Features of the Telecontrol System

Warnings

A login prompt appears automatically in the following circumstances:
- When the TC receiver is turned on.
- X minutes (the amount of time can be chosen freely) after the last user has logged off and if the TV receiver is still turned on.
- When the channel is changed and if no one is logged in.
In addition, up to warnings can be specified by the central computer.

Query mode

The “Interview” button makes it possible to conduct written interviews. It is also possible to answer questions directly on-screen. On the basis of a previously drawn-up question-naire which provides a selection of possible responses, participants can choose the appropriate ones or key the corresponding code into the Telecontrol device.

Entering data

The data and values that are entered using the control box or the remote control are visible on the front of the Telecontrol device during the entire viewing session ---or at least until they are registered and stored . in accordance with the entries made by the viewers, the Telecontrol device measures how many and which members of the panel house hold (and which of their guest ) are viewing the programme that is on.

Monitoring viewers

Telecontrol offers three system (A,B and C)for monitoring the viewers with a panel household . Each version also allows guests to be identified by age and sex. The desired version can be programmed using the menu function available for each indiv idual Telecontrol device.

VersinA: 8 Persons (steady members of the panel household and guests divided proportionately among 8 persons)

Version B: 16 persons (8 steady members of the panel household max. and 8 guests max.)

Version C: 16 persons (steady members of the panel household and guests divided proportionately among 16 persons)

 
 
 

Important

- As a Dialog-enabled survey tool, Telecontrol is highly versatile.

- The Telecontrol system can be used in many different settings, including panel households with satellite, cable and community antennas of all kinds.

- Telecontrol registers consumption 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without interruption.

- The Telecontrol device retains all the stored data, including dates and times, even if it remains unconnected to a power supply for months.

 
 
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