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New LED digital sign displays real-time travel time information

French digital media solutions developer Charvet Digital Media has launched iGirouette, a directional and connected signage system, which consists of a mast with two rotating arrows, each of which can rotate 360 degrees. Each arrow has LED screens on both sides and the sign is connected to the internet, via a GMS chip or directly via a network cable, and remotely controlled via an online platform.
March 31, 2017 Read time: 1 min

French digital media solutions developer 8611 Charvet Digital Media has launched iGirouette, a directional and connected signage system, which consists of a mast with two rotating arrows, each of which can rotate 360 degrees. Each arrow has LED screens on both sides and the sign is connected to the internet, via a GMS chip or directly via a network cable, and remotely controlled via an online platform.

The sign displays real-time information on events, provide directions for tours and calculates journey time to a given destination while recommending the most suitable mode of transport. Its developers say it is able to display personalised information, fully tailored to each user on demand.

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