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Next stop: LondonOpening doors togetherThe future of networked visualization Surgery on the network

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Next stop: LondonOpening doors togetherThe future of networked visualization Surgery on the network

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Next stop: London 1412 places to be in 2012

Opening doors together 22Barco joins forces with IP Video Systems Caring for patient comfort 26Clinical information and entertainment at the bedside

Frame rate frenzy 32 5 things you need to know about high frame rates

Surgery on the network 36The fully networked digital operating room

The future of networked visualization 45Efficiency, flexibility, cost-effectiveness … and the death of TV

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Caring for patient comfort 26Clinical information and entertainment at the bedside

Frame rate frenzy 325 things you need to know about high frame rates

Surgery on the network 36The fully networked digital operating room

The future of networked visualization 45Efficiency, flexibility, cost-effectiveness … and the death of TV

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Dear reader,

This issue of red. magazine represents a new mobile reality, which enables us to hold a world of information in the palm of our hand. With mobile computing capabilities rapidly penetrating our private and corporate lives, we opted to have our magazine go virtual too.

This limited print version of our first iPad edition celebrates the transition from paper to digital. From now on, you will be able to explore every article – online or on your iPad – complete with links to exclusive videos and the latest stories.

Devoted to a new way of sharing and organizing information, this issue’s technology news focuses on collaboration over the IP network. We will take a closer look at how networked collaboration opens up new possibilities for driving knowledge and efficiency and how it helps us to create a competitive advantage.

We will also introduce the newest members of the Barco family: IP Video Systems and JAOtech. Whether in the hospital or control room, we are committed to investing in innovative, collaborative technology platforms.

Our ‘City Special’ takes you to London – where, for the past four years, 70,000 volunteers have worked on over 1,000 projects to bring people from all over the world together during the Olympic summer. It just goes to show that collaboration is truly everywhere.

Happy reading,Eric Van Zele

Welcome

Whether in the hospital or control room, we are committed

to investing in innovative, collaborative technology

platforms.

”

Dear reader,

This issue of red. magazine represents a new mobile reality, which enables us to hold a world of information in the palm of our hand. With mobile computing capabilities rapidly penetrating our private and corporate lives, we opted to have our magazine go virtual too.

This limited print version of our first iPad edition celebrates the transition from paper to digital. From now on, you will be able to explore every article – online or on your iPad – complete with links to exclusive videos and the latest stories.

Devoted to a new way of sharing and organizing information, this issue’s technology news focuses on collaboration over the IP network. We will take a closer look at how networked collaboration opens up new possibilities for driving knowledge and efficiency and how it helps us to create a competitive advantage.

We will also introduce the newest members of the Barco family: IP Video Systems and JAOtech. Whether in the hospital or control room, we are committed to investing in innovative, collaborative technology platforms.

Our ‘City Special’ takes you to London – where, for the past four years, 70,000 volunteers have worked on over 1,000 projects to bring people from all over the world together during the Olympic summer. It just goes to show that collaboration is truly everywhere.

Happy reading,Eric Van Zele

Welcome

Whether in the hospital or control room, we are committed

to investing in innovative, collaborative technology

platforms.

”

red. | Case study

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Half of the world’s air traffic management centers rely on Thales technology, making the group by far the most important sup-plier for this market. To uphold its leading position, Thales Australia has recently moved its R&D team to a brand-new Centre for Ad-vanced Studies in Air Traffic Management (CASIA) in Melbourne. A Barco LED video wall is the heart of the center’s innovation lab.

www.barco.com/traffic

Everyone who comes in is blown away by the image quality and leaves the building wondering how they might use this Barco solution in their own company.

Grant Williams, Innovation

Manager, CASIA, Australia

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Building on safer, more efficient and greener air traffic

Half of the world’s air traffic management centers rely on Thales technology, making the group by far the most important sup-plier for this market. To uphold its leading position, Thales Australia has recently moved its R&D team to a brand-new Centre for Ad-vanced Studies in Air Traffic Management (CASIA) in Melbourne. A Barco LED video wall is the heart of the center’s innovation lab.


Everyone who comes in is blown away by the image quality and leaves the building wondering how they might use this Barco solution in their own company.

Grant Williams, Innovation Manager, CASIA, Australia

””””

Building onsafer, more efficient and greener air traffic

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Barco has become a household name at the 700-bed Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) in Coimbatore, India. Dr. Mathew Cherian, head of the radiology department, chose Barco’s Coronis Fusion 6MP DL displays for their high quality and their versatility when visualizing 3D, grayscale and color images at the same time. After successfully testing the Coronis Fusion in practice, KMCH decided to order Barco’s clinical review displays, Nio 5MP display systems for mammography and the MD-4221, a 42-inch surgical display. “We are planning to equip all our operating theaters with this HD LCD display, in order to further optimize our working processes,” said Dr. Cherian.

www.barco.com/healthcare

Of all the industry standard systems, the Coronis Fusion 6MP DL was the most suitable for us. I regard it as the best in the world.

Dr. Mathew Cherian,

head radiology KMCH, India

Caring better together ”Barco has become a household name at the 700-bed Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) in Coimbatore, India. Dr. Mathew Cherian, head of the radiology department, chose Barco’s Coronis Fusion 6MP DL displays for their high quality and their versatility when visualizing 3D, grayscale and color images at the same time. After successfully testing the Coronis Fusion in practice, KMCH decided to order Barco’s clinical review displays, Nio 5MP display systems for mammography and the MD-4221, a 42-inch surgical display. “We are planning to equip all our operating theaters with this HD LCD display, in order to further optimize our working processes,” said Dr. Cherian.


Of all the industry standard systems, the Coronis Fusion 6MP DL was the most suitable for us. I regard it as the best in the world.

Dr. Mathew Cherian, head radiology KMCH, India

Caring better together ”Dr. Mathew Cherian,

”Dr. Mathew Cherian,

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New touch screen display series for naval and shelter applications

The new compact TC display series combines excellent image quality with easy handling (touch control) and a ro-bust design, making it perfectly suited for both naval and shelter applications.

www.barco.com/defense

The Coronis Fusion family is growing!

Now available with 4MP, 6MP or 10MP resolution, the Coronis Fusion diagnostic displays help you read more images, faster. The seamless 30-inch workspace can be used as one wide-screen desktop or two seamless heads, raising the bar for workflow efficiency in the reading room.


A flexible family

New touch screen display series for naval and shelter applications

The new compact TC display series combines excellent image quality with easy handling (touch control) and a ro-bust design, making it perfectly suited for both naval and shelter applications.


The Coronis Fusion family is growing!

Now available with 4MP, 6MP or 10MP resolution, the Coronis Fusion diagnostic displays help you read more images, faster. The seamless 30-inch workspace can be used as one wide-screen desktop or two seamless heads, raising the bar for workflow efficiency in the reading room.


A flexible family

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LED POWER CONSUMPTION

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B R I G H T N E S S

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The brightest LED video walls got even brighter!When it comes to brightness, Barco LED video walls have always led the pack. Now, with the introduction of 3rd generation LEDs, we’re taking another important step forward – boosting brightness levels by no less than 33%.

The newly introduced 3rd generation LEDs in our complete range of liquid-cooled LED video walls increase brightness levels to meet – and even exceed – lamp-based video walls. This significantly enhances operator viewing comfort and further expands the usability of LED video walls. Additionally, when operating at today’s standard brightness levels, the new LEDs con-sume 33% less power than the previous generation, which helps companies to reduce their ecological footprint. The enhanced brightness is particularly important for the OLS series of 3D video walls, because it partially compensates for the traditional loss in brightness caused by 3D goggles.

www.barco.com/cool

This iPad is calibrated!

MediCal QAWeb Mobile is a software tool for visual calibration and Quality Assurance for your iPad. In just 8 steps, you will be able to review – and even diagnose from – DICOM-quality images on your tablet.


Try it! Download the free trial version from the App Store.

LED POWER C

POWER CONSUMPTION

3333LESS

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The brightest LED video LED video walls got even brighter brighter!When it comes to brightness, Barco LED video walls have always led the pack. Now, with the When it comes to brightness, Barco LED video walls have always led the pack. Now, with the When it comes to brightness, Barco LED video walls have always led the pack. Now, with the When it comes to brightness, Barco LED video walls have always led the pack. Now, with the When it comes to brightness, Barco LED video walls have always led the pack. Now, with the introduction of 3rd generation LEDs, we’re taking another important step forward – boosting introduction of 3rd generation LEDs, we’re taking another important step forward – boosting brightness levels by no less than 33%. brightness levels by no less than 33%.

The newly introduced 3rd generation LEDs in our complete range of liquid-cooled LED video The newly introduced 3rd generation LEDs in our complete range of liquid-cooled LED video walls increase brightness levels to meet – and even exceed – lamp-based video walls. This significantly enhances operator viewing comfort and further expands the usability of LED video walls. Additionally, when operating at today’s standard brightness levels, the new LEDs con-sume 33% less power than the previous generation, which helps companies to reduce their ecological footprint. The enhanced brightness is particularly important for the OLS series of 3D video walls, because it partially compensates for the traditional loss in brightness caused by 3D goggles.

www.barco.com/cool

This iPad is calibrated!

MediCal QAWeb Mobile is a software tool for visual calibration and Quality Assurance for your iPad. In just 8 steps, you will be able to review – and even diagnose from – DICOM-quality images on your tablet.


Try it! Download the free trial version from the App Store.

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“Let’s do something round and big!”

said Israeli artist and architect Ron

Arad when the director of London’s

Roundhouse arts venue asked him to

create an installation for the venue’s

birthday. It took the ingenuity of a

smart design team, the technical ex-

pertise of Blitz Communications, and

12 Barco RLM-W8 projectors to bring

Arad’s design idea to life.

London’s Roundhouse arts venue began life in 1846 as a true ‘roundhouse’: a circular building where steam engines were repaired. Over the years, it has served as a liquor warehouse, a theater space, and a venue for legendary concerts. Arad wanted to celebrate the round form of the building while creating a venue in which people would be immersed in images. The result is Curtain Call – a giant, suspended, circular installation made of 5,600 translucent silicon rods that form a 360° screen. The work of Arad’s favorite artists, musicians and friends are visualized on the rods.

in the round

Download our app and get a taste of the spectacle at London Roundhouse.

“Let’s do something round and big!”

said Israeli artist and architect Ron

Arad when the director of London’s

Roundhouse arts venue asked him to

create an installation for the venue’s

birthday. It took the ingenuity of a

smart design team, the technical ex-

pertise of Blitz Communications, and

12 Barco RLM-W8 projectors to bring

Arad’s design idea to life.

