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

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

12. Large Screen Readerboard The large screen readerboards can be split into multiple frames Each frame refreshes on an independent basis This is an example of a 50/50 layout (events-left, ads-right)

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

14. Large Screen Readerboard 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!

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 Lets look at an example

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

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

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

20. Room Sign 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!

21. Room Sign 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, lets take a look at the editor software that controls all of these features

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 Lets 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 Lets look at the Johnson Wedding Reception event If we double-click on that line

26. Lets look at the Johnson Wedding Reception event If we double-click on that line The events for the current day have already been entered

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 lets 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 Lets create a simple welcoming announcement 4 - Open the design editor 1 - Give it a name 2 - Give it a display duration 3 - Pick a frame where it will appear

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

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

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

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

34. This screen allows you to edit content and text Lets 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 Lets 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 Lets 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 its ready for the sign Before we take a look at our work, lets change the layout on the large event readerboard

38. To change the layout, we…

39. 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 Lets 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 Its 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!

44. Digital Signage Solutions For more information Contact TTSS at 800-355-1464 The Premier Provider of Digital Signage and Wayfinding Solutions Since 1974