[IFA 2022 Samsung Town] ③ Samsung Showcases The Newest Eye-Catching Products in Berlin
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By Samsung Newsroom
▲ Samsung’s stunning display solutions like The Wall and Transparent MICRO LED displays greeted visitors at the Samsung booth at InfoComm 2024.
Samsung Electronics once again proved its leadership in digital signage at InfoComm 2024, North America’s largest audiovisual trade show. This year, InfoComm was held in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 12-14.
One of the biggest at InfoComm, Samsung’s booth drew attention from visitors of all kinds with its nearly 8,800-square-foot presence — as The Wall’s alluring visuals and the Transparent MICRO LED screen, which debuted at CES earlier this year, highlighted the entrance.
Samsung Celebrates New Company Record With Accolade-Filled Event
At the show, Samsung set a new company record by winning 11 awards, showcasing the best in visual technology. Awards won include:
Samsung SmartThings Pro: Future Publications Installation’s Best of Show Samsung SmartThings Pro: Future Publications Sound & Video Contractor’s Best of Show Samsung SmartThings Pro: Future Publications IT Pro’s Best of Show Samsung SmartThings Pro: Commercial Integrator’s Best Digital Signage Software Samsung SmartThings Pro: Commercial Integrator’s Best Large Scale Control Systems Samsung Color E-Paper: Future Publications Digital Signage’s Best of Show Samsung Interactive Whiteboard (WAD series): Future Publications Tech & Learning’s Best of Show Samsung Interactive Whiteboard (WAD series): SCN Installation Product Award’s Most Innovative Videoconferencing Product Samsung VXT: Future Publications IT Pro’s Best of Show Samsung Display Configurator: Commercial Integrator’s Best Installation Tools & Testers Samsung: rAVe Reader’s Choice Favorite Display Brand
Samsung SmartThings Pro: Businesses of All Kinds Get Better Connectivity and Enhanced Intelligence
▲ Samsung SmartThings extends from the home into businesses with the debut of SmartThings Pro, providing seamless control of business devices.
Samsung unveiled SmartThings Pro for the first time — highlighting how a hyper-connected business can transform its operations with new levels of intelligence and device connectivity. Users can access an all-in-one dashboard to manage business operations and storefront systems including Smart Signage, air conditioning systems, appliances and lighting. Features like AI Energy Mode can reduce brightness based on motion, environmental brightness and content analysis.
The user-friendly dashboard provides AI analytics for connected devices, perfect for retail integration to see customer behavior data in stores. Meanwhile, hotels can take advantage of connected devices to enable automatic check-in and check-out, along with automatic lighting in each room based on TV content, to provide a personalized experience for every guest.
SmartThings Pro is easy to implement with existing operations through customizable Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
In addition to showing off solutions like SmartThings Pro, Samsung highlighted products and services that can transform specific industries including education, retail, corporate environments and food and beverage.
Education: The Interactive Whiteboard Gets an AI-Powered Upgrade
▲ Classrooms get an AI-fueled upgrade with the new models of Samsung’s Interactive Whiteboard.
The Interactive Whiteboard brings AI to InfoComm as enhancements on the education product help teachers and administrators more efficiently keep their students’ learning flowing. AI analyzes on-screen content as well as voice transcriptions and provided educational materials to generate quizzes for students. It’s also easy to control with voice recognition technology, in partnership with Merlyn Mind.
“InfoComm is the perfect place to reveal the AI-fueled innovations that the Merlyn Mind and Samsung teams have brought to the Interactive Whiteboard WAD series,” said Levi Belnap, Chief Revenue Officer at Merlyn Mind. “The next era of interactive displays is on showcase at this event, and we’re proud to feel the excitement surrounding our collaboration efforts. The secure, voice-enabled AI elements support new, intuitive methods for teachers to facilitate instruction, and we believe the future is bright for AI-powered solutions to help solve long-standing challenges in education.”
These AI tools add even more functionality to the Google EDLA-certified display — which offers a more interactive classroom environment through services like Google Classroom and Google Drive or a robust suite of educational tools and apps available through Google Play.
