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NMDC allows control of multiple displays over a network with an intuitive GUI. Its robust server-client architecture supports various types of displays, making it versatile for different applications.
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NMDC| Network-based Multiple Display Controller Julian Chan
What is NMDC? • Controls multiple displays over a network. • Intuitive GUI to assign content to individual display. • Robust server-client architecture to support a wide range of displays
High-tech Flip-card Show • Get spectators to bring in their laptops. • Connect to the NMDC server. • Viola! A high-tech flip-card show! • ??? • Profit!
Quadruple-Projector Cinema • On Computer #1 • Play DVD and Run NMDC Server • Run 2 instances of NMDC Clients • On Computer #2 • Run 2 instances of NMDC Clients
Total-Immersion Aquarium • A room surrounded by 6 displays on 4 walls, ceiling and floor. • These displays are hooked up to 6 cameras underwater. • NMDC can manage these displays easily • A valuable tool for deep sea exploration.
NMDC is great • Takes advantage of existing hardware. • Highly flexible. Possible use is only limited by the imagination of the user. • A great tool for aesthetic presentations.
NMDC is feasible • Server-client architecture facilitates work distribution among team members. • Ethernet transmission rate is fast enough to support video. • Takes advantage of the IP Multicast technology.