London’s Roundhouse arts venue began life in 1846 as a true ‘roundhouse’: a circular building where steam engines were repaired. Over the years, it has served as a liquor warehouse, a theater space, and a venue for legendary concerts. Arad wanted to celebrate the round form of the building while creating a venue in which people would be immersed in images. The result is Curtain Call – a giant, suspended, circular installation made of 5,600 translucent silicon rods that form a 360° screen. The work of Arad’s favorite artists, musicians and friends are visualized on the rods.

in the round

Download our app and get a taste of the spectacle at London Roundhouse.

Case study | red.

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Realizing a vision

When Barco heard about Arad’s ambitious project, it contacted Blitz Communications, one of the UK’s leading providers of audio-visual equipment and a trusted Barco partner for over 10 years. Paul Hutton, Managing Director: “Barco suggested we tackle the challenge together. While Arad knew exactly what he wanted, he didn’t know how to achieve it technically. We promised to deliver the projection and content delivery system he needed.”

Versatile and quiet

Barco’s RLM-W8 three-chip DLP WUXGA projectors proved to be the best fit thanks to their precise colors, high image quality and flawless, quiet operation. Hutton: “The projectors had to behave well in portrait mode with the lamp oriented in an unconventional position. They per-formed flawlessly for 13 hours a day for 31 days – a true testament to their versatility and reliability! Plus, the ‘most silent projector’ marketing claim is really true. That was crucial, as it let the visitors really concentrate on the videos and artwork.”

A great journey

“I had an idea of how it was going to look, but the end result has far exceeded my expectations. It has been a great journey!” Ron Arad commented. Curtain Call ran in the Roundhouse throughout August 2011. Due to its overwhelming success, the organizers are

now thinking about travelling around the world with the exhibition.

www.barco.com/curtaincall

Realizing a vision

When Barco heard about Arad’s ambitious project, it contacted Blitz Communications, one of the UK’s leading providers of audio-visual equipment and a trusted Barco partner for over 10 years. Paul Hutton, Managing Director: “Barco suggested we tackle the challenge together. While Arad knew exactly what he wanted, he didn’t know how to achieve it technically. We promised to deliver the projection and content delivery system he needed.”

Versatile and quiet

Barco’s RLM-W8 three-chip DLP WUXGA projectors proved to be the best fit thanks to their precise colors, high image quality and flawless, quiet operation. Hutton: “The projectors had to behave well in portrait projectors had to behave well in portrait mode with the lamp oriented mode with the lamp oriented mode with the lamp oriented in an unconventional in an unconventional position. They per-position. They per-formed flawlessly formed flawlessly for 13 hours a day for 13 hours a day for 31 days – a true for 31 days – a true testament to their testament to their versatility and reliability! Plus, versatility and reliability! Plus, the ‘most silent projector’ the ‘most silent projector’ the ‘most silent projector’ marketing claim is really true. marketing claim is really true. That was crucial, as it let the That was crucial, as it let the visitors really concentrate on the visitors really concentrate on the videos and artwork.” videos and artwork.”

A great journey

“I had an idea of how it was going to look, but the end result has far exceeded my expectations. It has been a great journey!” Ron Arad commented. Curtain Call ran in the Roundhouse throughout August 2011. Due to Roundhouse throughout August 2011. Due to its overwhelming success, the organizers are its overwhelming success, the organizers are its overwhelming success, the organizers are

now thinking about travelling around the now thinking about travelling around the now thinking about travelling around the world with the exhibition.world with the exhibition.world with the exhibition.

www.barco.com/curtaincallwww.barco.com/curtaincall

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Powering up your stageBarco has recently added a new member to its HDX family of three-chip DLP event projectors: the HDX-W18 has the advanced image processing capabilities, compact design, easy servicing, and preview mode features of its W12 and W14 cousins, while clocking in at 17,500 lumens. Thanks to its Xenon illumination and high-contrast optical engine, the projector reproduces rich colors, presenting audiences with crisp and vivid images on every occasion. What’s more, the simple user interface allows you to set up your projector in no time. Finally, the HDX-W18 offers easy control through smart phones and tablet computers.

HDX-W18

• Three-chip DLP event projector• 17,500 lumens• WUXGA resolution • ImagePRO inside• Only five building blocks• Wireless control

www.barco.com/entertainment

4K brightness in virtual reality

The three-chip Galaxy 4K DLP projec-tors are a perfect fit for VR applications that require the highest resolution, sol-id color and brightness uniformity, and brilliant 3D, at a low TCO.

www.barco.com/virtualreality

Powering up your stageBarco has recently added a new member to its HDX family of three-chip DLP event projectors: the HDX-W18 has the advanced image processing capabilities, compact design, easy servicing, and preview mode features of its W12 and W14 cousins, while clocking in at 17,500 lumens. Thanks to its Xenon illumination and high-contrast optical engine, the projector reproduces rich colors, presenting audiences with crisp and vivid images on every occasion. What’s more, the simple user interface allows you to set up your projector in no time. Finally, the HDX-W18 offers easy control through smart phones and tablet computers.

HDX-W18

• Three-chip DLP event projector• 17,500 lumens• WUXGA resolution • ImagePRO inside• Only five building blocks• Wireless control


4K brightness4K brightness4K brightnessin virtual reality

The three-chip Galaxy 4K DLP projec-tors are a perfect fit for VR applications that require the highest resolution, sol-id color and brightness uniformity, and brilliant 3D, at a low TCO.

www.barco.com/virtualreality

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Image processing just got simpler again

Live events without ImagePRO would be tough. It’s the workhorse for the industry, with perfect performance and an attractive ROI.

Georg Rössler,

CT Germany ”

Why ImagePRO-II?

• Best-in-class scaling• Low latency• Fastest source acquisition• Familiar user interface• Roadworthy design

With the new ImagePRO-II, signal converting, switching and scaling just got simpler again. A high-performance all-in-one video scaler, scan converter, switcher and transcoder, ImagePRO-II converts any input signal format to any output format. ImagePRO-II supports universal analog, DVI single and dual link, HDMI, DisplayPort and SD/HD/3G SDI signal formats. Loop-through outputs are provided for the analog, DVI, SDI input and genlock signals. With features like HDCP and EDID management, USB backup and restore, multiple video effects and a web page user interface, ImagePRO-II is the most advanced and flexible signal processor for the rental and staging industry.


Image processing just got Image processing just got Image processing just got simpler again

Live events without ImagePRO would be tough. It’s the workhorse for the industry, with perfect performance and an attractive ROI.

Georg Rössler, CT Germany ””Georg Rössler,

”Georg Rössler,

Why ImagePRO-II?

• Best-in-class scalingBest-in-class scaling• Low latency• Fastest source acquisitionFastest source acquisition• Familiar user interfaceFamiliar user interface• Roadworthy designRoadworthy design

With the new ImagePRO-II, signal converting, switching and scaling just got simpler again. A high-performance all-in-one video scaler, scan converter, switcher and transcoder, ImagePRO-II converts any input signal format to any output format. ImagePRO-II supports universal analog, DVI single and dual link, HDMI, DisplayPort and SD/HD/3G SDI signal formats. Loop-through outputs are provided for the analog, DVI, SDI input and genlock signals. With features like HDCP and EDID management, USB backup and restore, multiple video effects and a web page user interface, ImagePRO-II is the most advanced and flexible signal processor for the rental and staging industry.


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When the image of a vehicle-pedestrian accident appeared on-screen as it was

happening – enabling first responders to deploy even before the 911 call came

in – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd knew he’d struck gold with his new col-

laboration wall. “If it saves only one life, it’s been well worth every penny,”

commented Sheriff Judd, leader of the Sheriff’s Office in Winter Haven, Florida.

Fortunately, the Office’s Emergency Com-munications Center (ECC) doesn’t encounter such dire circumstances every day, but Polk County knows it is well-prepared for any emergency with the help of Barco’s net-worked visualization platform.

Command and control

Barco’s OV-815 projection module, TransForm A and CMS Control Room Management soft-ware connect all law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services, and transporta-tion agencies via a single, integrated system with the ability to:

• Display up to 28 images on-screen from 50 video camera feeds around the county

• Monitor activities via AVL GPS tracking systems and video cameras in the center’s call-take and dispatch areas

• Identify a suspicious incident or crime in-progress, locate cars using GPS, view interstate pile-ups, and isolate hostage situations


Even with a large law enforcement staff, we can’t be everywhere – but with the collaboration wall, we feel like we are.

Bill Ward, Director of Information

Technology Division Polk County, USA

”

When the image of a vehicle-pedestrian accident appeared on-screen as it was

happening – enabling first responders to deploy even before the 911 call came

in – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd knew he’d struck gold with his new col-

laboration wall. “If it saves only one life, it’s been well worth every penny,”

commented Sheriff Judd, leader of the Sheriff’s Office in Winter Haven, Florida.

Fortunately, the Office’s Emergency Com-munications Center (ECC) doesn’t encounter such dire circumstances every day, but Polk County knows it is well-prepared for any emergency with the help of Barco’s net-worked visualization platform.

Command and controlCommand and controlCommand and control

Barco’s OV-815 projection module, TransForm Barco’s OV-815 projection module, TransForm Barco’s OV-815 projection module, TransForm A and CMS Control Room Management softA and CMS Control Room Management softA and CMS Control Room Management soft-ware connect all law enforcement, fire and ware connect all law enforcement, fire and ware connect all law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services, and transportaemergency medical services, and transportaemergency medical services, and transporta-tion agencies via a single, integrated system tion agencies via a single, integrated system tion agencies via a single, integrated system with the ability to:with the ability to:

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• Identify a suspicious incident or crime Identify a suspicious incident or crime Identify a suspicious incident or crime in-progress, locate cars using GPS, view in-progress, locate cars using GPS, view in-progress, locate cars using GPS, view interstate pile-ups, and isolate hostage interstate pile-ups, and isolate hostage interstate pile-ups, and isolate hostage situations

www.barco.comwww.barco.com/traffic

Even with a large law enforcement staff, we can’t be everywhere – but with the collaboration wall, we feel like we are.

Bill Ward, Director of Information Technology Division Polk County, USA

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Seeing for safetySeeing for safety

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On the eve of the Summer Olympics, London is the place to be in 2012. The UK’s

capital will shine with music, dance and loads of entertainment, accompanying

the legendary games. So, we’d like to take you on a tour of 12 places to never

forget. Destination: London.

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Next stop: London

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On the eve of the Summer Olympics, London is the place to be in 2012. The UK’s

capital will shine with music, dance and loads of entertainment, accompanying

the legendary games. So, we’d like to take you on a tour of 12 places to never

forget. Destination: London.

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places to be

Next stop: London

2012 Olympic

Games

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U n d e r-ground dining is the latest trend

in eating out. It means you’re having dinner in a stranger’s home or at a secret

venue. These underground restaurants, also known as supper clubs, offer some

great home-made food for a very reason-able price. Check the social media networks to find out about a super secret supper!

