The Omnivex User training program provides training and testing for individuals looking to become proficient with Omnivex products and solutions. Through an extensive two-day course and a variety of practical exercises, participants will learn to design, implement and troubleshoot typical ‘data-driven’ solutions powered by the latest in Omnivex technology. The program is broken into two levels with the more advanced features (Level 2) covered on the second day of the program. This course is offered at Omnivex in its entirety.

Prerequisites

Students must have a semi-technical aptitude and a good working knowledge of Windows based applications. An understanding of graphic design applications such as Adobe PhotoShop, Flash or Illustrator is beneficial but not required.

All participants must bring a Windows (XP or Vista O/S) laptop PC to the session and have full read/write access as well as permissions to load applications on the PC.

Program overview

Level 1 (Day 1)

Introduction: Omnivex technical concepts and product overview. Provide introduction to themes that will be common through all modules and conduct a review 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 material covered in Day 1

Level 2 (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 material covered and application to 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.

To receive certificate of achievement, students must obtain a minimum mark of 70% on the written examination.

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.

To learn more about the User Training Program please e-mail coordinator@omnivex.com.