THE BRIGHT SIDE OF SIGNAGE TM

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1 THE BRIGHT SIDE OF SIGNAGE TM from the global market leader in digital signage players August 2015 Edition

2 AGENDA 1. Corporate Overview 2. Products 3. Product Selector Tool 4. Applications 5. Features 6. BrightAuthor 7. BrightSign Network

3 BRIGHTSIGN CORPORATE OVERVIEW The worldwide market leader in digital signage What We Do BrightSign manufactures media players, and provides free software and networking solutions for the commercial digital signage market worldwide BrightSign is known for its signature reliability, affordability, ease-of-use, highest quality output and most powerful video engine Who We Are Founded in 2002 by Anthony Wood, inventor of the digital video recorder (DVR) & Roku Jeff Hastings, CEO Privately held company headquartered in Los Gatos, California with offices and support around the world Shipped over 500,000 units to date

4 BRIGHTSIGN IS THE RIGHT CHOICE Everything you need for sophisticated digital signage Digital Signage Players Powerful performance, solid-state, high reliability BrightAuthor Software Free, easy to use, sophisticated features Networking Options From free solutions to our secure, scalable cloud-based BrightSign Network BrightSign App easily updates on-screen text and images from an ios device Total Signage Solution Includes everything needed to run digital signs: players, software & networking options Scalable for any size implementation Integrates with other backend systems for content management

5 THE BRIGHTSIGN ADVANTAGE Highest Reliability Less than 0.25% failure rate! Non-PC, solid-state device with no moving parts to fail Won t overheat Compact enough to install on/near the display Purpose-built OS for digital signage Open standards to easily customize or integrate with POS Very Affordable Includes software & networking options no hidden fees! Low power requirements Simple to install & manage High reliability results in little to no maintenance costs Scalable delivers simple & advanced features on a single platform Plays industry standard content (jpegs, H.264 & H.265 video, HTML5, etc.)

6 BRIGHTSIGN AWARDS All BrightSign players are award winners!

7 BRIGHTSIGN IS THE MARKET LEADER 2013 worldwide market share for media players & PC solutions BrightSign 11.50% Stratacache 9.80% Advantech 8.30% Iadea 5.30% Axiomtek 4.70% Shuttle Computer 4.60% NEXCOM 4.50% Aopen America 3.40% Cisco 1.90% Amino 1.60% RMG Networks 1.30% Samsung 1.10% Black Box 1.00% IBASE Technology 1.00% Enseo 0.90% BroadSign 0.50% Gefen 0.40% LG 0.40% ViewSonic 0.40% HP 0.30% Kramer Electronics 0.20% Planar 0.20% Others 32.60% IHS (NYSE: IHS) is the leading source of information, insight and analytics in critical areas that shape today's business landscape. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in Data provided by the IHS Digital Signage Industry Market Tracker report:

8 Millions of Dollars WORLD MARKET FOR DIGITAL SIGNAGE World market market for digital signage for equipment, digital software, signage services & equipment, media sales software, services & media revenue 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 Displays Media Players, Set-top Boxes. Etc. PCs 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 Software for Networked Digital Signage Other Digital Signage Products Services Media Revenue Source: IHS 2014 IHS IHS believes media players will demonstrate stronger growth potential in future years than PCs, as many companies are launching appliance-based media players with similar functionality and longevity, at a noticeably lower cost, than traditional PCs. In coming years, IHS expects shipments for PCs to still increase each year, albeit at a slower rate than that of media players and set-top boxes.

9 BRIGHTSIGN CMS PARTNERS BrightSign integrates with many CMS solution providers For more information on our CMS partners, visit

10 BRIGHTSIGN CONTENT PARTNERS Creative content developers. Expert BrightSign users. For more information on our content partners, visit

11 BRIGHTSIGN PRODUCTS

12 NEW BRIGHTSIGN PRODUCT LINES Upgraded product lines. Advanced capabilities. Commercial audio distribution & basic entry-level player HTML5 support, 1080p60 decode, remote snapshot PoE++, faster graphics & HTML5 engine, 1080p60 dual decode, Live TV Unsurpassed power and HTML5 performance, msata, and True 4Kp60 & H.265 playback Choose BrightSign 4K for its powerful performance, high quality and efficient H.265 support and to future-proof your signage. BrightSign HD and XD are updated, more powerful than ever. BrightSign LS is fully capable to compete against any low-cost consumer device.

