Specifications

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Glossary
HTML (Hyper Text Mark-up
Language)
the HTML format is widely accepted as the standard mark-up language for web pages
Interactivity
iCOMPEL can run predetermined fixed schedules in the different zones within a layout.
However content can also be dictated by external stimuli such as floor pressure pads,
the incorporation of a touch screen display, or changing content using a remote keypad
IPTV (Internet Protocol
Television)
the delivery of television services, often across a network, via the Internet - as opposed
to traditional broadcast technology, satellite or cable reception
Layout
the combination of a background image and one or more display areas (Zones) and that
can be shown simultaneously on a Screen
Log on
the process of connecting with or interrogating a iCOMPEL via a PC using a Web
browser
Media
dynamic content such as streaming video, TV, radio and news ticker information is
referred to as media
Menu bar
on the iCOMPEL Home page, items such as Home, Media, Playlists etc. are contained
in the Menu bar
iCOMPEL
a physical device which controls the visual display on one or more Screens. Also known
as an iCOMPEL. Sometimes referred to as a network appliance.
Network
an interconnected group of devices - such as computers or iCOMPEL - working together
Newsfeed
online content usually providing headlines or brief information, typically general news,
share prices or sports results (see Ticker)
Override, schedule
users can override or interrupt a schedule when necessary, for example to display
special instructions in the event of an emergency, or to show a special event from a TV
broadcast feed
Page
the iCOMPEL interface is made up of different pages, accessed via the Menu bar on the
Home page. Ad hoc users have their own dedicated pages for their limited-level access
PDF (Portable Document
Format)
an open standard which represents documents in a format independent of application
software, hardware and operating systems
Playlist
a series of digital media content items displayed in a Zone
Properties, item
refers to the specific characteristics of a display item - such as the font and type size of
text, the format of images or the duration of an item in a playlist
Publish
to distribute Channel Schedules to multiple subscriber iCOMPEL players for display on
their associated Screens
Publisher
iCOMPEL that distributes Channel Schedules to multiple subscriber iCOMPEL