Graphics-less Programmable LED Signs in Florida?

I previously posted the best advantages in having a programmable LED signs. LED signs can both show a graphics with either a detailed info or just an announcement. News from ABC caught my attention about an ordinance in St. Petersburg, Florida says that a programmable LED signs should only contain text and no info graphics is allowed.

The ABC News report says, the owner (Dr. Mark Scribano) of the Northeast Animal Hospital, spend of about $40, 000 to put up his programmable LED sign for advertising purposes.

According to the report from ABC Action News, the owner of Northeast Animal Hospital, Dr. Mark Scribano, spent about $40,000 to put up his programmable LED sign for advertising purposes. The LED display used to show a kitty and a dog in need of dental work. Now, the LED sign only has text.

It was earlier approved by the City of St. Petersburg but a new city ordinance declared graphics on programmable LED signs are not allowed because they are “distracting.” Non-compliance merits a fine.

Other affected business owners are also standing up against the ordinance. Meanwhile, Pam Levitt had her programmable LED sign granted two years ago and she is not ready to turn off her $52,000 digital sign. A council member has expressed views that

“St. Petersburg could look like Las Vegas” if more flamboyant signs popped up.

Based on this view, it seems programmable LED signs at St. Petersburg will remain graphics-less for some time.

Since such decree is further than anyone’s control, the best thing to do is to make the most of what you have. Rather than having no programmable LED sign for your business, get creative and influence on the power clever words can bring.

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Cars go Techie and Trendy with Programmable LED Signs

You already know the best placement of programmable LED signs in your business establishment. . But have you ever thought of how a programmable LED sign might be useful for your car?

In Australia, a man named Gagandeep Singh has. He has found another way to communicate with other drivers while on the road. Instead of multiple car horns or rude hand gestures, he developed a new rear window LED system that “offers feedback to bad drivers” such as those who like to tailgate.

Sample programmable LED signs concept different from the car LED types...

Programmable LED signs - Business Hour Sign

Singh’s very own programmable LED sign is home made out of LED lights and has pre-programmed messages such as “Driving slow!”, “Keep distance!” and “Keep right!” The LEDs (or light emitting diodes when spelled out) are spaced at 2cm intervals covering the entire rear window of his Volkswagen Polo. The space is just enough for short, two-word scrolling messages. Now for safety driving advocates, Singh says it doesn’t get in the way of his rear vision.

This daringly digital driver has more plans for his portable programmable LED sign. According to him, he is...

“attempting to add a Bluetooth receiver so drivers can update the LED sign via a mobile phone.”

Let’s just hope he doesn’t resort to texting while driving or it’s the traffic police who’ll be tailgating his rear.

[sources: Affordableled and theage.com.au]

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3 Best Programmable LED Signs Helpful for Businesses

Dancing lights, neon brights or programmable led signs and what ever you might call it are brighten the streets of high urban and business area. It might be the easiest way to catch prospect clients or customers and might be lowest cost in terms of business marketing.

Yes, it's a simple analogy – business can deliver or project a visible advertisement to prospect clients or customers of up to 1500 feet or beyond depending on the strategy where the programmable led sign. Business owners can also select a vast variety of programmable LED signs or neon ads signs for a specific target audience.

Here's 3 Best programmable led signs and neon lights that is a hit to customers as well as saves more bucks in marketing budgets.


1 - Single Color RED Indoor/Outdoor Programmable Led Scrolling Signs

The sign has a Bright Red LED lights are eye-catching and give viewing distance up to 500 feet, 15 MM Pitch (also available in 20MM, 26MM, and 30 MM Pitches), Programmable Via Remote Keyboard, Time & Date Functions, Animated and Brilliant Movements including Scrolling, Tornado, Gathering, Hurricane, Wave, Etc., Multiple Fonts and Hold Times for each message, Ability to change brightness level of sign (over 6000 nits), Sunshade grill blocks direct sunlight for increased visibility, Built with highest quality extruded aluminum, Huge Energy Savings using only 1/20th of power of neon sign,LED Lifespan up to 100,000 hours and a 1 Year Warranty.



