A screen recording of the upcoming infojection media manager for digital signage networks.

There is currenty a test install of the media manager available at
http://demo.infojection.co.uk

Pease have a look through the pages, create some pages, upload some media and see what you think.

All comments and / or offers of employment are appreciated.

The digital system allows the display of advertising or information from the video output of a PC usually connected to a large screen in public view.

The system is divided into separate logical parts;

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The Player
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Usually a PC located in a remote location and connected to a plasma or projection screen.
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Some network connection (ISDN, Modem or Ethernet) to/from the management server is needed
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Able to play most video formats, HTML pages and Flash 6
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The Control Server
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Centrally holds all the media to be used by the players
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Holds a database of play lists to control which ads get played on which players
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Retrieves and processes data feeds for news, announcements, etc
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Holds a mirror of each player’s content, ready to be synchronised with the remote player machines
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Transmits content to player machines via TCP/IP
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The Network
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Using IP (Internetworking Protocol) for flexibility and compatibility
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Using a router with ISDN, Modem and Ethernet connections to each player machine. Automatically routing data to players and hiding complexities of each connection from the server.
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Running a name service on the router
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Providing internet access for the collection of feeds and office web browsing
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The Management Console
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A Java application able to run on any platform with a Java virtual machine and an IP connection to the database on the server
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Allows the loading of content into the system
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Allows editing of the database
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Edit data about each player machine
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Edit records for each advert and resources they require
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Edit and assemble play lists of adverts
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Create a queue of updates to be sent to the players


Linux Digital Signage Howto

Places such as Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Health Clubs, Cinemas, Airports and even Doctor's Waiting Rooms are using digital signage. The audiences in these places are known, allowing messages to be chosen, updated and adjusted specifically for them.



Using live information displays within companies improves internal communications. Business critical data can be fed throughout the organisation.
Company information and branding can easily be delivered to conference facilities and corporate hospitality areas.
Use infojection players to display eye catching promotional content. Make an impression at trade shows, events and exhibitions.

If you want to attract some attention to the screens of your digital signage network then why not screen some live football? The whole world has a thrist to see the games.

Digital signage screens that are not just for advertising.

Our player can display live pictures from broadcast TV.

Advanced timers allow the output to cut from normal advertising or information content to a live TV picture. Ready to screen the world cup!