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Absent List (Also called an absentee, or a non-voting keypad.) PowerCom has the ability to track any keypads that don’t place a vote. During the slide show a presenter can display a listing with Base +3 digit keypad addresses to remind participants that they haven’t responded yet. Once a response is given the keypad number will disappear.
Absentee (Also called an absent list, or a non-voting keypad.) PowerCom has the ability to track any keypads that don’t place a vote. During the slide show a presenter can display a listing with Base +3 digit keypad addresses to remind participants that they haven’t responded yet. Once a response is given the keypad number will disappear.
Accept Only Initial Response This is a ReplyWorldwide keypad setting option. When this option is set to true, a keypad user can change their response before the base reads the keypress value. Only the first response (keypress) will be sent to the base. When this option is not checked, a keypad user is able to change their responses and the last response before the time expires will be sent to the base. When set to true, a key that is pressed will display horizontal bars on the keypad display. When the base has acknowledged receipt of the key press, the bars will disappear.
Activation This term defines the process of applying a PowerCom license key to enable a full version license.
Address Mode The Reply Plus keypad can be configured to Static mode or Dynamic mode. A static system allows the keypads to communicate with the address that is currently stored. A dynamic system requires the keypads to link to the system, which assigns the keypad an address. An address can be assigned by either the keypad list or sequentially by the system. It is important to note that static and dynamic base stations on the same base ID are seen as 2 separate systems. This means that a keypad configured to static addressing on Base ID 1 will not ‘talk’ to a dynamic base station on Base ID.
Alert Enabled Setting this to true allows keypad users to use the Alert key. When the Alert key is pressed, the presenter will be prompted. Keypad users can use the Alert key when they have a question or need to say something during the presentation.
Alert key The Alert key sends a special packet to the base unit to alert the presenter. It is not treated as a vote during questions.
Animation Animation is a PowerPoint options that allows a presenter to customize the way the information appears on the screen. Animation effects are builds, movement, and other special effects that can be applied to objects and text. They add interest and variety to a presentation. For example, one effect would allow bullet points to be revealed one at a time.
Answer Choice (Also called choice.) This is a list of possible answers that an audience can select from. For example, an answer choice for the question: “What is your gender?” would have two answer choices – male or female.
answer type (Also known as Question Type) PowerCom for Reply Plus provides 12 answer types that include 6 soft key answer types, and single digit, single alpha, multi AlphaNumeric, range, priority and free form.
Audience Response System (Also known as ARS Group Response System (GRS). An Audience Response system is a system of wireless keypads that are held by audience members during a presentation or meeting. This system allows presenters to give their real-time feedback to opinion polling questions, training questions, evaluations, and even interactive audience games.
Authenticate A Reply Plus base setting to manage security for access to the WRS970 system. Setting authenticate to true makes only the keypads in the keypad list authorized to use the system.
Auto Connect Automatically connects a keypad to a base when there is only one base found.
Avoid Wifi AvoidWifi is a RF communication performance parameter. Reply Plus provides 7 options to avoid high noise level created by near-by Wifi access points (the RF frequency ranges used by the WRS970 system) and thereby increasing system efficiency. System default is None.
Background This refers to the background of a Poller slide. With PowerCom the Poller background can be customized, however it’s recommend that presenters use a transparent background as the result graphic background, instead of using a background color that has been selected in edit mode.
Bar Colors PowerCom allows presenters to customize the colors of a Poller graphic bar. With up to 10 answer choices, you could have 10 bars, each with a unique color. By clicking the color box you can control the color of each bar.
Bar Labels This label represents the description given to the Poller graphic bar. With PowerCom you can customize the graph labels, or skip the short description and show only the 1 to 10 numbers or the alpha characters.
Base (Also called base station) The base is the receiver or transceiver of used to communicate with participant's keypad and transmit the voting to PowerCom software via a USB cable. Reply systems are able to provide true two-way communication between keypad and base station.
Base station (Also called base) The base station is the receiver or transceiver of used to communicate with participant's keypad and transmit the voting to PowerCom software via a USB cable. Reply systems are able to provide true two-way communication between keypad and base station.
Basic Data Review This term describes one of the PowerCom reporting functions that displays Polling Data and Demographic Data, slide by slide.
