Leightronix Controller Supports MagicBox VIP

August 22, 2003

LEIGHTRONIX Extends Interface Capability for its Advanced Video Control System
TCD/IP controller adds MagicBox VIP Video Display System to its list of supported devices

HOLT, Mich. — LEIGHTRONIX today announced the availability of a new interface that allows its TCD/IP Networked-Managed Video System Controller to control the MagicBox VIP, a device for displaying text and graphics messages on private and locally originated cable television networks.

The new interface, called PLMBVIP, creates a bi-directional link from the TCD/IP Controller to the VIP and provides full device control with status. The TCD/IP system can simultaneously control multiple playback/recording devices, including VCRs, DDRs, DVD players, video servers, satellite receivers, and now messaging, digital signage, and character generation devices.

“We are continuing to expand the capabilities of the TCD/IP to meet all the control needs of our customers,” said Jeff Possanza, sales manager for LEIGHTRONIX. “The TCD/IP is a unique device solving the common problem of unattended equipment control. No other product can provide the ability to control such a wide range of devices, while still maintaining a system price reachable by most local cable and broadcast television operations.”

The PLMBVIP interface allows the TCD/IP to assume full control of the VIP, providing scheduled and remote messaging control. The powerful and versatile TCD/IP event-scheduling/scripting format allows full random access over individual pages within a VIP project. Sequential or random groups of display pages can be defined within the TCD/IP playback schedule and configured to run in a looping or terminal mode. Weekly and date specific scheduling allow unique pages or page sequences to be scheduled throughout the day, week or month to target specific audiences, promote special time sensitive events or offers, or introduce and precede program playback. Standard GPI (general purpose interface) inputs on the TCD/IP can also trigger message activity on an emergency basis.

The PLMBVIP represents a new series of LEIGHTRONIX PLUS-BUS interfaces designed to provide control and interfacing to digital signage and messaging products. These video messaging and digital signage products can now be integrated under the same control system with a wide range of DVD players, VCRs, and digital video/audio recorders and players, all controlled by the LEIGHTRONIX TCD/IP. With this addition to the company’s portfolio of interfaces, the LEIGHTRONIX TCD/IP has become one of the most versatile controllers for automated and remote equipment control.

About LEIGHTRONIX

LEIGHTRONIX’s line of control products have been widely used in commercial video applications for more than 20 years, providing playback automation and remote equipment control. Customers include a wide range of corporate/industry, medical, educational, and government/military installations as well as local cable and broadcast television operations. In addition to the standard product line, the company also develops custom solutions. For more information, please visit www.leightronix.com.

About MagicBox

MagicBox, Inc. has been manufacturing Character Generators and Video Messaging Systems, for CATV, CCTV, Satellite and Digital Signage applications since 1992. Customers have expanded from cable to include education, government, hospitality, medical, and corporate applications. Product development is focused on ease of use and integration with other systems. For more information, visit www.magicboxinc.com.

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