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Mulyadi Ibrahim
Mulyadi Ibrahim

TV Messaging Broadcast System is an announcement display system. • One-way communication between (School to Visitors/students) • Display students’ achievement • Announcements display

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TV Messaging Broadcast System by Mulyadi Ibrahim sg.linkedin.com/in/mulyadiibrahim
Table of Contents What is TV Messaging Broadcast System?....................................................................................................... 2 Resources ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Hardware.................................................................................................................................................. 3 Software / Installed Apps ........................................................................................................................... 3 Accounts Created....................................................................................................................................... 4 Device Setup and Update............................................................................................................................... 4 Android Mini PC......................................................................................................................................... 4 Concept Platform 1 aka SlideShow (Can only be used with mobile broadband).............................................. 5 File Syncing............................................................................................................................................ 5 Slideshow Display................................................................................................................................... 5 Update SlideShow.................................................................................................................................. 5 Concept Platform 2 aka DigitalSignage........................................................................................................ 6 Setting up SignagePlayer Android............................................................................................................ 6 Update DigitalSignage............................................................................................................................. 6 Policies and Procedures ................................................................................................................................. 7
What is TV Messaging Broadcast System? TV MessagingBroadcastSystem isan announcementdisplaysystem.  One-waycommunicationbetween(SchooltoVisitors/students)  Display students’achievement  Announcementsdisplay The TV MessagingBroadcast System has2 platformsof digital signage as the systemis undertrial and error. 1. Wifi WebLogin+ SignagePlayer 2. PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro The concept isto use WiFi as a replacementforcablingpurposes.Withthe introductionof SWN,itishopedthat it will satisfythe requirementforthe concept.However,afterinitial roundof testing,itseemsthatthisisnot possible for1concept(Dropbox),due to port closedbyMinistryof Education,Singapore. There are 5 displays. Eachdisplayisable toshow differentannouncements. 1. General Office (32”LED) – Use SignagePlayer 3. iFINS(32” LED) – Use SignagePlayer 2. Library(32” LED) – Use SignagePlayer 3. Canteen1 (39” LED) – Use SignagePlayer 4. Canteen2 (39” LED) – Use SignagePlayer Ideal Concept: LED DISPLAY HDMI (Display) USB (Power) Android Mini PC USB (Device) Dropbox Dropsync Digitalsignage.com Auto Update AppsAutoRun and Reflects UpdatedInfo SWN/ WiFi Hotspot
Resources Hardware 1. LED TV 2. AndroidMini PCMK 809 III (PoweredviaUSB- once TV is OFF,device isturnedoff aswell ) *if AndroidMini PC keepsrestarting,thereisaneedto use directpowertoit insteadof fromPC Software / Installed Apps 1. Dropbox - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dropbox.android 2. Dropsync- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.dropsync 3. PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.igcmobile.android.photoframepro 4. AutoStart - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autostart 5. SignagePlayerAndroid(FREE) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.me.signage.player 6. Wifi WebLogin - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.uk.syslynx.wifiwebloginapp 7. Wifi WebLoginActivation - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.uk.syslynx.wifiwebloginappactivate LED DISPLAY HDMI (Display) USB (Power) Android Mini PC USB (Device)
