I. Setup

vistrax Server: In order to use the vistrax Self Input App, it is required to have an active vistrax server running.

Internet connection: For both use and installation on the tablet, an internet connection is required to download the app via the respective Apple Play Store/Google Play Store (approx. xx MB) and to establish a connection to the database server.

The installation or operation without an internet connection is not possible.

Supported iOS-Versions: 12.4 or higher

Necessary privacy permissions:

• Camera
• Photos

Supported Android-Versions: Android 8.0 or higher

Hardware-Requirements: Screen size min 7“

Permissions

• Camera
• Storage

The latest version of the Self Input App can be found under the following links:

• Google Play Store
• Apple App Store

After downloading the app, the installation will be done automatically.

The administration of the devices intended for self-input is done via the device adminstration. This can be found in the vistrax Web Client under Configuration → Devices and in vistrax Admin (Devices). In the following section, the individual configuration options for self-input within the self Input-App is explained. In order to use a device in the context of self-input, it must first be authorized in the device management tab. Further information on device management can be found in the respective application helps:

vistrax Web Client: Device management

vistrax Admin: Devices

The device registration initially marks the device for authorization.

Upon opening the app for the first time, the screen “Please register the device!” appears.
Enter the following data to register the device:

• Device name: The device name will be used to assign the device in the device management.
• IP-Adress/URL: IP-Adress or URL of the vistrax Server. For more information about the vistrax server, see here

After confirming your entries by pressing the “Register Device” button, you will be notified that the device needs to be authorized. This is done via the device management tab.

Subsequently, the device is authorized in vistrax Admin or via the vistrax Web Client. A detailed description of the procedure can be found in the respective application help:

vistrax Web Client: Devices

vistrax Admin: Devices

After successful authorization, you will be automatically redirected to the main menu of the app.

By deleting a device, it will disappear from the device list within the device management tab. The registration- and authorization process has to be completed again, if the device should be used in the self input again.

The device file roles are managed in the main program. See: Chapter 6: Device File Roles

The possibility to pin a screen has existed since Android version 8. In the following, instructions are given for Android version 11 and upwards.

After installing the vistrax App, it is recommended to pin the app when using the device. This ensures that only this app can be used when using the device. Therefore users will be restricted from making changes to the settings of the phone.

To restrict your device, so only the vistrax app can be used, follow these steps for android devices:

If no password has been set:

1. On your device, open Settings and navigate to Security.
2. Then assign a secure password under Device Security.

Enable screen pinning:

1. On your device, open Settings.
2. Navigate to Security or Security & Location > Advanced > Screen pinning.
3. Enable Screen pinning and enter the password or pattern.

Screen pinning:

1. Navigate to the screen, you want to pin.
2. Then open the app overview (square box). In older Android versions, you will see a pin that can be used to fix the app. In newer versions, press and hold the app in the overview until a menu opens where the “pin” option can be selected.

Unpin Screen:

1. Unpin the window:
   • Operation via gestures: Swipe up from the bottom and hold the screen.
   • Operation via 2 buttons: Press and hold “Back” and the center button at the same time.
   • Operation via 3 buttons: Press and hold “Back” and “App Overview” at the same time.
2. Enter your pin, pattern, or password to unpin the screen.

The setup may vary depending on the device and Android version in use. For more information, see here: Google Help.

For older Android Versions, screen pinning can be achieved via third-party software (e.g. SureLock).

The possibility to pin a screen has existed since IOS 6. In the following, instructions are given for IOS version 6 and upwards. After installing the vistrax App, it is recommended to pin the app when using the device. This ensures that only this app can be used when using the device. Therefore, users will be restricted from making changes to the settings of the phone. To restrict your device, so only the vistrax app can be used, follow these steps for IOS devices:

If Guided Access is not activated:

1. On your device, open Settings and navigate to Guided Access under Accessibility.

2. Activate the Guided Access function.

3. Assign a secure Guided Access Password. You can also activate the Touch/Face-ID option.

Screen pinning:

1. Open your vistrax App.

2. Click 3x on your home button. For devices without a home button, the side button has to be pressed three times.

3. In the options you can select different settings to restrict the app access.

4. Click on “Start” to start the Guided Access function.

Unpin Screen:

1. Unpin the window:

• Operation via buttons: Triple click the Home- or Side-Button.
  Enter your Guided Access Password and click on ”End”.
• ItemOperation via Touch/Face-ID: Triple click the Home- or Side-Button. If your Touch/Face-ID is identified correctly the Guided Access automatically stops.

The setup may vary depending on the device and IOS version in use. For more information, see here: support.apple.com/en-us/HT202612.