IconStation™

Unmatched Graphic Capabilities
IconStation is a revolutionary on-air branding system leveraging the innovative Inscriber® platform to deliver spectacular on-air graphics. IconStation combines simplified logo insertion with the power of unlimited layering and control of real-time data fed rolls/crawls, squeezeback DVE and much, much more. Overlay static and animated graphics, station IDs, promos, moving backgrounds, EAS and emergency alerts, local news and advertising quickly and easily. Independently control the display of bugs, clocks, crawls, logos, graphics, clips, video and animations, and create a clear and distinct on air brand differentiating yourself from the competition.

For All Broadcast Branding Applications
IconStation extensive standard features and ease of operation make it ideally suited to large and small broadcasters seeking a reliable on-air branding solution. Integrate IconStation powerful branding capabilities in: master control environments, satellite uplink locations and mobile broadcast centers.

Easy-To-Use Interface
From within a single 3RU system, IconStation offers the most sophisticated on-air graphics creation and playout capabilities available to broadcasters today. Combine the small form factor with an intuitive user interface and quick learning curve, and the result is a streamlined workflow allowing a single operator to create, deliver and control all station branding.

Flexible Control Options
IconStation flexible and powerful control functions make content insertion seamless while offering limitless combinations of content for compelling on-air branding. Using GPIs or a Harris automation system, manual controls, graphic elements can be independently transitioned to appear or disappear as necessary.

Powerful Macro Scripting
IconStation includes simple yet powerful macro scripting for graphically rich branding capabilities. Customized salvos make it easy to sequence the display of multiple layers of graphics, animations, audio and video using a single trigger source. Salvos are easily set, modified and saved for future use.

Real-time Data Updates
IconStation offers the unique advantage of real-time data connections for continuous information updates within the base system. Link information that is to be displayed on-screen directly to external data sources such as text files, databases, RSS or ODBC compatible sources. Display multiple crawls with real-time data from sources such as automated news, sports and financial feeds.

Powerful Creation Tools
IconStation includes the Inscriber award-winning character generator for superior title and graphic creation. Produce stunning graphics using the familiar Inscriber interface currently used daily by graphics professionals worldwide. For simplified use, and getting to air in no time at all, quick editors are included for fast and simple text and layout creation. All IconStation content has the ability to be updated with new information during playback to meet the demands of time critical local news updates.

All IconStation systems provide master control channel branding using logos, animations and crawls displaying news, stock information, weather forecasts and breaking news. Create, manage and display an unlimited number of items while maintaining a unique and consistent look for broadcasts. Potential display items include logos, static and animated text information, still images, 2D and 3D animations, video clips (option), clocks and timers, temperature displays and multiple data-fed crawls displaying real-time information.