Accounts Created 1. Dropbox – http://dropbox.com 2. SignagePlayerAndroid(FREE) –http://digitalsignage.com 3. Google Play – http://play.google.com 4. Gmail – http://gmail.com Device Setupand Update Android Mini PC 1. PlugAndroidMini PCintoLED TV as shownabove 2. InsertWirelessKeyboardreceiverinthe USB(Device) port 3. Use “Wizard” 4. Use mobile broadband 5. Auto-update date andtime withnetwork(Make sure date andtime isupdated) 6. BegininstallingappsfromGoogle Play (Use “Existing”AccountforGoogle Playaccount) 7. Install AutoStart 8. Install Wifi WebLogin 9. Install Wifi WebLogin – Activation 10. SetupWifi WebLoginto automatically connecttoSWN a. As SWN doesnot allow multiple simultaneous loginperaccount,eachdevice is connectedtoSWN usingdifferentlogincredentials b. Password will needto be changedduring everyschool holidays
Concept Platform 1 aka SlideShow (Can only be used with mobile broadband) Platform1 usesan app (PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro) todisplayimageslideshow. FileSyncing Thisallowsfilestobe syncedfromDropbox tothe AndroidMini PC 1. Install Dropbox andsigninwithusername andpasswordasabove 2. Install DropsyncandAuthenticate 3. DropsyncSettings a. Setto downloadrespective displayfolder(i.e.Canteen,iFINS,Library,General Office) fromDropbox to Picturesfolder(i.e.if AndroidMini PCisforCanteen,syncCanteen Dropbox foldertoPicturesfolder) b. SetDropsyncto DownloadMirror c. SetAutosyncin5 Mins d. SetPowerto AC/USB/Battery e. Setto 0% (ThisenablesAutosyncwhenAndroidMini PCispoweredbyUSB) SlideshowDisplay PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro willplayimageswithinafolderthatyouhave specifiedwithinthe AndroidMini PC. 1. Install andGo to PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro 2. Go to the Optionsettings a. Slide displayduration -5seconds b. Size & Fit– Non-proportional fill c. PlaybackEffects - Crossfade d. SlideshowOrder- By Filename e. Check“Hide NotificationError” f. Check “Ignore File ReadingError” g. Synchronize Folder- SelectAnytime h. Foldertobe sync- Change “DCIM” to“Pictures” 3. Go to Explore settings a. Look forPicturesfolderand clickonit b. Ensure all picturesare checked.Thisshowsthe pictureswill be inslideshow. c. Clickon the Syncicon andensure all imagesdownloadedfromDropbox are checked 4. Go to AutoStart (no root) and setDigital PhotoFrame Slideshow toAutoStart 5. RestartDevice totest AutoStart and Slideshow Update SlideShow 1. Update Contentsinside Dropbox 2. Go to individual display 3. Ensure Internetconnectivity (use WiFiHotspotorTethering) 4. Pluginwirelessmouse andkeyboard 5. Sync usingDropsync 6. Go to PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro 7. Ensure all imagesinPicturesare checked 8. RestartAndroidMini PC
Concept Platform 2 aka DigitalSignage Platform2 usesan app fromDigitalSignage.com (SignagePlayerAndroid) toshow acomplete anddynamic digital signage.All backendsetupisdone via a website called digitalsignage.com. SignagePlayerAndroid cachesuploadedfilessoyouhave toensure all filesare downloaded.If items suchasRSS Feeds,YouTube,website,andstreamingservices are Internet-dependent,they wouldn’tdisplay if there isno connectivity. SignagePlayerAndroid needsthe device date andtime tobe accurate as it syncswiththe differentservers. Settingup SignagePlayerAndroid 1. OpenSignagePlayerAndroid 2. Signinusingthe logincredentials 3. Registerdevice bynamingthe Stationandalsoselectingthe campaign 4. Go to AutoStart (no root) and set Wifi WebLogin first,followedbySignagePlayerafter30 sec 5. RestartDevice totest AutoStart Update DigitalSignage 1. Go to digitalsignage.com 2. Log in credentials 3. Update campaign 4. Save/Upload 5. Go to displayandrestart AndroidMini PC 6. Ensure app restarts 7. Let SignagePlayerAndroid downloadfilesandcache
Policies andProcedures 1. Staff have to ensure thatannouncementisvettedandapprovedby supervisor 2. IT staff is onlyresponsibleforthe uploadsof information 3. Slidesshouldbe: a. Setupin16:9 format b. Be clearand precise withnoclutter c. Maximum2 Slides d. Each slide will be playedfor7sec 4. Provide the followinginformation. a. Numberof daysto run announcements b. Attachedfile of announcements.Donotuse too much wordsas studentsmighthave difficulty to read

