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Multi language subtitles (closed caption)

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This application note provides an example of how to build a visitors personal CC or subtitle system that syncs in to a media playing on a display, covering aspects such as

  • Recommended block structure.
  • Configuring synchronisation
  • Use the locator to find the display to connect.
  • Use the tags in Blocks to control content shown on the screen or visitors device.

Installation

You need a computer with a running blocks server and a web browser to use this application note.

Here's a PIXILAB-blocks-root folder containing everything you need for this application Download this ZIP file and unpack it then follow the instructions in the general setup section.

Once you've done the general setup, copied the files and pointed your Blocks server to this root folder, follow these steps to run this application:

  1. Start Blocks.
  2. Open the editor using the Admin button.
  3. Log in using the name admin and the password pixi.
  4. Open a second browser window and type in the URL: http://localhost:8080/spot/
  5. Open a third browser window and type in the URL: http://localhost:8080/spot/index.ftl?mobile=Mob1, this is your audio guide view, representing the Visitor Spot.

Try it