HKUST Digital Display
Digital displays are set up for the HKUST community to publicize events and activities such as conferences, seminars, ceremonies, performances, and exhibitions. MTPC will offer content posting and technical support for a set of dedicated digital displays on campus. These displays include:
7/F LED Wall at the Foyer of the Council Chamber
Technical Specs for Display Content & Image Input
- Display size: 2.7M (Height) x 4.8M (Width)
- Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixel (16:9, True 4K), 1.2 pitch
- Content Format: JPG, PNG (Still); MP4 (Video)
- External AV input: HDMI from Computer
- Audio output (optional)
- Portable mixer and speakers
- Motorized Curtain for opening ceremony or covering the LED when necessary.
Content Submission Workflow
- Access Templates & Resources of MTPC website to download design templates and create display contents.
- Email display contents to poster@ust.hk with proposed display date/duration two working days before the content release date.
- Content display will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Issue an MTPC Work Request for elaborated setup and productions.
Operations
- Users from schools, institutes, academic departments, program offices, centers, administrative departments, offices and units who have booked the venue are eligible to submit content for the 7/F LED Display.
- Users are responsible for the appropriateness and accuracy of their display contents.
- MTPC will advise on the technical issues of the submitted content to ensure display quality.
- All files will be deleted after the display period.
Digital Notice Board
1. North Gate Bus Stop (to be installed in Sept 2025)
8 horizontal panels (4 pairs)
Single panel: 3840 x 2160 (4K 65” landscape)
2 panels (pair): 7823 x 2160 (with 143 bezel compensation)
2. Piazza G/F (to be installed in Sept 2025)
8 vertical panels (4 pairs)
Single panel: 2160 x 3840 (4K 65” portrait)
2 panels (pair): 4463 x 3840 (with 143 bezel compensation)
3. Hall I Bridge Link (to be installed in Sept 2025)
8 vertical panels
Single panel: 2160 x 3840 (4K 65” portrait)
4. Near E-Board at Atrium
4 horizontal panels
Single panel: 3840 x 2160 (4K 65” landscape)
4 panels: 15789 x 2160 (with 143 x 3 bezel compensation)
Technical Specs for Display Content & Image Input
- 65" outdoor waterproof and anti-glare panel
- Resolution: 2160 x 3840 (Portrait); 3840 x 2160 (Landscape)
- Content Format: JPG, PNG (Still); MP4(Video)
- Only 30 or 60 seconds video is accepted
Content Submission Workflow
- Email display contents to poster@ust.hk with proposed display period.
- Still images will be displayed randomly in ALL panels for 30 sec by default. Videos will be played in full length of content (30 or 60 seconds) and muted by default.
- Duration and frequency of content display may vary based on special arrangements or requests.
- Issue an MTPC Work Request to our design team if elaborated setup and production are required.
Operations
- The Digital Notice Board will operate Mon to Sat from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. No operation on Sun and public holidays.
- All HKUST schools, institutes, academic departments, program offices, centers, administrative departments, offices and units are eligible to submit content for display.
- Student organizations can submit content through DSTO.
- MTPC will advise on technical issues, if any, to ensure optimal display quality.
- Users are responsible for the appropriateness and accuracy of their display contents. Please refer to the Rules for Notice Boards.
- All files will be deleted after the display period.
Today's Events
Technical Specs for Display Content & Image Input
- 65" TV touch panel; outdoor waterproof and anti-glare
- Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixel (16:9, 4K)
Content Submission Workflow
- Content submitted to the online HKUST Event Management system, except MPhil/PhD Thesis Presentation, will be displayed during the event days or period. No extra request required.
- Content in horizontal format should be in 16:9 aspect ratio.
- Content in vertical format (special request required) should be at least 1080x1920 pixel (9:16 Full HD) or preferably in 2160x3840 pixel (9:16, 4K).
- Event’s QR code will be generated automatically by the system and placed at the right-hand bottom corner of the content shown below. Content’s design should be adjusted accordingly.
- Events without visual will be provided with template background by default.
Operations
- Today’s Events will operate daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., including working days and public holidays.
- Content will display for 30 secs and loop until a user touches the up/down search button.
- The looping resumes 30 secs after the Today’s Events display is left idle.
- Event content that lasts for over 7 calendar days will have normal display frequency on the first 3 days and less frequent during the rest of event period.
- Other operation practice will be the same as the HKUST Event Management system.
Transparent LED at Academic Concourse Entrance
Technical Specs for Display Content & Image Input
- 2 x transparent LED panels
- Resolution:
- Left Panel: 217 (Width) x 512 pixel (Height)
- Right Panel: 246 (Width) x 512 pixel (Height)
- Content Format: JPG, PNG (Still); MP4 (Video)
- One-sided display facing the Atrium
Content Submission Workflow
- Email display contents to poster@ust.hk with proposed display period/duration two working days before the content release date.
- Issue an MTPC Work Request with display requirements to our design team if design services are required.
- Services for content optimization for the specific display size and transparent effect will be provided by MTPC.
Operations
- The transparent LED will operate Mon to Sat from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. No operation on Sun and public holidays.
- Users are responsible for the appropriateness and accuracy of their display contents.
L-shape LED at Atrium (to be installed in August)
Technical Specs for Display Content
- Long side resolution: 2800 x 800
- Short side resolution: 800 x 800
- Physical dimension:
- Long side: 7M x 2M, Short side: 2M x 2M
Content Submission Workflow
- Email display contents to poster@ust.hk with proposed display period/duration two working days before the content release date.
- Issue an MTPC Work Request with display requirements to our design team if design services are required.
- Services for content optimization for the specific display size will be provided by MTPC.
Operations
- The L-Shape LED will operate Mon to Sat from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. No operation on Sun and public holidays.
- Users are responsible for the appropriateness and accuracy of their display contents.
3D Animation
The L-Shape LED also supports 3D animation effects. Please contact MTPC for the production requirements.
