The Aviavox provider in PADS4 enables integration with the Aviavox Artificial Voice System, allowing real-time automated voice announcements.

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Steps to Add or Modify an Aviavox Connection

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1. Start the Data Provider Wizard

  • Open PADS4 and navigate to the Data Provider Wizard.
  • Select Aviavox as the provider type.
  • Click Next to continue.

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2. Configure the Aviavox Connection Settings

  • Enter the Server IP Address where the Aviavox server is running.
  • Enter the Port Number for communication.
  • Select the appropriate Text Encoding format.
  • Click Next to proceed.

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3. Complete the Setup

  • Review the connection settings.
  • Click Finish to save the data provider.

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How Aviavox Works in PADS4

  • The Aviavox system pushes announcements to the PADS4 Aviavox data provider.
  • Each message includes duration, language, zones, and text content.
  • Once the message is announced, it is removed from the data provider table.
  • Multiple messages can be announced simultaneously in different zones.

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Aviavox Data Structure

Column NameDescription
IDUnique message identifier
LanguageLanguage of the message (e.g., En, Fr)
TextAnnouncement message
DurationTime required to announce the message (in seconds)
ZonesComma-separated list of zones where the message will be announced
DescriptionAdditional details about the announcement
TextPlaylistitemText announcement in PADS4 playlist structure
DescriptionPlaylistitemDescription in PADS4 playlist structure

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Example of an Aviavox Message Structure

<Announcements>
  <Announcement>
    <ID>G01En,DuDBA 8420EE02131649476614</ID>
    <Text>
      <LanguageText Language='En' Text='We invite business class passengers to come forward for boarding'/>
      <LanguageText Language='Du' Text='We nodigen business class passagiers uit naar voren te komen voor het instappen'/>
    </Text>
    <Duration>13</Duration>
    <Zones>A,B</Zones>
    <Description>Business class boarding</Description>
  </Announcement>
</Announcements>

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Key Considerations

  • Real-time updates: Messages arrive dynamically from Aviavox and are removed after playback.
  • Multi-zone support: Messages can be played simultaneously in different zones.
  • Language support: Each message can be multilingual, with different translations.

This setup ensures seamless integration of Aviavox voice announcements into your PADS4 digital signage system.