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At a height of 98 meters, Parliament Hill offers a breathtaking pano-ramic view over central London. The rough lawns and never-ending pathways make the hill extremely popular with walkers, runners, and kite flyers. Parliament Hill has been the venue for the English National Cross Coun-try Championships – the first great national sporting event of the Olympic year.

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After four rounds of vot-ing, London beat Paris to host the 2012

Olympic Games. The Games will take place in East London’s

Olympic Park, which covers 2.5 km2 and is counting on

180,000 spectators a day. 10,000 athletes from

205 nations will kick off the Olympiad on 27 July.

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Opening on Midsummer’s Day is the London 2012 Festival. Enriching the Olympic experience, this 60-day fes-tival features more than 1,000 events, from music to film, from theater to dance, from food to fashion. It will be the biggest festival the UK has ever seen, bringing together artists from all over the world.

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great home-made food for a very reason-able price. Check the social media networks to find out about a super secret supper!

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At a height of 98 meters, Parliament Hill offers a breathtaking pano-ramic view over central London. The rough lawns and never-ending pathways make the hill extremely popular with walkers, runners, and kite flyers. Parliament Hill has been the venue for the English National Cross Coun-try Championships – the first great national sporting event of the Olympic year.

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After four rounds of vot-ing, London beat Paris to host the ing, London beat Paris to host the 2012

Olympic Games. The Games will take place in East London’s take place in East London’s

Olympic Park, which covers Olympic Park, which covers 2.5 km2 and is counting on and is counting on

180,000 spectators a day. 180,000 spectators a day. 10,000 athletes from 10,000 athletes from

205 nations will kick 205 nations will kick off the Olympiad on off the Olympiad on 27 July.27 July.

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Opening on Midsummer’s Day is the London 2012 Festival. Enriching the Olympic experience, this 60-day festival features more than 1,000 events, from music to film, from theater to dance, from food to fashion. It will be the biggest festival the UK has ever seen, bringing together artists from all over the world.

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Take a look behind the scenes of the BBC Television Centre. This award-winning tour will give you an exclu-sive look into the BBC newsrooms and fa-mous studios – home to a host of unforgetta-ble shows and glamorous events. Make sure you pay a visit to the Strictly Come Dancing set. For the 2010 season, six Barco projectors and creative LED technology were used to enrich the show’s stunning art deco-inspired theme.

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Kyoto Garden is one of London’s hidden gardens. This Japa-nese waterfall garden is located in the center of Holland Park and is one of London’s most tranquil green spots. It is the perfect place to catch your breath and briefly escape the hustle and bustle of the summer games.

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Built on the banks of the Thames is Shakespeare’s Globe, a recon-struction of the 16th century playhouse where many of the Bard’s plays were first staged. Shakespeare’s Globe recreates the original experience of Elizabethan theater. The ‘groundlings’ are in for some world-class entertainment!

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London’s bustling Piccadilly Circus will get a fresh look in the run up to the Olympics. Various events will take place nearby, such as the Horse Guards Parade, the marathon and the triathlon. The plaza has become famous for its illuminated bill-boards. The iconic TDK sign is one of Barco’s energy-efficient outdoor LED displays, cover-ing nearly 100 m² of the building.

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Take a look behind the scenes of the BBC Television Centre. This award-winning tour will give you an exclu-sive look into the BBC newsrooms and fa-mous studios – home to a host of unforgetta-ble shows and glamorous events. Make sure you pay a visit to the Strictly Come Dancing set. For the 2010 season, six Barco projectors and creative LED technology were used to enrich the show’s stunning art deco-inspired theme.

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Kyoto Garden is one of London’s hidden gardens. This Japa-nese waterfall garden is located in the center of Holland Park and is one of London’s most tranquil green spots. It is the perfect place to catch your breath and briefly escape the hustle and bustle of the summer games.

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Built on the banks of the Thames is Shakespeare’s Globe, a recon-struction of the 16th century playhouse where many of the Bard’s plays were first staged. Shakespeare’s Globe recreates the original experience of Elizabethan theater. The ‘groundlings’ are in for some world-class entertainment!

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London’s bustling Piccadilly Circus will get a fresh look in the run up to the Olympics. Various events will take place nearby, such as the Horse Guards Parade, the marathon and the triathlon. The plaza has become famous for its illuminated bill-boards. The iconic TDK sign is one of Barco’s energy-efficient outdoor LED displays, cover-ing nearly 100 m² of the building.

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As the world’s most famous luxury

department store, Harrods is a shopaholic’s dream. This 5-acre store

offers ‘all things for all people, everywhere’. Its 330 departments sell clothing, sporting gear, toys, stationery, food, furniture, and much more. With 32 restaurants to help you get through the day, this is the place to shop till you drop!

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Millbank Tower offers a spectacular 360° panoramic view over Lon-don city. From its 29th-story viewing plat-form, Altitude 360, you can see the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Gherkin. The iconic tower also serves as a venue for a host of events, such as Nokia Lu-mia Live featuring deadmau5, which show-cases some amazing 3D projection mapping, powered from across the Thames River by 16 Barco projectors.

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London’s West End theater scene is dazzling and magical. Hit musicals and theater shows like Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables, and Chicago have been wow-ing audiences year after year. Unbeatable is Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, which is still going strong after 59 years! Newer produc-tions, like Shrek The Musical, rely on Barco projection technology to create an unforget-table experience.

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The London Transport Mu-seum is filled with artifacts of London’s pub-lic transportation systems and covers nearly 200 years of urban transport. As part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, the museum is participating in the Stories of the World project. Over 1,000 young people have re-interpreted museum objects, resulting in ex-citing new exhibitions across the UK.

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As the world’s most famous luxury

department store, Harrods is a shopaholic’s dream. This 5-acre store

offers ‘all things for all people, everywhere’. Its 330 departments sell clothing, sporting gear, toys, stationery, food, furniture, and much more. With 32 restaurants to help you get through the day, this is the place to shop till you drop!

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Millbank TowerMillbank Tower offers a offers a spectacular 360° panoramic view over Lonspectacular 360° panoramic view over Lonspectacular 360° panoramic view over Lon-don city. From its 29th-story viewing platdon city. From its 29th-story viewing platdon city. From its 29th-story viewing plat-form, Altitude 360, you can see the Houses form, Altitude 360, you can see the Houses form, Altitude 360, you can see the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Gherkin. The iconic tower also serves as a Gherkin. The iconic tower also serves as a Gherkin. The iconic tower also serves as a venue for a host of events, such as Nokia Luvenue for a host of events, such as Nokia Luvenue for a host of events, such as Nokia Lu-mia Live featuring deadmau5, which showmia Live featuring deadmau5, which showmia Live featuring deadmau5, which show-cases some amazing 3D projection mapping, cases some amazing 3D projection mapping, cases some amazing 3D projection mapping, powered from across the Thames River by 16 powered from across the Thames River by 16 powered from across the Thames River by 16 Barco projectors.

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London’s West End theaterscene is dazzling and magical. Hit musicals and theater shows like Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables, and Chicago have been wow-ing audiences year after year. Unbeatable is Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, which is still going strong after 59 years! Newer produc-tions, like Shrek The Musical, rely on Barco projection technology to create an unforget-table experience.

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much more. With 32 restaurants to help you get through the day, this is the place to shop till you drop!

Piccadilly Circus

world’s most famous luxury department store,

shopaholic’s dream. This 5-acre store offers ‘all things for all people, everywhere’. Its 330 departments sell clothing, sporting gear, toys, stationery, food, furniture, and much more. With 32 restaurants to help you

offers ‘all things for all people, everywhere’. Its 330 departments sell clothing, sporting gear, toys, stationery, food, furniture, and much more. With 32 restaurants to help you

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Always in controlOperating a device wirelessly simply makes life easier. That’s what

Nikola Tesla also must have thought when he developed a re-

mote control for his radio-controlled boat, the ‘teleautomaton’,

in 1898.

Lazy bones

Although the first tel-evision set was availa-

ble in the 1920s, it took 30 years to develop a

remote device to control it. Zenith Radio Corpora-

tion was the first to create a TV remote control – with

wire! – in 1950. They gave it a very suitable name: ‘Lazy

Bones’. Things have changed spectacularly since these first

remote controls, especially with the emergence of mobile de-vices and smart phones over the last decade.

Worry-free operation

For Barco, ease of use is always high on the priority list when developing new products. That’s why remote and wireless control functionalities have been integrated across many of our technologies. For example, Barco remote controls help event technicians smoothly set up and control their event, projectionists easily manage their cinema screens, and advertising companies visualize the perfect brand image.

Always in controlOperating a device wirelessly simply makes life easier. That’s what Operating a device wirelessly simply makes life easier. That’s what

Nikola Tesla also must have thought when he developed a reNikola Tesla also must have thought when he developed a re-

mote control for his radio-controlled boat, the ‘teleautomaton’, mote control for his radio-controlled boat, the ‘teleautomaton’,

in 1898.

Lazy bones

Although the first telAlthough the first tel-evision set was availa-

ble in the 1920s, it took 30 years to develop a

remote device to control it. Zenith Radio Corpora-

tion was the first to create a TV remote control – with

wire! – in 1950. They gave it a very suitable name: ‘Lazy

Bones’. Things have changed spectacularly since these first

remote controls, especially with the emergence of mobile de-vices and smart phones over the last decade.

Worry-free operation

For Barco, ease of use is always high on the priority list when developing new products. That’s why remote and wireless control functionalities have been integrated across many of our technologies. For example, Barco remote controls help event technicians smoothly set up and control their event, projectionists easily manage their cinema screens, and advertising companies visualize the perfect brand image.

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Roadie approved

Life on the road is tough. So, to make life easier for roadies and other event technicians, Barco focuses on worry-free installation and operation. The HDX three-chip DLP event pro-jectors, for instance, offer both wired and wireless control op-tions in one unit. Users can re-main connected to the HDX at all times, even via their smart phone or tablet computer. Who wouldn’t want to put his mind at ease during an event?

Flexible theater management

Thanks to the Theater Management System (TMS), projectionists can also benefit from carefree interoperability. They can quickly manage and check all their digital cinema

screens without hav-ing to go inside each projection booth. Via

full remote con-trol, projection-ists can start a show, activate a

schedule, ingest content, or build new shows.

Maximized visibility

In addition to helping event technicians and projectionists, Barco also helps advertising companies easily display the perfect brand im-age. Barco’s LED displays are equipped with the user-friendly RMS-1 software for swift remote control, monitoring and diagnostics of digital billboards. By combining intelligent software with an intuitive, graphical interface for easy set-up and operation, you’re always in control.