Beep Keypads When set, the keypads will continually beep until this property is set to false.
Beep Keypads Ranged Keypad Return reminder that keypads beep when taken outside of the system RF area approximately 15 seconds. Receiving one packet resets the time and turns off the beep.
Channel The base station uses a specific channel to communicate with keypads called the "Radio Channel”. A unique number is assigned to each base station. The Reply system uses an integrated RF antenna combined with a proprietary frequency-hopping algorithm to ensure reliable RF performance. When there is a lot of RF interference being generated from other RF devices (such as wireless Internet, cordless phones, etc.) RF base stations use different radio frequency to communicate with keypads. Most of the Reply base station channel numbers are programmable (except some older Standard Reply models). Each base station model has limited keypad capacity; ReplyWorldwide is 250 keypads per base and up to 15 channels. Standard reply also provides 250 keypads capacity per base. Reply EZ base only capable to communicate with 50 keypads. Reply EU base has 650 keypads capacity.
Choice (Also known as Answer Choice.) This is a list of possible answers that an audience can select from. For example, an answer choice for the question: “What is your gender?” would have two answer choices – male or female.
Classroom Performance System (Also known as CPS.) A classroom performance system is a term used to classify an audience response system (ARS) used for the education and training industries.
Clr key This key is found on the ReplyWorldwide keypad. Clr is the abbreviation of Clear and is used by a keypad holder to clear the pending signal.
Combine Data Files This feature allows you to combine up to ten PowerCom result Data Files at a time, and is typically used for "rolling up" data from multiple meetings with same question set.
Confirmation Screen PowerCom re-start or re-run slide show option choice confirmation screen at beginning of slide show.
Countdown clock (Also called timer countdown clock.) A countdown clock is used to set the voting time limit for a given question.
Custom label Custom labels allow presenters to customize the graph chart so the answers are more meaningful. Instead of Numerical (1 to 10) or Alphabetical (A to E) labels, short summary descriptions of the answer choice can be used.
Delete key The send key has multiple functions depending upon the question type being asked and the prompts on the keypad display. This button is not always needed to send a vote. Most question types will send when the vote is entered. The send key is used for sending multi-digit answer types after the numbers have been entered. It is also used as an ‘enter’ key or ‘yes’ key when prompted or for saving data.
Demo mode Without connecting to a physical base station and keypads presenters can run a PowerCom slide show using demo mode Demo mode is a great way to simulate ARS meetings and do a presentation rehearsal. When you start the slide show (press F5) your computer won’t connect to a base station, but instead PowerCom will automatically launch in demo mode.
Demographic Analysis (Also known as Demographic Cut and Demographic Filter.) This feature allows presenters to analyze responses based on the demographic makeup of the audience. Presenters can display a demographic cut graph that shows the demographic profiles of the participants and the answer percentage by a demographic question selected by the presenter.
Demographic Cut (Also known as Demographic Analysis and Demographic Filter.) This feature allows presenters to analyze responses based on the demographic makeup of the audience. Presenters can display a demographic cut graph that shows the demographic profiles of the participants and the answer percentage by a demographic question selected by the presenter.
Demographic Filter (Also known as Demographic Cut and Demographic Analysis.) This feature allows presenters to analyze responses based on the demographic makeup of the audience. Presenters can display a demographic cut graph that shows the demographic profiles of the participants and the answer percentage by a demographic question selected by the presenter.
Demographic question A demographic question is a slide designated for the purpose of demographic analysis. These questions are used as part of the demographic profile building process and used to describe a demographic grouping or segment.
Digit Echo When checked, this feature allows the user to display the value of the key pressed on the keypad display. For example, with digit echo on, pressing key 2 displays "2" on the keypad display.
Dual Monitor This is a PowerPoint feature that allows a presenter to run a slide show on the full screen of a secondary monitor, while viewing the presentation in normal view on the primary monitor. This lets the presenter see his or her outline and notes with the slides, while an audience sees only the slides.
Dual Monitor Support This is a PowerPoint feature that allows a presenter to run a slide show on the full screen of a secondary monitor, while viewing the presentation in normal view on the primary monitor. This lets the presenter see his or her outline and notes with the slides, while an audience sees only the slides.
