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Kiosk DNA Overview

K-DNA Server

K-DNA Host

K-DNA Dispatch
 

K-DNA Host Overview

KDNA Host is the main controller of the kiosk; it establishes communications and monitors the functions and peripherals of the kiosk. It runs as a background task, monitoring the modem port or a LAN TCP/IP port, awaiting remote administration. Also, at a predetermined time it connects with an FTP server to download the latest content for the kiosk.

KDNA Host can manage any type of media located anywhere on the kiosk. With it’s own scripting commands and decoding engine along with the ability to process VBScript scripts, the KDNA architecture is extensible and scalable.The application can download / upload files, run SQL statements, and process data for SQL updates. KDNA Host can be configured for use with any kiosk hardware configuration.

Features

File Transfer
Helix Bullet   Full file transfer ability from the Kiosk DNA server. KDNA utilizes SmartFTP technology to download only files that either don’t already exist on the kiosk, or new versions of the files that are already on the kiosk. Also, checksums can be checked for high priority files

Helix Bullet   Upload any media or data file from the kiosk to the FTP server

Helix Bullet   Create, delete, copy, and rename files and directories

Local Administration
Helix Bullet   Continuously monitors all operational events on the Kiosk PC

Helix Bullet   Monitors the status and health of all peripherals, i.e. touch screen, keyboard, printer, etc

Helix Bullet   Uses the registry to store configuration values remaining independent of kiosk display program database, KDNA Host can also create and update registry keys

Helix Bullet   Contains a proprietary scripting engine and scripting commands for many functions

Helix Bullet   Process VBScript files for complex operations

Helix Bullet   Access server-side variables such as kiosk unique identifier, store number, etc.

Remote Administration
Helix Bullet   Integrated web access lets staff log on to any kiosk and perform functions such as forcing a reboot or content update, viewing the kiosk logs & configuration files, and modifying the configuration files of the kiosk. This can be done through a web browser or a telnet session.

Helix Bullet   Monitor modem communication port for incoming requests for remote administration

Helix Bullet   Generate custom files from the kiosk to be uploaded to KDNA Server

Error Handling
Helix Bullet   KDNA Host maintains an extensive application and error log

Helix Bullet   Sends email notification of errors to appropriate personnel

Helix Bullet   Allows for use of remote management software to establish remote control sessions when full PC control is needed

Helix Bullet   Able to be updated by CDROM if necessary at kiosk location