Retail and Grocery: Color E-Paper Digitizes a Traditional Paper Experience
▲ Samsung Color E-Paper launches at InfoComm, offering a low-power alternative to traditional paper signage.
Samsung Color E-Paper debuted at InfoComm, providing an alternative to paper signage or larger signage without losing color or versatility. The easy-to-move, lightweight frame operates at 0.00W1 when showing static images. Full color images are displayed with groundbreaking E Ink Spectra 6 technology, bringing full color options and an advanced color imaging algorithm for enhanced performance. Its mobile app also makes it easy to update content quickly.
Control Center & Corporate Offices: See More With Transparent Screens and 21:9 Video Conferencing
▲ The Wall can become a huge canvas for control centers.
▲ The Transparent MICRO LED display allows for a comprehensive view of all screens at once, allowing for fast action based on current situations. The Wall is a huge canvas for control centers to see detailed information.
The right signage can make all the difference when it’s necessary to see information quickly and easily. Any corporate or government control room can be enhanced with Samsung’s easy-to-see and even easy-to-see-through displays.
The Transparent MICRO LED display unveiled at CES shows how control room users can see more at once. Meanwhile, The Wall provides a large, crystal-clear screen for viewing multiple setups for a simultaneous, multi-dimensional view into all operations.
▲ An entirely new 21:9 video conferencing screen ratio redefines what large-screen video conferencing can look like.
For corporate meetings, a new 21:9 ratio screen makes video conferencing more efficient. The expansive ratio makes it easier to see faces and screen-shared content at the same time. In partnership with Cisco Room Kit EQX, this larger screen ratio supports dual displays to deliver an ultra-immersive video conference system.
Food and Beverage: Signage Makes People Hungry With Vibrant Pictures
▲ The brightness and clarity of the QxC series in food and beverage establishments draw people in by making menu offerings look vibrant and appetizing.
Announced at last year’s InfoComm, the QxC series offers an easy and intuitive interface in various sizes and brightness options to make the most out of any space — especially restaurants and food retailers. Menu items feel more realistic thanks to 4K UHD resolution, and energy usage can be managed through automatic brightness adjustments based on surrounding light.
Recently, Samsung’s Smart Signage QH55C — part of the QxC series — became the first digital signage to be recognized by invidis Green Signage — Hall of Fame. Honoring sustainable digital signage products from display manufacturers around the world, the Green Signage — Hall of Fame selected the QH55C model for its energy-efficient features and impressive reduction of 168 listed carbon footprint metrics.
Samsung Uses Its Deep Expertise To Educate at InfoComm
▲ Alex Lee presents the Samsung VXT platform in a keynote on the Technology Innovation Stage at InfoComm.
Alex Lee, Executive Vice President of Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics, gave a keynote on the VXT platform at the Technology Innovation Stage. Highlighting the ease of use and streamlined operations in the content management system, he outlined the goals of VXT — to maximize screen value, democratize screenshare and deploy a native, cloud-based CMS platform.
▲ Samsung’s new PIRS partnerships allow for customized solutions across verticals in Samsung VXT, a comprehensive cloud-based CMS platform.
Samsung highlighted its PIRS partners (Pre-Integrated and Repeatable Solutions) that provide various micro-vertical solutions.
Idomoo creates videos in seconds and shares nearly real-time updates to video boards for highly customizable signage updates Seenspire brings real-time content services to VXT and allows businesses to provide dynamic and engaging content with just a few clicks Stingray, known for its extensive library of audio and visual content and services, enriches VXT with high-quality music, videos and multimedia content VXT Art provides access to a world of art with partners like The Van Gogh Museum, Saatchi Art, Tate, Lumas and Yellow Korner Wisar Digital bridges Point-Of-Sale (POS) systems to menu boards to make it easier to manage menu changes and communicate current menu offerings to customers
The installation and setup of signage is a critical step in making the most out of it, and Samsung showed its solutions that ease the burden on integrators and businesses.
Samsung Display Configurator creates a virtual installation simulation to streamline installation planning and facilitate precise customization. Samsung Signage Setup Assistant allows users to calibrate and arrange their displays through a mobile app, automating the process for multiple screens while offering remote device control.
