Collaboration and education star in the solutions that Philips PDS is presenting at ISE

At this fair in Amsterdam, the company is unveiling the B-Line and C-Line ranges, designed to promote collaboration in companies; and T-Line interactive touch screens that focus their use in the educational world.

Philips Professional Display Solutions (PDS) has come to Ise 2020, that today has opened its doors, with a wide range of visualization solutions, among which the B-Line and C-Line stand out, designed to foster collaboration in the corporate environment, and the T-Line designed for the world of education. These are positioned as the main protagonists of its stand (Pavilion 10, K170) where they are being made known to the market.

The UHD Pro TV Series, certified by Google and Crestron, B-Line has been designed by Philips Professional Display Solutions to enhance collaboration in meeting rooms and bring new levels of simplicity to content sharing and programming in the food and beverage industry..

Available in models of 50, 58, 70 and 75 Inch, this range has an elegant black finish and is designed to offer new opportunities to companies looking to improve and streamline their digital communications, with a wide range of dedicated features and functionalities.

Harnessing the power of Android P, connected to Crestron and with built-in Chromecast, these computers can share content wirelessly with one or more screens from any BYOD device, from a laptop, tablet or smartphone.

Using the B-Line in business meetings is simple. Participants can use Chromecast to wirelessly connect to the network on which the B-Line display is running, allowing them to broadcast securely, fluid and instant contents, as a presentation, from your device directly on the screen.

In addition to being connected to Crestron, support Extron and Neets IP control, and with available Crestron/Extron SXP controllers, the B-Line range also features HDMI hotplug detection; I mean, automatically find and respond to a user's actions so you can connect your device through one of the HDMI inputs.

On the other hand, The B-Line series is also equipped and positioned to help food and beverage companies deliver an enhanced solution to display content and communicate important messages to customers within their establishments..

Running on the latest Android P software, provide instant access to a wide range of apps and services through Google Play. Using Philips Professional Display Solutions' end-to-end solution (CMND) IT managers can manage and control all TVs remotely, including what is displayed, troubleshooting and updates, all through a single, easy-to-use interface.

Programned or ad-hoc messages can be quickly created and displayed, including announcements of upcoming sporting and other events, changes to menus or promotions 2 by 1, maximizing opportunities at the time that matters.

Corporate use

Also thinking about the world of collaboration, Philips Professional Display Solutions has developed the C-line range designed exclusively for corporate use. This family is being presented at the fair and powered by Windows, has been built from the ground up, providing a complete 'all-in-one' solution, with usability, collaboration and productivity as a central axis.

Combines all the functionality of a PC with the convenience of a traditional wall- or desktop-mounted whiteboard, making displays suitable for almost any environment, from large conference rooms to meeting rooms with limited space.

Available in size variants of 55, 65, 75 and 86, the C-Line series comes equipped with a wide range of dedicated features, each chosen to help overcome many of the historical pains and frustrations associated with meetings, motivating and inspiring staff to improve levels of creativity and productivity. (More information at Digital AV).

Interactive education

T-Line is the newest range of interactive touch screens that Philips Professional Display Solutions has created for the education sector. Suitable for all levels of educational learning, has been designed with usability, functionality and collaboration as a central axis, and students can interact and participate seamlessly during classes, both in the room and remotely.

Available in models of 65, 75 and 86 Inch, the T-Line works with Android, providing instant familiarity like that of a tablet or smartphone, and near-universal usability for both students and tutors.

"This screen has been designed to solve existing problems and facilitate and improve the way teaching is done and the way students can collaborate and communicate with each other effortlessly.”, comments Harold Niericker, Head of Signage Product Management.

Wall mounted like a traditional blackboard or whiteboard, new T-Line encourages students to participate and collaborate during classes. Each screen features true multi-touch interaction, as well as high-speed technology and optimized glass coating to deliver a high-quality writing experience, allowing multiple students to physically interact with the screen simultaneously, using your hands, or for more precise details, a passive pen.

The displays can also be connected with a keyboard and mouse and have the functionality to support Active Pen technology.

With a secure wireless connection, via WiFi, until 64 Students can connect their personal device directly to the screen at the same time, while work on the devices of up to four students can be shared on the screen at any time.

All documents displayed and work done can be saved and then shared via third-party email apps, or stored in the cloud, ensuring students never miss anything, at the same time that they are kinder to the environment, reducing paper waste.

With additional accessories, such as soundbars and cameras, and support programs like Skype, the new T-Line combines all the functionality of a high-end videoconferencing system, opening up countless opportunities for greater learning and interaction.

Features T-Line:

• Can be hung on the wall like a blackboard.
• Available in versions of 65, 75 and 86 Inch.
• Wireless WiFi connection.
• External connections: HDMI and USB A and B on either side of the screen, more USB C on the back.
• until 64 students can simultaneously connect their own device directly to the screen.
• Touch focus (20 points of contact), through the hand and pen. Also supports Active Pen technology
• High-speed technology and optimized glass coating.
• Supports BYOD clients from any operating system (ChromeOS, MacOS, Windows, ios, Android).

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