Challenge
Dealers disputed their clock-in times, claiming punctuality despite inconsistencies in internal systems. Without a unified reference for digital and physical time, studios faced conflicts, accountability gaps, and compliance risks.
UltraVision Consult Solution
UltraVision Consult deployed a smart clock network with Bodet Cristalys Ellipse LCD clocks, synchronized via NTP and fully integrated with AppVision PSIM.
- PoE-powered, SNMP-monitored
- Centralized visualization in AppVision GUI
- Periodic synchronization retries (e.g., every 15 min)
- Screen indicators for NTP sync status
Key Features
- Real-time monitoring: all clocks mapped on studio plans with icons & alerts
- Desync & communication alerts: instant visibility on errors
- High-temp alerts: for outdoor clocks
- Time zone management: global or per zone
- Resilience: no display without initial sync, avoiding wrong time info
Impact
- Disputes over clock-in times eliminated
- Unified time across all studios
- Improved accountability & compliance
- Real-time visibility and alerts
- Scalable architecture for future expansion
Scalable Applications
UltraVision’s smart clock solution is adaptable to:
- Public institutions
- Industrial & military sites
- Educational campuses
- Sports arenas
- Transport infrastructure