Campus Digital Signage Network
Digital Signage or messaging boards are an excellent way to provide and manage dynamic communications within your department or building. This site will provide you with a summary of the things you will need to know to begin planning for your deployment.
Campus-wide Network
For Digital Signage to be successful on a campus it must be part of an integrated network that allows for content collaboration and communication between all signs on the campus. In addition, a centralized network provides for emergency messaging and other global messaging needs. The Cal Poly Digital Signage Network is managed by Cal Poly Corporation in collaboration with Cal Poly Information Services, Public Affairs, and Facilities Services.
How It Works
All signs in the network communicate with a central Database which is used to store content and player information. The system is comprised of two main components, a Content Manager and a Content Player.
Content Manager
The Content Manager is used to build and deploy your digital signs. With a drag and drop interface, built-in layout editor and multiple deployment methods, the content manager is an intuitive system that allows you to leverage content you already have or easily incorporate new content. The content manager allows for granular control of your content elements from overall player timing to content region management.
Content Player
The content player application sits on the player PC and is the workhorse of the system. The player can be configured to trigger content at various times, turn itself on and off, and communicate with the central server to pick-up new content on and scheduled required. The content player manages and logs issues as the occur to keep you up-to-date on performance and analytics of your content.
Benefits
Campus Emergency Benefits
Emergency Messaging - The need to provide emergency messaging in times of disaster and tragedy is a top priority. Alerting the campus to safety conditions in real time is critical to disaster response.
Public Safety - Law enforcement information, such as alert bulletins for theft, can also improve public safety. The instant awareness is an indispensable law enforcement tool for reaching the campus community.