我一直很期待看到兩種技術(shù)：一種能夠解決一個(gè)重要問(wèn)題或治愈某種主要病癥；另一種就是能夠真正提升人們生活質(zhì)量的設(shè)備或概念。雖然受教育所限，我從沒(méi)有見(jiàn)到任何解決第一種問(wèn)題的方法本身，但時(shí)不時(shí)都會(huì)有提升生活的技術(shù)出現(xiàn)，而最新的Planar Systems顯示屏提供的體驗(yàn)就是如此。

Planar Mosaic使用三塊平板顯示器，包括一個(gè)真正的正方形LCD組成了視頻墻系統(tǒng)。要注意的是，該系統(tǒng)提供了非常獨(dú)特的功能，支持全球市場(chǎng)上墻面材料最先進(jìn)的發(fā)展成果。根據(jù)Global Industry Analyst的研究，墻面材料市場(chǎng)正在以大膽、激進(jìn)的方式擴(kuò)張，到2015年有望達(dá)到260億美元。

Planar Mosaic是一面視頻墻，支持建筑和設(shè)計(jì)領(lǐng)域最新的趨勢(shì)：用視頻顯示來(lái)進(jìn)行墻面裝飾，和傳統(tǒng)墻面上掛的藝術(shù)品（畫(huà)作、掛毯等等）類似。Planar在紐約的Cristin Tierney畫(huà)廊展出了一款大尺寸的原型設(shè)計(jì)，顯示視頻藝術(shù)家Yorgo Alexopoulos的作品，這位藝術(shù)家的理念由遍布整個(gè)展示空間墻面的顯示器傳達(dá)。

視頻墻系統(tǒng)的獨(dú)特之處在于，它把三塊尺寸和形狀不同的LCD集成起來(lái)，其中包括一塊方形LCD，尺寸為21.6寸。這塊LCD昵稱為“Salvador”，寬高比為1：1，每一面有15.6寸（39.5cm）。矩形的視頻“瓷磚”包括昵稱為“Vincent”的48寸（122cm）寬的顯示屏，以及“Pablo”，寬度為40寸（103cm）。視頻系統(tǒng)的運(yùn)作和外觀設(shè)計(jì)由Mosaic Ensemble軟件和硬件完成，讓這些“瓷磚”能夠以任意角度旋轉(zhuǎn)并安裝在任意的位置。

視頻系統(tǒng)采用LED背光，比傳統(tǒng)的LCD顯示屏更能省電。安裝深度不到4寸（10.16cm），符合美國(guó)殘疾人法。我在Cristin Tierney畫(huà)廊看到了整個(gè)系統(tǒng)，非常同意Planar Systems市場(chǎng)副總裁Jennifer Davis的看法，“Planar Mosaic把視頻從信息領(lǐng)域拓展到了藝術(shù)領(lǐng)域，讓以前不可能的安裝可設(shè)計(jì)成為可能。”

Mosaic Ensemble包括一套安裝系統(tǒng)，帶有自動(dòng)校準(zhǔn)功能，可以讓安裝無(wú)誤進(jìn)行，同時(shí)不受角度和位置的限制，凹凸的樣式或者疊加顯示都沒(méi)有問(wèn)題，同時(shí)還能保證從正面就能完成任何維修。電源不在面板上，因此不需要顯示屏背面有任何電源接口。電源、視頻和整個(gè)系統(tǒng)的控制都可以通過(guò)菊花鏈進(jìn)行連接。

系統(tǒng)的核心是一套名為Mosaic Project Designer的軟件。該軟件能夠顯著削減成本和復(fù)雜性，讓用戶設(shè)計(jì)“視頻瓷磚”的外觀并在安裝的過(guò)程中配置整個(gè)系統(tǒng)。軟件和圖像處理的結(jié)合讓顯示屏可以整體上顯示一幅圖片或者一段視頻，用戶還能讓數(shù)個(gè)顯示屏顯示同一主題，就像是彩窗藝術(shù)家利用多個(gè)彩色玻璃組成一張圖片。

如果你恰好在紐約，可以在3月30日前去看看Cristin Tiermey畫(huà)廊的Mosaic系統(tǒng)，地址為紐約市546 West 29 Street，Y 10001, (212) 594-0550。如果到不了現(xiàn)場(chǎng)，Planar還有視頻和案例。更多信息，請(qǐng)?jiān)L問(wèn)Planar的官方網(wǎng)站。

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文章來(lái)源:美國(guó)版《電子系統(tǒng)設(shè)計(jì)》(Electronic Design)

Thin Displays Set New Trends In Home And Commercial Décor

Author: Mat Dirjish

Two things I always like to see in technology is something that cures a major problem or illness and/or some new device or concept that truly enhances the quality of life. Within the confines of ED, I never get to see any cures per se, but every now and again a true life enhancer comes along. Such is the case with Planar Systems’ latest display offering.

Planar Mosaic embarks as the only video wall system using three flat panel tiles including a true square LCD. Notably, the system packs unique features supporting cutting-edge developments in the global architectural wall coverings market. As per the Global Industry Analysts, the wall covering market is going in bold and radical directions and is expected to hit $26 billion in 2015.

Planar Mosaic is essentially a video wall supporting an emerging trend in the architecture and design industry: using video displays to adorn the walls in place or in concert with traditional artwork (paintings, tapestries, etc.). Planar has a large-scale prototype exhibit at the Cristin Tierney Gallery in New York City displaying the work of video artist Yorgo Alexopoulos. The artist’s concepts span several displays across the exhibit-space walls.

The video wall system is apparently the only one of its kind that allows the integration of three different LCD tile sizes and shapes including the true square LCD tile measuring 21.6” diagonal. Dubbed the Salvador, the square LCD tile sports a 1:1 aspect ratio and measures 15.6” (39.5 cm) on each side. Rectangular tiles include the Vincent measuring 48” (122 cm) wide and the Pablo logging in at 40” (103 cm) in width. Operation and layout of the system hinges on proprietary Mosaic Ensemble software and hardware, which allows the tiles to be rotated at virtually any angle and mounted in any position.

The system features LED backlighting, thereby consuming less energy than traditional LCD displays. With an installation depth of less than 4” (10.16 cm), the system is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Having viewed the system at the Cristin Tierney Gallery, I completely agree with vice president of marketing at Planar Systems Jennifer Davis’ statement, “The Planar Mosaic elevates video from the realm of information to one of inspiration, and will allow installations and designs never before possible.”

The Mosaic Ensemble includes a one-of-a-kind mounting system with auto-alignment posts that allow error-free installation with unrestricted angles and positioning in concave and convex patterns or with overlapping displays while retaining the ability to perform any servicing of the displays from the front. Off-board power supplies enable a very-quiet wall where no power outlets are required behind the tiles. Power, video, and system control can be daisy-chained. [!--empirenews.page--]

At the heart of the system, Mosaic Project Designer software promises to eliminate significant cost and complexity by allowing users to design a layout of video tiles and configure the system during the installation process. This combination of software and image processing easily allows the display of a single image or video over the entire layout. One can literally build a single theme from several displays similar to how a stained-glass artist creates a picture from several pieces of colored glass.

If you happen to be in New York, you can take a look at the Mosaic system through March 30 at the Cristin Tierney Gallery located at 546 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001, (212) 594-0550. If you can’t make down there, Planar has a video available and an in-depth case study. For more info, visit Planar's website.