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  • 1. TV Messaging Broadcast System by Mulyadi Ibrahim sg.linkedin.com/in/mulyadiibrahim
  • 2. Table of Contents What is TV Messaging Broadcast System?....................................................................................................... 2 Resources ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Hardware.................................................................................................................................................. 3 Software / Installed Apps ........................................................................................................................... 3 Accounts Created....................................................................................................................................... 4 Device Setup and Update............................................................................................................................... 4 Android Mini PC......................................................................................................................................... 4 Concept Platform 1 aka SlideShow (Can only be used with mobile broadband).............................................. 5 File Syncing............................................................................................................................................ 5 Slideshow Display................................................................................................................................... 5 Update SlideShow.................................................................................................................................. 5 Concept Platform 2 aka DigitalSignage........................................................................................................ 6 Setting up SignagePlayer Android............................................................................................................ 6 Update DigitalSignage............................................................................................................................. 6 Policies and Procedures ................................................................................................................................. 7
  • 3. What is TV Messaging Broadcast System? TV MessagingBroadcastSystem isan announcementdisplaysystem.  One-waycommunicationbetween(SchooltoVisitors/students)  Display students’achievement  Announcementsdisplay The TV MessagingBroadcast System has2 platformsof digital signage as the systemis undertrial and error. 1. Wifi WebLogin+ SignagePlayer 2. PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro The concept isto use WiFi as a replacementforcablingpurposes.Withthe introductionof SWN,itishopedthat it will satisfythe requirementforthe concept.However,afterinitial roundof testing,itseemsthatthisisnot possible for1concept(Dropbox),due to port closedbyMinistryof Education,Singapore. There are 5 displays. Eachdisplayisable toshow differentannouncements. 1. General Office (32”LED) – Use SignagePlayer 3. iFINS(32” LED) – Use SignagePlayer 2. Library(32” LED) – Use SignagePlayer 3. Canteen1 (39” LED) – Use SignagePlayer 4. Canteen2 (39” LED) – Use SignagePlayer Ideal Concept: LED DISPLAY HDMI (Display) USB (Power) Android Mini PC USB (Device) Dropbox Dropsync Digitalsignage.com Auto Update AppsAutoRun and Reflects UpdatedInfo SWN/ WiFi Hotspot
  • 4. Resources Hardware 1. LED TV 2. AndroidMini PCMK 809 III (PoweredviaUSB- once TV is OFF,device isturnedoff aswell ) *if AndroidMini PC keepsrestarting,thereisaneedto use directpowertoit insteadof fromPC Software / Installed Apps 1. Dropbox - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dropbox.android 2. Dropsync- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.dropsync 3. PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.igcmobile.android.photoframepro 4. AutoStart - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autostart 5. SignagePlayerAndroid(FREE) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.me.signage.player 6. Wifi WebLogin - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.uk.syslynx.wifiwebloginapp 7. Wifi WebLoginActivation - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.uk.syslynx.wifiwebloginappactivate LED DISPLAY HDMI (Display) USB (Power) Android Mini PC USB (Device)