13 MORE THAN JUST A MEDIA PLAYER Models are packaged for specific applications - pay only for the features you need

14 NEW PRODUCT LINE: LS SERIES Entry level, commercial-grade, fully-featured. Commercial-grade media player Very low cost LS 422 $250 Smaller form, plastic case 1080p30 single video decode Fully featured to out-perform alternatives GPIO & USB interactive SPDIF for digital sound LS 322 $200 Commercial audio player with SPDIF digital audio Smaller than AU320 Plastic case Fully featured to out-perform alternatives GPIO & USB interactive

15 BRIGHTSIGN LS: FULLY-FEATURED & AFFORDABLE LS Series Purpose-built for digital signage Commercial-grade player Highly reliable Stellar video quality Fully featured All inclusive Longevity of support Affordable

16 LS SERIES Low cost, fully featured to out-perform competition, small form factor LS322 LS422 Consumer Devices Price $200 $250 $200+ Positioning Audio Only Player Commercial-grade, low cost, plastic enclosure with SPDIF audio Low Cost, Entry Level Player Commercial-grade, low cost, plastic enclosure, 1080p30 video decode Recommended for Retail Sound Bar displays, commercial audio distribution Large deployments of common video/image content (non-html). Retail displays, kiosks, video walls. 1080p30 Video? 3.5" Audio Out & SPDIF? Ethernet? Interactive via USB & GPIOs? BrightWall? BrightSign App interactive? BrightAuthor X BrightSign Network X

17 UPDATED PRODUCT LINES Upgraded performance at the same affordable prices. GOOD BETTER BEST! Updated HD Series $350 - $500 HTML5 support, remote snapshot, 1080p60 single decode Updated XD Series $450 - $650 PoE+, faster graphics & HTML5 engine, 1080p60 dual decode 4K Series $600 - $850 Unsurpassed power and HTML5 performance, msata, and True 4Kp60 & H.265 playback BrightSign XD includes all HD features BrightSign 4K includes all XD & HD features

18 NEW FEATURE INTRODUCTION Continuing to deliver new features to future-proof your signage HTML5 Remote Snapshot Faster HTML5 Hardware-accelerated Chromium HTML5 engine supporting playback of modular HTML5 assets layered with high-bandwidth HD video See a snapshot image of your running presentation using local networking and the BrightSign App, or via the BrightSign Network Gives additional performance to play robustly featured, interactive, full screen or modular HTML5 content layered with high-bandwidth 4K or Full HD video Use Power over Ethernet+ (Type 2) to power your XD & 4K players Power over Ethernet+ Fastest HTML5 H.265 Mini-SATA Interface Supercharged HTML5 engine with full support for the WebGL language, plays complex HTML animations and transforms including gesture-based content Stellar quality H.265 support for both 4K and 1080p video, delivering half the file size and double the bandwidth and memory savings Low-profile interface supporting small (roughly the size of a business card) solid-state drives for content storage with transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.

