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Article by hi joiney

A radio and television operators in China have concluded a few years ago the industry to do an analog TV digital, two years of doing two-way digital services, while the next few years to do interactive business scale.

As digital STB The most upstream industrial chain link, chip companies keep a close eye of the value chain leading??? Operators, to determine their current R & D focus and direction of future technologies.

China 1 Radio and TV Operators have concluded in previous years in the industry to do an analog television digital, digital business the past two years is doing a two-way process, and to do the next few years, large-scale interactive business.

This statement summarizes the current work of the Centre operators, chip company raised for the advancement of technology focus. Therefore, this year CCBN During the exhibition, the chip company introduced the theme of two-way interaction, at the same time seven technology update:

First integrated rich interface chip is also the basic conditions for return. One Ethernet, USB and Cable Modem The interface is suitable for the Chinese market. However, only a few enterprises of these ports are integrated into a single chip.

Second, chip processing speed. To run a variety of interactive services, the main chip set-top box processing power is becoming increasingly important. Currently HD STB’s processing speed up to 800MIPS ~ 1000MIPS. Third, the operating system to Linux

conversion. Previously, many chip companies have developed their own proprietary embedded operating system, but these proprietary systems ability to support interactive services is relatively weak. Therefore, some chip companies are converting to the Linux platform.

Fourth chips will be chip platform is the underlying business drivers and the upper application layer software to do more clearly defined, so that customers can keep adding new applications.

5 is support for Java technology. Since online games are promising, some companies will also migrate to Java virtual machine chip platform. Of course, if they can solve complex business problems, develop value-added services for our customers greater convenience.

6 is support for interoperability standards. Chip companies are considering supporting such a variety of DLNA interoperability standards.

7 is support for multiple decoding formats, to support a variety of channels from content sources.

From the above point of view, not a chip company in the industry will do its best products, so we still much work to be done.

ST Greater China digital consumer Electronic And encryption products division marketing manager Qiu JindeTo provide a full range of interactive services platformSense, the Chinese operator of innovative value-added services than the foreign countries to advanced. Therefore, the rapid growth of the market confidence.

STMicroelectronics (ST) for the interaction Digital TV Market from MPEG2 SD to H.264 HD’s full range of products. The latest products are STi5197, STi5205 and STi7105. Their capacity is high, you can run all the software.

The PC, consumer products and Communicate Product link the concept of the family network, ST has recognized the importance of the market, our STi7105 can be applied to home network media server. We also have for the wired, wireless, EoC (Ethernet signal transmitted through the coaxial cable) application development into new products being produced. We identified a common software API, support for customer cable, IP, satellite and terrestrial digital TV, development of products in different markets.

Machine in one respect, the market is driven by two main forces. On the one hand, all countries have developed their own standards, mandatory or optional in the local implementation. Those who have long been converted to digital television broadcasting countries, when their market is ripe for one machine on the strong demand there. On the other hand due to globalization, the ongoing global market integration of multimedia content. Market demand for large-scale digital signal chip solutions to enable the price of the program with those analog functions closer. Thus, in addition to tuner and a small portion of the software stack, the TV platform has become a common platform. And this platform has more connections, because TV is no longer a closed system, it has a richer, more friendly and more intelligent user interface. ST in the acquisition of Genesis, after the company launched a new product has the following features: a more open software stack, green energy, connectivity, stronger, better quality, interfaces, more (including 3D support), at the same time, application also more abundant.

Us from the outset to become a member of AVS is the first to announce and production support H.264/MPEG2/VC1/AVS vendors. We support the AVS (Audio Video Coding Standard in China own) approach to support other independent standards development in China. We can serve as partners, technology providers, IP licensors to support China’s own standards, and commercial and technical cooperation with partners to achieve win-win objective.

Fujitsu Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd Product Manager, Bu ChunThe Java virtual machine migration to the chip platform is the trendJava games, karaoke OK, TV banking, TV shopping, will have more users. Experience from abroad, the combination of chips and mainstream middleware is very important. Fujitsu Microelectronics

that high-definition, interactive digital TV will be the development of a trend. As the main chip set-top box provider, in addition to the hardware platform with the necessary two-way interactive protocol stack and drivers, but also interactive applications to help customers build the necessary software platform. For example, in order to facilitate the client to carry out an interactive game application, we will migrate to chip Java virtual machine platform, and passed Sun’s TCK certification, which is currently the only company in the chip market.

