Category Archives: Digital Signage

Cabvision

Cabvision is an interactive digital signage network installed in over 1000 taxi cabs across the inner and outer London areas. The content, delivered remotely over the DAB and GPRS networks, featured are pre-recorded commercials and television shows, latest sport and news headlines, information services and a music channel where the passenger can select a track to listen to while on their journey.

My involvement in this project included:-

• Managing fleet of 1000 taxis
• Custom reporting development
• Helpdesk support
• Bespoke CRM development
• Bespoke Administration and reporting web site
• Software and hardware development

I helped develop the first ever UK vehicle based digital signage network. The software developed delivered content over the DAB and 3G mobile networks and had to be monitored regularly. Additionally, health and logging information was exchanged. Software updates were delivered and updated automatically.



In4health

In4health is a digital signage network installed in GP surgeries, inpatient waiting rooms and hospitals offering health related information and services. The solution comprises of a plasma screens, simple-to-use interactive touchscreen kiosks and interactive handheld computers.

My involvement in this project included:-

• Helpdesk support
• Software development

My key achievement included aiding development in the administrative web site used by clients to modify screen templates, patient feedback from survey results, review news and weather and monitor the network’s health.

WHSmith Travel

My first introduction to the digital signage sector back in 2002 was working with the WHSmith Travel and Retail digital signage network. The network consists of over 200 LCD and plasma screens, rack mounted media players, web browsers, interactive kiosks, exterior digital signposts, live train timetables and in-store POP (point of purchase) screens.

The network spanned over 60 stores in all major airports and railways stations throughout the UK, including Selfridges and AXA’s HQ, and all major USA airports.

My involvement in this project included:-

• Helpdesk support
• Software development
• Project management
• Custom playback reporting
• Installations
• Internal IT support

My key achievements included developing a digital signage network monitoring system which took screen captures, health information and last login details. This information was used to populate a web page front-end. This was used on a daily basis to solely monitor the network.