400+ SMIL-Based Digital Signage Systems Streamline Operation at Taiwan International Airport

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (previouslydisplay flight information and safety information just
known as the CKS or Chang Kai Shek International) isprior to boarding process
the largest of three international airports in Taiwan,- Numerous screens are scattered throughout the
serving over 20 million passengers each year. Theterminal buildings to provide arrival and departure
recent opening of direct routes between Taoyuaninformation to passengers
International and major airports in China is rapidly- Several screens are placed in the luggage area to
driving up passenger flow, and major renovation ofshow luggage carousel number and associated flight
Terminal 1 and construction of the new Terminal 3information
are underway to cope with the predicted growth.Solution
As part of the renovation and expansion plan, digitalHigh definition digital signage media appliances are
signage is called upon to help streamline the transitselected and installed by system integration house
process and improve passenger experience. Overwon the contract and implemented a software
400 digital signage systems media appliance haveconnector that feeds the players with up-to-date
been deployed in the terminals, providing vitalflight information generated live from the airport's
information to visitors in and out of Taiwan.database.
RequirementsThese players offer an open API based on the W3C
Digital signage systems are deployed in the followingSMIL open standard and SOAP specification to make
locations throughout the airport:controlling them extremely easy.
- 20 screens are installed in every airline check-inThe integrator has happily reported that the media
counter to indicate flight information and cabin classappliances are by far the most reliable devices they
to help passengers quickly go through the check-inhave used in their experience. These players are
process. Each airline is allowed to place a customized100% solid-state with no moving parts, using
message and a video on screensolid-state storage and are fan-less.
- 2 to 4 screens are installed per boarding area to