Introduction
1.5
Terminology and Definitions
1.5.1 BIOS
Basic Input/Output System: Used during system boot up to initialise and test system hardware and load the operating system.
Each BIOS is specifically designed to work with a particular motherboard.
1.5.2 Control Screen
Some systems are shipped with the BIOS configured to boot the system off the onboard graphics device. This output can then
be used as the Control Screen for a typical video wall. The content of the control screen is not displayed on the video wall
desktop and can be used to host the Wall Control application window.
1.5.3 SDK
Software Development Kit: A set of software development tools which allows the creation of certain applications
1.5.4 WallControl 10 (Optional)
WallControl 10 provides users with the interface required to quickly and effectively manage content that include video captures,
IP streams and local applications. Users are able to place any input source on any part of the Video Wall using a simple drag
and drop operation. Precise positioning of each piece of content can be achieved through the mouse and keyboard, or via the
revolutionary template tool.
1.5.5 Wall Control-red (Optional)
An optional software application for controlling and managing Vision, IP-Camera and third party application windows on a
Datapath Wall Controller. Providing a graphical representation of the video wall and a toolbar through which to manipulate all
available input sources and applications. Can also be used offline.
1.5.6 Wall Monitor (Optional)
A software application that enables the user to monitor the temperatures and voltages of system components.
1.5.7 Screen Order
The order in which the screens appear on the display wall.
1.5.8 SQX
SQX is Datapath’s collective name for its video streaming and compression technologies.
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