How DISPL Licenses Work

Welcome to this overview of DISPL licenses, how they’re structured, and the hardware components involved in deploying DISPL solutions. Below, we’ll break down the types of licenses, how they’re used, and common hardware configurations.

1. Licensing Basics

1.1 DISPL License Duration

• Typically 1 Year: A standard DISPL license is valid for one year.
• Software Authorization: The license grants you the right to install and run our DISPL Player software on your chosen hardware.

1.2 Functionality Included

When purchasing a license, you can choose one or both main features:

1. CMS (Content Management System)
   • Manage and schedule content (images, videos) across one or multiple displays.
   • Organize playlists, set timing, and ensure your media plays exactly when and where you want.
2. Visitor’s Insights
   • Detect and record demographic data (age, gender, facial expression, attributes) in real time.
   • Use AI-driven face detection to measure store traffic and gather analytics on your audience.

All-in-One License: If you need both content management and face analytics on the same device, you can opt for a combined license covering the CMS and Visitor’s Insights together. This combo also unlocks targeted content—show specific media based on real-time demographic data.

2. Hardware Overview

A DISPL Kit typically includes:

• Mini PC: The “brain” running the DISPL software.
• Sensor: A camera module capturing faces for Visitor’s Insights.
• Screen: Not included in the kit, but required if you plan to display content.

Depending on what you want to accomplish:

• Show Only Content
  • Mini PC + Screen
  • No sensor needed if you’re not capturing analytics.
• Capture Only Analytics
  • Mini PC + Sensor
  • No screen needed if you’re just gathering demographic data.
• Both Content & Analytics
  • Mini PC + Sensor + Screen
  • Leverage targeted campaigns (dynamically show ads to matching audiences).

3. How Many Licenses Do You Need?

1. One License per Device

   • Each hardware device (Mini PC) requires its own active license.
   • A license can be reassigned to a new device (e.g., if you replace or upgrade hardware), but only while it’s still valid (active within its one-year duration).
   • Important: Licenses cannot be transferred across different platforms once activated.

2. One Sensor per Mini PC

   • Each sensor attaches to a single Mini PC for face analytics.
   • If you use multiple sensors in a single location, you need one license for each Mini PC + Sensor combination.

Examples

• If you have five sensors installed in five different spots, you’ll need five Mini PCs and five licenses (one license for each kit).
• If you’re only showing content on a single screen, you need one Mini PC (with its license) connected to that screen. No sensor is necessary if you aren’t collecting analytics.

4. Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I split a license for partial functionalities across devices?

   • No. Each license is for one device and whatever combination of features (CMS or Visitor’s Insights) you’ve purchased.

2. What happens if I upgrade my Mini PC?

   • You can reassign the license to a new device (Mini PC) as long as the license is still active, but be aware that you can’t move it to a different software platform if not supported.

3. Do I need internet to maintain my license?

   • Generally, yes. The device checks its license validity through our servers. Occasional or stable internet is required for updates and license verification.

4. Can I run DISPL Player on multiple OS platforms with one license?

   • You may run on Windows, Linux, macOS, or others supported by DISPL, but each device needs a unique license key. One license cannot be used simultaneously on multiple devices.

5. Key Takeaways

• License = Software Authorization
  • Valid for one year, tied to a single device at any one time.
• Two Main Functionalities
  • CMS (for content scheduling) and Visitor’s Insights (for in-store demographic analytics).
• Hardware
  • A DISPL Kit includes a Mini PC and sensor, with a screen purchased separately.
  • Mini PC + Screen = content-only setup.
  • Mini PC + Sensor = analytics-only setup.
  • Mini PC + Sensor + Screen = combined content + analytics.
• License Count
  • Each device with a sensor requires one license.
  • Licenses can be reassigned to new hardware, but not shared across multiple devices at once.

By understanding how DISPL licenses map to both software features and hardware configurations, you can plan your deployment—whether you’re focused on media display, visitor analytics, or both.