Dynamic Address A Reply Plus dynamic address mode requires the keypads to link to the Base station, which assigns the keypad an address. An address can be assigned by either the keypad list or sequentially by the system.
Ethernet A computer networking technology for local area networks (LANs). Reply Plus base station provides Ethernet connection from Base station to Computer using TCP/IP. Ethernet connection enables multi-site ARS meeting capability and allows longer cable connection between computer and base station.
Fastest Finger Fastest Finger is a PowerCom feature that identifies and displays the audience member who answered a specific question first. It also displays their ranking and participant names (if roster list is used and names are available), as well as the points assigned, if points were being awarded for that question.
Firmware Selecting the firmware menu displays the current firmware revision loaded in the keypad. Since the product is field updatable, this is a useful tool for knowing whether the keypad is up-to-date.
Free Form In this question type, two answer labels are needed. The correct answer should be programmed into the first label, since that one is correct by default and the other is usually labeled "incorrect". Keypad users are allowed to answer the question using any input they please. Those matching the programmed answer are tallied as correct answers and those that do not are tallied as incorrect.
Graph format This is the format of the polling results graph. It includes setting bar colors and the background, Graph chart format attributes are: result data display: show percent or show number or both, use text shadow, show mean, use custom label, and Font settings.
Graph Type This is the type of chart chosen for the polling result graph. PowerCom provides 6 chart types: 3D Vertical Bar, 2D Vertical Bar, 3D Horizontal Bar, 2D Horizontal Bar, Vertical Cylinder, Horizontal Cylinder. Horizontal Cylinder and Vertical Cylinder are the two best choices.
Group Response System (Also known as Audience Response System, ARS and GRS.) An Audience Response system is a system of wireless keypads that are held by audience members during a presentation or meeting. This system allows presenters to give their real-time feedback to opinion polling questions, training questions, evaluations, and even interactive audience games.
Hide Vote Keypad votes will not be concealed on the LCD screen.
Hot key (Also called accelerator keys or shortcut keys.) This is a term given to a set of keys that perform a predefined function. These functions can often be done through menus or other indirect mechanism, but with a shortcut key users only need to press on key on their keyboard to accomplish the same task.
Impromptu The Impromptu questions feature allows the user to insert a new question slide during the slide show (by pressing the shortcut key "I") In other words, PowerCom allows a presenter to insert a question slide on the fly, without existing the slide show.
Individual Cumulative When points are assigned to questions. This feature accumulates the total points and displays the top ranking individuals and their point scores.
Infrared (Also known as IR) Infrared radiation (IR) is electromagnetic radiation, it means "below red", red being the color of visible light of longest wavelength. IR does not penetrate walls and does not interfere with other devices in adjoining rooms. TV remote control is the most popular Infrared appliances. IR communication requires straight point-to-point aiming with limited angle. Its range and keypad capacity are limited, so it works best in small size meetings. RF has better speed and quality than IR in ARS meetings. See RF for more related information.
IR (Also known as Infrared radiation (IR) is electromagnetic radiation, it means "below red", red being the color of visible light of longest wavelength. IR does not penetrate walls and does not interfere with other devices in adjoining rooms. TV remote control is the most popular Infrared appliances. IR communication requires straight point-to-point aiming with limited angle. Its range and keypad capacity are limited, so it works best in small size meetings. RF has better speed and quality than IR in ARS meetings. See RF for more related information.
Key Beep Each keypad contains a buzzer internally which has the option of being configured to provide feedback with each key that is pressed.
Key Lock Feedback If this option is set to true, then keypad users will be prompted a “X” on their screen if they press a key that is out of valid range.
Keypad Address (Also known as keypad number.) Each keypad has a unique address per base station. This is called the keypad address or the keypad number. The keypad address uses an artificial base letter (A,B,C,D) plus a keypad address so presenters can differentiate the keypad number, as well as the different base station channel.
Keypad Number (Also known as keypad addresses.) Each keypad has a unique address per base station. This is called the keypad address or the keypad number. The keypad address uses an artificial base letter (A,B,C,D) plus a keypad address so presenters can differentiate the keypad number, as well as the different base station channel.
