Display User Training

Prerequisites

 

Students must have some technical apptitude and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows based applications. Exposure to common graphic design applications such as Adobe PhotoShop, Flash or Illustrator is beneficial but it is not required.

All partidipants must bring a laptop computer with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 installed to the session. Participants must have an Administrator-level User Account on their laptop computer in order to install the necessary applications for the training.

Location

 

The course takes place at the Omnivex Corporation head office.

 

3300 Highway 7

Suite 501

Concord, Ontario

L4K 4M3

Canada

Telephone: 905.761.6640

Toll free: 800.745.8223

Fax: 905.761.6340

 

Course Duration

 

2 days

Program Syllabus - Level 1 on Day 1

 

Omnivex technical concepts and product overview. Provide introduction to themes that are common through all modules and conduct a revew of basic design concepts.

 

Module 1: Data distribution: Set up a data distribution network and understand how live data is used in content design. Review of DataPipe Server and Client software.

 

Module 2: Content management: Set up of devices, create a basic design, schedule and transmit within Display 3 Director.

 

Module 3: Display players: Set up and configure a Display 3 Player. Set Player as a screen saver.

 

Module 4: Content development: Design content in each zone type with live data inputs. Use of color control, hidden columns and image lookups to create intelligent content.

 

Summary: Review of materials covered in Day 1.

Program Syllabus - Level 2 on Day 2

 

Introduction: Omnivex product review: Review of basic operation and methods to optimize performance. Review of software services versus applications.

 

Module 5: Interactive applications: Use Button zones and Command zones to build kiosk applications. How to use Playlists and data offsets.

 

Module 6: Data linking applications: Review of the more popular Omnivex data acquisition applications, integration to 3rd party hardware.

 

Module 7: Advanced applications with Display: XML Multimedia playlists, Flash to DataPipe integration, management of logs, FTP versus TCP transmission.

 

Module 8: Device management: Using Omnivex Control to manage hardware over a network and locally. Design concerns when using 3rd party hardware (CAT-5 extenders, splitters, etc.)

 

Summary: Review of all course materials covered as well as applications and design solutions.

Program Completion Requirements

 

Omnivex training standards specify the minimum requirements for course completion. Future courses may be expanded, as necessary, to include additional material required to meet classroom needs.

 

A minimum assessed value of 70% on the written examination is requried for acknowledgment of successful course completion.

 

This program provides a comprehensive knowledge of the Omnivex Display suite of software products and is offered as a complete program. For training on specific modules or areas of expertise, please contact Omnivex Technical Services or your local Omnivex reseller.