What is an interactive flat panel?

Interactive flat panel displays (called in short: IFPD) are collaboration solutions designed for interactive whiteboards, video conferencing, screen sharing, and more. The latest technologies let you securely connect to participants whether they’re in the room or joining remotely. These all-in-one devices combine a range of collaboration and meeting management functions into one large flat-panel display. Users can connect to interactive flat panel displays from their own devices, or they can use multi-touch capabilities on the display itself.

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To include, an interactive flat panel is an all-in-one screen with an Android system and Windows dual-operation system, to help users realize the function of the whiteboard, projector, computer, and more.

The reason it is all in one is that it integrates functions of a whiteboard, computer, projector, speaker, AD player, video conference display, etc.

• Whiteboard: Interactive panels are embedded with a built-in digital whiteboard APK, users can write with a finger or stylus or other opaque objects on the flat panel surface, and users can erase contents on the whiteboard APK with their hand back. And other quick functions like inserting lines, and shapes, and editing tables and pictures. The whiteboard improves many quick functions for education users.
• Computer: normally speaking, Interactive panels have built-in chipboard with an Android system, just like an Android tablet but with a large size of 65″ 75″ 86″ up to 98″. But at the same time, most interactive panels also have an OPS mini computer slot, users can plug in the OPS mini PC to change IFPD into a Windows system computer. it can realize all the functions of the Windows system, what’s more, users can touch the IFPD surface to control it.
• Projector: with a built-in 5G WIFI hotspot, users can project laptop computers to the interactive display screen without cable. And also supportss projecting mobile devices, mobile phones, and tablets into the panels. In this way, it works like a projector.
• AD player: interactive screens can display pictures and videos or PDF files, it works like advertising(AD) player digital signage.
• Speaker: interactive panels have 2 built-in speakers 15W, and videos and audio can play through the interactive display screens.
• Video conference display: Some interactive flat panels have a 1080P video camera and microphone built-in. Users can make a video conference call through ZOOM, SKYPE, etc other video conferencing Apps. The microphone pick-up rang is 6 meters. The built-in camera and microphone enable online teaching. also, it makes the teachers record the class or teaching contents easily.

What are the functions of interactive panels?

20 points Multi-touch, multi-user interact at the same time: Yes, it is what you think, more than one person can write on the interactive flat panel at the same time, users can use a finger, stylus, or any opaque objects, write or drawing on the screen as you like. Compared with commercial display screens, interactive flat panels have infrared or capacitive touch frame that offers 10 points of touch or 20 points of touch at the same time. In the education field, many students can interact with fingers or stylus pens at the same time. DS interactive display screens support users writing or touching a max 20 points at the same time.

Gesture erase: how to clean the contents or erase the smart board? do I need a whiteboard eraser? NO! Just use your palm or hand back to wipe on the interactive screen, very easy to use.

Make annotations (pictures, videos, documents, etc): Users can make annotations on documents, pictures, and videos. No matter whether teachers or meeting presenters, When presenting, you can easily annotate on PPT, word, or Excel files. Same as the picture and video.

Share memos or annotations by QR code: Users make annotations on documents, pictures, or videos, but it is stored on the IFPD, users may be curious about how should we export the documents or contents to their email or other devices. In other situations, users may ask how can send the memos on whiteboard APK to their device or email. It’s easy on interactive panels, IFPD will produce a QR code, and users just need to take their mobile phones to scan the QR to save it on their phone or send it to email.

Wireless screen projection: this is also called wireless miracast, a wireless screen share function. Compared with a traditional projector or interactive whiteboard, When projecting a laptop /computer, users do not need any cable to connect the computer to the interactive flat panel. The user just needs to click one time on the wireless screen dongle, the laptop screen can be shared to the interactive flat panel, and both screen pictures, documents, and video audios will be shared to the smart board without any delay. This is because the smart board is a built-in 5G WIFI module, and the dongle also has a WIFI module inside, so when the project screen, the 5G WIFI module communicates with the smart board, so does not need any cable to transfer data, audio, or video.

Wireless screen miracast also called wireless screen share function is to protect computers, mobile phones, and tablets to the IFPD without cable. How does the wireless screen share work?

Video conference: A smart board is interactive display equipment for video conferences. Is it only a display screen for meetings? No, it can do more! Some IFPDs are built-in cameras and microphones, so it is a combination of display screen+video camera+microphone, it’s a full solution for video conference, especially for huddle rooms. DS smart boards are embedded with ZOOM, SKYPE video conference software, users do not have to add anything or equipment, just turn on DS smart board and video conference software, then can have a video conference call.

Screen record: When the teacher uses the smart board to demonstrate and explain the teaching material, the screen record function can not only record the content of the teaching material on the smart board but also record the voice of the teacher’s explanation. This function requires the smart board is a built-in microphone to pick up the voice of the teacher.

Human detection: When there are no people in the classroom, can the smart board turn off automatically? Yes, the human detection function solves this problem. With the human detect module, if there is a person in the classroom, the IFPD will automatically enter sleep mode to save energy.