19 THE BRIGHTSIGN 4K ADVANTAGE Much more than just a 4K player New supercharged PC-Class HTML5 performance Play complex HTML5 and WebGL content flawlessly Interact with multi-touch swipe, pinch and zoom functions Perform video rotation of local and live videos Efficient and stellar quality H.265 content playback Plays better quality 4K and Full HD content encoded with H.265 Get half the file size, double the bandwidth and memory savings Supports 10-bit color depth and new high dynamic range of color Low-profile msata interface for internal solid-state memory Offers additional, internal content storage in place of SD cards Practically instantaneous access to content with transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s True 4Kp60 playback of H.265, 10-bit color videos via HDMI 2.0 Delivers true 4K 3840x2160 video 60fps frame rate Supports HDMI 2.0 which is required for 60fps playback of 4K content 7/10

20 BRIGHTSIGN 4K MODELS Highest performing H.265 and 4K players on the market 4Kp60, H.265, 10 bit video via HDMI 2.0 & supercharged Chromium HTML5 engine 4K242 Networked Basic Interactive Player - $600 Offers the most powerful video engine supporting H p and 4K content as well as dual decoding of one 4K and one Full HD video simultaneously. Abundant content support including Chromium HTML5 with supercharged performance, PoE+, msata, networking and interactivity via UDP and GPIO. 4K1042 Networked Multi-Control Interactive Player - $700 All the features of the 4K242 plus S/PDIF output for pure digital surround sound audio and a multitude of interactive controls for engaging interactive displays including GPIO, serial, USB and UDP. 4K1142 Networked Multi-Control Interactive & Live TV Player - $850 Includes all the features BrightSign 4K offers plus 4K Live TV playback via the HDMI 2.0 input to play content from any broadcast channel even HDCP protected content.

21 4K PLAYBACK STANDARDS Optimal playback of native 4K content on a 4K/UHD display New 4K Standards True 4K: 3840x fps frame rate H.265 HEVC (high efficiency video coding): enables delivery of high-quality 4K content at about the same file size and data rate as HD content at H.264 HDMI 2.0: only the new HDMI 2.0 standard supports 60 fps playback

22 COMPRESSION STANDARDS The evolution of compression technology JPEG still image compression MPEG-2 first major video compression standard MPEG-4, H.264, AVC (Advanced Video Coding) H.265, HEVC (High-efficiency Video Coding)

23 H.265/HEVC THE NEW STANDARD The importance of proper video compression Smaller File Advanced compression efficiencies from larger block sizes Up to 50% efficiency gain in coding translates to lower bitrates Better Picture Quality Increased intra prediction modes and higher encoding computation allows for soft blur effect rather than macro-blocking

24 H.265 COMPRESSION SOLUTIONS Various encoding solutions are becoming available FFmpeg a free command line tool to convert multimedia files between formats MainConcept SDK, application and plug-in solutions VideoLAN a free software library and application solution Avid a very high-end solution Elemental for broadcast streaming content V.265 from Vanguard Video software-based encoder and decoder SDK Note: H.265 is not limited to 4K content (i.e.: HD content, Netflix, other streaming video)

25 BRIGHTSIGN 4K FEATURES BY MODEL Three 4K models built for specific applications BrightSign 4K1142 includes all the features of 4K1042 and 4K242 BrightSign 4K1042 includes all the features of 4K242

26 4K SERIES. FUTURE-PROOF YOUR SIGNAGE True 4K resolution. Most powerful video/graphics/html5 engine. 4K242 4K1042 4K1142 Price $600 $700 $850 Positioning Recommended for Networked Basic Interactive All features of XD232 plus 4K, msata & even faster HTML5 performance. Dual video decode of one 1080p60 and one 4Kp60 video. (No VGA) Deployments with 4K content with no need for USB or serial interactivity or SPDIF audio. Networked Multi-control Interactive Adds more interactive controls via USB 3.0, serial and SPDIF. Deployments with fully interactive 4K presentations and/or SPDIF audio. Networked Multi-control Interactive with Live TV Adds HDMI 2.0 In for Live TV and a second USB 3.0 port Deployments that need to add 4K Live TV via HDMI In. Anything that needs two USB 3.0 connectors. 3.5" Audio Out Ethernet PoE+ PoE+ PoE+ SD MICRO-SD HDMI Out GPIO USB 2.0 USB 3.0 Serial IR SPDIF HDMI 2.0 Input msata

