Global Sales & Marketing

Business Solutions, SHARP Corp. July, 2012

SDSS (Sharp Digital Signage Software)

Pro Web Server (PN-SW05) / Pro (PN-SS05) / Network (PN-SS02) / Standalone (PN-SS01)

Ver.1.0

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1. SDSS Overview

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Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Concept

EasyEasy operation operation

1.Easy contents layout on each display!

2.Easy contents delivery to each display!

3.Easy management of digital signage!

The interface is user-friendly designed so people who don’t have special experience

of digital signage and special IT skills can operate the SDSS without long time

training.

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Many working processes exist in digital signage operation such as making contents program, setting of time schedule, distribution setting and monitoring. Signage software can easily manage these working processes.

IDP(Information Display)

Telop

Still imagePower Point

FlashMovie

Any people can easily layout contents by allocating each contents on each area.

＜ Contents program layout image ＞

Target PC

Controller PC

SDSS

Viewer version

SDSS

Viewer version

SDSS

Network / Pro

/ Pro Web Server

version

SDSS

Network / Pro

/ Pro Web Server

version

Contents Program

SDSS working processes

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Contents materials

(e.g. Still image / Video)

Daily Schedule

Monthly Schedule

Distribution Monitoring

SDSS Working Process (1)

Ladies Apparel

Accessory

Boutiqu

e

Floor Map1F

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SDSS Working Process (2)SDSS ‘Pro Web Server’ (PN-SW05) * / ‘Pro’ (PN-SS05) / ‘Network’ (PN-SS02)

version SDSS ‘Viewer’ version

Contents materials

(prepare separately)

Contents materials Program Schedule Distribution Display

Prepare contents materials (e.g. video/ still images)

Design the layout of the screen, specify the contents for each display panel.

Specify day/time for program

Specify the destination. Distribute program/schedule

Display contents based on the specified schedule

Program data(Content

material + layout)

Program＋

Schedule

Program＋

Schedule

Distribution

Event Info Search

Event Info Search

>>

Restroo

m 　　　　　　　

>>

Restaurant

Search 　　　　

Restaurant

Search 　　　　>>

Apparel

Search

Apparel

Search>>

Souvenirs

Search

Souvenirs

Search

>>

Event Info Search

>>Restroom

　　　　　　　

>>

Restaurant Search 　　　　

>>

Apparel Search>>

Souvenirs Search >

>>

>

The best place to stay on your

holiday.

Monitoring

Monitoring

* PN-SW05 (Pro Web Server) will be released soon.

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SDSS LineupFunction Product Name

ModelName

DistributionMethod

MultipleContentsDispay

Number ofOperators

Operation Screen Kinds of PC to use System Configuration Example

SDSS Pro Web Server PN-SW05

Upgrade License PN-SP05

SDSS Pro PN-SS05

Upgrade License PN-SP02

SDSS Network PN-SS02 Network Supported 1 operator Controller PC

Non

-Net

wor

k E

nviro

nmen

t

Edit, Distribution SDSS Standalone PN-SS01Standalone

Supported 1 operatorController PC(It is able to use it asTarget PC.)

SDSS Viewer

PN-SV01 - - - - Target PC

Features and AdvantagesThis is used for Target PCs to display the program distributed by Controller PC along to the schedule. Please use this viewer with SDSSPro Web Server, SDSS Pro, Network version or Standalone version.

Supported1 to 50

operatorsController PCOperator PC

Edit, Distribution,Management

Viewer

Controller PCNetwork Supported 1 operator

Net

wor

k S

yste

m

Network

Viewer

Viewer

Viewer

NetworkDistributeprogram up to 100

Target PCs.

Create program on Controller PC and display the program on the monitor

Display the program on the Target PC

Viewer

Viewer

Vewer

Network

Distributeprogram

up to 1,000

Target PCs

In addition to the PN-SS02's functions, "Distribution schedule management", "Differential program distribution" and "PULL distribution" functions are equipped. Program can be distributed up to 1,000 Target PCs via network. This can easily manage large-scale system and complicated operation.