As chip companies in the software platform, we consider to provide a complete and diverse, alternative solutions to meet diverse customer applications. In addition, foreign experience, we and the Chinese mainstream of middleware vendors have established strategic cooperative relations, constantly adding new user-friendly application.

In one machine, the last year, we launched for cable, terrestrial, satellite broadcasting market, SD / HD solutions for one machine. At present one machine shipped mainly in Europe and North America, while China’s domestic market is just one machine starts. We believe that over time, China’s domestic market share of one unit will increase, and this one machine which will account for a large proportion of high-definition.

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The Future Of Biomass: Technology developments, key costs and the future outlook

Biomass has always been an important source of energy for mankind and today it accounts for 10% of primary energy consumption. Most of this is traditional fuels used for cooking and heating in the developing world. In the developed world until the end of the last century its use was mainly restricted to niche applications such as combined heat and power generation in the wood and paper industries. Today the perception of biomass is changing and it is being recognized once more as a valuable modern fuel that can provide a renewable energy to replace fossil fuel in power generation. As a consequence its use is growing at it is set to become one of the major renewable sources over then next two decades.

Biomass consists of all the plant material on the surface of the earth (and in the seas if algae are included).

Almost two thirds of the total is regenerated each year during seasonal growth. The total regenerated is probably equivalent to more than three times total global energy consumption in 2008. Around 3% of this is used each year, mostly in the form of wood.

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The Future Of Biomass: Technology developments, key costs and the future outlook

Biomass has always been an important source of energy for mankind and today it accounts for 10% of primary energy consumption. Most of this is traditional fuels used for cooking and heating in the developing world. In the developed world until the end of the last century its use was mainly restricted to niche applications such as combined heat and power generation in the wood and paper industries. Today the perception of biomass is changing and it is being recognized once more as a valuable modern fuel that can provide a renewable energy to replace fossil fuel in power generation. As a consequence its use is growing at it is set to become one of the major renewable sources over then next two decades.

Biomass consists of all the plant material on the surface of the earth (and in the seas if algae are included). Almost two thirds of the total is regenerated each year during seasonal growth. The total regenerated is probably equivalent to more than three times total global energy consumption in 2008. Around 3% of this is used each year, mostly in the form of wood.

Key features of this report

Analysis of biomass technologies concepts and components.

Clarification of the market for biomass and future growth.

Assessment of new renewable energy technology analysis including innovation, infrastructure investment.

Insight relating to the most innovative product launches and potential areas of opportunity for manufacturers.

Examination of the key technology introductions and innovations.

Scope of this report

Achieve a quick and comprehensive understanding of how biomass market trends and infrastructure are influencing the development of the renewable energy market.

Realize up to date competitive intelligence through a comprehensive review of biomass technology concepts in the recent electricity infrastructure and renewable energy market.

Assess the emerging trends in renewable energy technology – biomass – grid connection and energy distribution.

Key Market Issues

Environmental requirements: The growth of carbon dioxide emissions globally are creating a path for lower carbon emitting power generation technologies. Biomass as fuel is carbon neutral since while it releases carbon into the atmosphere when burnt, the growth of new biomass absorbs the same amount carbon from the atmosphere. As a consequence it offers a valuable renewable source of energy.

Legislative issues: The use of biomass as an energy source raises a number of environmental and legislative issues. One of the most difficult is that of maintaining a balance between land for the production of energy crops and land for producing food. Additional questions arise when waste materials are used to produce energy. Agricultural wastes are a valuable fuel source but part of each crop must be returned to the land if soil quality is not to deteriorate. A significant part of municipal waste can be burnt too but some of it is better recycled. Additionally, the combustion of biomass produces a number of potential pollutants in addition to releasing carbon dioxide and these must normally be controlled.

Key findings from this report

In 2005 biomass provided around 1.3% of total global electricity production. By 2050 this could rise to between 3.4% and 5.8% of total electricity production.

By definition, biomass comprises all the plant life on the surface of the earth. In its 2001 Survey of Energy Resources, the World Energy Council put the total biomass on the surface of the earth at 220bn oven dry tonnes, equivalent to 4,500EJ of energy. This definition may require modifying if algae become a major source of biomass energy since algae grow in water.

Actual usage today is around 50EJ, or 10% of the estimated 500EJ of total global energy consumption in 2008. This is roughly 77% of the total renewable contribution (including hydropower) to primary energy consumption.

Key questions answered

What are the drivers shaping and influencing new technology development in the electricity industry?

How will renewable energy technologies be connected and integrated into the existing grid network?

What is the biomass power generation system going to cost?

What are the components of the biomass power generation system?