Keypad Range The range of keypad numbers that will be used for polling, the default is always the maximum number of keypads from 1 to 250, but you can also input a string of keypad numbers. Here’s a sample of a string: "1,3,6-10,21-29,38". Keypad numbers separated by commas are treated as individual keypads, whereas the keypads separated by a hyphen will be interpreted as an inclusive range.
Keypad Settings Keypad configuration either via base station or manually set on keypad using the keypad membrane. When set to Base, all keypads that are within range and powered up will be automatically reconfigured Keypad Settings such as Digit Echo, Post Acknowledgement, Low Battery Notification.
Label See Question label as question summary and Custom label for answer choice label.
Label Format The label format is the format given to the answer choices. Options include, Numerical (1 to 10), Alphabetical (A to E) Yes/No or True/False.
LCD Contrast The contrast is a setting that can be changed. Pressing the right and left soft keys will increase and decrease the contrast level respectively.
Login Enabled Also known as Base login enabled this Reply Plus base setting is used to manage the security of a WRS970 system. When a link to the system is attempted, enabling this option will require audience to enter a group password. For dynamic address mode, enabling this option will require audience to enter a corrected login before base assigns an address.
Low Battery Notification This is a ReplyWorldwide keypad feature. When set on this feature, a low battery warning will be given when a keypad experiences low battery power.
Mean The mean is a display of the average (approximating the statistical norm).
Menu Forces the keypad into the menu option. The menu may be restricted by the Menu Access setting. Setting this option to true while the menu access for the user is disabled, displays only the serial number and firmware revision screens of the menu. Clear this setting to allow the user to exit the menu. If the Menu Access is set to anything but disabled, setting this option shows the current maximum menu limit on the keypad.
Menu Access Each keypad has a menu system for local configuration. These settings cannot be set globally from the base unit. To enter into the menu list on the keypad, press the DEL key and the SEARCH key simultaneously. PowerCom can force (thru base setting commend) each keypad on the system to display the menu.
Moment to moment A special question type designed for real time feed back from the audience by pressing plus, 0 and minus symbols (the soft keys) below the LCD. The bar grows and shrinks according to the button selection. As the presentation runs, the keypad transmits the values of the current screen value to the software through the base. Data points are captured every half second. Moment to Moment is a separate PowerCom product and is not included in PowerCom for Reply Plus.
Multi AlphaNumeric The answer type is depicted on the LCD keypad with the number 1-2-3. The bottom line will present a cursor at the end of the characters entered. This mode has many special characters or symbols that are available for user entry. Press the SYM key multiple times to cycle through the list. After a small period of time the next key can be entered. Reply Plus limit 12 characters data input. PowerCom allows more than 12 characters input.
Music With PowerCom presenters have the ability to play music. Presenters can turn on / or off the music during a polling question.
Number Key The number keys are used for voting and changing settings. Some question types will require these keys to be used for voting. If the question type is alpha, then the display will show the letter printed on the button on the display.
Office Document Report PowerCom generates many reports. The Office Document Report saves data in a Microsoft Office format (Word, Excel, HTML, and PowerPoint files). The reports display voting results in graphic format or descriptive numbers and words.
On Line Analytical Processing OLAP is an acronym for On Line Analytical Processing. This approach is part of the broader category of business intelligence and quickly provides the answer to analytical queries that are dimensional in nature.
POE Power over Ethernet is a technology that supplies power and data through the Ethernet cable up to 300’ (100 m). POE hub or switch is the source of power supply.
Points PowerCom allows presenters to assign a point value to questions. Participants who answer correctly receive the value of the points. The winning individuals or teams can be calculated.
Poller The Poller is a special object PowerCom uses to control the voting in a PowerPoint slide. During slide design, by inserting the PowerCom Poller object you can size and position the result graphic to be displayed at end of the polling question. See Poller Wizard and Poller Box for more information.
Poller Box The Poller Box is a small box that is found at the bottom of the PowerPoint screen. This Poller Box indicates voting stages and will show vote count during the Polling stage, then Stop, then Display.
Poller Wizard The Poller Wizard is used to create a PowerCom Poller. It’s a 4 steps processing procedure that creates a Poller object and sets the Polling characteristics. Characteristics include: playing music, setting a Timer, Graphic type and corrected answer and points.