Roadie approved

Life on the road is tough. So, to make life easier for roadies and other event technicians, Barco focuses on worry-free installation and operation. The HDX three-chip DLP event pro-jectors, for instance, offer both wired and wireless control op-tions in one unit. Users can re-main connected to the HDX at all times, even via their smart phone or tablet computer. Who wouldn’t want to put his mind at ease during an event?

Flexible theater management

Thanks to the Theater Management System (TMS), projectionists can also benefit from carefree interoperability. They can quickly manage and check all their digital cinema

screens without hav-ing to go inside each projection booth. Via

full remote con-trol, projection-ists can start a show, activate a

schedule, ingest content, or build new shows.

Maximized visibility

In addition to helping event technicians and projectionists, Barco also helps advertising companies easily display the perfect brand im-age. Barco’s LED displays are equipped with the user-friendly RMS-1 software for swift remote control, monitoring and diagnostics of digital billboards. By combining intelligent software with an intuitive, graphical interface for easy set-up and operation, you’re always in control.


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A custom-made digital signage systemincluding 33 digital displays

• Embedded screens• Commercial screens• 7-inch touch screens for interactive TV

www.dzine.be

Riding the wavesP&O Ferries turned to Barco dZine to develop a custom-made promotional infotainment system for one of its largest cross-Channel passenger ferries, the ‘Spirit of Britain’. Barco dZine took up the challenge to design the advanced content management system, which consists of different content carousels that are custom-programmed for each of the 14 sections on board and adjust-able in time depending on the travel time.

About P&O’s ‘Spirit of Britain’

• 210 meters long• 49,000 gross registered tonnes• Room for 1,750 passengers and over 1,000 cars

A custom-made digital signage systemA custom-made digital signage systemincluding 33 digital displaysincluding 33 digital displays

• Embedded screens• Commercial screens• 7-inch touch screens for interactive TV• 7-inch touch screens for interactive TV

www.dzine.be

Riding the wavesP&O Ferries turned to Barco dZine to develop a custom-made promotional infotainment system P&O Ferries turned to Barco dZine to develop a custom-made promotional infotainment system for one of its largest cross-Channel passenger ferries, the ‘Spirit of Britain’. Barco dZine took up for one of its largest cross-Channel passenger ferries, the ‘Spirit of Britain’. Barco dZine took up the challenge to design the advanced content management system, which consists of different the challenge to design the advanced content management system, which consists of different content carousels that are custom-programmed for each of the 14 sections on board and adjustcontent carousels that are custom-programmed for each of the 14 sections on board and adjust-able in time depending on the travel time.

About P&O’s ‘Spirit of Britain’

• 210 meters long• 49,000 gross registered tonnes• Room for 1,750 passengers and

over 1,000 cars

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WIG-crafts are virtually unknown today, but Korean Wingship Technology Corp. aims to mature and commercialize the technology. In order to simulate the behavior of these ‘naval airships’ and aid R&D, the company relies on three Barco NH-12 stereoscopic projectors.

Is it a boat? Is it a plane? No, it’s a WIG-craft!

What are WIG-crafts?

WIG (Wing-In-Ground effect) crafts are advanced marine transportation vehicles that combine ship and aircraft features. They use the aerodynamic interaction between the wings and the surface to fly one to 20 meters above ground level. They are used most often for transport over water, as a high-speed alternative to boats. Compared to airplanes, they have the advantage of using a lot less fuel to cover the same distance.

www.barco.com/simulation

WIG-crafts are virtually unknown today, but Korean Wingship Technology Corp. aims to mature and commercialize the technology. In order to simulate the behavior of these ‘naval airships’ and aid R&D, the company relies on three Barco NH-12 stereoscopic projectors.

Is it a boat? Is it a plane?No, it’s a WIG-craft!

What are WIG-crafts?

WIG (Wing-In-Ground effect) crafts are advanced marine transportation vehicles that combine ship and aircraft features. They use the aerodynamic interaction between the wings and the surface to fly one to 20 meters above ground level. They are used most often for transport over water, as a high-speed alternative to boats. Compared to airplanes, they have the advantage of using a lot less fuel to cover the same distance.

www.barco.com/simulation

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“We’ve been walking through the same doors for nearly 10 years. With the

compatible nature of our technologies and logical opportunities for customer

sharing, why not walk through them together?” says Claude Sandroff, Director

Sales & Business Development for IPVS Barco.

That’s just what Barco and IP Video Systems (IPVS) have been doing since joining forces in January this year. Barco acquired IPVS of Silicon Valley, California, to grow its invest-ment in high-performance networked visu-alization technology. IPVS’ focus on real-time, high-definition media streaming, recording and management products offers the per-fect complement to Barco’s networked visu-alization solutions. Because both companies serve the same markets, IPVS and Barco can strengthen cross-divisional R&D resources to develop common, innovative technology platforms.

360° collaboration

By combining IPVS’ networking product port-folio with Barco’s high-resolution displays and software, the company can provide cost-effective, end-to-end solutions that enhance enterprise-wide information shar-ing. From broadcasting surgical cases in real time throughout the hospital, to facilitating inter-agency collaboration during a regional weather crisis, these newly bundled solu-tions fulfill the need for real-time wide area networking in mission-critical control rooms, digital operating suites, and military com-mand and control centers.

Making the ‘net’ work

IPVS also brings unique recording capabilities to control room and training environments for customers desiring to capture activities for analysis and debriefing purposes. One of the most promising areas for growth is in the field of virtual reality, where IPVS’ products enable remote sharing of immersive 3D vir-tual reality applications in real time over the IP network.

Opening doors Barco joins forces with IP Video Systems

“We’ve been walking through the same doors for nearly 10 years. With the

compatible nature of our technologies and logical opportunities for customer

sharing, why not walk through them together?” says Claude Sandroff, Director

Sales & Business Development for IPVS Barco.

That’s just what Barco and IP Video Systems (IPVS) have been doing since joining forces in January this year. Barco acquired IPVS of Silicon Valley, California, to grow its invest-ment in high-performance networked visu-alization technology. IPVS’ focus on real-time, high-definition media streaming, recording and management products offers the per-fect complement to Barco’s networked visu-alization solutions. Because both companies serve the same markets, IPVS and Barco can strengthen cross-divisional R&D resources to develop common, innovative technology platforms.

360° collaboration

By combining IPVS’ networking product port-folio with Barco’s high-resolution displays and software, the company can provide cost-effective, end-to-end solutions that enhance enterprise-wide information shar-ing. From broadcasting surgical cases in real time throughout the hospital, to facilitating inter-agency collaboration during a regional weather crisis, these newly bundled solu-tions fulfill the need for real-time wide area networking in mission-critical control rooms, digital operating suites, and military com-mand and control centers.

Making the ‘net’ work

IPVS also brings unique recording capabilities to control room and training environments for customers desiring to capture activities for analysis and debriefing purposes. One of the most promising areas for growth is in the field of virtual reality, where IPVS’ products enable remote sharing of immersive 3D vir-tual reality applications in real time over the IP network.

Opening doorsBarco joins forces with IP Video Systems

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So, what’s on the horizon? How about solv-ing the age-old connectivity and cost issues associated with corporate meetings and video conferencing? Both Barco and IPVS are in a position to develop universal collabora-tion tools designed to enhance delivery of business content in a simple, reliable, and cost-effective way. “We are confident that our technologies can be combined to build a groundbreaking solution that enhances high-end video conferencing for all types of users. We see this as a huge opportunity to grow our business,” commented Johan Pirot, Vice President & General Manager of IPVS Barco.

“We’re excited to partner with IPVS and look forward to all of the inherent synergies that this relationship entails. Our respective tech-nologies, when combined to create new, innovative solutions, will certainly serve as a catalyst for opening even more doors in the future,” commented Eric Van Zele, CEO of Barco.

www.ipvideosys.com

IP Video Systems at a glance

IPVS “unifies global enterprise through vis-ual collaboration.” Its product line includes networking encoders and decoders, multi-stream clients, digital media servers and management systems designed to fa-cilitate local and remote communications. These robust tools enable customers to view the same still images and motion video in real time from any location on the network to facilitate decision-making.

Download our app and find out about our new networking capabilities.

Forging new territory

So, what’s on the horizon? How about solv-ing the age-old connectivity and cost issues associated with corporate meetings and video conferencing? Both Barco and IPVS are in a position to develop universal collabora-tion tools designed to enhance delivery of business content in a simple, reliable, and cost-effective way. “We are confident that our technologies can be combined to build a groundbreaking solution that enhances high-end video conferencing for all types of users. We see this as a huge opportunity to grow our business,” commented Johan Pirot, Vice President & General Manager of IPVS Barco.

“We’re excited to partner with IPVS and look forward to all of the inherent synergies that this relationship entails. Our respective tech-nologies, when combined to create new, innovative solutions, will certainly serve as a catalyst for opening even more doors in the future,” commented Eric Van Zele, CEO of Barco.

www.ipvideosys.com

IP Video Systems at a glance

IPVS “unifies global enterprise through vis-ual collaboration.” Its product line includes networking encoders and decoders, multi-stream clients, digital media servers and management systems designed to fa-cilitate local and remote communications. These robust tools enable customers to view the same still images and motion video in real time from any location on the network to facilitate decision-making.

Download our app and find out about our new networking capabilities.

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On 20 January 2012, ‘Red Tails’ – George Lucas’s film on the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American combat pilots during World War II – premiered in cinema theat-ers. It was the first movie ever mixed in Barco’s Auro 11.1 revolutionary sound system, which adds an extra height dimension to cinema sound. Since the greater part of ‘Red Tails’ consists of air combat scenes, it was an ideal film to be mixed in Auro 11.1. Thanks to Auro 11.1, the sound of airplanes flying overhead in ‘Red Tails’ is more real-istic – boosting the overall cinema experience.

www.barco.com/auro11-1

Ever wondered how airplanes flying overheadreallysound?

Don’t just take our word for it.

Download our app and experience 3D

sound now!

On 20 January 2012, ‘Red Tails’ – George Lucas’s film on the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American combat pilots during World War II – premiered in cinema theat-ers. It was the first movie ever mixed in Barco’s Auro 11.1 revolutionary sound system, which adds an extra height dimension to cinema sound. Since the greater part of ‘Red Tails’ consists of air combat scenes, it was an ideal film to be mixed in Auro 11.1. Thanks to Auro 11.1, the sound of airplanes flying overhead in ‘Red Tails’ is more real-istic – boosting the overall cinema experience.

www.barco.com/auro11-1

Ever wondered how airplanes flying overheadreallyreallyreallyhow airplanes flying

reallyhow airplanes flying

reallyreallyreallyreallysound?reallysound?reallyDon’t just take our word for it.

Download our app and experience 3D

sound now!