Which biomass types will be the winners and which the losers?

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In 1945, two cities in Japan were wiped out. It has been one of the most devastating event that no human could forget. It killed hundreds of people–young, old, men, women, including the innocent lives of the children. It also affects the neigboring countries and those who are miles apart. 

The Industrial Revolution has brought many advancements of the machines that we have today. Inventions sprouted like  a mushroom from everywhere. Many centuries later man has live and embraces technology as one of their basic needs. From the primitive life to an extra ordinary living like the ones we have today. Though its good for us but what will happened in the future? Many asks themselves of the like 50 or 100 years form now. Some will  be good but many say that it will the worst days of the earth. Maybe then humankind is said to perish. With just one click of a button everything will change. 

But this could not be happen if we are wise to use this things. All we need is be responsible. Just this word and the future will be safe. Do not be selfish and share the knowledge instead of keeping it in the deathbed. 

Article by Al Terry

Warehousing and distribution services are going to be the future of the logistics industry. With data and documents for companies moving more towards electronic transfers, the pick up and delivery of documents will move more towards computer file transfers and the need for transporting documents by a courier service will become less and less in demand.

Services often provided by a courier company such as the pick up and delivery of bank work will soon be extinct, as the bank work in the near future will be processed electronically and delivered to the Federal Reserves in a computer file transit. The banking industry for a long time has relied on logistics and courier companies to provide the transport of the bank work and for many courier service companies this work is a large percentage of their income. Many delivery companies are based around the bank industry for the only service they provide, and when the electronic transfer system becomes the mainstream these companies will go out of business, unless they are able to begin landing new accounts and de versify into a area which will always require physical transportation.

Warehousing and distribution is the industry which logistics and delivery business must move towards. This area will always require the physical transportation of goods from one destination to another. Perhaps in the distant future technology will be able to move, lets say one hundred computers from one location to another, but that time seems to be very far into the future.

Warehousing and distribution requires more overhead then other areas of the logistics and courier service industry. With the example of the banking work, once you have the account you just use drivers to pick up and deliver, this is true also for most of the accounts with a delivery business. Warehousing requires the overhead of leasing or buying a warehouse to store your accounts hard goods, then employees to be able to inventory, pick and pack, load and then transport the goods to the desired location. The profit margin increases however, and there is more money to be made in the long run with the investment.

Without moving your logistics company into an area which will always require the services of a transportation company, you will risk losing your business. The future clearly shows that documents and paperwork will be transferred from business to business in electronic form, and for courier companies this area, which for the most part is the largest income for most small courier business, will disappear and companies will no longer require the service as new and less inexpensive options begin to become available. Warehousing and distribution services will always be in demand for large hard good companies and though the overhead is greater then documents and paperwork delivery, profits from this industry are substantial.

Digital Cameras

Digital cameras have evolved in a short time as the computer. Digital cameras were developed in the last quarter of the 20th century, from predecessors like the video camera tubes. They have many features now but in their early stages they had too many problems and way to expensive for most people to afford. They were first used for military purposes, including spying on enemy lines from satellites. Today they are used for many purposes and can be modified to fit ones need. They range from prices and styles but the picture still remains the number one priority.

The digital camera still depends on its heart, which being the CCD image sensor. The price of a digital camera now depends on the quality of its megapixel capacity. The higher the pixel capacity of the digital camera the higher the price.  With today’s advanced technology digital cameras have to be accessible to many platforms. The pictures from a digital camera can be easily assessed by a computer or cell phone. You can send it straight to your email or simply save it in the cameras memory.

  Digital cameras can be used to comply wit ones’ job or hobby. But everything in the camera is not as it seems from the outside. One only sees the intensity of the shutter without seeing the inside as it turns the light into electricity. Or the sound it makes as the electrical charges create the perfect image. Another feature in development is the flash no flash, that makes it look as if the picture had been taken with flash when it wasn’t. The megapixels on today’s cameras range but the highest would be 15 pixels.

The price of the cameras is mostly depends on the principle of Henry’s law which goes on the basis of pixels per dollar. Digital cameras might not be cheaper that the dispensable cameras a the local store but they serve for many more things. The reusability, durability, and the easy ways to share your photos on other platforms without having to print them. It is more convenient to have a digital camera that a film camera as you can customize your photographs better and the digital cameras are smaller than most common film cameras.

