LEDSynergy News Archive - September 2010
LEDSynergy news achive for September 2010.
LED displays used to protect Chinese taxi drivers
Taxi driver in the Chinese city of Wuhu, which has a population of 2.3 million, are having surveillance equipment, LED displays, to broadcast emergency messages and panic buttons installed in their vehicles by the local authorities in order to improve their safety and reduce the number of robberies.
The increase in surveillance has not been met with total support by...
Monday, 27th September 2010 - full story
LED signs and digital displays harnessed for anti-binge drinking ad campaign
Drinkaware, the charity which raises public awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse, is set to invest millions of pounds in a new advertising campaign that targets young binge drinkers, via LED displays and digital signage.
The target age group for the 'Why Let Good Times Go Bad?' campaign is 18-24 year olds and is a smaller part of a five year initiative that is...
Monday, 13th September 2010 - full story
LED displays integrated into Ethernet-powered digital signage solutions
A new set of LED displays intended for use in digital signage have been created to take advantage of Power over Ethernet (POE) technology which allows for the simultaneous provision of power and data via a standard network cable and networking infrastructure.
The LED displays have on-board touchscreen technology that allows users to interact with the displayed content...
Thursday, 2nd September 2010 - full story
Growth in use of LEDs for traffic signage continues
Governments and local councils around the world are continuing to invest in LED systems to help direct traffic and to pass on information to travellers, according to the latest figures.
Funding is being allocated to solid state lighting (SSL) which takes advantage of LED technology to provide brighter, safer and more efficient signalling for motorists and pedestrians,...
Thursday, 2nd September 2010 - full story
LEDs used as fashion accessory
Whilst scientists have attempted to integrate electronic technology into clothing for many years, those more concerned with the fashionable side of dressing up have also been harnessing various contemporary systems in more consumer-friendly ways.
This is where techno-centric fashion label CuteCircuit comes in, as it specialises in creating clothing that's not only...
Thursday, 2nd September 2010 - full story