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• Lucasfilm’s ‘Red Tails’• The first movie ever mixed in Auro 11.1• Natural 3-dimensional sound designed along 3 spatial axes: width, depth & height • 100% compatible with existing standards • Minimal hardware and installation investment • The perfect match for visual 3D

reallysound?Auro 11.1

@ doremitechnology summit

Auro 11.1 was presented at the Doremi tech-nology summit – hosted by Doremi Cinema and sponsored by Barco – in São Paulo, dazzling the audience with a mesmerizing movie experience!

• Lucasfilm’s ‘Red Tails’• The first movie ever mixed in Auro 11.1• Natural 3-dimensional sound designed

along 3 spatial axes: width, depth & height • 100% compatible with existing standards • Minimal hardware and installation

investment • The perfect match for visual 3D

Auro 11.1 @ doremi

technology summit

Auro 11.1 was presented at the Doremi tech-nology summit – hosted by Doremi Cinema and sponsored by Barco – in São Paulo, dazzling the audience with a mesmerizing movie experience!

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Today’s hospitals set extremely high standards

when it comes to patient care and comfort.

That’s why Barco teamed up with JAO-

tech, a UK-based manufacturer of

patient bedside terminals.

The terminals offer both clinical and entertainment services to increase hospital efficiency and give patients a more comfortable stay.

“Until recently, patients shared a sin-gle TV in their ward or had to travel

to a communal TV room,” Warren Kressinger-Dunn, VP of Strategic Marketing Point of Care, explains. “But in 2000, the UK National Health Service (NHS) launched the ‘Patient Power Programme’, en-couraging hospitals to provide te-lephony and entertainment at the patient’s bedside. That’s how it all

started.”

Caring for patient comfortToday’s hospitals set extremely high standards

when it comes to patient care and comfort. when it comes to patient care and comfort.

That’s why Barco teamed up with JAOThat’s why Barco teamed up with JAO-

tech, a UK-based manufacturer of

patient bedside terminals. patient bedside terminals.

The terminals offer both clinical and The terminals offer both clinical and entertainment services to increase hospital efficiency and give patients a more comfortable stay.

“Until recently, patients shared a sin“Until recently, patients shared a sin-gle TV in their ward or had to travel

to a communal TV room,” Warren to a communal TV room,” Warren Kressinger-Dunn, VP of Strategic Marketing Point of Care, explains. “But in 2000, the UK National Health Service (NHS) launched the Health Service (NHS) launched the ‘Patient Power Programme’, en-couraging hospitals to provide te-lephony and entertainment at the patient’s bedside. That’s how it all

started.”

Caring for patient comfort

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Comfortable in the hospital“JAOtech was one of the first bedside ter-minal suppliers,” Kressinger-Dunn continues. “Today, our installations are equipped with modern technologies that provide patients with access to TV, radio, music, games and the Internet to ease their stay. In addition, clinical staff use the terminals to deliver care more efficiently.”

Breaking old habitsToon Dierckx, Business Development Direc-tor Point of Care for Barco, adds: “Did you know nurses sometimes travel up to 5 miles on a work day and spend about one third of their time on paperwork? Imagine how it will be 10 years from now. The population is aging and more care is needed – but hos-pitals are short-staffed, so resources should not be wasted.”

Smarter nurses, happier patients“By using a smart card or RFID card at the bedside terminal, nurses and doctors have secure access to the Hospital Information System (HIS), a patient’s medical records (EMR) and much more. The terminal pro-vides them with real-time clinical infor-mation at the point of care, so they make more informed decisions, which significantly improves their workflow and increases pro-ductivity.”

Hospital-wide efficiency“Barco was very keen to join forces with JAOtech,” Toon continues. “We want to help clinical staff work smarter throughout the hospital. For that, we need to penetrate a wide range of healthcare segments. Today, we are leading the market in mammogra-phy, diagnostic and modality imaging. By teaming up with JAOtech, we can become a leading player in the patient point of care segment too.”

The JAOtech product range comprises bed-side smart terminals and smart healthcare TVs, point of care software and accessories, like mounting options and medical wireless keyboards. Today, over 55,000 bedside sys-tems have been installed in over 200 hospi-tals worldwide.

www.jaotech.com

Keep up to date! Download our app and discover every-thing about our new bedside terminals.

Comfortable in the hospital“JAOtech was one of the first bedside ter-minal suppliers,” Kressinger-Dunn continues. “Today, our installations are equipped with modern technologies that provide patients with access to TV, radio, music, games and the Internet to ease their stay. In addition, clinical staff use the terminals to deliver care more efficiently.”

Breaking old habitsToon Dierckx, Business Development Direc-tor Point of Care for Barco, adds: “Did you know nurses sometimes travel up to 5 miles on a work day and spend about one third of their time on paperwork? Imagine how it will be 10 years from now. The population is aging and more care is needed – but hos-pitals are short-staffed, so resources should not be wasted.”

Smarter nurses, happier patients“By using a smart card or RFID card at the bedside terminal, nurses and doctors have secure access to the Hospital Information System (HIS), a patient’s medical records (EMR) and much more. The terminal pro-vides them with real-time clinical infor-mation at the point of care, so they make more informed decisions, which significantly improves their workflow and increases pro-ductivity.”

Hospital-wide efficiency“Barco was very keen to join forces with JAOtech,” Toon continues. “We want to help clinical staff work smarter throughout the hospital. For that, we need to penetrate a wide range of healthcare segments. Today, we are leading the market in mammogra-phy, diagnostic and modality imaging. By teaming up with JAOtech, we can become a leading player in the patient point of care segment too.”

The JAOtech product range comprises bed-side smart terminals and smart healthcare TVs, point of care software and accessories, like mounting options and medical wireless keyboards. Today, over 55,000 bedside sys-tems have been installed in over 200 hospi-tals worldwide.

www.jaotech.com

Keep up to date! Download our app and discover every-thing about our new bedside terminals.

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Watching over São Paulo

With daily traffic exceeding 7 million vehicles, Barco’s

video walls and management software provide the per-

fect tools to monitor the 10 major motorways and part of

the Rodoanel, the metropolitan ring road that circles São

Paulo city.

No less than 9 video walls, comprising 104 display cubes, are being used to monitor road traffic around São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city. 98 additional display cubes monitor subway and train traffic. So, with a total of 202 video wall cubes all over the city, control room opera-tors can make the right decisions to ensure the safety of Brazilian commuters.

www.barco.com/controlrooms

Bandeirantes Highway

AnhangueraRoad

Castelo Branco

Raposo Tavares Road

RégisBittencourt Highway

ImigrantesHighway Anchieta Road

Ayrton Senna da Silva Highway

Presidente DutraHighway

Fernão Dias Highway

São Paulo

West Stretch

East StretchSouth Stretch

North Stretch

Watching over São Paulo

With daily traffic exceeding 7 million vehicles, Barco’s

video walls and management software provide the per-

fect tools to monitor the 10 major motorways and part of

the Rodoanel, the metropolitan ring road that circles São

Paulo city.

No less than 9 video walls, comprising 104 display cubes, are being used to monitor road traffic around São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city. 98 additional display cubes monitor subway and train traffic. So, with a total of 202 video wall cubes all over the city, control room opera-tors can make the right decisions to ensure the safety of Brazilian commuters.


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São Paulo roads/subway/trains Video wall cubes

NovaDutra 18

ViaOeste & Rodoanel Oeste 14

Autoban 14

Rodoanel Sul 2

Rota das Bandeiras 14

Ecovias 18

Ecopistas 4

Autopista Fernao Dias 12

Autopistas Regis Bittencourt 8

Via Quatro Yellow Line subway 18

Metrô de São Paulo 16

CPTM 64

Total 202


AnhangueraRoad

Castelo Branco

Raposo Tavares Road


ImigrantesHighway Anchieta Road


Presidente DutraHighway

Fernão Dias Highway

São Paulo

West Stretch


North Stretch

North and East Stretch are under construction.

São Paulo roads/subway/trains Video wall cubes

NovaDutra 18

ViaOeste & Rodoanel Oeste 14

Autoban 14

Rodoanel Sul 2

Rota das Bandeiras 14

Ecovias 18

Ecopistas 4

Autopista Fernao Dias 12

Autopistas Regis Bittencourt 8

Via Quatro Yellow Line subway 18

Metrô de São Paulo 16

CPTM 64

Total 202


AnhangueraAnhangueraAnhangueraRoadRoad

Castelo Branco

Raposo Tavares Road


ImigrantesImigrantesImigrantesHighway Highway Anchieta Anchieta Road


Presidente DutraHighway Highway

FernFernão Dias Highway

São Paulo

West Stretch


North Stretch

Bittencourt Highway

o Paulo

North and East Stretch are under construction.

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A 360° view for UK army fleet

Barco’s TX displays and networked visualization technology have been se-

lected for the British Army’s Scout Specialist Vehicle program. Scout SV is

a new armored vehicle, built on an open electronic architecture, and re-

places the British Army’s CVR(T) fleet. A panoramic view

The driver display features three 8” TX displays with a near-zero bezel and a wide video image in 3072 x 768 resolution. The triple head configuration offers a good all-around view of the driver’s surroundings, improving his local situational understanding.

Heat resistant, combat-proof

The vehicles also come with an extremely rugged 13” display, featuring 20 user-program-mable function keys and a unique thermal management system to withstand the harshest temperature environments.

Video over Ethernet

The displays are integrated with Barco’s sensor processing unit to process and ma-nipulate IP video streams. A 10 Gbps opti-cal network connection captures IP signals from cameras, sensors, and other IP-based devices and distributes the uncompressed IP streams to various operator positions in ac-cordance with the new Video-over-Ethernet standard (DEF STAN 00-82).


A 360° view for UK army fleetfor UK army fleet

Barco’s TX displays and networked visualization technology have been seBarco’s TX displays and networked visualization technology have been se-

lected for the British Army’s Scout Specialist Vehicle program. Scout SV is lected for the British Army’s Scout Specialist Vehicle program. Scout SV is

a new armored vehicle, built on an open electronic architecture, and rea new armored vehicle, built on an open electronic architecture, and re-

places the British Army’s CVR(T) fleet.places the British Army’s CVR(T) fleet.

A panoramic view

The driver display features three 8” TX displays with a near-zero bezel and a wide video The driver display features three 8” TX displays with a near-zero bezel and a wide video The driver display features three 8” TX displays with a near-zero bezel and a wide video The driver display features three 8” TX displays with a near-zero bezel and a wide video The driver display features three 8” TX displays with a near-zero bezel and a wide video image in 3072 x 768 resolution. The triple head configuration offers a good all-around image in 3072 x 768 resolution. The triple head configuration offers a good all-around image in 3072 x 768 resolution. The triple head configuration offers a good all-around image in 3072 x 768 resolution. The triple head configuration offers a good all-around image in 3072 x 768 resolution. The triple head configuration offers a good all-around image in 3072 x 768 resolution. The triple head configuration offers a good all-around view of the driver’s surroundings, improving his local situational understanding. view of the driver’s surroundings, improving his local situational understanding. view of the driver’s surroundings, improving his local situational understanding.

