Hardware, software and expert advice for digital signage and kiosks
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Hardware, software and expert advice for digital signage and kiosks |
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FireCast OSIf this is more information than you need, check out the tour and screenshots.What is it?- Reliable and secure Linux-based environment for digital signage and kiosks- Runs on standard PC hardware or the FireCast Media Appliance - Point-and-click setup and configuration - Linux-based platform is immune to 99.999% of computer viruses and spyware - No Windows licenses or additional kiosk/signage software required What kind of content can you show?- MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 (H.264/AVC), AVI, Quicktime, and Windows Media (WMV)- HD video formats including 480p, 720p, and 1080i/p - Flash 10 - JPEG, GIF, and PNG - Live TV, cable and video feeds - Website URLs - Dynamic tickers/crawls using RSS or text feeds - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files - Acrobat PDF files Can you split or rotate the screen?- Run content full screen or split the screen into zones (up to 20+)- Each zone can show any type of content, including multiple videos, Flash files, and tickers at once - Zones can be layered on top of each other, and added or removed on-the-fly - Display standard or widescreen layouts - Rotate the screen for vertical/portrait mounting - Content can be rotated or resized on-the-fly, with various options for the aspect ratio How many screens can you connect to each player?- Use a video splitter or distribution system to connect as many screens as you like- With our multi-channel version, you can drive up to 4 separate screens from a single player - Whether you're using the standard or the multi-channel version, each screen can show a multi-zone layout How do you create the content?- Use programs like Photoshop, Flash, and Dreamweaver to create content- Display existing content, websites, web applications, and Java programs - Use the SmartPages feature to combine content and information on-the-fly - Use Perl and PHP scripting with the built-in Apache web server Are there any special features for touchscreen usage?- Show kiosk applications full-screen- Hide all the buttons and menus, or display a custom theme with only the buttons you want - Create attractor loops and choose the amount of time before they appear - Use virtual keyboards for on-screen data entry - Show multimedia files on-demand - Hide the cursor if desired - Our touchscreen software even works when the screen is rotated What peripherals does it work with?- Supports many popular touchscreen models- Compatible with hundreds of thermal, laser and inkjet printers - Built-in printer sharing allows any supported printer to be shared among multiple devices - Integrates with card readers and barcode scanners - Control display hardware remotely (e.g. turn screens on and off at specific times) - Change audio volume according to a schedule - Automatically copy content from CD-ROMs and USB storage keys - Learn more about the hardware we support Is it reliable and secure?- Self-healing architecture for smooth operation- Tamper-resistant design prevents unauthorized access to the operating system - Robust protection against viruses and spyware via Linux OS platform and Mozilla-based browser - No need to leave ports open or assign public IP addresses - Corporate VPN support What's the browser like?- Mozilla/Firefox-based browser with Gecko rendering engine- Entire look-and-feel can be customized using HTML - Place ads or branding within the browser interface - Tabbed window design for smooth handling or blocking of pop-up web pages - Limit the number of browser windows that can appear on the screen - Restrict users to pre-approved sites (whitelist/blacklist URL restrictions) - HTML 4.0, XML and CSS1 compliant; supports JavaScript, Java, and CGI What type of networks will it work with?- Works with Ethernet, DSL, Cable, or dial-up modems- Supports WiFi wireless networking (802.11b, 802.11g, etc.) and Ethernet-based cellular modems - Use static or dynamic IP addresses How do you change settings?- Password-protected, graphical control panel provides access to operating system settings- Configure peripherals, manage files, and perform other local tasks Can you manage it over the Internet?- Use FireCast ClientCenter to manage FireCast devices from any web browser- Create playlists, change settings, etc. - Generate detailed reports and monitor device status Can it be upgraded remotely?- Software upgrades can be installed remotely- Modular architecture lets you install and update custom applications, databases, and other files Get pricing and trial info
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Note: Some FireCast OS features may also require use of FireCast ClientCenter.
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