Released version 1.0 of the Multimedia Communication Platform

Vision Robotics has released version 1.0 of the MCP. This new version includes some improvements in all modules of the platform. (We recommend to upgrade both MCP and MCP Player Local Agent applications). 

New versions of these modules can be downloaded from the Support page of this website and from the following links:

The following links are available installation guides and update to version 1.0: 

Version 1.0 solves many bugs and known issues with the modules and implements new and interesting features. 

CMS 1.0 Enhancements 

MCP Player 1.0 Enhancements

Improved Local Agent 1.0 

  • Info for download progress. Added a new tab and a new icon in the window viewer that allows players to see the progress of downloading content from the players. 
  • Improved dynamic properties: We have removed the tabs separating the dynamic properties of the elements (Media, Baskets, Channels, Players and RSS feeds). You can now select which elements to apply a dynamic property when you create it. 
  • Nested Dynamic Properties: We have implemented the ability to create dynamic properties multilevel automatic filtering of fields. It is now possible to catalog the items, such as a player, with multi-style fields:

    "Location: Spain -> Catalonia -> Barcelona -> Glories"

    By cataloging the items, the selection of each filter field options available in the field below. 
  • autodeploy: autodeploy functionality allows you to synchronize periodically the changes in the schedule and content of the players. To activate this feature in your workspace, you can request here.
  • Automatic Updates: MCP Player 1.0 includes an upgrade system for automatic versions. Future updates of this module may be implemented in an automated fashion. 
  • Support Full HD: has been implemented in the MCP Player Full HD video support. Now you can render files 1080p high definition video (requires compatible hardware) 
  • Snapshot thumbnails: We have implemented ability to capture (and send to the module CMS) screenshots of the content is at issue in the players.
  • Player GUI: MCP Player now has a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows the direct management of players accessing from a browser to the IP team player, from the internal network or Internet (if port 80 is accessible ).
  • Issue Log: Implemented the emission log (proof of play) in MCP Player. This functionality allows for a broadcast report of the content broadcast by the network players. 
  • Dynamic load: The system is improved load videos from the 3D graphics engine MCP Player. The dynamic load corrects performance problems seen in previous versions, allowing you to add more videos to the baskets. 
  • Thumbnail for Adobe Flash files: MCP Local Agent is now able to automatically extract a snapshot of the contents of SWF files from Adobe. This screenshot replaced icon Adobe Flash so far identified the assets of this format in the CMS module. 
  • Improved transcoding to FLV: Improved transcoding video to FLV format low quality. This format is required for viewing the contents can nimbly from the CMS module. 
  • Enhanced Error Reporting: MCP Local Agent now provides detailed information that facilitates traceability and error detection in transcoding media and uploads to the server. 
  • Support for native 16:9 mode. Automatic detection of video files with 16:9 aspect ratio. Now the transcoded file (output) respecting the original aspect ratio. 

 

Version 1.0 known Issues  

CMS

  • The screen shot (thumbnail) of the players runs from the second time. In future work correctly. 

MCP Player

  • The timer that indicates the operating hours of the players is reset each time you refresh the page of the GUI. 
  • When the page refreshes the GUI Player twice, it stops responding and the GUI needs to be recharged in a new browser instance. 

MCP Local Agent

  • Sometimes captured thumbnails appear black.