Heat resistant, combat-proofHeat resistant, combat-proofHeat resistant, combat-proof

The vehicles also come with an extremely The vehicles also come with an extremely The vehicles also come with an extremely rugged 13” display, featuring 20 user-programrugged 13” display, featuring 20 user-programrugged 13” display, featuring 20 user-program-mable function keys and a unique thermal mable function keys and a unique thermal mable function keys and a unique thermal management system to withstand the harshest management system to withstand the harshest management system to withstand the harshest temperature environments. temperature environments. temperature environments.

Video over Ethernet

The displays are integrated with Barco’s sensor processing unit to process and ma-nipulate IP video streams. A 10 Gbps opti-cal network connection captures IP signals from cameras, sensors, and other IP-based devices and distributes the uncompressed IP streams to various operator positions in ac-cordance with the new Video-over-Ethernet standard (DEF STAN 00-82).


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Knock-out rock ’n roll!

Alternative Leicester rock band Kasabian is currently touring the world with its Velociraptor tour. To create a very rock ‘n roll, fast and furious show with astonishing visual effects, the band relies on 2 Barco FLM HD20 projectors, a 20 m x 10 m structural arch rigged with MiStrip LED modules, and two Catalyst media servers to supply content to the LED dome upstage.

www.barco.com/events

Knock-out rock ’n roll!

Alternative Leicester rock band Kasabian is currently touring the world with its Velociraptor tour. To create a very rock ‘n roll, fast and furious show with astonishing visual effects, the band relies on 2 Barco FLM HD20 projectors, a 20 m x 10 m structural arch rigged with MiStrip LED modules, and two Catalyst media servers to supply content to the LED dome upstage.


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As 4K resolution, 3D sound and laser projection are on

the rise, the cinema world is rapidly changing. In par-

allel with these evolutions, there’s also another clear

trend: the push towards higher frame rates. We’ve listed

5 things you should know about this techno trend.

rate frenzy

1. Frame ratesexplainedFrame rates are the number of images dis-played by a projector in a single second. In today’s cinema world, feature films are being shot and played back at 24 fps. This means that every 1/24th of a second, a new image is projected onto the screen.

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As 4K resolution, 3D sound and laser projection are on As 4K resolution, 3D sound and laser projection are on

the rise, the cinema world is rapidly changing. In par--

allel with these evolutions, there’s also another clear allel with these evolutions, there’s also another clear

trend: the push towards higher frame rates. We’ve listed trend: the push towards higher frame rates. We’ve listed

5 things you should know about this techno trend.

rate frenzy

1. Frame ratesexplainedFrame rates are the number of images dis-played by a projector in a single second. In today’s cinema world, feature films are being shot and played back at 24 fps. This means that every 1/24th of a second, a new image is projected onto the screen.

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2. Speeding up‘Higher frame rates’ usually refer to speeds

of 48 fps or even 60 fps. Based on current camera and

post-production technology,

these higher frame rate speeds are

expected to be sufficient for

digital cinema projection for

the coming years.

3. Improved image quality Recording and playing movies at twice (or more) the rate of today’s standard will im-prove overall image quality, particularly on fast-moving scenes and camera pans, by reducing motion blur artifacts. And the effect will even be more apparent on 3D features. However, the transition to higher frame rates impacts the entire industry work-flow, from production, post-production and packaging, to distribution and exhibition. The industry – including DCI standards and SMPTE standards – needs to evolve into us-ing these higher frame rates.

4. More creative freedomObviously, it’s important that film studios shoot movies in these higher frame rates. If not, the higher frame rates do not impact image quality, because the projector will simply repeat certain frames to emulate the content’s lower frame rate. But as higher frame rates allow for a wider range of cam-era moves, they will expand the creative freedom of movie directors and open up

new possibilities in storytelling.

5. ‘The Hobbit’ So far, no feature film shot at higher frame rates has been released. But Peter Jackson is currently shooting ‘The Lord of the Rings’ pre-

quel ‘The Hobbit’ at 48 fps, and James Cameron

will shoot the sequels to Ava-tar in h igher f r a m e r a t e s . Accord-

ing to Jack-son, images shot

at these higher frame rates have enhanced clarity and smoothness and are more lifelike and easier to watch, especially in 3D.

Barco’s technology is fully ready to play out these higher frame rates – providing audi-ences with dazzling 3D adventures they will love to re-live time and again.

www.barco.com/digitalcinema

2. Speeding up‘Higher frame rates’ usually refer to speeds

of 48 fps or even 60 fps. Based on current camera and

post-production technology,

these higher frame rate speeds are

expected to be sufficient for

digital cinema projection for

the coming years.

3. Improved image quality Improved image quality Recording and playing movies at twice (or Recording and playing movies at twice (or more) the rate of today’s standard will immore) the rate of today’s standard will im-prove overall image quality, particularly on prove overall image quality, particularly on fast-moving scenes and camera pans, by fast-moving scenes and camera pans, by reducing motion blur artifacts. And the reducing motion blur artifacts. And the effect will even be more apparent on 3D effect will even be more apparent on 3D features. However, the transition to higher frame However, the transition to higher frame rates impacts the entire industry workrates impacts the entire industry work-flow, from production, post-production and flow, from production, post-production and packaging, to distribution and exhibition. packaging, to distribution and exhibition. The industry – including DCI standards and The industry – including DCI standards and SMPTE standards – needs to evolve into usSMPTE standards – needs to evolve into us-ing these higher frame rates.ing these higher frame rates.

4. More creative freedomMore creative freedomObviously, it’s important that film studios Obviously, it’s important that film studios shoot movies in these higher frame rates. shoot movies in these higher frame rates. If not, the higher frame rates do not impact If not, the higher frame rates do not impact image quality, because the projector will image quality, because the projector will simply repeat certain frames to emulate the simply repeat certain frames to emulate the content’s lower frame rate. But as higher content’s lower frame rate. But as higher frame rates allow for a wider range of camframe rates allow for a wider range of cam-era moves, they will expand the creative era moves, they will expand the creative freedom of movie directors and open up freedom of movie directors and open up freedom of movie directors and open up

new possibilities in storytelling. new possibilities in storytelling. new possibilities in storytelling.

5. ‘The Hobbit’ So far, no feature film shot at higher frame rates has been released. But Peter Jackson is currently shooting ‘The Lord of the Rings’ pre-

quel ‘The Hobbit’ at 48 fps, and James Cameron

will shoot the sequels to Ava-tar in h igher f r a m e r a t e s . Accord-

ing to Jack-son, images shot

at these higher frame rates have enhanced clarity and smoothness and are more lifelike and easier to watch, especially in 3D.

Barco’s technology is fully ready to play out these higher frame rates – providing audi-ences with dazzling 3D adventures they will love to re-live time and again.


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In order of appearanceTamara Medarts

Lars MertensM. Ledoux and M.Loicq

Kris Bosmans Gino De KeersmaekerSilver

for Belgian ParalympiansIn the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics, Barco has concluded a partnership with the Belgian Paralympic Committee (BPC) to act as a preferred visualization partner and silver sponsor of the organization. In view of its social role, Barco is fully committed to promoting the goals of BPC, i.e. to encourage the values of integration, personal development and tolerance - the founda-tion of the Paralympic Movement. We’re proud to help support this year’s Paralympic Games in the country where it all started: the UK.

In order of appearanceTamara Medarts

Lars MertensM. Ledoux and M.Loicq

Kris Bosmans Gino De KeersmaekerSilver

for Belgian ParalympiansIn the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics, Barco has concluded a partnership with the Belgian In the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics, Barco has concluded a partnership with the Belgian Paralympic Committee (BPC) to act as a preferred visualization partner and silver sponsor of the Paralympic Committee (BPC) to act as a preferred visualization partner and silver sponsor of the organization. In view of its social role, Barco is fully committed to promoting the goals of BPC, organization. In view of its social role, Barco is fully committed to promoting the goals of BPC, i.e. to encourage the values of integration, personal development and tolerance - the foundai.e. to encourage the values of integration, personal development and tolerance - the founda-tion of the Paralympic Movement. We’re proud to help support this year’s Paralympic Games in tion of the Paralympic Movement. We’re proud to help support this year’s Paralympic Games in the country where it all started: the UK.

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Snowy, snowy night!

Inspired by the band’s logo, Snow Patrol’s 2012 ‘Fallen Empires’ tour features six trussing pods clad with Barco’s transformable FLX-24 LED pixel modules to recreate a giant snow-flake. Shut your eyes…really?


Snowy, snowy night!

Inspired by the band’s logo, Snow Patrol’s 2012 ‘Fallen Empires’ tour features six trussing pods clad with Barco’s transformable FLX-24 LED pixel modules to recreate a giant snow-flake. Shut your eyes…really?


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on the network

The overall demand for surgery will increase rapidly in

the next few years, with an aging population and an increasing number

of lifestyle diseases. Meanwhile, there is a global shortage of healthcare workers and surgical facilities.

How will technology bridge the gap?

To handle the growing number of patients, hospitals are eager for solutions that help increase efficiency in the operating room. “To ensure the best collaboration between surgeons, nurses, and other clinical staff in a modern surgical environment, hospitals need a flexible solution to easily integrate surgical equipment and quickly adopt new technologies. That’s why we’ve de-veloped Nexxis digital OR,” explains Johan Stockman, VP Strategic Marketing Surgical Imaging.

Nexxis digital OR builds on the IP network to ensure complete integration. What is so unique about this ‘OR-over-IP’ approach?

Johan: There are several factors that make Nexxis truly unique. But its most important feature is the high bandwidth (10 Gbps) network backbone, which enables distribution of video, graphics, audio and computer data, without adding compression or latency.

on on the networkThe overall demand for

surgery will increase rapidly in surgery will increase rapidly in the next few years, with an aging the next few years, with an aging

population and an increasing number population and an increasing number of lifestyle diseases. Meanwhile, there is a global of lifestyle diseases. Meanwhile, there is a global

shortage of healthcare workers and surgical facilities. shortage of healthcare workers and surgical facilities. How will technology bridge the gap?

To handle the growing number of patients, hospitals are eager for solutions that help increase efficiency in the operating room. “To ensure the best collaboration between surgeons, nurses, and other clinical staff in a modern surgical environment, hospitals need a flexible solution to easily integrate surgical equipment and quickly adopt new technologies. That’s why we’ve de-veloped Nexxis digital OR,” explains Johan Stockman, VP Strategic Marketing Surgical Imaging.