Than there is their image resolution that is better that that of the film camera. It also provides you with a digital image right on the camera which you can access on your computer and customize to fit your desire. The life of the digital camera depends on the battery and for that reason it has become a problem for developers to create a small enough battery to fit on the small cameras. One solution that exists today is the lithium ion batteries that last much longer that the normal batteries.

The future of the digital camera very bright on many experts view. It’s a new technology that is evolving. The digital cameras have so much to offer as they have become more advanced. They are becoming the standard for professional and amateur photographers. The digital camera is more that a camera, it’s a way of life for many people who depend on it to provide them with great artistic images. That is why the digital camera is going to be with us for many more years to come. 

Article by jekky

With the constant expansion of the campus network and network applications increasing the network of teachers and students have become the main means of information the size of the campus network users from the rapid expansion of the previous several hundred to several thousand users and even a few million users more and more beginning to deploy Web applications network functions have an unprecedented importance Advanced computer network environment to enable teachers and students understand and master the advanced technology and to improve learning and teaching quality Hebei University of Technology is located in the capital of Hebei Province Shijiazhuang City Hebei Province multidisciplinary focus on building the backbone of the University School covers an area of 3200 mu building area of 700 000 square meters complete professional disciplines School personnel training has always adhered to the center focusing on innovative education practice and strive for the local economic construction and social development solid foundation of training knowledge breadth adaptability round physical and moral development innovative spirit and practical ability of the higher applied personnel New thinking safety first performance and management of both Creek Greeley has always maintained great importance to information technology and advanced information technology and commitment to achieve the effective integration of subject teaching Schools of the two existing parks were deployed campus backbone network but each time are based on increasing demand for network equipment so although the network to meet basic needs at the time but the lack of overall planning With the entire network of development and the emergence of the new agreement the original campus network shortcomings of prominent lack of planning but also to the overall network security and management to bring trouble Order to fully enhance the level of information to create high quality Web experience Hebei University of Technology are building a new campus uphold the quot safety first performance and management of balance quot thinking the new park through the deployment of the network as a whole as teachers and students to build more efficient communication platforms Campus students as the main service targets and explore their curiosity often want to network security and network management challenges According to the survey some students admired computer hackers and some people try to use a number of malicious programs has been the quot mischief quot which the new network security and management capabilities and a higher requirement Teaching concept to promote change in the way of teaching in the new era of education blackboard chalk is no longer a carrier of knowledge or tools present replaced by computer centered multimedia technology multimedia technology needs high performance network as a guarantee so high performance campus network construction is to be taken into account To decide first network security Order to maintain the advanced nature of the new campus network Hebei University of Technology use with vulnerable performance scalability strong backbone network solutions and compatible with future technologies and applications Hebei University of Technology for Campus Network Requirements Cisco plans for a campus network solutions the new network core layer Cisco Catalyst6509 switch Switch dual power single engine and provide a firewall module network intrusion protection module and network traffic analysis management module Catalyst6509 switches with high security stability and excellent ability to multi layer switching Aggregation layer switches use Cisco 39 s Catalyst3750 series Catalyst3750 industry leading ease of use and maximum redundancy enhanced stacking switches in the LAN efficiency Another highlight of the new network is the CS MARS system which allows IT personnel from a central location real time detection tracking analysis prevention reporting and storage of the entire campus network security incidents and attacks so smart to complete the analysis of complex data log and enhance network reliability New campus network step by step in line with the principle of overall planning so that we can solve the school funding deficiencies on the other hand to avoid waste of resources

Article by Tracy

Cold Spray is a revolutionary anti-corrosion technology, with the help of this technology can be direct,copper powder ( FCu ), in situ generated magnesium alloy thick aluminum coating to reduce or eliminate common hazards or electrical corrosion. The technology is expected to overcome the existing shortcomings of magnesium alloy anti-corrosion technology, which helps to external magnesium for automotive components.

Cold spray is an emerging solid-state technology. The ultrasonic method can be accelerated will be the kinetic energy of the impact of solid particles to the plating surface into heat energy, thus completing the welding metallurgy. The process principle is: each metal has its specific, and temperature-related critical particle velocity, when the particle motion over the speed that will be welded to the plating on top.

In the traditional thermal spraying process, due to high temperature, coating and plating materials will be oxidized to produce metallurgical deformation and residual tensile stress. On the contrary, made of cold spray coating process,manganese powder exporter, the porosity is low (<0.5%), and oxidation, anti-phase transition, a variety of metals, metal ceramics or other material combinations can reduce the tensile stress.

