Monday, April 18, 2011

Vislogix wins Digital Screenmedia Association 2011 Award of Excellence for Vanderbilt Project!


Project: Vanderbilt University Library
Client: Anode
Submitted by: vislogix




Brief overview of the project/technology:
When Anode hired vislogix to design a dynamic interactive centerpiece for Vanderbilt's six-million-dollar renovation of the Jean and Alexander Heard Library, we collectively came up with a very challenging but unique and engaging concept utilizing our Respondr interactive system. The end result was an interactive floor projection display comprised of a series of morphing shapes that are filled with real time student search queries from within the Vanderbilt Library. These searches are first filtered and parsed for inappropriate content and are then dynamically displayed into three different transitioning word shapes as described. Each search term when displayed goes it's own life cycle which is evidenced by color shifts before being replaced by a new term. All word positioning within each shape is based on a variety of algorithms including character count. Additionally a custom interface was created to allow a variety of customizations such as color schemes and time delays of the various interactive objects. Initially deployed word shapes include a Star, the Vanderbilt "V", and the Vanderbilt Oakleaf, while new shapes are currently being considered to constantly keep the display fresh and original.

Objectives of the deployment or the technology:
Objectives included creating a custom version of Respondr that was tied into the library's computer network with a custom designed program that would pull real-time student searches, parse and filter for profanities and inappropriate terms (along with a black list), and finally pull the cleared terms into the system at which point a variety of custom algorithms determined where in each morphing shape a particular word would be positioned. The floor projected display then would react to motion in the center of the library lobby as students, faculty and visitors engage with the word shapes.

Results achieved:
Results in a unique deployment such as this are not measured in terms of ROI as much as they are about the overall student, faculty and visitor experience. Everyone was extremely satisfied with the results and the system has been running error free since October 2010. Currently additional shapes are being considered to further enhance the library's desire to accentuate holidays, seasons, etc.

Size and geographic location(s) of the deployment:
Single custom installation in Nashville, TN. The application receives several hundred interactions daily.


Selected judges comments:

  • Overall a very unique and interactive device. It's clear that this is a design feature. Very well done.

  • The challenges of such high end user engagement coupled with approaches to assure that standards of content practice and policies are maintained appear to be thoughtfully met with this advanced application. Vanderbilt is to be applauded!

  • Nice implementation. Good overall design with neat functionality.

  • Wow. Nice out of the box thinking. Clever use of Google words. Developers understood that library card catalog and reference system formed the basis of the Google search magic and its billion dollar market cap.

  • Thursday, November 4, 2010

    Vislogix will be exhibiting at CETW in NYC Nov 10th-11th

    We are looking forward to displaying several of our interactive solutions at CETW in NYC next week (Nov 10th-11th). After amazing showings at ISE, Kioskcom, Infocomm, along with a few smaller non-dooh shows, CETW promises to be a very fitting way to close a stellar 2010 for us.

    Although CETW is considered a 'qualified buyer only' show, we would be more than happy to accommodate any interested companies with guest passes to come and visit our booth (#426) and experience our industry leading interactive solutions. If you are in Manhattan and would like to get in just send us an email at info@vslogix.com with 'CETW Show Passes' in the subject field. Please provide details about your company in the body along with contact information so that we can complete the guest pass form.

    We will also be unveiling a brand new product at the show so keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages for live show updates and pictures.

    After the show we will post another entry here containing pictures, video, and a recap of the show as well.

    For more information please check us out online at www.vislogix.com

    Thursday, October 14, 2010

    VIStique FROST at the Kaust Museum of Science & Technology

    VIStique FROST is showcased at the KAUST museum of Science & Technology in Saudi Arabia. VIStique FROST is one of our many dynamic rear projection screens that can easily be mounted with an optional clear adhesive to glass of acrylic (or framed/grommeted) for stunning rear projection imagery.


    Sizes available:
    • 30" - 120" (16:9)
    • 30" - 100" (4:3)
    As with all of our screens we can always add VIStouch (Transparent Touch Foil) or gesture-based interactivity with ease.

    For more information on VIStique FROST or to request information on all of the dynamic projection screens and films we offer, please visit us at www.vislogix.com or call (800) 239-5013

    Check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well:
    www.facebook.com/vislogix
    www.twitter.com/vislogix

    EZtouch Window snapshot from Signage Solutions Magazine

    From their Sept/Oct 2010 issue.

