Prep+and+Test

Kiosks

 * Test automatic restart procedure by disconnecting the HeartBeat serial connection
 * Test cell phone reboot procedure by dialing into the remote commander
 * Make sure computers are set to restart after power failure (this is set in BIOS)
 * > When powering down the machines before transport, do not shut down through the Windows dialog
 * > Simply unplugging the kiosk is preferable, as this will cause the machines to power on when next plugged in
 * Make sure Windows logs in automatically after restart
 * > Follow the instructions at this [|link.]
 * Make sure Windows System Sounds are disabled
 * > Go to Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices.
 * > On the "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" window, select the Sounds tab.
 * > Choose "No Sounds" under Sound Scheme; else create a new sound scheme with no sounds.
 * Confirm that the network connection for each kiosk is properly configured
 * > Each PC must have a LAN IP address corresponding to its Kiosk ID number (e.g., 192.168.1.XX)
 * > Enable Remote Desktop Connection on each machine
 * > Enable File Sharing for C:\BoxLab
 * Check external hard drive configuration
 * > Make sure the external hard drive is mapped as drive E:
 * > Look at the Properties dialog to make sure E: is formated as NTFS (not FAT32)
 * > Create a directory E:\KioskData on the drive
 * > Make sure there is sufficient free space for the data you will collect (assume 40 GB per day)
 * Enable all scheduled tasks and confirm that applications launch automatically after restart
 * Enable cellular modem link and confirm that status reports are being sent
 * > Confirm that reports continue being sent after system is restarted
 * Collect a minimum of 3 days test data without opening or modifying the kiosks
 * Review data and verify that it meets researcher needs (are we collecting what we intended?)
 * Make software changes accordingly
 * Plan to retest modified software, preferably for another three days

Kiosk Audio-Visual Functionality

 * Launch AmCap on each kiosk and confirm that cameras are functioning
 * > Configure AmCap
 * > Match satellite AV transmitter channel to the associated (parent) kiosk
 * > Align antennas to optimize AV transmission
 * Launch ThreadedVideoCapture and collect several hours of images
 * > Check that active frame rate is greater than or equal to 5.5 fps (optimal value = 6.0)
 * > Confirm that inactive frame rate is less than 1.25 fps (optimal value = 1.0)
 * Launch ThreadedAudioCapture and collect several hours of audio
 * > Confirm that 1 wave file is being captured every second, and that there is no delay between recorded files
 * > Play back sound to ensure that recorded sound levels are adequate and relatively clear
 * > Tweak audio levels
 * Adjust kiosk speaker volume to an acceptable level

Sensors

 * Gather more MITes than you realistically expect to deploy
 * Make sure the receivers are working and listening on specified channels (typically 0, 1, 4, 7, 8, 11)
 * > NOTE: Consider revising Handlense to support more than 6 MITes channels
 * Test existing batteries and recycle batteries with less than 60% capacity
 * Install new (greater than 80% capacity) batteries in all MITes
 * Use sensor application to create XML file for inventory of MITes potentially to be used on the deployment
 * > NOTE: This software does not exist, but should allow the user to add MITes to the list by shaking them
 * Prior to testing, run test application on kiosks to test that each sensor is responding
 * > NOTE: This software does not exist, but should run as a checklist that marks off sensors in the XML file as they are identified
 * Set aside and clearly label sensors that are not working
 * Check here for future instructions on deploying other types of sensors (e.g., RFID, Wockets)