Polling A term used for voting, participant that express an opinion or preference when the keypads are pressed.
Post Acknowledgement This is a ReplyWorldwide keypad setting. When this key is pressed, the Reply keypad will display horizontal bars on the keypad for three seconds. This confirms that the base has acknowledged receipt of the key pressed.
Power Down Keypads will power down when this property is set to true. Set the property to false to allow the keypads to connect to the base and stay powered up.
Power key The power key will turn on and off the keypad. The base unit can control whether the key is disabled to turn off the keypad.
Power Level Power Level is a RF communication performance parameter. Reply Plus provides 5 options to control the RF signal strength from base to keypad. A higher power increases the RF range thereby increasing the WRS970 system area. System default is EuroMax.
Priority This question type allows for up to 30 programmable answer choices (1-30) according to the question’s given criteria. Separate each choice input in order, using the "*SYM" key followed by the "Send" key when finished with inputs. Note that it is not necessary to rank all possible choices, but at least one choice must be input.
Question label When PowerCom performs a Demographic Analysis or OLAP, instead of displaying the whole sentence of the question as a label, PowerCom lets presenters create a one or two word summary description of the question as a question label. It is also called question summary.
Radio Frequency Keypads communicate with the Base Station using what is called a radio frequency. (2.4 GHz wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technology.) The Base Station is the control center for the system and operates according to commands issued by the application software. When a key is pressed on the keypad, it’s transmitted using radio frequency. The base station continuously sends out a radio frequency packet when the unit is powered on.
Range In this question type, you set a list of numeric ranges. Keypad users answer the question presented by inputting a multi-digit and pressing the "Send" key when done. Answers are tallied based on which range answers fall in.
Re-vote This function clears the Poll, resets the Poller counter to 0 and allows participants to re-vote. The PowerCom short cut key R but beware as no warning message or confirmation is given and the reset cannot be undone.
Receive on Any Group A Reply Plus WRS7200 keypad setting which when set to true makes the transmission arrows on the keypad’s LCD screen to flash when it is receiving data from the base station. This is beneficial for troubleshooting RF performance in the room.
Reply EU A Reply EU is a Reply radio frequency keypad model designed for the European region. The ReplyExport system is a variant of the Standard Reply system and was modified to meet the radio regulatory rules of the European Union and other foreign countries.
Reply EZ A Reply radio frequency keypad model as an entry-level product that is ideal for most classroom and boardroom applications. It is simple to setup, easy to operate, and delivers all the advantages of radio - speed, barrier-free operation, reliability - near the price of less functional/reliable infrared products. Reply EZ support 50 keypad address per channel and 2 user-selectable channels. Maximum capacity is 100 participants. Although still used, the EZ model was discontinued by Reply in 2005.
Reply IQ The Reply IQ is the advanced keypad used mainly for interactive meetings by education and research professionals. Standard features include: large graphics, LCD shows, question and answer options and has multiple digit entry, user ID, vote verification, speed scoring, moment-to-moment polling, and text messaging. Expansion port allows capabilities to be added with plug-in modules.
ReplyWorldwide This Reply model is called Worldwide because it operates in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz band. It’s available for sale to US (FCC certified), Canada (IC certified), and Europe (CE certified), as well as many other international regions/countries. The system consists of the following items: 1) Wireless Keypads: Model CRS5200 is a calculator-style radio frequency device with a numeric button panel on the top surface. 2) Base Station: Model CRS940 processes responses of up to 250 keypads on a single radio channel. ReplyWorldwide support up to 15 channels and allows 3,750 participants to conduct a meeting in a 150 meters X 150 meters room. It can transmit 100 keypad signals per second.
Roster List With PowerCom, presenters can create a Roster List that stores the participant information. Roster List is the actual data in tabular format with the column label being the first row of data. The Roster List uses a PRL file type acronym.
Roster Template PowerCom uses a Roster template to define the participant information. The Roster Template is the data definition of the Roster file, and does not contain actual data. The Roster Template has a PRT file type acronym.
Save as default This function is used to set the defaults for PowerCom Poller properties. Defaults can be saved for Graphics, Music, or the Timer counter clock.
