Location Features Glossary

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Feature	Sample Image	Description	Optimizer Use
ADA - Assistive Listening Sys	ADA - Assistive Listening System	Amplified mixed audio to assist persons who are hard of hearing; installed induction loop, radio frequency systems, or infrared systems.	No
ADA - Compliant Teaching Stn	ADA - Compliant Teaching Station	AV system components like touchscreen/button user interfaces, projection screen switches, laptop input plates, etc. mounted on lecterns, teaching station, and wall.	No
ADA - Wheelchair Accessible	ADA - Wheelchair Accessible	Wheelchair access must be available in all portions of the venue that participants will be using, including the speaker’s area.	Yes
AV - Audio Jack		The audio jack is cylindrical in shape, with a grooved tip to retain it, typically used for analog audio signals.	No
AV - Blu-Ray Player		A device that plays "Blu-Ray" formatted disk and regular DVDs, and CDs.	No
AV - Clicker Base		A device to take a classroom poll.	No
AV - Conferencing; Phone	Conference Phone	Telephone designed to initiate and conduct conference calls, which enable multiple callers to listen and talk on the same call.	No
AV - Conferencing; Video		Live, visual connection between two or more people residing in separate locations for communication; includes camera(s), microphone(s).	Yes
AV - Conferencing; Web		Online service by which you can hold live meetings, conferencing, presentations, and training via the internet.	No
AV - Connection; HDMI		Standard, High-definition audio, and video into an HDMI compatible display via HDMI inputs.	No
AV - Connection; Mini Display Port		Alternative to HDMI, used with computer displays; used on newer Macs and some Windows Tablets.	No
AV - Connection; USB-C		24-pin USB-C connector system, which is distinguished by its two-fold rotational-symmetrical connector, can also power.	No
AV - Connection; VGA		Legacy video format for cables, ports, and connectors used to connect monitors to video cards.	No
AV - DVD Player		A device that plays DVD formatted disks and regular CDs.	Yes
AV - Display; Confidence Mon	Confidence Monitor	An additional screen is facing the presenter which mirrors the content that the audience sees.	No
AV - Display; Flat Panel		An audience-facing display or monitor that uses a thin panel design instead of traditional CRT design.	No
AV - Display; Flat Panel Multi		Multiple audience-facing displays or monitors that use a thin panel design instead of traditional CRT design.	No
AV - Display; Interactive	Interactive Display	Typically a whiteboard with a short-throw projector that connects to a computer, projecting from the computer desktop onto the whiteboard's surface. Content on the whiteboard also feeds back to the computer.	No
AV - Document Camera	Document Camera	Also known as a digital overhead, are real-time image capture devices for displaying an object to a large audience.	No
AV - Mic; Lapel		A wearable microphone used for public speaking applications to allow for hands-free operation.	No
AV - Mic; Wireless Handheld		A microphone without a physical cable connecting it directly to the sound recording or amplifying equipment.	No
AV - PA System	PA System	A system comprising microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and related equipment used to increase the volume of sound.	Yes
AV - Projector; Data	LCD Projector	A permanently affixed device that receives a video signal and projects the corresponding image on a projection screen using a lens system.	Yes
AV - Projector; Data Multi		Multiple digital projectors that receive a video signal and project the corresponding image.	Yes
AV - Projector; Slide	Slide Projector	A device for showing photographic slides (i.e. 35mm). Most commonly found in Art History rooms and some language rooms. Often located in a cabinet or shelf on the rear wall.	No
AV - Projector; Slide Multi		More than one device for showing photographic slides (i.e. 35mm). [Art History rooms, AAP, a few White Hall classrooms and several large lecture halls]	No
AV - Projector; Transparency	Transparency Projector	A projector for displaying a "foil"/transparency onto a vertical screen magnified images of graphic material on horizontal transparency illuminated from below.	Yes
AV - Recording; Audio		Space provides audio recording capabilities.	No
AV - Recording; Video		Space provides video recording capabilities.	No
AV - Remote Access Capable		Space has capability to capture the instructor's voice and video for Zoom.	Yes
AV - Remote Enhanced Audio		Room has capability to capture students’ voice and video for Zoom; the rooms suitable for "group discussion" when there is a simultaneous Zoom connection will have a suffix 's'.	No
AV - Television Service		The room has a television service.	No
Balcony		A space with interior seating elevated above the main floor.	No
Banner Space		A location that has appropriate hardware where banners can be displayed for advertising/publicity. (Ho Plaza, WSH 407, WSH Memorial Room).	No
Board - Chalk		A space with chalkboard.	Yes
Board - Dry Erase		Has physical (not electronic) whiteboard with dry-erase markers.	Yes
Board - Greater Than 20 Feet		Length of the chalkboard >= 20', might be summed across multiple boards.	Yes
Board - Lined for Music		Board pre-marked with a set of 5 parallel lines for accommodating musical notation(s).	Yes
Board - Writing		Space contains a board type of any kind.	Yes
Caterer Area		Has adjacent or nearby space for a caterer to prepare/serve food/drink.	No
Computer - Instructor		Has a fixed computer in the classroom dedicated to instructor use.	Yes
Computer Lab - Mac		It is a computer lab with Mac (Apple) computers.	No
Computer Lab - Windows		It is a computer lab with Windows (Microsoft) computers.	No
Exhibit Space		Has a dedicated space that can accommodate a display of art/projects/exemplars.	No
Flooring - Carpeting		It has a floor that is primarily covered with fiber/fabric.	No
Flooring - Hardwood		It has a floor that is primarily made of wooden boards.	No
Furniture - Instr Table/Desk		An instructor can deliver content from a seated position behind a table or desk.	Yes
Furniture - Podium/Lectern	Podium/Lectern	An instructor can deliver content from a standing position behind a podium/lectern. Might be movable or fixed.	Yes
Furniture - Tables and Chairs		Tables and chairs present in the room.	Yes
Furniture - Tablet Arm Chairs		Chairs in the room have tablet arm desks.	Yes
Furniture - Upholstered		Furniture is upholstered.	No
Key Card Access	Key Card Access	The room has (University issued) key card access.	No
Lighting - Dimmable	Dimmable Lighting	Electric lighting in the room is dimmable.	No
Mirrors		There are large mirrors in the room that allow a view of performance/practice occurring in the space. (i.e., a room for dancing)	No
Network - Wired or Wireless		Internet Access, wired or Internet Access, wireless; only included when the signal is at least 4/5 strength or higher.	Yes
Network - Wired		Internet Access, wired.	No
Network - Wireless		Internet Access, wireless; only included when the signal is at least 4/5 strength or higher.	No
Partition Walls	Partition/Divider Walls	This room can be divided into multiple areas with moveable partition walls.	No
Piano		There is a piano in the room.	No
Projection Screen/Wall		Single pull-down screen or wall space suitable for projection.	Yes
Projection Screen/Wall - Multi		More than one screen or projection area in the room.	Yes
Room Darkening Shades	Room Darkening Shades	Lighting levels can be adjusted by raising or lowering window coverings.	Yes
Rooming - General Purpose		A space that is scheduled in 25Live and is in the category of General Purpose locations.	Yes
Rooming - Non General Purpose		A space that is scheduled in 25Live but is not included in the category of General Purpose locations.	No
Seating - Fixed	Fixed Seating	The seats are bolted to the floor or the configuration of seating is not meant to be changed.	No
Seating - Flat		All seating in the room is at the same level.	Yes
Seating - Moveable	Moveable Furniture	Seating in the room may be repositioned or rearranged.	Yes
Seating - Tiered	Tiered Seating	Seating in the room is not all at the same elevation. Theatre or stadium-style seating.	Yes
Stage	Stage	There is a stage in the room.	No
Utility - Air Conditioned		The room is air-conditioned.	Yes
Utility - Attendee Elec Outlet		There are outlets intended for room users.	No
Utility - Water in Room		Running water is available in the room.	No
Windows		There are windows(s) in the room.	Yes