2 - Tri-Color (RGY) Indoor/Outdoor Programmable Led Scrolling Signs

The signage has Bright Red, Green, & Yellow LED lights are eye-catching and give viewing distance up to 500 feet, 15 MM Pitch (also available in 20MM, 26MM, and 30 MM Pitches), Programmable Via Remote Keyboard, Time & Date Functions, Animated and Brilliant Movements including Scrolling, Tornado, Gathering, Hurricane, Wave, Etc., Multiple Fonts and Hold Times for each message, Ability to change brightness level of sign (over 6000 nits), Sunshade grill blocks direct sunlight for increased visibility, Built with highest quality extruded aluminum, Huge Energy Savings using only 1/20th of power of neon sign, LED Lifespan up to 100,000 hours, and a 1 Year Warranty.


3 - Full Color Indoor/Outdoor Programmable Led Message Signs

This advanced signage is Bright LED lights are eye-catching and give viewing distance up to 500 feet, 15 MM Pitch (also available in 20MM, 26MM, and 30 MM Pitches), Easily Programmable via PC (Software Drivers included, compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7, and Vista (All  32 bit only), Temperature, Time, Date Functions, Animated and Brilliant Movements including Scrolling, 3D, Lens, etc., Multiple Fonts and Hold Times for each message, Ability to change brightness level of sign (over 6000 nits), Sunshade grill blocks direct sunlight for increased visibility, Built with highest quality extruded aluminum, Huge Energy Savings using only 1/20th of power of neon sign, LED Lifespan up to 100,000 hours, and a 1 Year Warranty.

Furthermore, LED signs empowers business owners to cultivate their target market more effectively, quickly transitioning viewers from potential customer to first-time customer to repeat customer by creating a memorable, attractive, and informative advertising narrative over time. The reduced operating costs realized by reduction in time spent updating signage and low power consumption only compounds the impact on the bottom line. Before considering another costly advertising campaign, evaluate the potential benefits an LED sign could deliver to your business.

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Advantages of Programmable Led Signs on your Business Location

LED illumination like a spotlights of dancing fireflies at night along the busy streets of Tokyo (Japan). I heard that Vegas have a vast number of these led signs and lights brighten the whole night. Well it really is an effective way of attracting customers for business and lights like programmable led signs or electronic message boards are always in demand.

I asked Affordabled.com (The Leader in producing programmable led signs and neon lights) about why is it important for business to have neon or programmable led signs put on their business establishment.

Versatility

You can put any of the best programmable led signage or neon lights at any business establishment. Since its low on budget and there are so many choices a business owner can select, it's a one big hit.

Flashing or Moving Messages delivered accordingly

The main reason why programmable led signs is a must have for businesses is the animation feature of the led lights. Lights moving up or down left to right and even form interesting moving images that make the viewer can’t take their eyes off. You may also add different colors as well as story lines to each scrolling messages. Traditional colors for programmable led signs are red, green and blue – now technology is innovating and can have multi-colored led to create a pixilated creation of moving messages and images too.

Showcasing your Business Brand

With the subtle configuration and fascinating displays of lights, you’ll spread your brand as well as location effectively to your audience (prospect customers). It is sure that communications delivered with your branding to your clients.

(Video and Images is courtesy of www.affordableled.com, Programmable Business Hour Sign )

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Welcome to the world of colorful and programmable LED signs and dancing lights

Since the time before Sir Thomas Edison introduces the very first light bulb, mankind has long been fascinated with the wonders of lights at night. Man-made light source has had gone a long way since then – streets light uplift the night time essence and makes the whole evening goes grand and amusing.

I was in Tokyo Japan last year (2010), and that must be the place where nighttime seems so fascinating with their display of lights and to know that they are just programmable LED signs, I can’t keep the outburst feeling of happiness as they alight the sidewalks. So this is the reason why I’m inspired in creating this blog about Programmable Lights and LED signs (dancing lights).

So as the first post of this new blog, I would like to take you in depth of what is LED.

According to AffordableLED.com, “LED is short for Light Emitting Diode, a multi-color light source that emits color lights based on the movement of electrons in a semiconductor. Different chemicals produce different colors in LEDs: it can be either infrared or visible.

So that means, LEDs are one of the most common things we see in gadgets such as cameras, digital clocks, television and etc. we usually see them as the light that indicates an action in gadgets whether red or green in most cases.

Another thing about LEDs, Lighted signage creates an additional visual effect which further distinguishes itself from traditional signs, making it a more effective advertising tool. LED has a variety of applications in outdoor signs: from LED display, electronic business signs and custom signs, to channel letter signs, its versatility is indisputable.”

Lights always show emotions in different moods and that’s something we can’t just resist… That’s all folks and watch out for my next post. Ciao!

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