Electronic Billboard Technology is one of two subsidiaries of SI Diamond Technology Inc., a startup that makes flat-panel displays for portable computers. The company believes time-sharing of billboards will increase revenue from each sign. It also could help advertisers get their ads out quickly, company officials said. But the company also faces hurdles. Regulation of billboards is increasing, including the ban on cigarette ads.
Price is another consideration.
America Inc. But company officials remain optimistic they can build up to 20 billboards by next summer. All rights reserved.