Features and Advantages

Controller PC

Upgrade License from PN-SS02 (Network version) to PN-SS05 (Pro version)

This can be used on Controller PC for network management. It has program creation and distribution features. The created program and schedule can be distributed up to 100 Target PCs via network.

Features and Advantages

Pro manager

Program launcher

Controller PC

Program launcher

Viewer

USB memoryViewer

Pro

Network Network

Standalone

This can be used on Controller PC. It has program creation and distribution features. The created program and schedule can bedistributed up to 100 Target PCs via network.

Features and Advantages

Viewer

Standalone

WebServer

Upgrade License from PN-SS05 (Pro version) to PN-SW05 (Pro Web Server version)

Under Development

Comming SoonWeb

Server

Viewer

Viewer

Vewer

Distributeprogram

up to 1,000

Target PCs

Features and AdvantagesOperator PC

Operator PC

Operator PCNetwork

Controller PC

In addition to SDSS Pro functions, multi operator operation is available. More complicated and larger system can be efficiently operated by many operators via various PC environment s because operation using Web browser is available. Program, time table, schedule are created by using the same editor as the other SDSS versions.

Pro

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Which will you select for

distribution,

network or USB flash memory?

How many PCs or operators

will you use for creating program

or distribution?

USB flash

memory

Network

More than 2

Only 1

Are you considering more than simple use such as …

1) More than a few different contents distribution 　 for each panel?

2) Complicated time schedule ？3)Control settings change of Target PC from controller

PC?

4) Target PC cannot have fixed IP address?

5) Update SDSS viewer license by controller PC?

SDSS Pro*

Web server

(PN-SW05)

SDSS

Network

(PN-SS02)

SDSS Pro

(PN-SS05)

SDSS

Standalone

(PN-SS01)

How many Target PCs

do you like to distribute?

YES NO

-100

PCs

100- PCs

Which Version Should be Selected for Controller PC?

Caution: Every Target PC which is displaying SDSS contents needs SDSS viewer license (PN-SV01) for

each.

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No. Topics

SDSS Pro

Web Server

(PN-SW05)

SDSS Pro

(PN-SS05)

SDSS Network

(PN-SS02)

SDSS

Standalone

(PN-SS01)

SDSS Viewer

(PN-SV01)

1 Contents creation & Scheduling & distribution v v v v

2Receive and display contents program on a monitor (Viewer function)

v

3 Distribution method Via Network Via Network Via NetworkVia USB

Flash memory-

4 Display management function v vV

*Limited function

5 Distribution management function v v

6 Emergency scroll message v v

7Remotely control settings or updating license of Target PC by Controller PC

v v

8Distribution to Target PCs with not-fixed IP address

(wireless or DHCP environment)v v

9 Max No. of Target PC (Via network) 1,000 1,000 100

10 Multiple operators via network v

Function Comparison of SDSS Versions

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2. SDSS Operating Steps – Contents Program Creation to Distribution -Common operation in 4 versionsPN-SW05 (Pro Web Server)PN-SS05 (Pro)PN-SS02 (Network)PN-SS01 (Standalone)

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Layout-Free frameworks by dragging mouse operation. Layout-Free frameworks by dragging mouse operation.

Easy to create. Save time.Easy to create. Save time. Content areas and valid content files

Program Editor

ContentContent File TypeFile Type

Background MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4,

WMV (Windows Media Video – file type playable with Windows Media Player),

MOV (file type playable with QuickTime Player),

Flash (file type playable with Flash Player), PowerPoint, HTML, JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG

Flames1 ～ 4

Audio WAVE, MP3, AU, AIFF,

WMA (Windows Media Audio – file type playable with Windows Media Player),

MOV (file type playable with QuickTime Player),

MIDI, Conditional contents for music (.dca)

Scroll Message1 / 2

Scroll messages created in Scroll Message EditorConditional contents for scroll message (.dct)

STEP 1-1: Contents Creation/Layout

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Easy to create play list by dragging mouse operation. Save time.Easy to create play list by dragging mouse operation. Save time.