Nexxis digital OR builds on the IP network to ensure complete integration. What is so unique about this ‘OR-over-IP’ approach?

Johan: There are several factors that make Nexxis truly unique. But its most important feature is the high bandwidth (10 Gbps) network backbone, which enables distribution of video, graphics, audio and computer data, without adding compression or latency.

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In other words, Nexxis ensures artifact-free image display without delay, inside the operating room and even between multiple surgical suites. The benefits are obvious: Nexxis facilitates perfect hand-eye coordination during image-guided surgery and allows real-time com-munication with other operating rooms.

Today, many operating rooms use Audio Visual (AV) systems to integrate surgical devices. Why the need for an IP-based integration system?

Johan: Current AV systems require a great amount of cabling and com-plex configurations to ensure full integration. As imaging require-ments in the OR change regularly, clinicians should be able to meet these requirements quickly, without impacting workflow.Furthermore, with technologies and techniques for surgery evolving rapidly as well, hospitals need a scalable platform, which is not the case with currently available AV solutions.

Operating rooms packed with excessive cabling and surgical devices are a common scenario in hospitals worldwide. Is that healthy?

Johan: Not at all. That kind of environment impedes surgical efficiency and patient safety. With Nexxis, one universal network cable is all you need to distribute audio, video and data over the network. Imagine how that will help reduce cable clutter, not to mention installation cost. Clinical staff will now be able to plug in any device, even during surgery, without complicated configurations.

Additionally, Nexxis offers a set of tools to remotely monitor, troubleshoot and solve technical issues. This means technicians are able to set up the operating room and perform upgrades without entering the operating room.

on the network

Nexxis digital OR distributes images over a central IP hub & displays these images anywhere

in the operating room, with near-zero latency

and with exceptional quality.

In other words, Nexxis ensures artifact-free image display without delay, inside the operating room and even between multiple surgical suites. The benefits are obvious: Nexxis facilitates perfect hand-eye coordination during image-guided surgery and allows real-time com-munication with other operating rooms.

Today, many operating rooms use Audio Visual (AV) systems to integrate surgical devices. Why the need for an IP-based integration system?

Johan: Current AV systems require a great amount of cabling and com-plex configurations to ensure full integration. As imaging require-ments in the OR change regularly, clinicians should be able to meet these requirements quickly, without impacting workflow.Furthermore, with technologies and techniques for surgery evolving rapidly as well, hospitals need a scalable platform, which is not the case with currently available AV solutions.

Operating rooms packed with excessive cabling and surgical devices are a common scenario in hospitals worldwide. Is that healthy?

Johan: Not at all. That kind of environment impedes surgical efficiency and patient safety. With Nexxis, one universal network cable is all you need to distribute audio, video and data over the network. Imagine how that will help reduce cable clutter, not to mention installation cost. Clinical staff will now be able to plug in any device, even during surgery, without complicated configurations.

Additionally, Nexxis offers a set of tools to remotely monitor, troubleshoot and solve technical issues. This means technicians are able to set up the operating room and perform upgrades without entering the operating room.

Nexxis digital OR distributes images over a central IP hub & displays these images anywhere

in the operating room, with near-zero latency

and with exceptional quality.

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Compared to AV systems, Nexxis digital OR offers a simple system architecture. How does it work?

Johan: Nexxis comes with highly compact adapters to encode and decode video,

data, and other information to and from IP streams. But the corner-

stone of the networked digital OR is the management soft-

ware, which sets up, man-ages and monitors the IP streams.

The software is integrat-ed within the user inter-face of the OR integrator, and allows distribution of information towards any destination with a single touch on the screen. This

improves communication and control in and beyond

the operating room – which, in turn, improves surgical workflow and OR utilization.

Eventually, Nexxis digital OR will not only improve patient care, it might also

generate cost-savings for the hospital.

www.barco.com/nexxis

Say hello to Nexxis! Download our iPad app and enter the world of the networked digital OR.

Compared to AV systems, Nexxis digital OR offers Compared to AV systems, Nexxis digital OR offers a simple system architecture. How does it work?a simple system architecture. How does it work?

Johan: Nexxis comes with highly compact Nexxis comes with highly compact adapters to encode and decode video, adapters to encode and decode video,

data, and other information to and data, and other information to and from IP streams. But the cornerfrom IP streams. But the corner-

stone of the networked digital stone of the networked digital OR is the management softOR is the management soft-

ware, which sets up, manware, which sets up, man-ages and monitors the IP ages and monitors the IP streams. streams.

The software is integrat-ed within the user inter-face of the OR integrator, and allows distribution of information towards any destination with a single touch on the screen. This

improves communication improves communication and control in and beyond and control in and beyond

the operating room – which, the operating room – which, in turn, improves surgical in turn, improves surgical workflow and OR utilization. workflow and OR utilization.

Eventually, Nexxis digital OR will not Eventually, Nexxis digital OR will not only improve patient care, it might also only improve patient care, it might also

generate cost-savings for the hospital.generate cost-savings for the hospital.

www.barco.com/nexxis

Say hello to Nexxis! Download our iPad app and enter the world of the networked digital OR.

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The show must go on

In the movie industry, downtime is not an option – whether you’re a major studio or a local cinema. Thanks to Barco’s Network Operations Center (NOC), our projectors always de-liver peak performance with these proactive services:

• 24/7/365 monitoring• Remote network analysis• Enhanced real-time network snapshots• Network-wide servicing

An ounce of prevention

Barco’s ‘Show Readiness’ service ensures proper content loading and operation on key customers’ busiest nights. “Many times, we’ve identified and solved a content, projector or server problem before the customer was even aware of it,” comments Jim Wickenhiser, Customer Service Manager for Barco’s NOC.


The show must go on

In the movie industry, downtime is not an option – whether you’re a major studio or a local cinema. Thanks to Barco’s Network Operations Center (NOC), our projectors always de-liver peak performance with these proactive services:

• 24/7/365 monitoring• Remote network analysis• Enhanced real-time network snapshots• Network-wide servicing

An ounce of prevention

Barco’s ‘Show Readiness’ service ensures proper content loading and operation on key customers’ busiest nights. “Many times, we’ve identified and solved a content, projector or server problem before the customer was even aware of it,” comments Jim Wickenhiser, Customer Service Manager for Barco’s NOC.


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Pioneer industry-leading technologies again and again

Barco’s list of digital cinema industry firsts is legendary: world record for the brightest digital cinema projector; first comparison of 3D high frame rate content on a gi-ant screen; introduction of Auro 11.1, the first 3D cinema audio. Together, these technologies empower ex-hibitors to deliver a highly immer-sive cinema experience, in-tegrating extremely smooth, realistic image quality and true-to-life sound. And, with the debut of Barco’s la-ser projection technology, the entertainment bar is rising once again!

Define, and then deliver the cutting edge

For years, laser projection has been touted as the ultimate method for illuminating cinema

screens, and with Barco’s recent advances in technology, it will soon become a reality.

At the 2nd Annual Moody Gar-dens Digital Cinema Sympo-sium in Galveston, Texas, Barco

unveiled its prototype laser projector – featuring a never-before-seen

55,000-plus lumens bright-ness, brilliant color saturation and extreme contrast – to achieve the pinnacle of movie

image quality in 4K resolution on a 70-foot screen. In one evening, Barco redefined ‘what’s possible’ while capturing the attention of premier cinema luminaries.

A Recipe forWhat’s the ideal recipe for creating the Cinema of the Future? If you ask Barco, start

with a track record of technology leadership, add five parts groundbreaking innova-

tions, mix in a helping hand from the right partner, and finally, launch on an interna-

tional stage before a captive movie industry audience. And voila – a winning recipe for

success is ready to serve to eager exhibitors and audiences alike!

Pioneer industry-leading technologies again and again

Barco’s list of digital cinema industry firsts is legendary: world record for the brightest digital cinema projector; first comparison of 3D high frame rate content on a gi-ant screen; introduction of Auro 11.1, the first 3D cinema audio. Together, these technologies empower ex-hibitors to deliver a highly immer-sive cinema experience, in-tegrating extremely smooth, realistic image quality and true-to-life sound. And, with the debut of Barco’s la-ser projection technology, the entertainment bar is rising once again!

Define, and then deliver the cutting edge

For years, laser projection has been touted as the ultimate method for illuminating cinema

screens, and with Barco’s recent advances in technology, it will soon become a reality.

At the 2nd Annual Moody Gar-dens Digital Cinema Sympo-sium in Galveston, Texas, Barco

unveiled its prototype laser projector – featuring a never-before-seen

55,000-plus lumens bright-ness, brilliant color saturation and extreme contrast – to achieve the pinnacle of movie

image quality in 4K resolution on a 70-foot screen. In one evening, Barco redefined ‘what’s possible’ while capturing the attention of premier cinema luminaries.

A Recipe forWhat’s the ideal recipe for creating the Cinema of the Future? If you ask Barco, start

with a track record of technology leadership, add five parts groundbreaking innova-

tions, mix in a helping hand from the right partner, and finally, launch on an interna-

tional stage before a captive movie industry audience. And voila – a winning recipe for

success is ready to serve to eager exhibitors and audiences alike!

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Choose the right partner One of those industry leaders was none other than IMAX Corporation. Like Barco, IMAX has established a reputation as a leading pro-vider of awe-inspiring, immersive cinema experiences. With IMAX’s premium screen platform and brand, and Barco’s technology leadership, a partnership between the two was a natural. The theaters will soon feature Barco’s state-of-the-art Xenon-based projec-tors, while the partners co-develop leading-edge laser technology using our unique laser innovations and IMAX’s licensed Kodak IP. The ultimate goal: to further differentiate and maximize the IMAX Experience®.

Give the people what they want

“What our customers want now more than anything else is brightness. That’s what improves the user experience right now in 3D,” said Todd Hoddick, VP Entertainment for Barco North America. “Laser, in particular, addresses the most important and frequent request we get: ‘Can you give us more light output?’ Judging from our recent demonstra-tions: ‘Yes, we can.’”

But what about the ultimate judges: the movie patrons? Perhaps legendary filmmaker and visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull sums it up best: “This is where we need to go as an industry to get people into theaters. The brightness, color gamut and saturation that Barco’s laser projector delivers are para-mount to achieving the ultimate production value.”


As we continue to expand globally, it is critical that our technology partner keeps pace with our ambitions around innovation and growth. A leader in advanced digital and laser technology, Barco is well-known for its quality and integrity and can help us strengthen our value proposition for studios and exhibitors.