Cold Spray technology is generated on the surface of magnesium alloy thick aluminum coating is an effective method of surface preparation do not ask, but also the mechanical plating or thermal characteristics do not need to take into account. Aluminum coating on magnesium components has shown to prevent all,copper powder ( FCu ) supplier, and electrical corrosion. In many cases, only the steel fastener corrosion protection around the need for batteries, and cold spray just a part of the exposed surface of protective magnesium and innovative technology.

However, in order to understand and improve the cold spray process the need for more adequate research, especially for a variety of material combinations and the cold spray process itself continues to develop innovative, and better use of materials in future technologies, but also a lot of research work. Source: http://www.mhcmp.com

Introduction

More seniors live alone than any other age group (Zhu, Sheng 2009). The aging and elderly often live without anyone like spouses and children in apartments, homes, and assisted living facilities. Elderly people could use more assistance with the duties and responsibilities that are required of living alone.  Helping elderly people to live a life that features more comfort and assistance would be of great advantage and profit.  Robots and sensors have proved to be the cutting-edge of assisted living technology. According to Zhu and Sheng, wearable sensor based activity has been gaining in popularity (2009). Force sense resistors and fabric stretch sensors can be easily integrated into clothing. (Zhu, Sheng 2009).

Machine algorithms have been used currently for human activity recognition. The combination of different machine algorithms is often the best way as it results in a more useful system (Zhu, Sheng 2009). These machine algorithms are used to detect the actions of a human like sitting down, standing up, and falling. In this manner, other robots or people can be informed if an elderly person falls or has an accident in their home.  

Senior citizens and the elderly currently suffer from social and physical isolation and chronic effects that include cognitive decline, mild dementia, low activity levels, and poor mood states. (Agnes, 2010) There are currently systems in process that will fight things like cognitive decline, mild dementia, low activity levels, and poor mood states. The lessening of social isolation is also being assisted with Facebook applications for home assistant technologies.

The SAIL System

SAIL stands for smart assisted living system (Zhu, Sheng 2009).  SAIL is an assisted living technology. The SAIL system consists of a body sensor network (BSN), a companion robot, a Smartphone, and a remote health provider (Zhu, Sheng 2009). The robot ascertains human intentions and situations from the motion data and vital signs of the older or elderly person. The robot must be able to recognize the person’s activities so that it can realize when or if the patient has a sudden fall to the floor (Zhu, Sheng 2009). SAIL is 2-step human daily activity recognition method combining the neural networks and the hidden Markov models (Zhu, Sheng 2009). The user of a SAIL system would use wearable sensors for human daily activity recognition. The sensors provide 3D acceleration, angular velocity, magnetic data, and temperature. A PDA, Wi-Fi, and a desktop are used together to realize when different activities take place(Zhu, Sheng 2009).Neural networks can spot the difference between moving activity from stationary activity(Zhu, Sheng 2009). Using computer algorithms, hand gestures can even be processed. (Zhu, Sheng 2009). When the elderly person falls down or has an accident, a companion robot can be communicated with to help the person. (Zhu, Sheng 2009). This may save the elderly person’s life. 

Robots

Prototypes are being designed to provide automated assistance to the elderly at home. This market will grow larger and larger as people live longer (Horowitz, 2010). The vision for one such robot, Kompai, is one in which family members would call the robot via Skype. The robot then utilizes ultrasonic sensors to detect the location of the person being called and navigate to that person. The person then answers the Skype videoconference call via Kompai’s tablet PC and Webcam. The robot might also be used with Facebook, MySpace, or some other social network. Interactive speech recognition would be available to assist elderly and dependent people (Horowitz, 2010). Kompai could also store a person’s daily schedule and shopping lists. Online calendars and weather could be accessed (Horowitz, 2010). Robosoft wants to partner with companies that make wireless physiological sensors. These sensors could be worn by a robot’s owner and the sensors could communicate blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, and other data through Bluetooth to the robot. The robot could then pass this information along to the person’s doctor (Horowitz, 2010).

CareBot is another robot designed by the same company. Instead of an assisted living facility, the CareBot allows seniors to stay in their homes. Isolation is reduced for the users of this system by initiating videoconferencing sessions with family members. The user can also access information regarding daily tasks and access Web tools on the robot’s touch-screen (Horowitz, 2010). The CareBot prototype runs five to 12 software-based GeckoSavant artificial intelligence(AI) engines that run on netbook-size PCs. GeckoSavant relies on sensor fusion. Sensor fusion is a combination of multiple sensor systems such as vision and hearing that allow the robot to maintain awareness of its surroundings (Horowitz, 2010). These types of robots may help citizens to stay in their homes.