27 UPDATED BRIGHTSIGN XD MODELS Elevated PC-Class performance & functionality for the same price Faster graphics & HTML5 engine, dual 1080p60 decode, PoE+ and Live TV XD232 Networked Basic Interactive - $450 Powerful video engine capable of dual Full HD 1080p60 video decoding. PoE+ networking and abundant content support with a faster graphics and HTML5 engine. GPIO and UDP interactivity with support for the BrightSign App and BrightWall video wall synchronization. XD1032 Networked Multi-Control Interactive - $600 All the features of the XD230 plus S/PDIF output for pure digital and surround sound audio, and additional interactive controls via serial and dual USB 2.0 ports. XD1132 Networked Multi-Control Interactive Player with Live TV - $650 Includes all the features BrightSign XD offers plus Live TV playback via the HDMI input to play any broadcast channel even HDCP protected content.

28 BRIGHTSIGN XD FEATURES BY MODEL Three XD models built for specific applications. BrightSign XD1132 includes all the features of XD1032 and XD232 BrightSign XD1032 includes all the features of XD232

29 UPDATED XD SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Same price, adds PoE+, faster graphics and HTML5 engine, remote snapshot XD232 XD1032 XD1132 Price $450 $600 $650 Positioning Networked Basic Interactive Player Dual 1080p60 video decode and upgraded with PoE++, faster graphics and HTML5 engine Networked Multi-Control Interactive Adds more interactive controls & digital audio Networked Multi-Control Interactive with Live TV Adds live TV via the HDMI In Recommended for Deployments that need PoE+, dual video decode, faster HTML5 performance Deployments that require XD features plus multi-control interactivity or SPDIF audio Deployments that need XD features plus Live TV via HDMI In VGA 3.5" Audio Out Ethernet PoE+ PoE+ PoE+ HDMI Out GPIO USB 2.0 Serial IR SPDIF HDMI IN SD MICRO-SD Optional Wireless Module

30 UPDATED BRIGHTSIGN HD MODELS Adding PC-Class performance and capabilities HTML5 support, 1080p60 single decode, remote snapshot HD222 Networked Basic Interactive - $350 Enjoy flawless Full HD 1080p60 single video decoding, HTML5 support and simultaneous content playback from local, networked and streaming sources. Also supports interactivity via GPIO and UDP controls, BrightWall and remote snapshot. HD1022 Networked Multi-Control Interactive - $500 All the features of the HD222 plus additional interactive options via USB 2.0 and serial to fully engage your audience.

31 BRIGHTSIGN HD FEATURES BY MODEL Two HD models built for specific applications. BrightSign HD1022 includes all the features of HD222

32 UPDATED HD SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Upgraded to XD power. Original HD pricing. HD222 HD1022 Price $350 $500 Positioning Networked Basic Interactive Single 1080p60 video decode, supports HTML5, remote snapshot, GPIO interactive Networked Multi-Control Interactive Adds USB and serial interactive controls Recommended for Deployments that need p60 or better video quality and graphics, HTML Deployments that need HD222 functionality plus USB or serial interactive controls VGA 3.5" Audio Out Ethernet SD HDMI Out GPIO USB 2.0 Serial

33 BRIGHTSIGN FEATURES

34 BRIGHTSIGN FEATURES Sophisticated capabilities. Infinite possibilities. 4K Series XD Series Native 4K Fastest HTML5 H.265 Mini-SATA Interface 1080p60 dual decode Faster HTML5 Power over Ethernet Live TV Digital Sound IP Streaming Server HD Series Powerful Video Engine 1080p60 single decode 4K Upscaling HTML5 Remote Snapshot IP Streaming BrightWall BrightPlates Sign Preview Zones Touch Interactivity Live Feeds UDP Control Geo-Fencing BrightSign App Networking BrightSign 4K includes all features of the XD & HD lines. BrightSign XD includes all the features of the HD line.

