St. Louis University updates its emergency communications network with digital signage

The new digital signage network, which includes RGB Spectrum's MediaWall visual processor, of saint louis University has made it possible to optimize the center's emergency communications system, providing full coverage on campus.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the state of Missouri experiences more than 30 tornadoes every year that cause a great loss of life and property. In this environment, early notification systems are a crucial part of minimising risks and ensuring public safety.

To help protect staff and students in emergency situations, Saint Louis University (Saint Louis University) Missouri has implemented an innovative visualization system that includes the MediaWall processor of RGB Spectrum.

Saint Louis University commissioned TSI Global, audiovisual services integration company, the design and installation of a digital signage solution that would improve the center's emergency communications system. The university has expanded this system with an audiovisual network that covers all the campus, allowing it to reach classrooms simultaneously, Auditoriums, residence, the lobbies of buildings and the facilities of the student association.

The system offers university announcements, information and images, while videowalls support conferences and presentations. In case of a serious weather situation or other emergency, the network is used to provide early warnings and instructions.

At the Reinhart Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning, the MediaWall Display Processor of RGB Spectrum controls a videowall of 3 X 6 composed of LCD monitors of 46 inches of NEC Display. The display is divided into two sections and the monitors are daisy-chained so that each processor output can scale more than nine monitors.

Processor inputs include platform media channels X20 (university's main content provider), weather news and notifications, as well as images from security cameras. The MediaWall processor is used to configure the input signals that are displayed in the videowall. Operators can change window inputs and layouts through and easily using processor presets or a third-party touchscreen controller. Signal integrity remains constant even when operators change sources or window position.

TSI Global and Saint Louis University chose the MediaWall processor for its flexibility, security and ease of use. The processor allows windows of any size and the arrangement of contents anywhere in the videowall. During emergency situations, RGB Spectrum capabilities ensure processor will display real-time communications and updates.

The incorporation of a MediaWall processor in the audiovisual system allowed the integrator to replace the expensive and inefficient projectors with a highly energy-efficient LCD video wall. This has resulted in significant cost savings, better image quality and fewer maintenance issues.

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