CaptivAD Digital Signage Solution

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Bene�ts of CaptivAD Server Management

Console SidePowerful presentation functionality with an intuitive interface Experience centralized, rapid updates of content and immediate delivery to speci�c audiences. A powerful choice for the �nal connection of your Digital Signage network from computer, server, player to the presentation screen.

Server Side Time-Saving for Management Performance The CaptivAD system manages all digital real estate centrally, eliminating redundant management effort, and saving you time and money.

Flexi ability for signage network ef�cient and scalability At the core of the CaptivAD solution is �exibility and scalability. Start small with very little network infrastructure support, a single server and player, or launch an entire enterprise solution with servers extending into extensive network environments. Easily control thousands of remote player sites and deliver high impact multimedia messaging from a single location. This is where CaptivAD truly shines.

Flexible and Centralized Server Management

Player and Media Management The CaptivAD media system is a client-server solution for delivering multimedia advertising and messaging to display systems. The server consists of a GUI console and background service for communicating with clients. The console is the primary interface for the CaptivAD Media System and provides features for the management of clients, content, and schedules.

Management System Key Features :

Central Management and Remote Administration

Efficient Management for Large Scale Networks

Fast and Efficient File Transmission

Supports Network Address Translation (NAT)

Alert Status and Log Reporting

Infinitely Scalable Design

Asset and Inventory Management

Streamlined Synchronized Scheduling

Channel Customization for Full Multizoning

Wizard Guided User Interface

CaptivAD Solution A powerful, cost-effective management platform designed for intuitive usability and performance without sacri�cing functionality.

CaptivAD is a market-leading integrated digital multimedia display system in an intuitive,well-engineered package. The easy-to-use interface and low-pro�le player allows for effortless and rapid deployment across local and wide-area networks using wired or wireless communications.

Open and Highly Scalable ArchitectureCaptivAD is a robust embedded player system built on Linux providing increased �le handling, security, measured performance, and high ROI.

Resource protection and monitoring from either malicious / accidental attacks with Hardware Watchdog functionality.

Stunning Multimedia PresentationSupports 1080I/P High De�nition Displays (1920x1080) for superior resolution.

Supports a wide array of �les including video, images, music, PowerPoint slides, ticker, digital clock, RSS etc.

Flexible Integration FunctionsRobust Scheduling for anytime playback

Powerful Remote Management and NAT support

Dedicated Content Updating--USB (of�ine) or Network Server (real-time/ pre-set schedule )

Flexible integration with pre-existing environment--touch screens, interactive sensors, and wired or wireless networks

Effective & High Impact Message Delivery

CaptivADFrontend

Remove InterruptUse the Remove Interrupt function to simply remove an Interrupt event.

Instant MessageFor emergency use, Instant Message allows text to be immediately broadcast to the display screens in real time.

Export Schedule to USBThe Administrator can export a player’s current schedule.

LOG

System logs include historical system details including schedule log, �le transfer log, and play log. System logs are available for viewing, downloading, and exporting by all users.

Player Schedule InquirySchedule logs display a history of player schedules.

File Transfer LogFile transfer logs keep a record of what media �les have been transferred to players from the server.

Play LogPlayer logs contain historical information stored on CMS players.

USER

User ManagerUser accounts have several properties to facilitate user management and security. Administrator can send a Reset command and an email will be sent to the user with instructions on how to reset the password.

Change PassworAny user has permission to change their password at any time.

SYSTEM

System SettingSystem settings screen provides a means to modify a variety of server-side management parameters. Time Synchronization Setting (NTP) can ensure that players’ date and time settings are correctly.

Firmware ManagementThe Firmware Management screen allows administrator to update Player Firmware when necessary. Administrator can add, con�rm �rmware �les, and upload �rmware �les to players.

Task QueueTask queue is based on distributed message passing. It is focused on real-time operation. The execution units, called tasks, are executed concurrently on one or more worker servers.

User LogBy collecting user operation logs such as data transfer history, schedule dispatching history, security threats could be identi�ed as well as understand user operation behavior.

Player Schedule Iinquiry

Enable remote administration on daily operations including reboot, playlist scheduling, file transmission, content handling, and more.

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Admin Console

INSTALLATIONStep-by-step Wizard installation for seamless CMS server installation.

