Assumption:The end user has downloaded, installed and registered with tMBS
Assumption:The end user must be using a IBM Compatible system, MAC version will be
released at a later date if a decision is made to proceed with that development.
Installation:
The
end user will click a link that will ask them to save the installer
program to their computer.
The
end user must initiate the installer program which will installed the
application to the appropriate directory on their computer.
After
installation is complete, a web page will open linked to the tMBS that
will allow the end user to register their application.
Registration:
The
end user will be taken to the tMBS site, where they will need to create a
user name and password.Password
and User name will have a method to retrieve either.
General
information will be gathered, Zip Code, Password / User Name Hint and
Organization.
Based
on the organization the end user will need to answer specific questions,
provided by the organization.
The
end user upon approval of the organization may be able to customize the
design or look of the pop up display box launched when a new message has
been issued.
End
User Computer:
When
the user restarts or starts their computer after the loading of their
operating system a pop up HTML or web page will be displayed with the
advertising approved by the organization for approximately 10 seconds
allowing the users to click on the company logo.See example below: figure 1
The
end user can launch this pop up web page by clicking on the MBS icon in
the task bar located near the clock on most Windows operating systems.
When
a new message has been issued by the organization, a small pop up message
will be displayed to all members currently online via broadband or dial
up.
An
icon in the task bar will let the end user know that a new message has
been issued by flashing if that user was not online during the initial
broadcast.
The
end user can click on the flashing or non-flashing icon to display the
messages provided by the organization via a web page hosted by tMBS.
Updates
to the core application or pop up window can be updated when the user is
connected to the Internet, this update can be done stealth without
disturbing the user in most cases.
A
uninstall feature for MBS will be provided for the end user
Organization
Usage
The
organization will be provided a secure web site to log into to create and
maintain broadcast messages.
Statistics
can be provided to the organization if desired to show membership response
to a specific message.
The
organization can broadcast any message when they see fit.
The
organization can limit the number of members, via demographics or other
methods depending on the complexity that the organization requires.
tMBS
can provide technical assistance during normal business hours, extended
hours technical assistance can be provided but at a premium.
Previews
of the broadcast can be viewed without an actual broadcast.
Audio and Video clips can be provided to users but
special arrangements have to made with tMBS to ensure proper bandwidth
requirements are in place before broadcast
