The transmitter site computer scans all channels and transmits a complete report to the control site in less than a second. Commands from the control site to the transmitter are acted upon immediately. Communication using industry standard RS-232 protocols may be via any type interface that will support the data stream, such as a Full Duplex 2 or 4 wire leased line, T1, microwave, Spread Spectrum Tranceivers, etc. The Electronic Associates Transmitter Remote Control units have many advanced features not found in other systems. Complete monitoring and control is possible from a remote computer using a dial-up line.
All parameters are programmable by the user.
The single site controller is standard when purchasing an Electronic Associates remote control. The single site controller consists of software only. These are optional extra cost systems that replace the standard single site controller. The Pocket Monitor was introduced at NAB 97 in Las Vegas. Figure 1 With the release of Windows CE and an advanced generation of palmtop computers from companies such as NEC, Casio, Compaq, Phillips and Toshiba, the Electronic Associates equipped sites remote access capability can now be utilized from any location where a telephone or cellular connection is available.