Set Up Announcements
To set up announcements, navigate to the "Announcements Setup" menu under the Automatic Announcements section in the left navigation bar.
Getting Started
To start using the automatic announcement system:
- Set the Default Language and Voice: Choose the main language and the default voice for your announcements.
- Agree to Terms and Conditions: Accept the terms and conditions regarding final tournament fee settlement.
- Note: Automatic announcements are free of charge for a certain amount of usage. Additional pricing information can be found in the app, as it is subject to change.
Once these steps are complete, you will be able to configure announcement messages.
Announcement Messages
There are three types of announcements that can be set up:
- Bout Winner
- Bout Sportsmen Invitation
- Next Bout Sportsmen Preparation
Automatic Announcements
- Enable by marking the "Automatic" checkbox.
- These announcements are queued and played automatically, avoiding collisions and maintaining smooth communication.
Manual Announcements
- Enable by marking the "Manual" checkbox.
- Useful for tournaments with multiple tatamis, where announcements need to be triggered manually via the Controller Management Tool:
Announcement Message Template
Each announcement type can be customized with its own template. Templates come with predefined settings that you can edit to suit your needs and language.
Variables
The following variables can be included in the templates. They will automatically populate with relevant bout information:
| Variable Name | Description |
|---|---|
{controllerName} | Name of the controller managing the bout. |
{boutNumber} | The number of the bout. |
{categoryName} | Name of the bout category. |
| First Participant Variables | |
{firstParticipantName} | Name of the first participant. |
{firstParticipantStartNumber} | Start number of the first participant. |
{firstParticipantCountry} | Country of the first participant. |
{firstParticipantRegion} | Region of the first participant. |
{firstParticipantSchool} | School of the first participant. |
| Second Participant Variables | |
{secondParticipantName} | Name of the second participant. |
{secondParticipantStartNumber} | Start number of the second participant. |
{secondParticipantCountry} | Country of the second participant. |
{secondParticipantRegion} | Region of the second participant. |
{secondParticipantSchool} | School of the second participant. |
| Winner Variables | |
{winnerParticipantName} | Name of the winning participant. |
{winnerParticipantStartNumber} | Start number of the winning participant. |
{winnerParticipantCountry} | Country of the winning participant. |
{winnerParticipantRegion} | Region of the winning participant. |
{winnerParticipantSchool} | School of the winning participant. |
Controller Voice Setup
Different voices can be assigned to individual controllers. This is particularly useful in tournaments with multiple tatamis, as sportsmen become familiar with the specific voice associated with their tatami of interest.
By utilizing the Automatic Announcement System, you can streamline tournament communication with AI-powered announcements, ensuring participants and attendees receive clear, timely updates without the need for manual microphone management.