Robert D. Lister, IMAX Chief Business Development Officer, USA

”

Choose the right partner

One of those industry leaders was none other than IMAX Corporation. Like Barco, IMAX has established a reputation as a leading pro-vider of awe-inspiring, immersive cinema experiences. With IMAX’s premium screen platform and brand, and Barco’s technology leadership, a partnership between the two was a natural. The theaters will soon feature Barco’s state-of-the-art Xenon-based projec-tors, while the partners co-develop leading-edge laser technology using our unique laser innovations and IMAX’s licensed Kodak IP. The ultimate goal: to further differentiate and maximize the IMAX Experience®.

Give the people what they wantGive the people what they want

“What our customers want now more than “What our customers want now more than anything else is brightness. That’s what anything else is brightness. That’s what improves the user experience right now in improves the user experience right now in 3D,” said Todd Hoddick, VP Entertainment for 3D,” said Todd Hoddick, VP Entertainment for Barco North America. “Laser, in particular, Barco North America. “Laser, in particular, addresses the most important and frequent addresses the most important and frequent request we get: ‘Can you give us more light request we get: ‘Can you give us more light output?’ Judging from our recent demonstraoutput?’ Judging from our recent demonstra-tions: ‘Yes, we can.’”tions: ‘Yes, we can.’”

But what about the ultimate judges: the But what about the ultimate judges: the movie patrons? Perhaps legendary filmmaker movie patrons? Perhaps legendary filmmaker and visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull and visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull sums it up best: “This is where we need to sums it up best: “This is where we need to go as an industry to get people into theaters. go as an industry to get people into theaters. The brightness, color gamut and saturation The brightness, color gamut and saturation that Barco’s laser projector delivers are parathat Barco’s laser projector delivers are para-mount to achieving the ultimate production mount to achieving the ultimate production value.”


As we continue to expand globally, it is critical that our technology partner keeps pace with our ambitions around innovation and growth. A leader in advanced digital and laser technology, Barco is well-known for its quality and integrity and can help us strengthen our value proposition for studios and exhibitors.

Robert D. Lister, IMAX Chief Business Development Officer, USA

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The medieval city of Ghent, Belgium, recently transformed its main squares and buildings into an illuminated urban spectacle, for the second edition of the Ghent Light Festival (26 - 29 January). An overwhelming 500,000+ people strolled through the city center to discover 29 impressive light instal-lations by national and international light artists.

A partner in the festival, Barco lit up nine of the installations, including the masterpiece ‘on dirait que’ on the historical Post Plaza building. The perfor-mance, which also featured in the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, was powered by eight FLM HD20 projectors.


City of

The medieval city of Ghent, Belgium, recently transformed its main squares and buildings into an illuminated urban spectacle, for the second edition of the Ghent Light Festival (26 - 29 January). An overwhelming 500,000+ people strolled through the city center to discover 29 impressive light instal-lations by national and international light artists.

A partner in the festival, Barco lit up nine of the installations, including the masterpiece ‘on dirait que’ on the historical Post Plaza building. The perfor-mance, which also featured in the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, was powered by eight FLM HD20 projectors.


City of

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Barco and Baftaboth dedicated

to the art of the moving image

For over ten years now, the headquarters of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) have been fitted with state-of-the-art Barco equipment. The latest installation dates back to April 2011, when Barco set up its DP2K-32B

cinema projector at the iconic 227-seat Princess Anne Theatre.

BAFTA considers the new projector to be the jewel in the crown of a successful ten-year partnership. “As a venue closely connected with film technology and the film industry, it’s fantastic to work with Barco,” said Jenny Bones, Head of Commercial

Events. “They have proven to be consistently reliable over the years; they are forward-thinking and effective.”


Barco and Baftaboth dedicated

to the art of the moving image

For over ten years now, the headquarters of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) have been fitted with state-of-the-art Barco equipment. The latest installation dates back to April 2011, when Barco set up its DP2K-32B

cinema projector at the iconic 227-seat Princess Anne Theatre.

BAFTA considers the new projector to be the jewel in the crown of a successful ten-year partnership. “As a venue closely connected with film technology and the film industry, it’s fantastic to work with Barco,” said Jenny Bones, Head of Commercial

Events. “They have proven to be consistently reliable over the years; they are forward-thinking and effective.”


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Efficiency, flexibility, cost-effectiveness … and the death of TV

The future of networked visualizationOver the last 15 years, we’ve become accustomed to the freedom and flexibility net-

works offer. We share files among different sites of the enterprise – or with anyone

in the world – and it all feels ‘normal’. The AV world has been lagging somewhat

behind, but now all of the elements for a networked visualization revolution are

becoming available. Barco is pioneering this evolution, developing higher quality

systems that are more user-friendly and secure and easy to service.

Efficiency, flexibility, cost-effectiveness … and the death of TVEfficiency, flexibility, cost-effectiveness … and the death of TV

The future of networked visualizationnetworked visualizationOver the last 15 years, we’ve become accustomed to the freedom and flexibility netOver the last 15 years, we’ve become accustomed to the freedom and flexibility net-

works offer. We share files among different sites of the enterprise – or with anyone works offer. We share files among different sites of the enterprise – or with anyone

in the world – and it all feels ‘normal’. The AV world has been lagging somewhat in the world – and it all feels ‘normal’. The AV world has been lagging somewhat

behind, but now all of the elements for a networked visualization revolution are behind, but now all of the elements for a networked visualization revolution are

becoming available. Barco is pioneering this evolution, developing higher quality becoming available. Barco is pioneering this evolution, developing higher quality

systems that are more user-friendly and secure and easy to service.systems that are more user-friendly and secure and easy to service.

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Would anybody rewire their whole house to install a new

computer? Of course not, that’s absurd. But that is exactly

what the profes-sional AV world has

been do-ing. A lot

of systems still use a dedicated cabling system that is bound to be outdated in about five years.

The only logical thing to do is to stick with an established standard:

Ethernet. “People are usually thinking of the media layers when they talk

about standardization,” says Ronny Dewaele, Director

Technology Center at Barco. “But ideally,

you would have a totally common structure and only the ap-plication layer would depend on the manufacturer. For customers, this would be a lot more cost-effective.”

Bandwidth galore

‘Image quality’ is the most common excuse manufacturers use to not provide standard-

ized networked systems. And it’s true: dedi-cated AV systems can stream images without loss of quality, whereas today’s networked systems rely on compression. However, de-velopment in this area is exploding, and for a limited number of sources, uncompressed transport over IP networks is already possi-ble. In just a few years, we’ll have sufficient bandwidth to switch completely to uncom-pressed systems.

Where are we heading?

The new development in networked visuali-zation focuses on the customers. “What we are doing now is making networked systems more serviceable,” Ronny Dewaele contin-ues. “Installing and maintaining a system will become a lot easier: this means less configuration and more plug-and-play. All components – like cameras and displays – will have networking capabilities, allowing them to take care of the basic processing. More advanced capabilities will be handled by Network Services, so that introducing new intelligence will be as easy as plugging in a new device, instead of updating every component. In this set-up, fewer compo-nents are needed – resulting in significant cost-savings. Separation of responsibilities (that is, the strict separation of AV data from

other networked data) and enhanced secu-rity are other key development drivers.”

The death of TV as we know it

Having the networking capabilities built into the components means that television as we know it will fade out in a few years. TV sets will basically become computers, with a network connection that delivers content. This can be traditional television broadcasts, video-on-demand or other internet content. All peripherals, like set-top boxes and DVD/Blu-ray players, will essentially become ob-solete.

Pioneers

Barco is already at the forefront of the net-worked visualization revolution – TransForm N for Control Rooms and Nexxis, the digital operating room, are the best known solu-tions. Building on these two powerful prod-ucts, we are now developing a common platform that is valid for all markets. “The acquisition of IP Video Systems (IPVS) is an important accelerator for the development of this new framework,” says Ronny Dewaele.

Would anybody rewire their Would anybody rewire their whole house to install a new whole house to install a new

computer? Of course not, that’s computer? Of course not, that’s absurd. But that absurd. But that is exactly is exactly

what the profesthe profes-sional AV world has

been do-ing. A lot

of systems still use a dedicated cabling system that is bound to be outdated in about five years.

The only logical thing to do is to stick with an established standard:

Ethernet. “People are usually thinking of the media layers when they talk

about standardization,” says about standardization,” says Ronny Dewaele, Director Ronny Dewaele, Director

Technology Center at Technology Center at Barco. “But ideally,

you would have a totally common structure and only the ap-plication layer would depend on the manufacturer. For customers, this would be a lot more cost-effective.”

Bandwidth galore

‘Image quality’ is the most common excuse manufacturers use to not provide standard-

ized networked systems. And it’s true: dedi-cated AV systems can stream images without loss of quality, whereas today’s networked systems rely on compression. However, de-velopment in this area is exploding, and for a limited number of sources, uncompressed transport over IP networks is already possi-ble. In just a few years, we’ll have sufficient bandwidth to switch completely to uncom-pressed systems.

Where are we heading?

The new development in networked visuali-zation focuses on the customers. “What we are doing now is making networked systems more serviceable,” Ronny Dewaele contin-ues. “Installing and maintaining a system will become a lot easier: this means less configuration and more plug-and-play. All components – like cameras and displays – will have networking capabilities, allowing them to take care of the basic processing. More advanced capabilities will be handled by Network Services, so that introducing new intelligence will be as easy as plugging in a new device, instead of updating every component. In this set-up, fewer compo-nents are needed – resulting in significant cost-savings. Separation of responsibilities (that is, the strict separation of AV data from

other networked data) and enhanced secu-rity are other key development drivers.”

The death of TV as we know it

Having the networking capabilities built into the components means that television as we know it will fade out in a few years. TV sets will basically become computers, with a network connection that delivers content. This can be traditional television broadcasts, video-on-demand or other internet content. All peripherals, like set-top boxes and DVD/Blu-ray players, will essentially become ob-solete.

Pioneers

Barco is already at the forefront of the net-worked visualization revolution – TransForm N for Control Rooms and Nexxis, the digital operating room, are the best known solu-tions. Building on these two powerful prod-ucts, we are now developing a common platform that is valid for all markets. “The acquisition of IP Video Systems (IPVS) is an important accelerator for the development of this new framework,” says Ronny Dewaele.

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“The advanced technology of this new mem-ber of the Barco family will be visible both in dedicated products (further development of IPVS’ current portfolio) and as an addition to the next-generation platform. This will help us stay ahead of the pack as we surprise the market with a system that is both highly advanced and very maintainable.”


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“The advanced technology of this new mem“The advanced technology of this new mem-ber of the Barco family will be visible both in ber of the Barco family will be visible both in dedicated products (further development of dedicated products (further development of IPVS’ current portfolio) and as an addition to IPVS’ current portfolio) and as an addition to the next-generation platform. This will help the next-generation platform. This will help us stay ahead of the pack as we surprise us stay ahead of the pack as we surprise the market with a system that is both highly the market with a system that is both highly advanced and very maintainable.”


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