    For more information please visit us our website or call us at (800) 239-5013

    Tuesday, June 1, 2010

    Come check us out at Infocomm 2010 in Vegas!

    vislogix will be exhibiting again at Infocomm June 9-11 in fabulous Las Vegas. Voted the busiest booth at Infocomm 09 by DailyDooh, we are planning an even more impressive experience at our booth (N2568) this year.

    Our featured exhibits will include:

    EZ Touch Window
    We will have a sunlight capable transparent holographic "thru-window" touchscreen on display powered by SAX3D's industry leading HOPS® Foil Touch. This all in one holographic foil & touch screen can easily be mounted behind any storefront window or glass partition to create an unmatched experience that performs even in direct sunlight. Check out a video here.

    Holo-iTouch
    Our all-in-one mobile holographic touchscreen system will be featured as well. Holo-iTouch is the world's first truly plug-and-play transparent touch system that comes complete with everything you need right out of the box. Here's a quick video.

    Respondr
    Respondr is an ultra-versatile turnkey solution that can easily transform floors, walls, windows and tables into a highly memorable interactive platform while safely keeping all hardware components out of reach. Respondr is an ideal enhancement solution for large venues, malls, lounges, restaurants etc. Bring your world to life with Respondr. Video here.

    VIStique Projection Screens
    We will be displaying a variety of our industry leading VIStique projection screens including our new sunlight capable rear projection film that is much more economical than comparable products and, in our estimation, outperforms the competition as well.

    Audience Measurement
    Come experience the power of Quividi's industry leading audience measurement solution. Know who's watching, for how long, who didn't look, and a variety of other real time metrics to help you quantify your next project.

    SMS Based Content Conveyance
    Our subsidiary MobileLink Media specializes in mobile marketing technology and bundles this invaluable technology in an easy-to-use online portal that will allow you to generate lead data from your subscribers while offering push notifications at the touch of a button. To demonstrate we will be offering a "text-to-win" giveaway at our booth. We've already given away an iPad and iPhone 3G. What might this one be? Come find out!

    We will also be tweeting from the floor so make sure you follow us @vislogix and if you haven't done so already, follow our activities on facebook.

    We hope to see you at the show!

    Sunday, April 25, 2010

    vislogix now exclusively distributing the VIPRO® line of products in the US and Canada

    We are pleased to announce our latest partnership with OmegaGlas out of Germany to exclusively import and distribute their full range of VIPRO® products in the US and Canadian markets.



    The addition of the VIPRO® line adds a much needed element to our current portfolio of projection-based and interactive technologies in that VIPRO® is comprised of a variety of glass based projection screens that perform superbly and can be seemlessly made into extremely large sizes otherwise impossible in the screen industry. (up to 19.68' x 9.18')

    VIPRO® products include:
    • VIPRO® Hardscreen
    • VIPRO® Frontscreen
    • VIPRO® Lamiscreen
    • VIPRO® Mirrorscreen
    • VIPRO® Interactive Table
    • VIPRO® Interactive Board
    • VIPRO® Hangup
    More detailed information and PDF's on each product will be up on our website shortly.

    "With this latest addition of VIPRO®, coupled with our HOPS.® and Respondr distribution capabilities, along with our own in-house manufactured interactive and projection-based solutions such as Holo-iTouch, we are now capable of facilitating virtually any type of next-gen project regardless of environmental of material requirements within this rapidly growing industry", said Gino Centofanti, Chief Solutions Officer at vislogix.

    For more information or to request assistance on a project you may be working on, please email us at info@vislogix.com or call us at (800) 239-5013.

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    Friday, March 19, 2010

    Custom Respondr Projects For Coca Cola at the Vancouver Winter Olympics

    This video showcases two custom Respondr projects that were installed for Coca Cola and Dangers, Inc. at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

    The first installation was a 16' tall, fully interactive Coca Cola bottle that was the centerpiece of the Coca Cola Happiness Pavilion. Several custom content packages (ie. Coke Classic, Canada wins Gold, etc.) were created to create a myriad of effects and visual experiences for the 250,000+ visitors.

    The second installation was a gesture driven Recycling game where teams of participants competed against one another to see who could recycle more virtual objects in the shortest time while using real world bins.

    Everyone had a blast and of course...a coke!

    For more information on Respondr please visit www.respondr.com

    vislogix is the exclusive worldwide distributor for Respondr.

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