December 24, 2004—SMART Technologies has entered the fast-growing digital signage market with Actalyst interactive digital signage, a new product line that brings interactivity to large-area flat-panel displays. Actalyst interactive overlays are mounted on plasma displays or LCDs, making them touch sensitive. Using SMART’s DViT (Digital Vision Touch) technology, the overlays provide high-performance touch accuracy and image clarity ideal for large digital signage applications and self-service kiosks in retail stores, hotels, trade shows, airports, museums, and lobbies.
Actalyst interactive overlays are compatible with 17 popular brands of flat-panel displays, in sizes ranging from 37″ to 63″ (94-160 cm). The company says that the overlay fastens easily and securely to the display and preserves its crisp, bright image. Simply by touching the overlay, users can access and control any customized multimedia content, computer application, Web site and CD-ROMs or DVDs, all via an attached computer.
Depending on size, Actalyst interactive overlays are available at suggested list prices between $2,199 and $2,999. For more information or a list of authorized resellers, visit SMART Technologies or call 888/42-SMART.
