Signs of the Times

(Today's Guest entry comes from Roger Sanford, MediaTile's VP of MediaServices) 

From the Alcatel-Lucent booth #34569, center stage at CES 2011 in Las Vegas, MediaTile is showcasing three advanced prototype solutions that are powered by our MediaCast system, Video Presence and 4G LTE high-bandwidth wireless networks.   These solutions deliver real industry breakthroughs and customer advantages – or as Alcatel-Lucent puts it: "transformative retail solutions."

The innovative proof-of-concept solutions from MediaTile, in collaboration with ng Connect program members, include the following:

·  HumanKiosk Virtual Concierge, powered by MediaCast Video Presence and 4G LTE, enables visitors to hospitality venues, especially foreign visitors, communicate face-to-face with an on-demand video-attendant in the language of their choice, using our 2-way video capabilities. The viewer can also use the touch screen to interact with scheduled digital promotions.

·   GameTime Media Table, powered by the MediaCast System and 4G LTE, is a connected, touch-screen media tabletop where users can consume media, play games and share social networking apps, and even interact with their smart phone.

·   HumanKiosk Video Jukebox / Hotspot, powered by the MediaCast System and 4G LTE,  is a next generation jukebox that allows consumers to listen to their favorite artists, buy music, videos, movies and more; if they like what they see or hear, they can purchase that media element.

Thanks to the enormous bandwidth that 4G LTE has to offer, it’s like having 5 T-1 lines without any of the on-site network gear, or supportive maintenance.  This makes 4G LTE-enabled solutions a great fit for retail environments, hotels, and other venues – you simply need to add power.   To read the full press release, click here.