35 NATIVE 4K PLAYBACK Optimal playback of native 4K content on a 4K/UHD display. New 4K Standards True 4K: 3840x fps frame rate H.265 HEVC (high efficiency video coding): enables delivery of high-quality 4K content at about the same file size and data rate as HD content at H.264 HDMI 2.0: only the new HDMI 2.0 output can support 60 fps playback 1/1

36 HTML5 Hardware-accelerated Chromium HTML5 rendering engine BrightSign 4K Players Supercharged HTML5 engine includes full support for the WebGL language, plays complex HTML animations and transforms including gesture-based interactions such as swipe, pinch and zoom BrightSign XD Players Fast HTML5 engine to play interactive, full screen HTML5 content or a multitude of HTML5 assets layered with high-bandwidth video playback BrightSign HD Players Standard HTML5 engine for flawless playback of basic HTML5 content & some modular HTML5 assets layered with video Additional HTML5 Features Pull database & user variables into HTML with our built-in web server Use JavaScript extensions to enable interactive & advanced features Control user variables and UDP commands from ios and consumer devices, or a web browser Use BrightSign Network s Web UI HTML5 Uploader to bypass BrightAuthor and upload pure HTML5 presentations & automatically publish them to players 1/1

37 H.265 CONTENT SUPPORT Get efficient, stellar quality playback using H.265 BrightSign 4K players support H.265 encoded content to achieve more efficient and higher quality content than H.264 Play both 4K and Full HD content encoded with H.265 Get half the file size and double the bandwidth and memory savings Better video quality is achieved with H.265 vs. H.264 at the same bit rate Only H.265 supports 10-bit color and new high dynamic range of color 1/1

38 msata INTERFACE For internal solid-state data storage with fast transfer rates BrightSign 4K players offer a low-profile msata interface connector Support small form factor solid-state drives for additional content storage in place of SD cards Provides practically instantaneous access to content stored on local msata drive with data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s Good for retail in-store displays offering access to a full catalog of products 1/1

39 FULL HD VIDEO Superior quality Full HD video with highly reliable playback BrightSign HD, XD and 4K offer robust hardware decoding of exceptional quality Full HD 1920x1080p60 video BrightSign XD & 4K include support for dual video decoding of two Full HD 1920x1080p60 videos simultaneously Supports Full HD content encoded with MPEG- 1, MPEG-2, H.264 & WMV Only BrightSign 4K supports 4K & Full HD content encoded with H.265 Offers highly reliable and flawless playback BrightSign XD Dual video decode 1/1

40 POWER OVER ETHERNET More convenience with PoE+ Use PoE+ (Type 2) to power your XD or 4K players. Eliminates the power cord with support up to 25 watts of power 4K & XD players will not exceed 25 watts when running a standard presentation, an HDMI cable and 1-2 other outputs at most When 4K or XD is powered by PoE+, there is approximately 1A available for all other connectors

41 LIVE TV Engage your audience with Live TV Play any broadcast content, even protected HDCP content via the HDMI Input BrightSign 4K1142 includes an HDMI 2.0 input to play Live HD or 4K TV content BrightSign XD1132 includes an HDMI 1.4a input to play Live HDTV content Live TV HTML5 animating logo Automatically scale the playback from any zone size to full screen with pristine quality Live Text Feed L-shaped Video 1/1

42 BRIGHTPLATES TM Web-based presentation creation for turnkey signage using customizable templates Powerful new web-based service to customize and deliver HTML presentations to networked BrightSign units Flexible ready to use templates aimed at a variety of market verticals: menu boards, education, retail & corporate An alternative to BrightAuthor for presentation creation Available to all networked BrightSign units and BrightSign Network subscribers Currently in beta testing, available in Q /3

43 BRIGHTPLATES TM Simple steps to build your BrightPlates presentation online Quickly customize a template to match your brand and support your products and messages 1. Select from an array of HTML5 presentation templates 2. Customize the content with your own video, imagery, copy and live media 3. Publish the presentation with ease over a network connection 2/3

