Important new features in BrightSign firmware 7.0 are listed below, along with links to the associated documentation:
- New JavaScript API: A substantial set of BrightScript functionality is now available through a new set of JavaScript objects.
- Full-resolution graphics: XTx43 models can render graphics at resolutions up to 3840x2160x30p. This feature is available in BrightAuthor and BrightScript.
- Advanced audio routing: Better support for mixing of PCM sources with audio outputs. Sample rate mixing is available in BrightAuthor, while additional options, including volume leveling, are available in BrightScript.
- Encoding upgrade: XTx43 models support encode framerates up to 60p.
- Quad-HD decode: XTx43 models support simultaneous decode of four HD video streams (via BrightScript or JavaScript).
- Genlock support: Frame-accurate synchronization is now available via roSyncManager and BSSyncManager.
- HTML graphics improvements: The Qt compositor has been replaced with a dedicated GL compositor.
- Revamped JavaScript ticker API (via BSTicker)
- Java 8 support (via roJRE)
- 802.1x support
- HLS streaming improvements: Support for alternate audio and variant playlists in HLS streams.
- WebGL video support