ChyTV Plus

Next Generation of Dynamic Video Signage Systems with Enhanced Video Capabilities and External Control


ChyTV Plus, based on the popular ChyTV Video Graphics Information Display system, extends the product line to include S-video and component video inputs and outputs, serial and GPI control interfaces and Ethernet connectivity all in a rugged 1/2 rack unit chassis. Ideal for any professionally installed video messaging system, ChyTV Plus utilizes the same ChyTV Tools utilities to manage the projects and is completely compatible with existing ChyTV units. The additional features enable more flexible system integration and enhanced video capabilities.

Video Graphics Image Engine
As with all ChyTV versions, ChyTV Plus features the ability to manipulate a video source, either in a window that is surrounded by graphics and text or to superimpose the message over the video background. In addition, full screen graphics can be displayed with dynamic text, logos and animations. A versatile play-list scheduler allows for dynamic programming. The supplied ChyTV Tools user interface allows for control of up to 20 ChyTV Plus units. Additional Network Content Management solutions facilitate larger enterprises of up to thousands of ChyTV's.

Easy Integration
The ChyTV system is easy to configure in a display system or integrated into an existing video infrastructure. The graphic and text information coupled with programmable audio clips may be displayed on a single TV screen or broadcast throughout the facility. Easy and intuitive content creation, scheduling, distribution and display of graphic content to flat panel and television monitors is possible with ChyTV's dynamic display controller. Users can opt to show either full screen images or video graphics and text combined with an external video feed. Video regions can be resized and positioned from page to page with smooth dynamic transitions, while dynamic graphic and text regions can be assigned to surround or overlay the video window. Audio WAV files may be integrated seamlessly for sound clips and audio alerts.

Flexible and Reliable
Standard format animations can be imported from various file types such as GIF, TGA sequences, etc. These animations can be positioned anywhere on the screen either superimposed over the video source or surrounding a video window. All graphic pages can then be scheduled from a simple, intuitive scheduling interface for either automatic looping or date/time playout. Content is transferred to ChyTV via a standard Compact Flash interface or Ethernet connection. Running our own proprietary Operating System, this self-contained device is virtually virus-proof, requires no external computer connection and ensures utmost reliability and ease of use.


ChyTV Features

Create graphic and text pages using standard applications or supplied templates

Squeeze and position live video window, including dynamic transitions

Multiple graphic zones may be independently sized and positioned

Full-motion video regions and animations

Play audio WAV files overlayed with incoming audio

Schedule pages in Playlist, including looping durations or specific day and time control

Interfaces for real-time data updates such as stock and temperature (Ethernet, RS-232)

Interfaces for real-time control (Ethernet, RS-232, GPI)

Compact, stand-alone system for optimum reliability

SanDisk® compact flash media slot

External video bypass switch

Plasma burn-in reduction algorithms

Dynamic broadcast quality effects such as text pushes and Crawls with soft masks

Scalable from individual use to large-scale enterprise networks