44 BRIGHTPLATES TM Content creation tool for designers to build original HTML templates Design HTML templates to match end-customer needs and new applications Create a unique style and layout Design image, video, copy, and live media feed zones that meet your client needs Upload original templates to private BrightPlates accounts End-customer adds their own content to the template and publishes to BrightSign units for playback 3/3

45 DIGITAL SOUND Crystal clear digital sound via SPDIF Playback high-quality digital audio on BrightSign 4K and XD Easily add audio playlists to your presentations Synchronize audio with video playback Create and play interactive retail audio product demonstrations 1/1

46 IP STREAMING SERVER Serve IP video streams from BrightSign 4K and XD Securely distribute video to a set of displays without downloading the content to display Serve IP video streams from BrightSign 4K or XD s local storage to distribute video to a network of clients Supports MPEG transport stream (*.ts) video files Clients can be networked BrightSign XD or HD players, PCs, Macs, mobile devices, etc. Supports RTP unicast & UDP multicast Stream two separate videos at once as long as BrightSign is not playing video on the screen 1/1

47 POWERFUL VIDEO ENGINE Advanced dual decoding and superior scaling deliver pristine video. Uncompromised decoding, capable of decoding and playing: 4K players: one native 4K 3840x2160p60 video & one Full HD 1080p60 video simultaneously XD players: two Full HD 1080p60 videos simultaneously HD players: stellar Full HD 1080p60 video playback Superior scaling technology delivering pristine video quality for any screen or zone size Simultaneous playback of content from local, streaming and live content sources Accelerated JPEG decompression for instant image display and high-speed transitions Stimulating 3D video with display options of side-by-side & top-over-bottom Dual Video decode 1/1

48 4K UPSCALING Upscale existing 1080p video to sharp 4K resolution BrightSign 4K, XD and HD s exceptionally powerful video engine enables customers to upscale 1080p content to 4K resolution Display manufacturers can demonstrate the same 1080p content on a Full HD display and a 4K display side-by-side to clearly showcase the superior picture quality of the new 4K screens BrightSign's upscaling offers far better quality than the built-in upscaling some screens offer 1/1

49 REMOTE SNAPSHOT Get a glimpse of what your signage playback looks like. See a snapshot image of your running presentation View snapshots using.. Local networking via the BrightSign App and Diagnostic Web Server BrightSign Network via BrightAuthor or the Web UI Supported on HD, XD and 4K players 1/1

50 ENHANCED IP STREAMING Full HD video IP streaming on all BrightSign players Supports Full HD video, MJPEG and audio streaming including these formats: HLS (the standard for public internet streaming YouTube, Netflix, Hulu) UDP/RTP/RTSP streaming from head-end real-time encoders HTTP including SHOUTcast Play multiple video streams simultaneously with BrightSign 4K and XD Buffers media streams for smooth playback Play streaming media in HTML5 assets or in BrightAuthor s video, audio or MJPEG stream states Stream, buffer and play back content from IP cameras supporting the RTSP unicast streaming protocol 1/1

51 BRIGHTWALL TM Create an impressive and vibrant impression with video walls Powerful drag-and-drop BrightAuthor tool that makes building video walls in any size and layout simple Supports the use of separate videos per display or stretches a single video across all the displays Builds video walls by simply choosing the number of displays, specifying the configuration of the video wall and dragging the video(s) into BrightAuthor Utilizes the BrightSign Ethernet port and a common clock to achieve frame-accurate synchronization 1/1

52 SIGN PREVIEW Get a sneak peek at how your signage will display Preview your presentation playback in BrightAuthor before publishing Speed up presentation authoring by reviewing the final look of your digital signage 1/1

53 ZONES Multiply your content delivery with multi-zone layouts Playback multiple content files on a single screen with zones even dual videos on BrightSign XD and 4K Abundant content support including Full HD video, images, HTML5, Live TV, audio, text tickers, Live Text, RSS feeds, date/time widgets and more! Control each zone with its own playlist Play video and audio independently from a single player Synchronize zones together and link to lighting and other displays to create an immersive experience 1/1