Agnes

Agnes is a system that is currently in development.  Its areas of research include psychology of aging, activity detection, emotion recognition, social networking, and tangible and ambient interaction. Agnes uses the power of a dedicated social network to reduce feelings of loneliness and insecurity (Agnes, 2010).  The combination of home-based ICT and social networks is central to the very idea of Agnes. These things are used to connect the elderly person living at home with their families, friends, and caretakers (Agnes, 2010).  Agnes will utilize unobtrusive detection of user states and activities, a social networking technology platform, ambient devices, the needs of the older person, and the needs of the peole that care for them (Agnes, 2010). 

Conclusion

One of the many hurdles for these futuristic caretakers is acceptance. Usually, elderly people using PCs or mobile phones will take in robots in their homes in the same manner. University of Louisville’s Robinson takes a longer view and expects it will take another 20 or years or so, when baby boomers are in their 80s, for the robots to be widely accepted in seniors’ homes (Horowitz, 2010). Once the acceptance of assisted living technology spreads,  these ubiquitous assisted living robots and other technologies will be more common. Look for one in your neighborhood soon.

Works Cited:

Zhu, C., & Sheng, W. (2009). Human Daily Activity Recognition in Robot-assisted Living Using Multi-sensor Fusion. Retrieved November 27, 2010 from Computer Science Department, Oklahoma State University : http://www.cs.okstate.edu/​tacs09/​paper7.pdf.

Agnes User-sensitive Home-based Systems for Successful Ageing in a Networked Society. (2010). Retrieved November 27, 2010 from Agnes-aal: http://agnes-aal.eu/​site/​images/​agnes_brochure_feb072010.pdf.

Horowitz, B. T. (2010). Cyber Care: Will Robots Help the Elderly Live at Home Longer? Retrieved November 27, 2010 from Scientific American: http://www.scientificamerican.com/​article.cfm?id=robot-elder-care.

Interactive digital signage technology is on its way to going mainstream, being adapted into venues from a wide range of industries for streamlining processes, communicating with employees, guiding customers, and marketing.  One of these industries that is really conducive to digital solutions is the hospitality industry, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, and casinos.

If you have a large hotel, you might be considering this technology for your business, but aside from looking really cool, what can digital signage for hotels really provide?

Imagine the future for a moment–when digital signage has become a part of our everyday life.  This is what you could expect as a customer walking into a large hotel:

As soon as they walk into the door they are greeted by a large interactive display.  It’s impossible to ignore because it’s talking and telling them to, well, not ignore it, and aside from that it’s a pretty captivating display on its own.

It might have a lot of crazy graphics flashing scenes from your city behind a menu board or it might even have a virtual concierge standing their talking.  The customer select the options using digital touch-finger technology, depending on what their visit is about, and receives instructions.

In addition, the virtual concierge might show some pictures of the nicer rooms available, complete with the inside luxuries and a peek at the view from the balcony.  It would likely already know what rooms were available and only show these.  From there, the concierge would direct them to the counter if they were getting a room, and the customer would already know exactly what they needed to do.

While waiting in line, more digital signs might be there performing other tasks.  Perhaps there would be a large display with video highlighting attractions in the areas–scuba diving, hiking in the mountains, a zoo, or a casino.  The video would hype up customers and let them know about promotions and booking, which would obviously be available at the counter.

After checking in, the visitor would head to their room, but in a particularly large hotel, this can be a chore in itself.  In a new environment, it takes time to adjust.

Not to worry.  The visitor would find in every lobby or large hall that there was a digital wayfinding display in which they could simply touch with a finger where they wanted to go on a map and receive instant directions.  The map might even include the surrounding grounds, and if corridors or paths were off-limits because of construction, the map would have a simple feature allowing the operator to immediately cut that path off in the computer, causing the map to give the next quickest route instead.

Maybe after the guest had checked in and freshened up, they would be ready to go out for some dinner to explore the city.  And all around the hotel are digital signs displaying advertisements.  Some may be showing the hotel restaurant’s menu and have a sizzling display of the most popular dish, with audio providing the actual sizzling sound.

Hey, in the future, you never know.  Signs might even give off digital smells.  If you’ve been paying attention to all the recent breakthroughs in digital scent technology, you might realize it’s a lot more of a possibility than most think.

If you can see this image in your mind, you probably recognize the importance to not use these signs to completely separate you from the customer but instead to bridge the gap and expand on the relationship.  Give customers what they need where they need it, provide top-dollar service, and reap the profits.