Program Editor

‘Content Folder’ Tree

‘Content File’ List

Play list

Possible to drag & drop from Windows Explorer

As for movies, codec is sometimes required other than player

software.

Movie

Audio

Still image

N/A

N/A

Scroll

message

File extension

Contents file is recognized by the type of file extension. Each software

required to be installed in PC.

STEP 1-2: Content creation/Play list

Type Required Software

Drag and

Drag and DropDrop

Drag a

nd

Drag a

nd

Drop

Drop

.pptx .ppsx

. mp3 . au . aif

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Set panel control command on time axis. ●

● Freely set program and panel control command on time axis, then create/edit timetable.

Timetable Editor

■ Registering timetable

- Set the timetable for created program like T.V. schedule on the

newspaper.

- Changeable timetable scale(60/30/15/10/5 minutes).

- Possible to set program by the minute.

■ Controlling power supply

- Remotely control ON/OFF of Target PC.

- Free from complicated control.

■ Controlling panel

- Possible to control panels, power ON/OFF, change input.

- Possible to change source of input. (Separately need to input

image

signal into the panel)

One day schedule creation like T.V. schedule on newspaper. One day schedule creation like T.V. schedule on newspaper.

STEP 2: Timetable creation/edition

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Put timetable on calendar

●Drag & drop timetable to the specific day

●Drag & drop to create timetable on every Wednesday (same day of the week)

●Drag & drop timetable to the 4th week

Put timetable on calendar, then distribution schedule is Put timetable on calendar, then distribution schedule is created.created.

Schedule Editor

■ Registering schedule

Possible to make monthly schedule by using daily schedule created in

schedule editor.

Possible to save monthly/yearly/seasonally schedule.

●Select the created timetable

For example…

STEP 3: Schedule Setting/Edit

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•Scheduled distribution (prompt distribution / reserved distribution)•Temporary distribution (prompt distribution / reserved distribution) Select how to distribute

Select which to be distributed

Select where to distribute

Select distribution timing: Reserve or Manual

In case of reserved distribution, to be added in the reservation

list

•Distribution via network (FTP)•Off line distribution by USB memory

Available reserved distribution and temporary distribution to ‘Network Distribution’ Available reserved distribution and temporary distribution to ‘Network Distribution’

panel. panel.

Without LAN, distribution by USB memory is possible.Without LAN, distribution by USB memory is possible.

Distribution Tool

Reserved distributionMain screen

Distribution log

STEP 4: Schedule Delivery

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3. SDSS Operating– Status Monitoring -PN-SS02 (Network)

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Status Monitoring Tool

Status monitoring tool (PanelWatcher.exe) visually shows the status of display Status monitoring tool (PanelWatcher.exe) visually shows the status of display

connected with Target PCconnected with Target PC

“Panel Property” shows the detailed status of display connected with

Target PC.

Example image onlyExample image only

DescriptionDescriptionPanel

icon/thumbnail

Panel icon/thumbnail

Displayed when the panel’s status has not been acquired at all since Status Monitoring Tool started.

Displayed when the panel’s status has not been acquired at all since Status Monitoring Tool started.

Displayed when there is no response from the panel.

Displayed when there is no response from the panel.

Displayed when there is a response from the panel, but not acquire captured image.

Displayed when there is a response from the panel, but not acquire captured image.

When acquire captured image, its thumbnail will be displayed.

When acquire captured image, its thumbnail will be displayed.

