Keywest Technology launches a multi-head digital signage player using an Intel Core i7 CPU running on an Ubuntu open-source software platform. The multi-head player supports up to six 1080p channels, which provide a total resolution of 11520 x 6480 pixels, giving it the ability to create video walls using thin-bezel LCD screens. This newly introduced player is controlled via the company’s cloud-based digital signage service, Breeze Digital Signage.
Instead of the miniature-sized media players that are common today, the multi-head player of Keywest Technology is housed in a rugged 1.5RU server chassis that is designed for 24×7 operation. It uses an integrated six-port HDMI display card with Mini DisplayPort outputs. The chassis also uses a 400W PSU with two internal cooling fans and a typical front to back flow-thru design for added heat management.
