DSMS MOBILE TOUCH

Visitors scan a QR code with their own phone — no app download — to control a display's content in real time. The entire system, server, content, and branding, is owned outright, replacing dependency on third-party signage platforms.

Core Capabilities

• Smartphone remote control via QR code
  • No app install required for visitors — works in any phone's camera/browser
  • Each scan starts a fresh, secure session; sessions auto-expire when idle so a new visitor always gets a clean start
• Multi-page content system
  • Independent display duration per page — give longer pages more time on screen
  • Supports both text/image content and full video pages
• Consistent, standardized branding
  • Page number, title, and live clock in a uniform header on every page
  • DSMS copyright/branding footer on every page and on the controller
• Content managed without touching code
  • Pages are edited directly (Dreamweaver, SFTP, or any editor) and go live instantly — no developer needed for day-to-day content updates
• Production-grade reliability
  • HTTPS encryption with auto-renewing SSL
  • Runs as a managed service that auto-restarts if it ever crashes or the server reboots
  • Self-healing state management — no manual repair needed for edge cases
• True offline resilience
  • Displays keep showing their last content and can reload successfully even with zero internet connectivity, using browser-level caching
  • QR codes are generated on our own server — no dependency on any third-party service
• Proactive monitoring & alerts
  • The system automatically emails an administrator if any display goes silent (its local internet drops), and again once it's back online — no manual checking required
• Hardware-agnostic playback
  • Works on Raspberry Pi devices we provide, a client's own PC, or enterprise commercial signage players (BrightSign, Scala)
  • Corporate IT departments can use their own approved, company-owned hardware — no need to allow an unmanaged device onto their network
• Scalable, multi-location architecture
  • Any number of displays, each with its own unique ID, content session, QR code, and independent monitoring — all managed from one central platform

• We own the platform outright — no recurring license fees paid to a third-party signage vendor
• No restrictive account/permission systems, campaign structures, or server clusters to fight — full control end to end
• Not locked to any single proprietary hardware or app — works with whatever device or player a client already has or prefers
• Fully white-labeled under the DSMS brand from the ground up

Working name: "DSMS Mobile Touch."

Before this name is used publicly in marketing materials, contracts, or a domain launch, it's worth doing a formal trademark clearance search (USPTO TESS database, plus a state-level business name search) to confirm the name and any close variations aren't already in use in this category. A trademark attorney can run a more thorough clearance search and handle the actual filing if the name comes back clear.

Also worth locking down early, once a name is confirmed clear: the matching domain name and social media handles, before a competitor or unrelated party takes them.

For context: typical digital signage software in the market runs roughly $8–$50 per screen per month depending on feature tier, with enterprise-grade platforms often running $40–$100+ per screen per month. Hardware (media players) separately runs anywhere from about $80 (Raspberry Pi) to $400–$800+ (commercial players like BrightSign).

DSMS supplies all hardware for every installation through our own ordering system — clients do not source their own displays, mounts, or players. This is a deliberate policy, not just a convenience:

• Consistency and reliability — commercial-grade, 24/7-rated equipment every time, rather than a client buying a consumer TV or a cheap media box that isn't built for always-on operation. Consumer displays run for roughly 6–8 hours a day by design; running one 24/7 typically voids the manufacturer's warranty and causes it to fail years earlier than a commercial panel.
• A consistent, fully supported install — we know exactly what's installed at every site, which makes remote troubleshooting and monitoring (like the automatic offline alerts) far more reliable.
• An additional revenue line — equipment and supply becomes a second profit center alongside the monthly platform fee, on top of the markup built into the hardware pricing.

Clients own their hardware outright once installed — DSMS is the equipment source and installer, not a lessor.

Shopping List — Option A: Floor-Standing Podium Display

A ~43″ display on an integrated floor stand/podium, positioned beside the exhibit.

• 43″ commercial-grade display, 24/7 duty-rated (not a consumer TV)
• Floor-standing kiosk/podium mount with integrated base
• Media player (Raspberry Pi kit, or commercial player for enterprise clients)
• HDMI cable (player to display)
• Power cables and a surge protector/power strip
• Network connection: Ethernet cable if a drop is nearby, or a wireless bridge/access point if not
• Cable management (raceway/cord cover) for a clean, professional look
• Security/anti-theft cable lock — floor units are more exposed in a public walkway than a wall or ceiling mount

Shopping List — Option B: Overhead / Hanging Display

A display mounted above or adjacent to the exhibit, viewable from a distance.

• Commercial-grade display, 24/7 duty-rated, sized for the mounting height and typical viewing distance
• Wall or ceiling mount bracket rated for the display's size and weight
• Media player, mounted near the display or at a nearby accessible point
• HDMI cable — a longer or active/amplified cable may be needed depending on mount distance
• Power run to the mount location (may require an electrician if no outlet is nearby)
• Network connection: Ethernet drop or wireless bridge
• Cable cover/conduit to route cords cleanly from the mount to the power and network sources

Common to Both Options

• Installation and setup labor
• On-site network configuration (wired or wireless) to reach the DSMS platform

Vetted Product List (as of this draft — verify pricing/availability before ordering)

• Run a formal trademark clearance search for "DSMS Mobile Touch" (or engage a trademark attorney)
• Pricing is finalized (see Section 04) — revisit only if costs or target margin change
• Prepare client-facing sales materials — a one-page overview and/or short demo video
• Complete BrightSign and Scala setup documentation for corporate IT conversations
• Stand up the equipment ordering system for hardware sales/markup
• Present the system live to Meredith at TrainTastic as the first client showcase