Smart signage: Mitsubishi Electric to launch its animated-lighting based guidance system
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced it will be launching guidance sign system “Terasu Guide” based on animated lighting projected onto the floor in April 2020.
This guide displays on the floor a sign using highly visible light animation to provide intuitive and easy-to-understand guidance and attract attention, and to support the smooth movement of facility users.
Until now, the indication of guidance and alert of the facility has been pointed out as problems in operation such as easy overlooking by users and expensive and troublesome work in changing the display contents.
In addition, the increasing number of large-scale complexes and other factors complicate the movement of people within the facilities, and the importance of accurately transmitting information to various users such as foreigners, the elderly, and wheelchair users is increasing.
The system implements general-purpose signatures as standard, and can also create images and capture sound.
By using a tablet with dedicated software installed, the contents, position, size, and direction to be displayed can be adjusted in the field according to the installation conditions.
In addition, the display can be changed according to the set schedule and displayed at an effective timing linked to other facilities in the facility.
For example, in an emergency, it automatically displays an evacuation guidance sign by receiving a signal such as an automatic fire alarm, it is said to support the safe movement.
The company says it will use this system to facilitate the flow of people within the facility, while also contributing to more efficient operation of facility managers and cost reductions such as the creation of signboards.
Original Text: https://ampmedia.jp/2020/02/18/terasu-guide/