Real-Time Data on Displays: How MLL Visualizes Laboratory Processes

Real-time data on displays: Turning Digital Signage into a visible data interface

Digital Signage is often associated with corporate news, advertising or visitor information. Munich Leukemia Laboratory (MLL) demonstrates another application: current blood sample numbers are visualized automatically on displays.

The screen therefore becomes more than a communication medium. It acts as a visible interface for operational data, with information updated from an existing data source instead of being entered manually for the display.

The challenge: Current laboratory information without duplicate maintenance

The number of processed blood samples changes continuously. Manually transferring these values to displays would require additional work and could quickly result in outdated information.

The solution: Synchronizing CSV data automatically

With connectSignage, CSV files are synchronized using the CS Uploader. The sample numbers contained in those files can then be displayed automatically on the screens.

The important point is the data flow: values are not entered again solely for Digital Signage. Instead, an existing data source is used to update the visible information.

Why data visualization is an interesting Digital Signage use case

Many organizations already have operational data, KPIs or status information in specialist systems, spreadsheets or dashboards. Displays can make selected information permanently visible at a relevant location without requiring users to open another system.

At MLL, this applies to current sample numbers. The same principle can be relevant for production metrics, status information or other operational data in different industries.

What are the benefits for MLL?

• current blood sample numbers are visible on displays
• CSV data is synchronized automatically
• less separate manual maintenance of display content
• employees receive a current overview of relevant laboratory information

Digital Signage in healthcare

Digital Signage in healthcare can support visitor information, internal communication and operational data visualization. The MLL project shows how an existing data source can be connected to a display interface without creating a separate manual process for the screen.

Explore the Digital Signage customer references and the connectSignage platform.

More examples and typical applications for this sector can be found on our Digital Signage for healthcare page.

Frequently asked questions about real-time data on Digital Signage displays

How can real-time data be displayed on Digital Signage screens?

Data can be taken from an existing source and synchronized automatically. At MLL, sample numbers are transferred through CSV files using the CS Uploader.

How do blood sample numbers reach the displays at MLL?

The current values are provided in CSV files, synchronized with the CS Uploader and then visualized on the displays.

Do the display values have to be maintained manually?

No. The implementation reduces separate manual maintenance because existing data is synchronized automatically.

What are the benefits of visualizing operational data on displays?

Selected metrics become visible where employees need them, while existing data sources can be used without creating a parallel content process.

Is Digital Signage in healthcare only suitable for visitor information?

No. The MLL project shows that Digital Signage can also visualize operational data and internal information when an appropriate data source is available.

Conclusion

MLL demonstrates a data-driven Digital Signage application in which current sample numbers are synchronized from CSV data and made visible to employees on displays.