Content distributed hierarchically (can be distributed down to all screens in the hierarchy, e.g. by address)
Content distributed via a channel, hierarchically, or per screen (can be ordered, e.g. only for staff screens)
Content scheduling (with minute accuracy)
Real-time preview of content
Automatic notifications of network outages on info screens
Emergency mode feature.
Users
Unlimited number of usernames/users
Multiple access levels
Manage usernames yourself
Manage usernames as a service
Cyrillic and other special characters in content
Custom fonts
User interface languages Finnish, Swedish, English, German, French, Dutch and Russian.
Support and training
Support in Finnish, Swedish and English
Basic user training (twice a week)
Supplementary and enriching training (twice a month)
User manuals in Finnish, Swedish and English.
Technical features
Server environment
Servers are located in the EU
Server environment is distributed and at least duplicated, distributed in at least two data centres
Servers are equipped with firewalls
There is no direct access to content servers from the public network, content is retrieved through a proxy tunnel using the https protocol
Security certificate is renewed every three months
Linux operating system
Use of third-party libraries minimized.
Server software
Based on modern technologies for implementing web services, exact description is not published for security reasons
Distributed across multiple servers
Development uses generally proven development tools
Phased development process (dev, beta, main)
Automatic vulnerability detection
Automated and manual monitoring, automatic alerts
Replicator computers and users communicate with server software.
Player devices
Standard iDiD repeater computers use devices from major manufacturers
Linux operating system (03/2024 Debian 11), optimized for info display use
32GT RAM, at least 32GT SSD, at least Intel Celeron processor (x86 architecture) Player software, iDiD Player
Automatic, standardized pre-installation process
Firewall protected
Unique passwords (not known to end users)
Automatic security updates
Remote management available with iDiD support (see Remote management)
Ethernet connection as default, WLAN connection as option
Automatic network information retrieval (DHCP) as default, fixed network information can be set
Time check from NTP servers, other time server can be set instead of default servers
HDMI connection, FullHD vertical or horizontal image transmission as default, possibility of manual signal settings
Automatic HDMI signal shutdown according to content schedules can be set
Automatic regular device restart
Automatic start after a power outage
Documentation publicly available
Staged development process (dev, beta, main).
SoC players (System-on-Chip)
iDiD can be installed on several display SoC operating systems. Depending on the device, the installation method can be either by installing a separate application from a USB stick or network, or by presenting the player software in the device's browser in kiosk mode.
Technical specifications regarding the device and performance are available separately from each device manufacturer.
Player software
Content presentation is based on HTML5 technologies
The repeater software used on external playback computers includes the Chromium browser component.
Basic presentation content can be presented in a browser (Chrome, Edge), all iDiD features can be utilized on external repeater computers in the iDiD player software.
Automatic notifications to users about the offline status of devices
All communication is based on the repeater software retrieving data from the iDiD server
The server or other external party does not contact the repeater software
The firewall of the operating environment must have access to the iDiD servers via the https protocol, documentation is publicly available.
Remote control, iDiD Remotecontrol
Remote management function for external repeater computers
Only when using iDiD support
Uses the same https connections as the iDiD repeater software
Does not impose firewall requirements
Separate program, can be disabled at customer request.
Remote control, TeamViewer
Deprecated in iDiD support
Remote management software used on external repeater computers
In use with iDiD support, rights can be shared if necessary if the customer's IT uses the same system
More detailed documentation is provided by Teamviewer
Separate program, can be deprecated at the customer's request.
Data communications
All communication between the repeater software and the servers takes place using the https protocol (port 443), with http (80) partially available if necessary.
Traffic between iDiD servers takes place on a private network.
Management interface
Browser-based user interface
Forced https protocol
Optimized for Chrome and Edge browsers
Login with personal system credentials or SSO login (e.g. Azure AD).
Emergency function
A Simple emergency mode feature can be enabled from the management interface
An Advanced emergency mode feature (multiple emergency scenarios can be created) can be enabled from the management interface, via a tip trigger or via API.
API interface
Readable information about files, content levels, repeaters and performance statistics
Forced use of https protocol
Configurable content properties and emergency mode
Other interfaces
Serial port interface for the repeater computer: Serial port data can be read and formatted for presentation using customizable utilities
Keyboard control for the repeater computer: Keyboard control or its emulation can be used to control the presentation of content
