TTSS Interactive Products

1. TTSS Interactive Products The Annunciator For Hospitality

2. 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

3. 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

4. A Typical Annunciator Installation Readerboard LCDs and room signs are linked via Local Area Network The system editor controls the content for all signs An Internet connection allows TTSS to monitor system performance and remotely diagnose problems

5. 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

7. Guests entering the lobby are drawn to the large screen LCD When no events are scheduled, full-screen advertising can be shown Let’s take a look at some sample screens! Large Screen Readerboard

8. This is an example of a full-screen graphic with text entered using the Annunciator editor. TTSS provides a set of “starter” graphics and backgrounds for use by our clients. Our clients can create graphics and other content without paying future fees to TTSS! Large Screen Readerboard

9. When activities are scheduled for the current day… A list of events will automatically be shown The event listing can be sequenced with ads and announcements Large Screen Readerboard

10. When activities are scheduled for the current day… A list of events will automatically be shown The event listing can be sequenced with ads and announcements Large Screen Readerboard

11. 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

12. 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

13. The readerboards can also be split three ways. Large Screen Readerboard

14. 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! Large Screen Readerboard

15. 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

16. 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

17. Annunciator Room Signs At Villa Christina, room signs are located outside of each meeting venue Let’s take a look at some typical room sign uses Events scheduled for the room appear in chronological order As the event time passes, it drops off the list Room Sign

18. At Villa Christina, room signs are located outside of each meeting venue Let’s take a look at some typical room sign uses Events scheduled for the room appear in chronological order As the event time passes, it drops off the list Room Sign

19. The Annunciator allows Villa Christina to personalize room signs In this case we show a video of the happy couple Room Sign

20. 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

21. We can also use PowerPoint slide shows to produce graphics with motion During your event, please feel to visit our 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 Room Sign

22. 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…

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. This window starts the creation process Let’s create a simple welcoming announcement 1 - Give it a name 2 - Give it a display duration 3 - Pick a frame where it will appear 4 - Open the design editor

30. This screen allows you to edit content and text Let’s create an example First, we pick a background

31. This screen allows you to edit content and text Let’s create an example First, we pick a background

32. This screen allows you to edit content and text Let’s create an example First, we pick a background Then we add text

33. This screen allows you to edit content and text Let’s create an example First, we pick a background Then we add text

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. To change the layout, we… Before we take a look at our work, let’s change the layout on the large event readerboard

39. To change the layout, we… Click the “Edit Layout Distribution” button

40. 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

41. Now our first set of frames show the event list and an ad But in a few seconds, our new welcome frame appears

42. 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!!!

43. 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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