Glossary
Asset: A number of content files, along with metadata covering that content.
Azimuth angle (of a satellite): The bearing angle, counted clockwise from the direction to the north, toward a satellite.
Block: Often refers to a set of files that is defined by a playlist.
Channel: Just as in television, the content sent to the screen. In a store or other location with digital signage, there might be several screens with different channels or messages (message channels).
Content: Any kind of information used in digital signage systems. Content include all kinds of video, audio, and text files, as well as all other kinds of information that may be of use in the shops.
Content distribution server: Another name for content management server, ...
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