Boat OSV, curved format panoramic video walls for a new immersive experience in collaboration applications

OverView Seamless Videowall is the new Barco line developed to respond to the large amount of information that is managed in collaboration applications. Available in three models (OSV-340C, OSV-560C and OSV-790C), these screens, Seamlessly designed, offer panoramic viewing in curved format.

ship has announced the professional display line OverView Seamless Videowall (OSV) Oriented for collaboration applications. A curved widescreen solution that allows you to display a combination of data and video in high quality without the distraction of cracks or bezels. This solution will be one of the novelties that Barco show at the ISE fair 2014 (pavilion 11, stand F78 and H75) which will open its doors in Amsterdam next Tuesday 4 February.

The trend towards the use of large amounts of information (Big Data) To improve decision making, it requires higher resolution displays canvases to visualize this large amount of data in the most optimal way.. therefore, Barco has developed the OverView Seamless Videowall line (OSV), A large curved videowall that combines the advantages of using rear projection cubes (Usage 24×7, High uniformity and short throw distances) with advanced image processing from Barco to create a seamless panoramic videowall. This means that all information is displayed in the most efficient way, No distracting interruptions in viewing critical data.

The line of curved videowall OSV Barco adapts to the display needs of a multitude of applications, from control or meeting rooms to utility applications, Energy and Process Control. As part of a complete solution, OSV systems incorporate TransForm C, An innovative controller and collaboration management system that allows content to be optimally positioned on the screen through an easy-to-use graphical interface thanks to its touch functionality.

The OSV line is available in three versions, OSV-340C, OSV-560C and OSV-790C, that offers a visualization 3,8, 6,2 and 8,5 megapixels, respectively. Sizes vary from 3,5 until 6,5 metre (of 138 to 256 Inch) width, while its height is 1,4 metre (55 Inch). Its depth is 1,1 metre, where space for maintenance is included which means that the equipment can be placed directly on the wall.

All models feature a curved screen that generates a feeling of natural immersion and provides better viewing ergonomics from any location in the room., Improving the collaboration experience.

TransForm C

OSV solutions integrate the videowall controller and collaboration manager Barco TransForm C, A solution that allows you to drag and drop fonts freely across the screen. The sophisticated intelligence of the system and, The combination of automatically generated design frames makes the composition that best suits the user's needs and ensures optimal use of the screen surface.

In addition, Direct integration of the Barco ClickShare wireless presentation system makes it possible to view the information contained in a laptop, smartphone or tablet on the videowall screen at the touch of a button. Each ClickShare font is available in its full native resolution. Depending on configuration, up to eight users can use ClickShare to share content on the OSV enabling maximum collaboration.

Images are displayed on the OSV using Barco's rear projection LED lighting technology.. Initially developed for videowall used in control rooms, Barco is extending this technology to other markets that can benefit from all the advantages of LED technology such as low maintenance., Reduced power consumption and long service life. The use of DLP projection technology makes OSV systems usable 24×7 No image retention.

“Not only is it the most suitable display solution for visualizing large volumes of data, It is also an ideal equipment for crisis management rooms, as well as process control and planning environments. The seamless display, the immersive experience, Its excellent image quality, Reliability and the ability to exchange content flexibly are seen as key benefits for today's collaboration challenges”, explains Dirk Hendrickx, Vice President of Strategic Marketing of Industry and Government at Barco.

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