Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, showcased its latest 4K and Beyond technology at the 2019 Digital Signage Expo (DSE). Sharp created several interactive experiences at its booth to highlight the capabilities of its smart signage technology. The booth was designed to show the full capabilities of Sharp digital signage and how it enhances real world business applications in industries such as retail and hospitality.

Sharp featured the PN-UH Series 4K Ultra-HD resolution commercial LCD display line, which launched earlier this year. Six models in the PN-UH Series were shown at their DSE booth, including the 43″ Class PN-UH431, 50″ Class PN-UH501, 55″ Class PN-UH551, 60″ Class PN-UH601, 70″ Class PN-UH701 and 86″ Class PN-UH861 displays. These displays are made for hospitality, business and retail settings to engage their audiences. The precision of 4K Ultra HD resolution enables customers to see subtler textures and finer details in photos and video.

Sharp also showcased its new PN-HB and PN-HM series of 4K Ultra-HD professional LCD monitors. Equipped with a built-in system-on-a-chip controller, they allow for digital signage delivery without requiring a dedicated media player. The PN-HB series is designed for everyday 16/7 operation, with a brightness of 350 nits, while the PN-HM series is designed for 24/7 environments and has a brightness of 500 nits. Each of the new series will be available in three class sizes: 65″, 75″ and 85″.

Booth visitors were also able to see Sharp’s first-generation 8K Ultra HD 70″ Class LCD monitor, the 8M-B70AU at DSE. The monitor brings 33 million pixels packed into the 7680 x 4320-pixel panel, achieving pixel resolution 16 times greater than full HD. Sharp also previewed its upcoming 80″ version which is expected to launch this summer and a 90″ Class diagonal video wall consisting of four 45″ 4K resolution displays to create a vibrant 8K experience.

The Sharp booth also featured its new Windows collaboration display, a 4K Ultra-HD 70” Class interactive display designed for room-scale collaboration and intelligent workspace management. This cutting-edge display is a game changer for workplace transformation. It combines Sharp’s award-winning touch technology with IoT sensors that can work with Microsoft Azure Digital Twins to monitor collaboration spaces and bring the intelligent edge to life.

In their January 2019 U.S. Distributor Flat Panel Tracking Service report, PMA Research, the large screen displays experts, reported that Sharp was the top selling brand of 60”+ Professional Flat Panel Interactive Touch displays through U.S. Professional Display distributor sales channels.