Kauniainen Sports Hall
A multi-screen display was installed at the Kauniainen Sports Hall scoreboard system. The hall's spectator area can accommodate over 500 spectators who can enjoy top-tier matches in sports such as handball and floorball. The facility also offers other versatile recreational opportunities, such as wall climbing and gymnastics.
Kauniainen sports hall It has been developed several times, most recently now that Jidoka supplied a new LED scoreboard with multi-sport support. The scoreboard includes handball and floorball sport support, among other features. The system comprises several different display surfaces, including a large main scoreboard of 7.3m.2 32″ LCD screens intended for both players and coaches. As the main scoreboard is located above the officials and players, facing the main stand, separate 32” screens were implemented for both dugouts to facilitate an easier overview of the situation. The match information displayed for the players is clear, making it visible during fast-paced match situations.
All of this is managed with a couple of touchscreens, with one operator handling the game situations themselves and another touchscreen taking care of audience entertainment and other matters. This helps the person responsible for audience entertainment to sense the atmosphere, for example, by sitting amongst the audience, thus keeping them in tune with the situation.
1.5 million2 The LED screen is tilted at an optimal viewing angle towards the main audience, allowing viewers to best experience and see the content displayed on the screen.
Protection and maintenance considered
The screens are protected by safety glass, so the glass absorbs impacts from any errant balls. The operating environment was taken into account at the facility, for example, the resin used in handball can spread to various surfaces in the hall, making the surface of the safety glass easier to clean than resin directly on the panel.
The scoreboard itself is protected by thick Plexiglas from various kinds of balls.
Listening to users and developing further
The screen is in heavy use during local sports club matches, including GrIFK. Handball yes floorball. The display allows for videos tailored to different sports and clubs, as well as ad placements during matches. It is also possible to show videos of special events and short video clips to entertain the audience.
The software has been further developed, based on both Jidoka's software development and customer feedback. The result is an evolved, more versatile scoreboard solution that is more functional for end-users.