Search key The search key, when pressed, will change the three digits in the upper left corner of the LCD to display the current Base ID (channel) for 3 seconds. After the timeout, it will display the keypad address again. If the keypad is configured as Dynamic Addressed then the key will prompt the user to search for bases units.
Secure Login Keypads will display an asterisk instead of the login data on the LCD screen.
Send Key The send key has multiple functions depending upon the question type being asked and the prompts on the keypad display. This button is not always needed to send a vote. Most question types will send when the vote is entered. The send key is used for sending multi-digit answer types after the numbers have been entered. It is also used as an ‘enter’ key or ‘yes’ key when prompted or for saving data.
Serial Number The factory set serial number is displayed. It will match the number printed on the label on the bottom of the keypad and cannot be changed.
Shortcut Key (Also called accelerator keys or hot keys.) This is a term given to a set of keys that perform a predefined function. These functions can often be done through menus or other indirect mechanism, but with a shortcut key users only need to press on key on their keyboard to accomplish the same task.
Show Received Keypads will show “Received” on the acknowledgement from the base after keypad transmission.
Show Sending Keypads will show “Sending” while it waits for the base to acknowledge its transmission.
Soft Key The soft keys are for special occasions. Some question types require the use of these keys. They are also used for menu navigation and Base selection. The 3 WRS7200 soft keys are located below the LCD screen.
Soft Keys Reply has 3 soft keys at the top of the keypad membrane. If enabled, these keys can be used as 3 extra general-purpose response buttons for non-numeric responses. PowerCom does not currently use these soft keys.
Special Symbol key The symbol key behaves differently depending on the question type being asked. If multi-digit answers are being entered, a list of special characters can be invoked by pressing the key again within a small time period. When the timer runs out, the next key press will appear in the next position.
Spectrum Analyzer An instrument to determine near-by Wi-Fi traffic. An RF Frequency detection instrument to determine the near by Wi-Fi traffic in the vicinity of your Reply Plus base station(s). Then configure the Reply Plus base setting "Aviod WiFi" to improve performance in high density wireless environments.
Standard Reply With over 400,000 units in service worldwide, Standard Reply is considered the industry workhorse. This trusted keypad has a unique RF Id for tracking entries by individuals and a proprietary acknowledgement function that positively confirms the system’s acceptance of all user inputs. Its intuitive keyboard and display are ideal for voting, answering multiple choice or continuum questions, and rank ordering options. This keypad supports 250 keypad addresses per channel, with a maximum capacity of 8 channels.
Static Address Static address has the Base ID and keypad address stored in keypad that is configured using the keypad menu, before beginning any meeting. All keypads and base station(s) must be configured to the same addressing mode. A static mode keypad will not operate with a Dynamic Addressed keypad.
Team Cumulative Team Cumulative displays cumulative total points for top ranking teams and their cumulative point scores.
Team Scores Team Scores display a slide of teams’ total points and their ranking.
Template A template is a slide or presentation that provides a predefined format and color scheme that can be applied to another presentation. You can use an existing presentation as a template.
Test Keypads This function tests the keypad to make sure they are interacting properly with the base station. Users press the keypad number and a visual display of the number entered appears on Reply Utility or PowerCom Test Keypad Screen.
Timer (Also called clock, or timer countdown clock.) A Timer is used to set the voting time limit for a given question.
USB Universal Serial Bus cable connection is one of the 2 WRS970 base station options to connect base station to ARS computer. When using an USB cable from Base USB port to Computer USB port, it is necessary to load USB driver when plugging in the USB port to ARS computer.
Winners PowerCom has game capabilities. Its winner function is used during the slide show to display the Winners and their performance ranking. A winners screen displays top performers of individual and team, as well as winners for current slide and cumulative total.
Write to log This function allows PowerCom users to use diagnostic mode writing for any errors received. Errors are entered into a log file during the slide show.
WRS7200 Reply Plus keypad model number, keypad has 2 color options: white and gray. The keypad has 3 lines LCD display and can enter and display 12 characters.
WRS970 Reply Plus Base station model number. The WRS970 Base Station is the control center for the system and operates on commands issued by the application software. The Base Station can be set to any of the 31 available channels through the WRS970 OCX module. Each Base Station can process responses from up to 500 keypads.