New Display Design Releases Designers Creativity

Eyevis Omnishapes are small projection units, whose screen modules can be ­arranged almost arbitrarily. They are able to produce projected areas in ­different shapes, are surprisingly small but ­nevertheless extremely flexible in their application. Eyevis has created a new type of device with the development of this display that is drawing a great deal of attention in the industry.

The modules are applicable individually or as units together to form bigger projection walls. Every module has its own internal signal processor for the perfect geometrical adaptation of the input signal to its part of the overall picture that has to be displayed. The projections that use LED technology are in an impressive high, pin sharp and in amazingly bright colors, and they are suitable for every color temperature too as the LED technology provides long-lasting color fidelity and advanced color adjustment facilities. The newly-developed Multi Cube color brightness adjustment option allows fully automatic setting and alignment of every Omnishape in a connected video wall - individual readjustments are not necessary any more.

The technical constitution of the Omnishapes follows a modular principle. The displays consist of only three basic components: the projection screen at the front, a base frame in the middle and the projector at the back. Maintenance of the devices is possible from the front as well as from the back. The focus during development of the device lay upon simple installation, application and maintenance, as well as upon long durability and high operating safety. These latter two elements are assured by the use of qualitatively high-value components to a company-approved quality.

Shaping Up
The conventional display size specifications that we‘re used to seeing in data sheets don‘t really apply in this case because customer-specific shapes can be built. 4:3 corresponds to 480 mm x 360 mm, but 16:9, 16:10, 1:1, heptagonal, hexagonal or other required shapes are also possible. The depth of the entire unit is 410 mm and it weighs 12.9 kg. Signals up to 2k resolution are input over DVI with a loop-thru function to a split processor with no external processing necessary. Integrated shading technology with a True Color sensor ensures the best possible brightness under differing ambient conditions as well as color homogeneity across all modules of a display wall.

The display concept uses stackable frames with integrated air ducts, which means that installations can be flexibly designed, either standing, lying or suspended from above without special assembly systems. Once installed, the LED-powered displays provide more than 60.000 hours durability, with no projector lamps to fail and no color wheels to jam. The concept also potentially provides attractive savings for rental companies who would only need a smaller number of projectors than the number of different frame shapes they hold in stock.

Through their concept they are predestined for the construction of different projected areas, sizes and shapes. Even rolling or curved walls are possible, making them ideal for advertisements, events and information boards. The small dimensions of the individual displays mean that they fit in almost every spatial situation. Self supporting or flown constructions can be realized because bolting the frames together provides for the necessary stability. Through the funnel-shaped construction of the base frame and the variability of the shapes, concave, straight or convex forms are possible, giving the designer‘s creativity free rein.