Panel name registered in ‘Managing Panels’ process 　 　 ●

Host name/IP address of the panel 　　 　　 ●

Updated date/time of acquisition 　 　　　　 　 　●　

Panel status 　　 ●　

Captured image on Target (viewer) PC 　 　　　　　●

Detailed newest error information 　　●

Displaying program name 　　 　 ●　

Group name which the panel belongs 　　　　 ●

Response from Target (viewer) PC ● 　

PN-SS02 (Network): Status Monitoring

Software License Code ●　 File version ● 　

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4. SDSS Pro FeaturesPN-SS05 (Pro)

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SDSS Pro Concept　　　

User’s request

EasierEasier operation for large number of panels operation for large number of panels

1. SDSS Pro version supports up to 1000 panels

2. New interface which can clearly display the status of the panels /

contents

2-1. Show a list of content distributed to multiple panels

2-2. Show a time table distributed to multiple panels

2-3. Show the current status of multiple target panels.

2-4. Manage the power and input source of each panel.

We received use’s request to operate large number of panels in easier way.

So we launch SDSS Pro with following improved features from Network version.

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SDSS Pro Features -Overview-SDSS Pro New

FeaturesSDSS Pro manager which is new user interface of

launcher, content distributor and panel controller

SDSS Pro manager which is new user interface of

launcher, content distributor and panel controller

Improved simultaneous access of FTP server.Improved simultaneous access of FTP server.

Integrated panel controller for management.Integrated panel controller for management.

Can show the list of distributed contents and time table

with distribution manager.

Can show the list of distributed contents and time table

with distribution manager.

Emergency scroll message functionEmergency scroll message function

Auto remote update of SDSS Viewer versionAuto remote update of SDSS Viewer version

Manually remote monitor controlManually remote monitor control

Easier operation which shows the status in one screenEasier operation which shows the status in one screen

Support up to 1000 panelsSupport up to 1000 panels

Monitor the status of panels and displayed contents.

Capable to fetch the data delivered ever.

Monitor the status of panels and displayed contents.

Capable to fetch the data delivered ever.

Can monitor when each content is displayed on each panel

Can easily manage distribution to each panel.

Can monitor when each content is displayed on each panel

Can easily manage distribution to each panel.

Emergency message can be distributed to break in

the regular distribution.

Emergency message can be distributed to break in

the regular distribution.

No need to update Viewer version on site anymore as

it supports remote software version update via

network

No need to update Viewer version on site anymore as

it supports remote software version update via

network

Power management of client PC and panels

Switching input source from server side

Power management of client PC and panels

Switching input source from server side

Customer’s benefits

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Toolbar

Launcher bar: The same SDSS launcher, distribution tool and panel management tool as

Network version

Filter bar

Function

switcher

Dis

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y p

an

el g

rou

p

fold

ers

Filer functions to search the target panel by terms

such as the panel name, network response, status

of distribution and so on. The terms can be

customized as you like.

SDSS Pro Features -SDSS Pro Manager-

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<Ordinary Content display>

<Emergency scroll message>

SDSS ProSDSS Pro

Emergency scroll message distribution

Transparent

background

Translucent background

Still scroll message

function -Displays a test with fade-in

and fade-out effect.

Multi language support.Supports Chinese, Korean and

so on. Supports text from left to

right like Arabic style. Edging text

Text with

shadow

Scroll message distribution in emergency caseScroll message distribution in emergency case Updated scroll message functionUpdated scroll message function

SDSS Pro Features - Emergency Scroll Message-

Edging text and text

with shadow are

availableDisaster warning Disaster warning Disaster warning

warning

Heavy rains

and local flooding

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Switchable thumbnail

among small, middle

and big.

Click a thumbnail image

to enlarge for the

detail.

SDSS Pro / Pro Web Server allows more advanced management functions

such as “display input change”, “power management of display and Target

PC” or “distributed schedule acquisition”.

List of contents’ screen capture.List of contents’ screen capture.

Control Power ON/OFF

of display and target PC

PN-SS05 (Pro): Status Monitoring

Shows display and

target PC status.

ClickClick

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5. SDSS Pro Web Server FeaturesPN-SW05 (Pro Web Server)

Coming Soon

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SDSS Pro Web Server

Coming Soon