diff --git a/Standalone-Use.md b/Standalone-Use.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..92ea7e9 --- /dev/null +++ b/Standalone-Use.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +# Standalone Application + +The primary purpose for Essentials was to be used as a standalone SIMPL# Pro control system application. + +By using a JSON configuration file to define the devices and room type(s), the application can control an entire AV control system for a room. + +The configuration file can be generated by a friendly configuration tool application which requires no knowledge of JSON. It steps through building the necessary devices and configuration to achieve a fully working room. + +## Supported Room Types +- `EssentialsHuddleSpaceRoom` - The standard Presentation only Huddle Room + - Supports a single display device + - Supports using the display's speakers or another device for audio + - Supports any number of presentation sources + - Supports Fusion Room and Static Asset integration with device usage tracking and schedule awareness + - Supports Occupancy Sensor integration with vacancy shutdown + - Supports audio/video routing via Crestron DM hardware + +- `EssentialsHuddleVtc1Room` - The standard single display ATC/VTC capable Huddle Room + - All of the above, plus: + - Audio calling via a DSP/Audio Codec or Video Codec + - Video calling via a Video Codec + - Microphone Mute button and LED color control + - Schedule awareness via Video Codec + - One button meeting join for Video Calling (with supported Video Codec) \ No newline at end of file