▲ Samsung’s 10,000-square-foot display greeted visitors to InfoComm 2024 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
InfoComm is an exciting time every year. As industry experts filled the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall, they were greeted by a massive 10,000-square-foot Samsung LED wall. Samsung wayfinder displays and directional signage helped attendees navigate the expansive exhibition space.
▲ Samsung set a new company record with 11 awards at InfoComm, including the rAVe Reader’s Choice Favorite Display Brand.
This year, Samsung once again proved its position as an industry leader. The company will continue to create solutions that take inspiration from the past to open new opportunities for businesses through innovative signage in the future.
1 The power measurement is based on IEC 62301 standards. According to the standards, the value is rounded to the second decimal place, and the average power below 0.005W is indicated as 0.00W.
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By Samsung Newsroom
What if technology could make an everyday moment richer, more connected and more lifelike? Samsung’s latest AI TV strives to enhance the viewing experience and integrate advanced technology into people’s lives so seamlessly that they barely notice.
▲ The 8K NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor combines AI sound, AI picture and AI optimization features for a frictionless viewing experience.
Samsung’s AI TV, 2024 Neo QLED 8K QN900D, is equipped with the 8K NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor, the company’s most powerful processor to date, as well as a neural processing unit (NPU) that runs twice as fast as its predecessor. Featuring eight times as many neural networks — 512 instead of 64 — the new AI TV analyzes and optimizes content in real time, delivering superior picture and sound quality and elevating the TV experience to one that places viewers at the center.
Full Immersion With AI Picture Technology
Watching a tennis match with the Samsung AI TV is like getting courtside seats. Every serve and every volley come to life right in the living room.
This immersive experience is possible thanks to 8K AI Upscaling Pro and AI Motion Enhancer Pro which work together to deliver exceptional clarity by sharpening low-resolution content and minimizing ball distortion and blurring.
▲ AI Motion Enhancer Pro uses deep learning to show the precise movements of a soccer ball during a match.
Revolutionizing Audio
Lifelike audio is equally important — and with AI guiding the experience, dialogue is crystal clear even in loud surroundings. Active Voice Amplifier Pro distinguishes between voices and background noise, cutting through the commotion so viewers hear only what’s important.
▲ Active Voice Amplifier Pro ensures that dialogue is clear and audible.
When watching a movie with Object Tracking Sound (OTS) Pro, viewers are no longer spectators — they’re in the character’s shoes, hearing everything from all directions.
▲ OTS Pro puts viewers in the scene so they hear what the characters hear.
Effortless Fine-Tuning
With AI Optimization, viewers can sit back and relax. This feature automatically fine-tunes the TV’s settings for the best viewing experience. Likewise, gamers don’t have to worry about adjusting the picture or sound with AI Auto Game Mode, which recognizes game titles and genres and automatically optimizes settings for an upgraded experience.
▲ AI Auto Game Mode allows users to focus on their gameplay.
AI Energy Mode conserves energy by using sensors to analyze ambient lighting before automatically adjusting the AI TV screen’s brightness. Similarly, the TV’s processor can identify on-screen motion and alter screen brightness. This feature represents a step toward greater sustainability.
▲ Samsung Tizen OS transforms the AI TV into a personal entertainment center.
Meanwhile, Samsung Tizen OS turns the AI TV into more than an entertainment center. A personal curator, the operating system tailors content to users’ preferences while protecting their privacy with Samsung Knox.
▲ Samsung Tizen OS transforms the AI TV into a personal entertainment center.
At its best, technology that enriches lives sits in the background — present, but not intrusive. Samsung’s AI TV continues to evolve to do just that by pushing the frontier of audio and visual experiences, personalized experiences and enhanced sustainability while putting AI to work under the hood.
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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung Electronics unveiled its vision for the future of displays and screens at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas from January 9-12.
With more consumers desiring quality appliances to enjoy various forms of entertainment, Samsung has consistently sought to raise the bar for viewing experiences through its innovations. In line with this, the company showcased some of its premium appliances and newest services at the Screen Experience Zone in its CES booth. From the Neo QLED 8K ultra-large, high-definition TVs to Ballie smart home companion, the Screen Experience Zone was a must-see section for attendees.
