ttss interactive products the annunciator for hospitality
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TTSS Interactive Products
The AnnunciatorFor Hospitality
The Annunciator• TTSS recognized the need for digital signage for
various markets, including hospitality• The Annunciator provides a flexible, easy-to-use
system to display event listings, messages, advertising and other information
• Text, graphics, video, live TV, PowerPoint, Internet URLs and other formats can be used
• Readerboards and conference room signs are controlled by the same centralized software
The Annunciator• The system consists of:
– Large screen LCD readerboards (32”, 40”, 46”)
– Digital room signs (15”, 17”, 19”)– The system editor
• Event data can be imported from external sources (Delphi, etc.)
• Events and content can be changed on the fly
A Typical Annunciator InstallationReaderboard LCDs and room signs are linked via Local Area Network
The system editor controls thecontent for all signs
An Internet connection allowsTTSS to monitor systemperformance and remotely diagnose problems
Case Study – Villa Christina• Villa Christina is an upscale event
destination in Atlanta, featuring a restaurant and catering facilities
• Hosts meetings, receptions, dinners
• TTSS installed:– One 40” event listing screen in lobby area– Four 17” room signs– One 19” room sign
Large Screen Readerboard
Guests entering thelobby are drawn tothe large screen LCD
When no events arescheduled, full-screenadvertising can be shown
Let’s take a look at some sample screens!
This is an example ofa full-screen graphicwith text entered usingthe Annunciator editor.
Our clients can create graphics and other content without paying future fees to TTSS!
TTSS provides a setof “starter” graphicsand backgrounds foruse by our clients.
Large Screen Readerboard
When activities arescheduled for thecurrent day…
A list of events willautomatically be shown
The event listing canbe sequenced with ads and announcements
Large Screen Readerboard
When activities arescheduled for thecurrent day…
A list of events willautomatically be shown
The event listing canbe sequenced with ads and announcements
Large Screen Readerboard
Large Screen Readerboard
The large screen readerboards can be split into multiple “frames”
This is an example of a 50/50 layout(events-left, ads-right)
Each frame refreshes on an independent basis
Large Screen Readerboard
The large screen readerboards can be split into multiple “frames”
Each frame refreshes on an independent basis
This is an example of a 50/50 layout(events-left, ads-right)
Large Screen Readerboard
The readerboards can also be split three ways.
Large Screen Readerboard
The readerboards can also be split three ways.
In this case, we display events, video, and advertising all at the same time!
The Annunciator gives you the flexibility to present content in multiple ways!
Readerboard Recap• The Annunciator allows multiple views of
event listings, announcements and ads• Different content types including graphics,
text, video loops, live TV, PowerPoint, web pages and tickers can be used
• Event information can be entered and changed easily in the editor, or can be imported from event management software
Annunciator Room Signs
• Can show same content types as readerboards
• Typically shows list of events for that room for the day, current event in room, and announcements / graphics
• Shows the next event at a predetermined time prior to event start
• Let’s look at an example
Annunciator Room SignsAt Villa Christina, room signs are located outside of each meeting venue
Let’s take a look at some typical room sign uses
Room Sign
Events scheduled for the room appear in chronological order
As the event time passes, it drops off the list
At Villa Christina, room signs are located outside of each meeting venue
Let’s take a look at some typical room sign uses
Room Sign
Events scheduled for the room appear in chronological order
As the event time passes, it drops off the list
Room Sign
The Annunciator allows Villa Christina to personalize room signs
In this case we show a video of the happy couple
Room Sign
The Annunciator allows Villa Christina to personalize room signs
In this case we show a video of the happy couple
This personalization feature can be used to enhance your event revenue stream!
Room Sign
We can also use PowerPoint slide shows to produce graphics with motion
During your event, please feel to visitour gardens, restaurant, and lounge. We want your time at Villa Christina to be a memorable experience!!!Now, let’s take a look at
the editor software that controls all of these features
The Annunciator Editor• The editor controls all system functions
– Entering / editing event data– Assigning content to specific sign locations– Changing content sequences – Creating content for signs– Changing “layouts” on large screens
• Let’s take a look…
The system editor resides on one or more desktop PCs on your network
To manually add and maintain events, we click on the “Create/Edit an Event” button
The system editor resides on one or more desktop PCs on your network
To manually add and maintain events, we click on the “Create/Edit an Event” button
The events for the current day have already been entered
Let’s look at the “Johnson Wedding Reception” event
If we double-click on that line
Let’s look at the “Johnson Wedding Reception” event
If we double-click on that line
The events for the current day have already been entered
All of the event data is maintained on this screen
Dates and times of events can be loaded well in advance
The “Time Booking Start” field tells the room signs to display event data prior to the start time
Once an event has been created and saved it will automatically appear on the large screen event listing and on the appropriate room sign
Now let’s see how we create ads and announcements in the system
To do that, we use the “Create/Edit a Screen” function
This window starts the creation process
Let’s create a simple welcoming announcement
4 - Open the design editor
1 - Give it a name2 - Give it a display duration3 - Pick a frame where it will appear
This screen allows you to edit content and text
Let’s create an example
First, we pick a background
This screen allows you to edit content and text
Let’s create an example
First, we pick a background
This screen allows you to edit content and text
Let’s create an example
First, we pick a background
Then we add text
This screen allows you to edit content and text
Let’s create an example
First, we pick a background
Then we add text
This screen allows you to edit content and text
Let’s create an example
First, we pick a background
Then we add text
Now we can add a graphic element
This screen allows you to edit content and text
Let’s create an example
First, we pick a background
Then we add text
Now we can add a graphic element
This screen allows you to edit content and text
Let’s create an example
First, we pick a background
Then we add text
Now we can add a graphic element
At this point, we save our work, and it’s ready for the sign
Before we take a look at our work, let’s change the layout on the large event readerboard
Before we take a look at our work, let’s change the layout on the large event readerboard
To change the layout, we…
To change the layout, we…
Click the “Edit Layout Distribution” button
To change the layout, we…
Click the “Edit Layout Distribution” button
On this screen, we change the large screen layout from “Event50TV” to “Events-Screens”
Let’s click OK and see the results on the big screen
Now our first set of frames show the event list and an ad
But in a few seconds, our new welcome frame appears
Now our first set of frames show the event list and an ad
But in a few seconds, our new welcome frame appears
It’s that easy to maintain your content!!!
The Annunciator• The system allows conference facilities to
tailor their message to their clients• The system is flexible in allowing display
of events, graphics, video, live TV, Internet URLs
• Event data can be imported from external event management software
• The easy to use Annunciator editor makes system management a breeze!
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