  • 5. Accounts Created 1. Dropbox – http://dropbox.com 2. SignagePlayerAndroid(FREE) –http://digitalsignage.com 3. Google Play – http://play.google.com 4. Gmail – http://gmail.com Device Setupand Update Android Mini PC 1. PlugAndroidMini PCintoLED TV as shownabove 2. InsertWirelessKeyboardreceiverinthe USB(Device) port 3. Use “Wizard” 4. Use mobile broadband 5. Auto-update date andtime withnetwork(Make sure date andtime isupdated) 6. BegininstallingappsfromGoogle Play (Use “Existing”AccountforGoogle Playaccount) 7. Install AutoStart 8. Install Wifi WebLogin 9. Install Wifi WebLogin – Activation 10. SetupWifi WebLoginto automatically connecttoSWN a. As SWN doesnot allow multiple simultaneous loginperaccount,eachdevice is connectedtoSWN usingdifferentlogincredentials b. Password will needto be changedduring everyschool holidays
  • 6. Concept Platform 1 aka SlideShow (Can only be used with mobile broadband) Platform1 usesan app (PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro) todisplayimageslideshow. FileSyncing Thisallowsfilestobe syncedfromDropbox tothe AndroidMini PC 1. Install Dropbox andsigninwithusername andpasswordasabove 2. Install DropsyncandAuthenticate 3. DropsyncSettings a. Setto downloadrespective displayfolder(i.e.Canteen,iFINS,Library,General Office) fromDropbox to Picturesfolder(i.e.if AndroidMini PCisforCanteen,syncCanteen Dropbox foldertoPicturesfolder) b. SetDropsyncto DownloadMirror c. SetAutosyncin5 Mins d. SetPowerto AC/USB/Battery e. Setto 0% (ThisenablesAutosyncwhenAndroidMini PCispoweredbyUSB) SlideshowDisplay PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro willplayimageswithinafolderthatyouhave specifiedwithinthe AndroidMini PC. 1. Install andGo to PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro 2. Go to the Optionsettings a. Slide displayduration -5seconds b. Size & Fit– Non-proportional fill c. PlaybackEffects - Crossfade d. SlideshowOrder- By Filename e. Check“Hide NotificationError” f. Check “Ignore File ReadingError” g. Synchronize Folder- SelectAnytime h. Foldertobe sync- Change “DCIM” to“Pictures” 3. Go to Explore settings a. Look forPicturesfolderand clickonit b. Ensure all picturesare checked.Thisshowsthe pictureswill be inslideshow. c. Clickon the Syncicon andensure all imagesdownloadedfromDropbox are checked 4. Go to AutoStart (no root) and setDigital PhotoFrame Slideshow toAutoStart 5. RestartDevice totest AutoStart and Slideshow Update SlideShow 1. Update Contentsinside Dropbox 2. Go to individual display 3. Ensure Internetconnectivity (use WiFiHotspotorTethering) 4. Pluginwirelessmouse andkeyboard 5. Sync usingDropsync 6. Go to PhotoSlides(PhotoFrame) Pro 7. Ensure all imagesinPicturesare checked 8. RestartAndroidMini PC
  • 7. Concept Platform 2 aka DigitalSignage Platform2 usesan app fromDigitalSignage.com (SignagePlayerAndroid) toshow acomplete anddynamic digital signage.All backendsetupisdone via a website called digitalsignage.com. SignagePlayerAndroid cachesuploadedfilessoyouhave toensure all filesare downloaded.If items suchasRSS Feeds,YouTube,website,andstreamingservices are Internet-dependent,they wouldn’tdisplay if there isno connectivity. SignagePlayerAndroid needsthe device date andtime tobe accurate as it syncswiththe differentservers. Settingup SignagePlayerAndroid 1. OpenSignagePlayerAndroid 2. Signinusingthe logincredentials 3. Registerdevice bynamingthe Stationandalsoselectingthe campaign 4. Go to AutoStart (no root) and set Wifi WebLogin first,followedbySignagePlayerafter30 sec 5. RestartDevice totest AutoStart Update DigitalSignage 1. Go to digitalsignage.com 2. Log in credentials 3. Update campaign 4. Save/Upload 5. Go to displayandrestart AndroidMini PC 6. Ensure app restarts 7. Let SignagePlayerAndroid downloadfilesandcache
  • 8. Policies andProcedures 1. Staff have to ensure thatannouncementisvettedandapprovedby supervisor 2. IT staff is onlyresponsibleforthe uploadsof information 3. Slidesshouldbe: a. Setupin16:9 format b. Be clearand precise withnoclutter c. Maximum2 Slides d. Each slide will be playedfor7sec 4. Provide the followinginformation. a. Numberof daysto run announcements b. Attachedfile of announcements.Donotuse too much wordsas studentsmighthave difficulty to read