Fingerprint reader: Finger print function is to prevent not authorized users to visit files or documents on the IFPD.

User login: some special models can set users’ accounts for different authorities, this is not standard products. If you have such queries, welcome to communicate with us, we have a solution for that.

How does the IFPD benefit education?

For Children: the interactive flat panel is a 4K screen, pictures are clear and the videos are vivid to view. And it is more interactive and increases classroom interaction.

For teachers: the interactive flat panel is high-tech school equipment. Smartboard allows teachers to demonstrate and teach more efficiently and increase course interaction. Most importantly, it is very easy to use. Our DS smart board has a built-in tutorial to teach users to operate.

What Apps does the interactive panel have?

• Whiteboard: a pre-installed APK where you can write, draw, insert quick shapes/pictures, edit files, zoom in/out, drag files, etc. Change background, pen color or thickness, etc.
• Miracast/ Share: a pre-installed APK to project the laptop to the smart board, without hardware, users can project the laptop to the smart board by software also.
• File management: a pre-installed APK to manage all types of files on the smart board.
• APK store: if there is no APK you desired pre-installed, you can search in APK Store to download and install what you want.
• Browser :( chrome, firefox): pre-installed Chrome, Firefox browser.
• WPS: pre-installed documents process APK, word, Excel, or PPT documents can be read or created
• Video conference meeting ZOOM, SKYPE: Pre-installed necessary video conference meeting software, ZOOM, SKYPE.
• Customized APK: Some customers have their own teaching software or other application software, since the smart board is an open Android system, customers can install their APK to the smart board also.

Top Interactive flat panel(IFPD) brands

• When talking about the interactive flat panel, there are many premium brands, like BenQ, Samsung, Hitachi, Promethean, LG, Boxlight, SMART, ViewSonic, etc.
• BenQ: BENQ is a Taiwanese consumer electronics company. It sells and markets technology products and computing devices. It was founded in 1984 under the parent organization Qisda Corporation. BenQ is one of the leading providers of Interactive Flat Panel Displays among other digital devices all around the world. BenQ is one of the main suppliers of interactive gadgets. BenQ offers unparalleled broadness and profundity of items and incorporates advances across multiple business domains. It follows “Rejuvenating Enjoyment and Quality,” for delivering computerized projectors, LCD screens, LCD TVs, computerized cameras, eBooks, portable internet gadgets, stockpiling gadgets, and console
• Samsung: The Korean technology giant doesn’t need any introduction. Their premium range of Interactive Displays allows simple, effective, and engaging touch interactions for a variety of industries. They have provided their IFPDs in restaurant menus, in-store displays, locators, maps, museum installation, classroom installation, and business meeting rooms. Their displays are in full UHD or 4K providing high-quality images to the audience, and building engagement.
• Hitachi: Hitachi is a Japanese conglomerate. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It has branched into multiple industries. It is one of the best interactive flat panel display brands in the global market.
• Promethean: Promethean is an American brand founded in 1997. It is a global leader in interactive displays. Its clients range from the education industry to businesses. Promethean develops award-winning free teaching software. Its interactive displays have made it one of the most engaging interactive flat panel display brands. Promethean World is an educational company that develops, integrates, and implements learning environments.
• LG: LG is another trusted and renowned brand in terms of technology. Their Interactive Flat Panel Displays provide Ultra HD picture quality with screen sizes suiting the dimensions of the classrooms. They are mostly used in meeting rooms, classrooms, conference rooms, or large seminar halls. The touch technology successfully imitates the real pen and paper feel when an instructor or teacher writes over it. It registers both finger and stylus as the touch on its touch screen.
• Box light: Boxlight has won many awards and recognition for its innovative range of products and stellar services. Many schools and districts in the United States have invested in Boxlight products for their smart classroom solutions. They have to develop IFPD for schools and classrooms for about 30 years.
• ViewSonic: ViewSonic is an American privately held multinational electronic company. It was founded in 1987 by James Chu. The company is based in California, United States. Its key product line includes monitors, projectors, and displays. ViewSonic is a customer-centric brand that enhances the visual engagement of its end consumers. It continuously works on delivering solutions that help in overcoming challenges. It is also regarded as the most adaptive enterprise in the list of interactive flat panel display brands.

Smart Interactive Panel OEM Factory

Many of the top brand’s interactive flat panel display screens are sourced from China. The interactive flat panel OEM factory or we call it IFPD industry is located in the Pearl River Delta region, many big OEM factories locate in Shenzhen and Guangzhou city, Guangdong Province, China. Many IFPDs suppliers have a diversified strategy, not only providing OEM services for customers but also beginning to build their brands.

DS tech company is a middle-sized OEM/ODM factory with 150 workers, 13 persons in R&D, and an engineering team. DS Mainly focuses on OEM orders and exporting interactive flat panels. With famous brand LCD panel partners LG, AU Optronics support, and strict quality control, to cooperate with our company, you will get quality products and good technical support, and high profit.

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