54 TOUCH Engage your audience with popular touch screen interactivity BrightSign players integrate with leading touch screen displays for interactive touch solutions and kiosk presentations. Easily add touch screen interactivity using simple drag and drop tools in BrightAuthor Create unique presentations that engages and empowers your audience 1/1

55 INTERACTIVITY Engage your audience with interactive devices and controls Trigger playback from virtually any type of interactive device you can dream up! Touch screens, barcode scans, motion sensors, RFID, GPIO and USB button controls, IR remote controls, serial devices, keyboards, mice and more Demonstrate product operations Deliver coupons, pricing and details on merchandise Educate and inform visitors Easily create Interactive Playlists using the Free BrightAuthor PC software 1/1

56 LIVE FEEDS Link to virtually any live data and media feed available to display in your signage. Live Text Integrate these real-time text fields to your signage and instantly update messaging without republishing the presentation. Perfect for menu board pricing, waitlists, transportation schedules and more MRSS feeds keep your signage up to date Link to and display popular news, finance, weather, sports feeds and more 3 rd party schedule and data feeds Connect to virtually any database to display up to the minute details. Perfect for flight timetables, event schedules, corporate statistics and more Twitter & Flickr feeds Link to social media feeds such as twitter and Flickr to keep your signage relevant and fresh 1/1

57 UDP CONTROLS Remotely control and interact with your digital signs via Ethernet or wirelessly Interact with signage via mobile devices Interact with digital signs using mobile devices to download coupons or learn more about products Deliver emergency messaging Control digital signs remotely to immediately deliver emergency messaging Integrate with databases Tap into databases to view inventory, statistics, pricing or even a jukebox of content to control music and video playback Show controlling Control the show with UDP or serial controls to power and manage media playback, control AV devices such as projectors, lighting, audio systems and integrate with other show controllers (AMX, Crestron, Alcorn, etc.) 1/1

58 GEO-FENCING Moving digital signage that plays back content based on your current location BrightSign plays specific audio and/or video content when located within a defined geographical radius * Applications: Shuttles, taxis, public transportation and moving billboards: Advertise and promote local businesses Tour buses and boats: Inform and educate riders with video and audio relevant to the area * Requires a USB GPS device 1/1

59 BRIGHTSIGN APP Signage updates have never been so easy The BrightSign App offers a simple and secure interface on your ipad or iphone to select any BrightSign player connected to a local network easily update on-screen text and user variables immediately within the running presentation trigger presentation events and change presentation content images and video playback via UDP commands Customize the app s user interface to match your presentation Access the diagnostic facilities for each unit Secure your displays with a password This app is perfect for: menu board updates, retail merchandising, emergency messaging and more! 1/3

60 HOW IT WORKS Edit a user variable User variables such as a menu item or price can be updated Change a user variable, press Set Values, and the display instantly updates Price changes instantly Edit values 2/3

61 HOW IT WORKS Trigger UDP Events UDP controls can be used to: Change a daily special Switch menus from breakfast to lunch to dinner Offer a promotion Etc Special image changes instantly Tap UDP Event 3/3

62 NETWORKING BrightSign offers a wide range of network solutions to publish presentations and manage your networked digital signs 1/1

63 BRIGHTAUTHOR Hassle-free Sign Creation.

64 BRIGHTAUTHOR OVERVIEW Free PC software that provides access to all BrightSign features Simple steps to get a presentation up and running on BrightSign 1. Build. Access all BrightSign features & easily build them into presentations. 2. Preview. Review presentation playback before publishing. 3. Publish. Auto builds and distributes a complete presentation packet ready to play on BrightSign. 4. Manage. Easily update, monitor and manage your BrightSign Network.

