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VIA ARM-Based Digital Signage System with Android OS Support

Published: Nov 25,2013

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Developed for the Android operating system, the VIA ALTA Digital Signage (ALTA DS) system is an all-in-one system-ready solution for managing dynamic displays for cost sensitive high volume segments where high performance video and connectivity are paramount for enhanced customer engagement. Applications range from kiosks, POS systems, video walls, and menu boards to TVOIP, cloud streaming, and Out of Home Advertising across a broad spectrum of retail, hospitality, education, and entertainment environments.

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Android is quickly gaining prominence in the digital signage market and offers a number of advantages for a wide range of applications. In addition to the standard Android image which comes with the VIA ALTA DS, a board support package is available enabling customers to develop their own proprietary value-adds, as well as a Signage Starter Kit for Android which provides a set of APIs for the Android application to access services provided by the VIA ALTA DS hardware and the Android system itself.

The VIA ALTA DS system is sleek, energy-efficient system with an ergonomic space-saving design that measures just 18cm x 12cm x 2.5cm. The VIA ALTA DS system is backed by VIA’s worldwide software support and is compatible with the latest Digital Content Management software. Independent Software Vendors and System Integrators interested in working with VIA Embedded to develop solutions based on the system are invited to contact us to learn more about the VIA Embedded Digital Signage ISV program.

Applications:

- Retail
- Cloud streaming
- Out of Home
- Advertising
- Menu Boards
- Hospitality
- Education
- Entertainment
- TVOIP
- Kiosk
- POS

Features:

All-in-one system-ready tomload software
Designed for Android operating system
Industry standard ARM Cortex A9 SoC

Simple ergonomic design -Energy Star

Hardware acceleration of the most demanding video
formats for resolutions up to 1080p
HDMI and VGA (optional) ports
Four USB 2.0 ports
One 10/100 Ethernet port
Audio-out/ Mic-in
Up to 16GB eMMC (optional)
Auto PWR-ON when insert AC-adapto

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