When it comes to self-service terminals, sooner or later there will be a need to capture user input (with forms). Whether it is customer satisfaction surveys, reservations/bookings, or business process data collection (repair orders, purchase orders, etc.), there is always an input mask provided on the terminal that the user must complete on the device.
(more…)New Improved Version of RSS Newsboard Plugin
The standard functionality of FrontFace can be easily extended by plugins. The “Newsboard” plugin was one of the first plugins made available for FrontFace and is one of the most popular. It allows you to display any RSS news feed as an eye catching news board on your screen.
Digitalization Made Easy: A Digital Blackboard!
Digitalization can be time-consuming, as it often goes hand in hand with major adjustments to the processes involved. On the one hand, this is of course an opportunity to optimize and improve business processes, but on the other hand, it also creates a high degree of complexity, so that it is not uncommon for a lot of time to pass before you can see presentable results!
One process that can be digitalized very easily, quickly and without much effort is the traditional blackboard, which is found in almost every organization: with a digital blackboard, a digital screen replaces the classic bulletin board. It can be a conventional (non-interactive) screen that is used to communicate information to employees, customers or visitors, or an interactive touch screen that allows users to access the information they need.
(more…)Date/Time, World Time Clock, Countdown or Timer for Your Digital Signage Content
With the “Date/Time” media object of FrontFace digital signage and kiosk software, you can integrate the current date and/or time into your screen content.
In addition to displaying the current date or time as a digital or analog clock, this media object can also display a countdown or ‘egg timer’. You can also use the Date/Time media object to create a world time clock!
New Search Engine Plugin for FrontFace
FrontFace 4.7.1 – New Version
The new version 4.7.1 of the digital signage and kiosk software FrontFace comes with many new features and improvements. The update is available for free download in the customer area for all customers who are entitled to updates & support. Interested users can download the fully functional trial version to test it.
Digital Signage with Microsoft PowerPoint: Better or better not?
Digital signage, used to display information and/or advertising, is everywhere! Not only in shopping malls and large corporations, but also in small and medium sized businesses in the retail, service and hospitality industries, where digital signage offers many advantages, such as digital storefront advertising.
Media Library in the FrontFace Assistant
A Media Library is now available as a new feature in the FrontFace Assistant (starting with version 4.7.0). This allows you to easily manage your media such as images, videos, PDFs, XPS files, and audio files throughout the entire project.
(more…)Remote Control Plugin for FrontFace
With the new Remote Control Plugin for FrontFace, FrontFace players can be easily “remote controlled” via a smartphone/tablet app. Similar to a TV remote control, playlists can be started, paused or stopped ad hoc, placeholder text in playlists can be filled, and playlist pages can be browsed interactively.
The Remote Control App for remote control via smartphone, tablet or PC is available for Windows, Android (as sideload or via Google Play) and for iOS.
(more…)Scheduled startup and shutdown of digital signage PCs running Windows
Not all digital signage systems need to run 24/7. In many cases, there are windows of time when such systems are not needed, or even when they are not allowed to operate due to legal requirements.
To avoid the manual effort of turning systems on and off, they can be started and shut down automatically and time-controlled. We show you how this works!
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