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17 Jan

When There’s a Puzzle of Zones on a Large IP Paging System

Technology, January 17, 2019

Let’s say you are a facility with a large IP based system with many zones. How are you going to control all of that in an easy and efficient way? Some facilities, such as large airports, have so many zones in such an expansive space that it is difficult to control the overall system and each of its components. Large facilities sometimes have thousands of pages and messages a day that need to be accessed and controlled. There is a solution for these clients that can give a view of the overall system status with easy system operation and a.

11 Jan

Sneak peak inside the Vikings TCO Performance Center in Eagan-Boardroom

Company News, Projects, January 11, 2019

There’s a place in the TCO Performance Center for high level meetings and even entertaining new partners. The boardroom at the TCO offers a space for upper level management meetings, entertaining, teleconferencing and presentations. It was a bit tricky though. Originally the room was designed with an in-room cabinet. But during construction it was left out of the rough in. EDC rose to the occasion to offer a unique solution to this problem. EDC redesigned this room with a ceiling pull down rack to house the main components for the teleconferencing system. This prevented the team from opening up the.

10 Jan

A More Inviting Downtown with A/V

Company News, Projects, January 10, 2019

We’re in the darkest coldest months right now. I’ve often found myself on the cold dark streets cursing the winter. Is there any relief? Well there is downtown on the recently renovated Nicollet. Electronic Design Company just completed a project that allows the Nicollet Armature between 6th and 9th street to have synchronized lighting with a music experience. This project was the first installation of sound distribution for the Downtown Improvement District (DID). It includes 12 light poles which are fitted with professional loudspeakers. This makes the renovated Nicollet area much more vibrant and welcoming for downtown shoppers. It gives.

4 Jan

Customized A/V

Company News, January 4, 2019

“It takes time to craft a custom solution and we don’t do cookie cutter.” EDC Engineer Electronic Design Company wants to give the best, high value solution to our clients when they are having a problem. We make sure to take in their wants and needs. We provide a general plan on what they want and what we deliver. And we work with the budget to put the final plan together and into action. We want to be a complete resource for our clients for all customized critical audio, video and communication systems. And we execute our mission through our.

20 Dec

Real Time Location Services in Behavioral Health

Technology, December 20, 2018

What do you do as a nurse when you have unruly patients in a healthcare facility? How do you know you’ll get help in time? Or what if you can’t find a wheelchair when you need one? Real Time Location Services (RTLS) improve operational efficiency and patient care in healthcare facilities. So many benefits come from RTLS: real time locating of people and equipment, easy installation, interoperability, safety and reliability. A good option for healthcare systems is the staff duress badge. When they are in a volatile situation or concerned for their safety they can press a button on a.

14 Dec

Getting Your Message Across in House of Worship

Technology, December 14, 2018

The most important part of A/V in a House of Worship is getting the message across. They want to put a message out about the liturgy and failure to deliver this message would defeat the purpose. The message going through the A/V system needs to be intelligible. This mean more than just speakers that are loud. Acoustic treatments cut down on reflections that decrease intelligibility. When you have sound coming out of the speakers reflecting off a wall, the sound arrives at different times, making the message unintelligible to the human ear. Treating the walls helps keep the sound coming.

21 Nov

What emergency response integration looks like in schools

Education, Technology, November 21, 2018

When there is an emergency in a school, you don’t have time to set off all the emergency systems individuallyyou just need it to happen. That’s why it’s important to integrate the Public Address/emergency notification system with all the other emergency systems in your facility. With Carehawk, all of the emergency systems can be triggeredinstantaneously. The Carehawk system can trigger contact closures for the emergency or lock down paging as well as door locks, visual messaging on TVs and emergency or lockdown strobes. The response is seamless and efficient. Depending on what kind of Carehawk system you have deployed, it can even send out email notifications. Visual messaging as well as email notifications can be especially helpful.

16 Nov

EDC Gets Ready for Big Game!

Company News, Events, November 16, 2018

Electronic Design Company was pleased to be selected as the systems integrator that designed and installed the all networked based A/V system at the Vikings TCO Performance Center. From this initial partnership with the Minnesota Vikings EDC continued our relationship by becoming a Proud Partner of the Minnesota Vikings at the TCO Performance Center. Coming up, EDC has the honor as a Proud Partner to witness the rival game of MN Vikings vs Green Bay Packers over Thanksgiving weekend. We wanted to celebrate our clients while enjoying the hottest football game of the season! SKOL!

16 Nov

Real Time Info for Nurse Call Efficiency

Company News, Technology, November 16, 2018

Nurse call technologies can facilitate efficiency in spaces such as assisted living, clinics and other healthcare facilities. These systems provide real time information to healthcare staff on patient status and staff locations. This means addressing any problems or events happening in the healthcare space more rapidly. A typical system uses a networked system of call lights and tones for alerts, lavatory pull strings for immediate response help- even Real Time Location badges for staff to notify proper teams to respond to an event. As the US population ages, there are many more assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities. Many.

7 Nov

Sound Masking Efficiency

Company News, Technology, November 7, 2018

What is Sound Masking and why should you consider it? Sound masking is an audio technique that reduces annoying background noise and provides a sound buffer, keeping conversation private to develop a calming environment. It is engineered to fall into the same frequency level as human speech, sounding similar to soft airflow blending into the natural background. Sound masking is an immersive experience where speakers, also known as emitters, are methodically installed in a space to surround employees and guests no matter where they are in the room. Studies have shown that on average it takes 20 minutes for employees to get.

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