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SMIL suits perfect for Digital Signage

What is SMIL?

The Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language is an XML-based markup language which can be used to describe multimedia presentations with timing controls including images, animations, videos, and audio. It was developed by the W3C's Synchronization and Media Annotations Working Group (SMIL 3). SMIL is perfectly suited for digital signage cases and makes it possible to mix products from different vendors.

Why SMIL for Digital Signage?

SMIL is an investment safe industrial standard from the W3-Consortium. Everyone can use SMIL to create applications without paying license fees. Companies are no more forced to reinvent the wheel. They can use solid field proven and powerful concepts which covers every use case.

6 Reasons why SMIL is perfect for Digital Signage

  1. Synchronization: SMIL allows for the synchronization of multiple media elements, such as text, images, and video, in a single presentation. This makes it easy to create dynamic, visually appealing content for digital signage.
  2. Scheduling: SMIL allows for the scheduling of content, so that different messages can be displayed at different times of the day or week. This is useful for displaying time-sensitive information or for rotating content to keep the display fresh.
  3. Open Standard: SMIL is an open standard, which means that it is not tied to any specific vendor or platform. This makes it easy to integrate SMIL-based content into a variety of digital signage systems.
  4. Ease of use: SMIL is relatively easy to learn and use, even for those who are new to multimedia programming. It uses a simple, intuitive syntax that is easy to read and understand, making it accessible to a wide range of users.
  5. Flexibility: SMIL allows you to create complex, interactive multimedia presentations that can adapt to different screen sizes and resolutions. You can use it to create a variety of different types of digital signage, from static displays to interactive kiosks.
  6. Cross-platform compatibility: SMIL presentations can be played on a wide range of devices and platforms, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. This makes it an ideal choice for digital information, which often needs to be displayed on a variety of different devices.

Overall, SMIL is a powerful and flexible language that is well-suited for creating and managing multimedia content.