asdlei99 / kindermediaplayer

A kiosk app for children to play media files

KinderMediaPlayer

- NOTE: KinderMediaPlayer is still early in development and not yet ready for use

KinderMediaPlayer is a simple Kiosk-like application that allows children to view and listen to predefined media content (Videos, Images and Audio).

Features

• Easy to use interface for children with an emphasize on visual navigation instead of relying on text
• Easy to use content selection for the administrator
• Disable keyboard input (except ctrl-alt-del)

Currently KinderMediaPlayer is only available on Windows.

How to use

The Administrator can configure and exit the application by accessing the Admin-Panel via the bottom right button. The default password is "admin" and should be changed.

In the Admin-Panel, content can be selected for the children and a the UI can be altered.

FAQ

How do I reset the password?

First, you should exit the application via ctrl-alt-del and terminate the process manually. Then, locate the installation folder and open the "settings.xml" file. Delete the line that says

  <PASSWORD> xxx </PASSWORD>

and restart the application. The password should now be reset to "admin".

How do I close the app?

This is done via the Admin-Panel. If you have forgotten the password and want to close the app, see "How do I reset the password".