Hi,
We have 1 PC running 20 monitors above our ticketing counter. We looked at Roku boxes,and other signage solutions, and other devices.
We actually run our signage from a website we created.
The signage website is ran and update-able from our Content Management System.
We have multiple signs around the Museum running off of the CMS. Each sign just points to it's URL.
Simple solution, but runs like a champ. Since it is a website, we can run video, slideshows and dynamic content.
Just a web browser in full screen mode. And all that needs to happen is a simple F5 if we need any major updates to the UI.
We make various AJAX calls to a service with Javascript (again being a simple website this works great), to pull ticket availability for next entrance time for exhibitions. Just a website, No real proprietary software. Most of the cost was just the hardware.
I have attached a picture of our set up.
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Carlos Mosqueda
UI/UX Designer and Developer
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver CO
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-22-2015 03:14 PM
From: Nicole Kroger
Subject: Digital Signage in Museums
Hi Everyone,
I am currently exploring some options for digital signage for our front lobby and other guest areas. Currently we are just using PowerPoint displayed across two monitors, set up years ago by a former design staff.
We need to display donor/sponsor information as well as information about upcoming programming and exhibitions. I've seen some museums recently partnering with local digital signage companies, but are there any out-of-the-box solutions that are available (and relatively inexpensive)? Something cloud-based or with remote solutions for multiple monitor locations would be ideal.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Nicole Kroger
Web & Digital Media Manager
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati OH
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