PLAYER

Player ManagementCentralized server database for distribution of network resources, user privileges, and panel settings, easily enhanced through secure remote access.

Add Player The power to add a single or multiple players to meet any environment.

Device ControlEasily categorize, group and control player distribution for simpli�ed scheduling and content management.

CONTENT

Media ManagementThe media management screen consists of all the media available for each player category. After determining what content should be made available to each category, users can add background, audio, video, and image �les to the corresponding category.

Modify LayoutAfter creating a layout, any user with Content Manager permission may later return and edit the layout.

Remove LayoutFlexible layout control, delete a layout from all schedules and interrupt instances.

Versatile Content PresentationCapable of producing multiple layers of display for graphics, video

or text.

Background–.bmp, .emf, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tif, and .wmf images

Graphics– scaled, stretched, or shown at native resolution

Video

Audio

Scrolling text–customizable and break-in-text for time-sensitive information (real time)

Digital clock

Preview functionality

Import & Export LayoutAdministrator can import/export from the existing layout list. Exporting layouts is an easy-to-use backup utility for safely protecting your layout from loss or damage.

SCHEDULE & INTERRUPT

Edit ScheduleAdministrator can de�ne a schedule for broadcasting content to players. For CMS, broadcasting is accomplished by sending a schedule or interrupt telling individual players or categories when to play speci�ed layouts. The Quick Add Schedule Time Scale screen provides a simple interface long durations.

Add InterruptProvides the �exibility to manually insert necessary content into the playback of a schedule or playlist in real time. Interrupt Playback information take precedence and are displayed over any regularly scheduled broadcast.

Modify InterruptUse the Modify Interrupt screen to change which players broadcast a previous created Interrupt or to shorten/extend the Interrupt.

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CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

MEDIA SIGNAGE PLAYER Hardware Specifications

Component Items

WatchDog Timer

Video Output

Audio Output

Network

USB Connectors

Internal Storage

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

Storage Temperature

Storage Humidity

Optional

Specitications

Yes

DVI / VGA / S-Video / YPbPr

Stereo Line-out

Ethernet Interface – 10 / 100 Mbps(RJ-45)

USB 2.0 * 2 (Support Mass storage)

CF Type II Socket, 44-pin IDE Interface, DOM

DC12V

24W

0°C~70°C

10% … 90%

- 40°C~120°C

10% … 95%

Wireless (RaLink or 802.11B+g networks@54Mbps)

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Video / Audio Codec

Component Items

Video Codec

Video Format

Audio Format

Image Format

Specitications

Mpeg 1,2,4 / Divx / Divx 3.11 / Windows media video 9

mpg / mpeg / asf / avi / vob / wmv / ts

Mp3 / WAV / AAC / WMA

Bmp/ Jpg / Jpeg / Png / Gif

Functionality Items

Ticker text messages

Schedule

Network

System

Multi-zone Layouts

Permission Role

Specitications

Update message content (directly key in from CaptivAD console) Position(up/down/right/left) Scrolling speed( 10 levels ) Font (Support all fonts installed in Server)Font size (Can be modified, the setting value is 24)Font color (foreground/background；256 colors)Support one Graphic Marquee with RSS seeds

Calendar based scheduling. Support Realtime Interrupt and schedule Interrupt.Slideshow duration time (Change from 1 to 59 sec)Update media fileUp to 9 channels for each playerSet date/time of playbackSupport one HD Media

DHCP client/Static IP address, LAN/WANWEP 64bits/128bitsSupport network clean home/ format HDD/shutdown/restartSupport Network Address Translation(NAT)

Set auto-restart.(if this device is down, auto-restart function will be activated.)Set Shutdown, Set sleep mode (Black Screen)Change username/passwordUpload firmware via networkOSD language(English)Support Multiple Time Zone for each playerSupport download schedule settingEnhance MAC Key License Authentication

Up to 1 Video, 1 graphic ticker, 3 graphic banners at the same time.WYSIWYG gui interfaceSupport customer layout sizeSupport import/export layoutsSupport RSSWeatherSupport Web Page SnapShot

Multi-user with multi rolesSupport Admin / Upload / Content / Approve / Dispatch / WebService RolesLogs all users’ actions history

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CaptivAD Classic Specifications

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