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Location Features Glossary

Feature

Sample Image

Description

Optimizer Use

ADA - Assistive Listening Sys

Amplified mixed audio to assist persons who are hard of hearing; installed induction loop, radio frequency systems, or infrared systems.

No

ADA - Compliant Teaching Stn

AV system components like touchscreen/button user interfaces, projection screen switches, laptop input plates, etc. mounted on lecterns, teaching station, and wall.

No

ADA - Wheelchair Accessible

Wheelchair access must be available in all portions of the venue that participants will be using, including the speaker’s area.

Yes

AV - Audio Jack

The audio jack is cylindrical in shape, with a grooved tip to retain it, typically used for analog audio signals.

No

AV - Blu-Ray Player

A device that plays "Blu-Ray" formatted disk and regular DVDs, and CDs.

No

AV - Clicker Base

A device to take a classroom poll.

No

AV - Conferencing; Phone

Telephone designed to initiate and conduct conference calls, which enable multiple callers to listen and talk on the same call.

No

AV - Conferencing; Video

Live, visual connection between two or more people residing in separate locations for communication; includes camera(s), microphone(s).

Yes

AV - Conferencing; Web

Online service by which you can hold live meetings, conferencing, presentations, and training via the internet.

No

AV - Connection; HDMI

Standard, High-definition audio, and video into an HDMI compatible display via HDMI inputs.

No

AV - Connection; Mini Display Port

Alternative to HDMI, used with computer displays; used on newer Macs and some Windows Tablets.

No

AV - Connection; USB-C

24-pin USB-C connector system, which is distinguished by its two-fold rotational-symmetrical connector, can also power.

No

AV - Connection; VGA

Legacy video format for cables, ports, and connectors used to connect monitors to video cards.

No

AV - DVD Player

A device that plays DVD formatted disks and regular CDs.

Yes

AV - Display; Confidence Mon

An additional screen is facing the presenter which mirrors the content that the audience sees.

No

AV - Display; Flat Panel

An audience-facing display or monitor that uses a thin panel design instead of traditional CRT design.

No

AV - Display; Flat Panel Multi

Multiple audience-facing displays or monitors that use a thin panel design instead of traditional CRT design.

No

AV - Display; Interactive

Typically a whiteboard with a short-throw projector that connects to a computer, projecting from the computer desktop onto the whiteboard's surface. Content on the whiteboard also feeds back to the computer.

No

AV - Document Camera

Also known as a digital overhead, are real-time image capture devices for displaying an object to a large audience.

No

AV - Mic; Lapel

A wearable microphone used for public speaking applications to allow for hands-free operation.

No

AV - Mic; Wireless Handheld

A microphone without a physical cable connecting it directly to the sound recording or amplifying equipment.

No

AV - PA System

A system comprising microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and related equipment used to increase the volume of sound.

Yes

AV - Projector; Data

A permanently affixed device that receives a video signal and projects the corresponding image on a projection screen using a lens system.

Yes

AV - Projector; Data Multi

Multiple digital projectors that receive a video signal and project the corresponding image.

Yes

AV - Projector; Slide

A device for showing photographic slides (i.e. 35mm). Most commonly found in Art History rooms and some language rooms. Often located in a cabinet or shelf on the rear wall.