Samsung Newsroom visited the site to capture the excitement surrounding the company’s latest visual display technologies.
▲ CES 2024 attendees enjoyed a fantastic showcase of Samsung’s leading display technologies in the Screen Experience Zone.
Unparalleled Viewing Experiences on an AI-Powered 8K Display
As a TV market leader for nearly two decades, Samsung’s premium displays have continually set the standard for viewing experiences. Building off this expertise, Samsung integrated AI technology into its TVs to create the 2024 Neo QLED 8K — offering users superior viewing experiences with the latest technical features.
▲ Attendees viewed the Neo QLED 8K display section at the Samsung First Look event on January 7 (local time).
The Neo QLED 8K contains the NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor, the company’s most advanced AI-powered processor to date. The processor supports a neural processing unit (NPU) that is twice as fast as previous versions and an AI neural network eight times larger than before. As the processor utilizes deep learning and 8K AI Upscaling Pro technology, it automatically adjusts image and sound quality, delivering picture-perfect 8K content every time.
▲ Attendees tested out the AI Motion Enhancer Pro and Active Voice Amplifier Pro functions of the Neo QLED 8K display, optimizing content for at-home viewing.
Visitors to the zone could also learn about the new AI Motion Enhancer Pro and Active Voice Amplifier Pro functionality of the Neo QLED 8K which help to minimize distractions while viewing. The AI Motion Enhancer Pro utilizes a sophisticated motion detection algorithm to enhance clarity during motion-intense content, such as sports games, helping users enjoy every moment of a match. Similarly, the Active Voice Amplifier Pro feature utilizes AI to analyze and separate aspects of sound to provide optimal sound for different types of content. For instance, users can choose to minimize or enhance the background noise from a conversation — helping them catch every word without distractions.
▲ Enhanced by Samsung’s Tizen OS, the Neo QLED 8K display offers expanded connectivity between the display and a multitude of Samsung devices.
To provide opportunity for further customization, the 2024 Neo QLED 8K comes equipped with Samsung’s open-source operating system Tizen. As part of this, Daily+ enables users to adjust their content viewing experience by connecting their Samsung devices, such as Galaxy smartwatches, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy smartphones and more, to their display. As such, users can view exercise data from their Galaxy Watch while working out and mirror video calls from their smartphone conveniently on their TV.
▲ For a seamless appearance in any interior, the Infinity Air Stand features a minimalistic design that blends into the space.
Samsung also displayed its Infinity Air Design of the 2024 Neo QLED 8K that boasts a slim profile. Mounted on the Infinity Air Stand, the display appeared to be floating above ground. With this seamless and simple design, viewers can stay focused on the content without being distracted by clunky stands or display setups.
A High-Definition MICRO LED Display Built for Every Consumer
Aside from the Neo QLED 8K display, Samsung showcased its line of MICRO LED displays, including the ultra-customizable, modular Transparent MICRO LED.
▲ The new 140-inch MICRO LED screen captivated viewers with its crystal-clear picture quality and high resolution.
Upon entering the space, visitors can experience the overwhelming sense of realism created by the 140-inch ultra-large MICRO LED display. Since the screen is bezel-less and modular, the size, resolution and ratio can be freely scaled and adjusted according to user preferences. Additionally, the new line of 2024 MICRO LED displays come in a new 140-inch size option, giving consumers another option in line with the trend of large screens.
▲ Samsung provided attendees with an in-depth look at the meticulous development process for the MICRO LED technology.
To give visitors a glimpse of the artistry and ingenuity behind MICRO LED technology, the Screen Experience Zone displayed the MICRO LED Craftsmanship Wall — representing the countless hours of work needed to develop the screen.
▲ Attendees learned about the groundbreaking technology used in the Transparent MICRO LED, a display characterized by its eye-catching, glass-like appearance.
▲ Spanning across the back wall of the zone, the Transparent MICRO LED was the main highlight for many guests at the event.
Additionally, Samsung showed off its Transparent MICRO LED screens, which feature a strikingly clear design that mirrors that of glass.
