers projects and applications.

With this change of direction, the company has expanded by employing more in house technical personnel and we have introduced a brand new range ...
Monday, 2nd February 2009 - full story

LED signage helps rebuild tornado struck town

LED signs might not be the first thing to come to mind as people begin to rebuild a town struck by a tornado, but the technology has proved an important part of the renovation work in the US town of Chapman, Kansas.
Monday, 2nd February 2009 - full story