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5. Application Software
5.1 Overview
Introduction
Bosch offers a comprehensive range of software modules
for use with DCN systems. These modules are run on a
system-connected PC in Microsoft Windows, and inte-
grate conference preparation, management and control
into this versatile graphical computer environment. Any
combination of modules can be loaded according to spe-
cific system requirements. This software is generally used
in larger scale systems where operator control is required.
The PC running the software is connected to the DCN
system and therefore has direct links with contribution,
interpretation and control equipment via the system
trunk bus. Thus all aspects of conference management
can be brought to a single point of control, which leads to
increased ease of use, efficiency and data distribution.
Running DCN software under Windows
Windows permits more than one application to be run
at a time and information transfer between applications
is possible. As many DCN software modules interact
with each other and rely on shared data, the multi-task-
ing aspect of Windows is an important feature. The
Windows graphical user interface is highly visual, and
the DCN software also makes full use of this capability
to control conferences. Icons are used for representing
various elements. This includes application icons for
minimised active applications, document icons, and
icons representing delegate units, interpreter units and
floor microphones. These last types of icons may also
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function as a button or an indicator according to the
requirements of the particular application.
The choice of which DCN software modules to install is
based on specific system requirements. While Startup
and System Installation are always required, modules
such as Video Display are only required if there are
video display facilities in the conference venue.
Additional modules can easily be added to the system if
required, for instance when new hardware is added or
the conference changes from unilingual to multilingual.
An on-screen help facility provides functional and
background information on the current module. The
use of hypertext in the help facility simplifies accessing
the required information.
DCN software for new and existing users
The DCN application software is often available in
more than one form. This has been done to offer the
best possible solution to both new and existing users.
This works as follows:
Application software which has a type number ending
with /00 is intended for users who currently do not
have any versions of that software. This can apply to
users who currently have no DCN application software,
or those who use certain application software modules
but wish to order different ones.
Software which has a type number ending with /09 is
known as an upgrade version. These software versions
can only be installed if a /00 version is currently
installed. Installation of the /09 software automatically
upgrades all other already-installed software applica-
tions.
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