Expanding Home Possibilities With IoT Tech
A curious object that caught the attention of many attendees was Ballie, Samsung’s smart home companion that wandered around a corner of the booth freely. First introduced at CES 2020, Ballie’s functionality has been upgraded to better meet users’ needs. As it can autonomously navigate users’ homes, Ballie acts as a smart personal assistant, monitoring the home and performing a multitude of tasks efficiently.
▲ Attendees eagerly watched the demonstration of the upgraded Ballie, which acts as a personal companion at home.
With its upgraded functionality, Ballie can interact with and control IoT home devices to create the perfect home environment. To help users start their day, Ballie can open the curtains according to a user’s preferred wake-up time. When preparing for the day ahead, Ballie can project a variety of content — such as daily news or weather conditions — on the floor or wall. Additionally, Ballie can monitor pets and family members when a user is away from home, automatically alerting them in the event of an emergency.
▲ Ballie can autonomously navigate around the house and perform a variety of useful tasks, helping make users’ lives more convenient.
▲ The SmartThings Hub provides users with a variety of information regarding their home, daily schedule and more.
Additionally, using the new Now+ SmartThings Hub function, users can monitor their home on their TV even when they’re not viewing content. If movement is detected, the Now+ Widget automatically appears on the screen, providing summaries on home energy usage, weather conditions, home information and more. When watching content, users can easily toggle the setting off from the quick menu to not be disturbed.
Immersion Taken to the Next Level
Samsung displayed a plethora of its other innovative technologies that redefine home entertainment experiences at the Samsung First Look event. This included The Premiere 8K, the world’s first wireless 8K projector that extends up to 150 inches, and the Music Frame, a smart frame-shaped speaker that fits any interior. Attendees also viewed how Samsung is driving innovation within the gaming realm with the Gaming Hub and the line of products created with Performance Designed Products (PDP), helping users enjoy games more and taking gaming experiences to the next level.
▲ The Premiere 8K (on left) and Music Frame were unveiled at the Samsung First Look event before the start of CES.
Displaying its industry-leading expertise through a multitude of products, Samsung ushered in a new era of viewing experiences built on the latest technologies.
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By Samsung Newsroom
A new, smart home companion is welcoming users home by taking care of household tasks, displaying the day’s events and sharing weather updates.
Samsung Electronics introduced a new version of its AI home companion robot Ballie at a press conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas on January 8 (local time) — ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. First introduced at CES 2020, Ballie has been revamped with new advanced features to help users intelligently navigate their lives.
Ballie acts as a personal home assistant, autonomously driving around the home to complete various tasks. By connecting to and managing home appliances, Ballie can provide a helping hand to users in many situations — continually learning from users’ patterns and habits to provide smarter, more personalized services. Ballie provides peace of mind by sending video updates of pets or loved ones to users’ devices when they’re away from home. What’s more, Ballie can set the mood for any home activity whether users are exercising, working or relaxing. From projecting workout videos on the wall or floor in an optimal size to playing music and answering phone calls, Ballie makes life at home more productive and enjoyable.
Learn more about Ballie’s unique AI functionalities in the video below.
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By Samsung Newsroom
A new, smart home companion is welcoming users home by taking care of household tasks, displaying the day’s events and sharing weather updates.
Samsung Electronics introduced a new version of its AI home companion robot Ballie at a press conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas on January 8 (local time) — ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. First introduced at CES 2020, Ballie has been revamped with new advanced features to help users intelligently navigate their lives.
Ballie acts as a personal home assistant, autonomously driving around the home to complete various tasks. By connecting to and managing home appliances, Ballie can provide a helping hand to users in many situations — continually learning from users’ patterns and habits to provide smarter, more personalized services. Ballie provides peace of mind by sending video updates of pets or loved ones to users’ devices when they’re away from home. What’s more, Ballie can set the mood for any home activity whether users are exercising, working or relaxing. From projecting workout videos on the wall or floor in an optimal size to playing music and answering phone calls, Ballie makes life at home more productive and enjoyable.
Learn more about Ballie’s unique AI functionalities in the video below.
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