A-DDS: A-ICE Dynamic Display System for airports
A comprehensive, multichannel solution designed to manage flow with speed, total flexibility, and a human touch.
A-DDS Overview
A-ICE’s Dynamic Display System (A-DDS) is a centralized platform for managing and distributing flight information, advertising, and safety alerts across diverse hardware and locations. It integrates directly with A-ODB to ensure data consistency across all passenger and staff touchpoints.
Modular Architecture and Connectivity
The system is built on a modular widget framework, moving away from rigid templates to allow the system to evolve through addition rather than replacement.
Widget-Based Design: Independent modules allow for new functionalities without system-wide reinstalls.
Hot-Deploy Plugins: Install new widgets without redeploying the client, reducing maintenance downtime.
Network Resilience: A-DDS remains functional despite network latency, proxy constraints, or temporary disconnections.
Heterogeneous Support: A single platform for multi-site deployments, diverse hardware, and segmented networks.
Comprehensive Information Management
A-DDS supports a versatile range of information types, ensuring a “single source of truth” by integrating fully with A-ODB:
Flight Data: Arrivals/departures, gate information, check-in, airline special services, and baggage belt flight lists.
Passenger Services: Special assistance audio/video for accessibility needs, weather updates, and free-text displays.
Dynamic Delivery: User-configurable displays and timed sequencing for rolling content.
Operational Context: Information can be georeferenced for defined locations and automated based on airline, flight, or operational status via Behavioral Skins.
Remote Control & Maintenance
The system enables rapid maintenance response and oversight through a web-based panel or a mobile application for on-field staff.
Remote Snapshotting: Live and scheduled capture of screen content for real-time verification.
Hardware Monitoring: Proactive tracking of CPU, RAM, disk usage, and device temperature.
Granular Commands: Remote reload, relaunch, reboot, and storage clearing.
Live Logs: Immediate and historical access to client logs for troubleshooting without physical intervention.
Security, Emergency & Advertising
A-DDS provides strategic support for airport safety and revenue management:
Emergency Override: Instant, full-screen messaging that overwrites all content. Allarms can be activated globally or on specific monitor clusters.
Measurable Advertising: Track and report on advertising exposure with clear separation between revenue and non-revenue content for audit-ready reporting.
Operational and Administrative Benefits
The system is designed to reduce long-term overhead while enhancing the passenger experience:
Cost Efficiency: Remote management and streamlined information points significantly reduce operational costs and maintenance efforts.
Accessibility: Native support for specialized audio/video services ensures effective communication for passengers with accessibility needs.
Unified Reporting & Analytics: Comprehensive administrative functions provide tools for billing, detailed statistics, data analysis, and full management reporting.
Fast Deployment: The system is built for rapid installation and the convenience of managing the entire network via smartphone.
Experience the future of airport communication with A-DDS – the Dynamic Display System designed to revolutionize your airport’s communication experience.
Contact A-ICE today to learn how A-DDS can revolutionize your airport’s communication experience.