65 BRIGHTAUTHOR BUILD & PREVIEW FUNCTIONS Easily assemble pre-existing content into distinctive presentations Build 1. Use preset or create custom screen layouts with multiple content zones 2. Choose a type of playlist for content playback: looping media, interactive or dynamic playlists 3. Add content to your playlist: video, images, audio, HTML5, IP streams, live feeds, Live TV, Live Text, etc. Preview Save time by previewing how your signage will display on-screen within BrightAuthor 2/3

66 BRIGHTAUTHOR PUBLISH AND MANAGE FUNCTIONS Package, distribute and manage presentations with ease Publish 1. Set your presentation s playback schedule 2. Choose your distribution method SD card, network location, etc. 3. Automatically publish to create and deliver your completed presentation ready to play flawlessly on BrightSign Manage 1. Securely access your cloud-based BrightSign Network 2. Update presentations, software and network settings 3. Monitor and manage networked units and content library

67 NETWORKING SOLUTIONS Versatile networking options deliver remote content with ease

68 NETWORK SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW Versatile distribution options to publish presentations with ease

69 LOCAL SD CARD PUBLISHING An alternative to networked content publishing and updates BrightSign players require an SD card for storage players have no internal storage As an alternative to networking, presentations can be published directly to an SD card and manually insert it into a player BrightSign offers a line of approved SD cards that work well for typical digital signage applications BrightSign recommends Class 4 SD cards for HD playback and LS players and Class 10 SD cards for dual video, 4K video and HTML5 playback on HD, XD and 4K players USB device storage can be used for players that have a USB port Note: storage devices FAT32 formatted. To play files larger than 4GB, format for NTFS which is only compatible with non-networked players.

70 LOCAL NETWORK PUBLISHING Free solution designed for small networks within a single building using a local subnet Easy and free, this option is ideal for basic, low-maintenance situations where simplicity is key Send files and updates to remote networked units over the Internet or LAN (local area network). Use BrightAuthor to publish directly to the player over the LAN Perform basic polling status checks of connected units using BrightAuthor LAN Connection

71 SIMPLE FILE NETWORKING Free solution designed for small networks Distribute presentations to BrightSign units through a web folder Supported file locations must be accessible via http Requires a simple Internet connection to send basic content files for remote BrightSign units to download Allows bandwidth throttling and convenient for managing players beyond the limited area of a local network Specify network checks for updated content Internet Connection Internet Connection Web Folder

72 BRIGHTSIGN NETWORK Secure, scalable and affordable cloud-based digital sign network service Secure cloud-based subscription service delivering the complete infrastructure to serve, manage and support your digital sign network Scalable to any size network allowing you to manage an unlimited number of BrightSign players on a single account Frees you from the complexities of hosting and maintaining your own network PCI-compliant service offering a complete set of tools to easily manage your network Flexible remote account access via free BrightAuthor PC- based software or our free Web UI supported by any PC or Mac with Internet access

73 BRIGHTSIGN NETWORK FEATURES Flexible, easy to use features to remotely manage your network Administer user accounts including roles and permissions Setup BrightSign units for networking and assign to a network or BrightWall group Create networked presentation elements such as Dynamic Playlists, Live Data, and Live Media feeds Build, upload and manage your presentation and content libraries Upload pure HTML presentations Schedule and publish presentations Monitor and manage your entire digital signage network

74 BRIGHTSIGN NETWORK HTML5 UPLOADER Simple upload process of pure HTML5 presentations bypasses BrightAuthor Use the Web UI s HTML5 Uploader feature to upload your entire HTML5 presentation including assets Simple 2-step process makes HTML5 presentation publishing easy and allows you to bypass using BrightAuthor Automatically builds a BrightSignready presentation available to schedule and publish via your BrightSign Network account HTML5 presentations are supported on to 4K, XD2 and HD2 players

75 BRIGHTSIGN NETWORK ENTERPRISE EDITION Installable software version of BrightSign Network Host your own network with access to all BrightSign Network features Sell subscriptions for the use of your hosted network Manage your network within the security of your own server and firewall Recommended for large networks with special hosting requirements, advanced technical skills, and a dedicated IT staff