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Client Contact: Karen Fore
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BrightSign Raises the Bar on Digital Signage Display Software
with New Version of BrightAuthor
Adds Twitter Feeds, Local Networking, New Presentation Creation Tools and New Device
Support —All Easy, All Free with BrightSign Players
SARATOGA, CA (October 19, 2011) -- Known worldwide for combining innovation with affordability,
digital signage leader BrightSign® announced today Version 2.3 of its BrightAuthor software, a powerful
PC application included free of charge with BrightSign’s broad line of solid-state digital signage
controllers. Available now, BrightAuthor v2.3 delivers an impressive host of new capabilities that enable
users to quickly display live content in a BrightSign presentation, network units and manage them with
added flexibility. The new capabilities also include tools that simplify the process of building complex
presentations, easy insertion of playlists and support for a wide range of new devices.
Twitter and Dynamic Content Feeds
BrightAuthor v2.3 has expanded its standard RSS text feed support with 3 new features that allow for
live and timely content to be displayed. First and foremost is the new support of Twitter feeds. Twitter
feeds can be directly displayed within a ticker zone, allowing timely messages to be displayed without
republishing. For example, users can simply Tweet a welcome message for a visitor and it will promptly
appear on the BrightSign display.
In addition, the new Live Text feature provides the foundation to tap into a log or database to display
pertinent information. This feature can assist integrators with deployment by showing unit statistics
and instructing end users with directional commands at certain points in a presentation. When linked to
a database, Live Texts can instantly update a wait list for any number of applications from restaurants to
salons, pharmacies and more.
Dynamic Playlists also create new possibilities for media RSS dynamic signage involving content such as
news, weather, specials and more delivered as videos and images as opposed to texts. The Dynamic
Playlists reside on the BrightSign Network where it acts as a pool of content to playback within a
presentation. They can be accessed at various points within a primary published playlist and can be
updated independently without republishing the primary presentation.
Local Area Networking Support
With BrightAuthor v2.3, a new and free networking solution is now available to BrightSign users. The
Local Area Networking option is designed to enable users with a small network to send basic content
updates and get unit status using a local area network.

By adding this new option, users can now choose from three network solutions. Simple File Networking
is a free networking solution designed to enable users with a small network to send basic content
updates over the Internet.
BrightSign Network is an affordable, highly secure networking solution that frees users from the
complexities and cost of hosting and maintaining their own network. The all-inclusive option is scalable
from networks with one to hundreds of players.
Diagnostic Web Server Support
BrightAuthor v2.3 can now be used to enable/disable the Diagnostic Web Server feature available with
BrightSign Firmware v3.7. This useful new feature provides a remote look at a particular networked unit.
It offers file browsing, uploading, downloading, deletion, etc. of the SD card content. In addition to
network diagnostics, the application can be used for DNS lookup, pings and network settings. It can also
be used to retrieve system, diagnostic, or playback logs as well as enable/disable script debugging.
Enhanced Presentation Creation Tools
Taking interactivity to a new level, BrightAuthor now provides users with the Interactive Menu tool
which simplifies the creation of DVD-style presentations and enables the development of navigationbased interactive playlists without scripting. This new tool makes playback of many pieces of content
very easy. Users simply drag and drop the content selection assets as well as cursors onto a background
image to create the layout, and assign interactive button triggers to navigate and initiate playback when
desired. An added benefit with Interactive Menus is that content development is greatly reduced since
the layout is designed within BrightAuthor instead of creating content for each possible view of the
DVD-style presentation desired.
Another new presentation creation tool in BrightAuthor is Media Lists. This new tool is ideal for
inserting advertisements into retail presentations for cross promotions or branding. Video, images or
audio assets can be pooled from a contained playlist for easy playback at defined points in a
presentation. Users have the option of shuffling the playback of the content in the list or playing them in
a certain order. Images of up to 16MB (uncompressed) can also be stored in Cache for faster loading.
New Device Support
When creating a new BrightAuthor project, users can now select the BrightSign TD1012 all-in-one
portable tabletop display and choose from built-in portrait layouts. The software automatically sets the
correct video resolution, display orientation and more which takes the guess work out of creating
presentations for these free standing displays.
BrightAuthor v2.3 also adds support for BrightSign’s new USB Capacitive Touch Button Pad accessories
(4 button and 11 button) which are compatible with BrightSign’s HD810, HD1010 and HD1010w
interactive sign controllers. With BrightAuthor support, programming and customizing button
interactivity and LED controls is fast and easy, making the complete solution ideal for applications such
as retail product demonstrations, museum exhibits and trade show displays.
New Advanced Commands
In addition to supporting full HD at 1080p resolutions, BrightAuthor v2.3 software now supports 3D
video playback for the top-over-bottom and side-by-side 3D formats.

With BrightAuthor’s support for BrightControl, major display states such as power on/off, volume
up/down/on/off, pause, user-defined commands and all other standard Consumer Electronics Controls
(CEC) available can be conveniently added to presentations for management without user intervention.
This feature saves on integration time and costs because the commands are passed through the existing
HDMI cable and eliminates the need for an additional RS-232.
Also under the heading of Advanced Commands is the new Audio Mute feature for enabling and
disabling Analog, Digital and HDMI audio.
Dependable Ease of Use
BrightAuthor makes creating, publishing, updating and managing compelling digital signage displays so
easy, even a novice can use it successfully. While this latest version of BrightAuthor has added an
plethora of new capabilities and tools, the primary user friendly and visual-based interface and features
are still firmly intact including the templates, wizards and customization tools that have made
BrightAuthor so popular with both non-technical users and experienced users. The guides make it easy
to create full-screen and multi-zone playlists for looping displays without manually configuring
coordinates and image sizes. Content can be easily enhanced with features such as dayparting/scheduling, interactivity, synchronization and simple networking. Publishing the content is also
simplified because the software automatically creates the playlist file and bundles it with the selected
content, ready to drop onto an SD card for playback or delivered over a network.
Availability
Designed to run on a standard Windows PC with Windows XP or Vista or Windows 7, plus Microsoft .Net
Framework 3.5 or later, BrightAuthor v2.3 is currently in public beta and is available free of charge to all
BrightSign users at http://brightsign.biz/support. With this application, presentations can be deployed
to BrightSign HD110, HD210, HD210w (wireless), HD410, HD810, HD1010, HD1010w (wireless) models
and BrightSign’s new portable tabletop tower, the TD1012.
BrightSign video players and kiosk controllers are available from the BrightSign Store with prices ranging
from US$284.99 for the HD110 digital sign player to US$649.99 for the HD1010 advanced networked
digital sign and kiosk controller. To help users learn the basics about BrightSign, BrightSign now offers an
online Quick Start Kit, BrightSign demos and a Tutorial page. The kit includes the latest version of
BrightAuthor, a Quick Start Guide and sample BrightAuthor project files for full screen, zones and
interactive presentations.
About BrightSign
BrightSign, LLC, based in Saratoga, California, develops products and software for digital signage.
BrightSign solid-state digital sign controllers set new standards for both stand-alone and networked
digital signage applications with their superior video quality, reliability, affordability, ease of use and
interactivity. Online information about BrightSign units is available at www.brightsign.biz. For sales
inquiries, please contact sales@brightsign.biz or call 408-852-9263 in the USA and +44-1223-911842
internationally.
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BrightSign is a registered trademark of BrightSign, LLC in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice.



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