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2.1.2 File
In File mode Kiosc renders a layout designed with the Kiosc Editor. The file
generated by the Editor needs to be stored locally on the device running Kiosc.
The Editor enables you to make custom control screens and to personalise them
with logos and colours.
In File mode it is possible to control multiple external devices on the network.
By using OSC, UDP or TCP these devices can also send data back to the Kiosc
app, providing it with feedback that could update the status of GUI controls.
Figure 2.3: Kiosc connected to a media player
Figure 2.3 shows an example of Kiosc controlling a Brightsign, a 3rd party media
player. Kiosc is using UDP messages to trigger the playback of different media
files inside the Brightsign.
2.2 Protocols
Kiosc can communicate with external equipment via three protocols, OSC, UDP
and TCP. All protocols run over the Ethernet network. This chapter describes
these protocols.
2.2.1 OSC
Open Sound Control (OSC) is a protocol for communicating between software
and various multi-media type devices. OSC uses the network to send and receive
messages.
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