Computer display options change constantly and the number of port options on most laptops have become more limited in recent years. Originally, VGA was the only choice for external displays, with resolution options that were not optimal for displaying evidence in the courtroom. Over the years both VGA output resolutions and laptop screen resolutions have ..
Category : Courtroom Hardware
There may be instances when counsel, opposing counsel, or the court have requested that the on-screen display of demonstratives, exhibits with live mark-ups, or other types of visual information be recorded digitally. If this is requested, a device known as a “video capture device” can be added to the courtroom equipment setup. Video capture devices ..
Laser projectors are a relatively new type of projector available for trial presentation. As illustrated below, this type of projector uses a single laser in laser-phosphor technology or individual red green and blue lasers to produce full color projection. Either design allows laser projectors to generate a larger wavelength of light resulting in a color ..
Touchscreen Annotation Monitor Many courtrooms have Touchscreen Annotation monitors located at the podium and in the witness stand. These devices allow the litigator and/or the witness to draw arrows, draw lines or highlight directly on the image that is being presented. Prior to the trial, take time to learn where all the selections are located ..
Laser Pointers Laser pointers are used in presentations to focus the audience on specific areas/items on the screen. By pushing a button the presenter places a color dot on the surface of the presentation screen. Suggestions for using laser pointers. Use the pointer sparingly. Practice trying to hold the pointer so it doesn’t shake on ..
Some attorneys like to have control of the PowerPoint presentation for openings and closings. There are a host of PowerPoint remote “clickers” that will allow the presenter to click through slides with the push of a button anywhere in the courtroom (some litigators like to walk around during the presentation). Most clickers use blue-tooth to ..
Scalers Different devices can output different screen sizes and different resolutions. In order create a courtroom system that can accommodate everything from high definition wide screen signals to low resolution standard screen VGA signals, all video output is run through a device that converts the signals to one resolution and aspect ratio. This device is ..
Switching Devices Typically in a courtroom set-up there are multiple display devices that need to present. These can include laptops used by each side, document camera, and other devices that produce a video signal. A switcher allows the presenter to select which device is to be displayed on the monitors and projector in the courtroom. ..
Document Camera Document Cameras provide real-time image capture that allows an attorney to display a document or object on the screens in the courtroom. Typically document cameras have a lighted base where the document is placed and a camera on an extended arm. The Document Camera will allow the presenter to zoom in and zoom ..
Projection Screens There are various types of projection screens that can be utilized in the court room. Following are typical examples. Tripod screen – three legged screen with adjustable heights and various widths. Pull-up screen – This type of screen is either set on a table or on the floor. A pull-up screen (Dalite Insta-Theatre ..