Provisioning PocketLearn Viewers and Content

PocketLearn Viewers are available for "offline" viewing on several families of devices.  Today, that list of devices includes the Pocket PC (and qualifying Win CE devices), Windows Mobile for Smartphones, Java/MIDP phones, and the Windows PC.  Because each environment is unique, there are differences in the way that PocketLearn Viewers and content (titles) are provisioned.  For example, Windows Mobile Smartphone and Pocket PC users can use their PC's browser to download desired PocketLearn titles to their desktop computers and then use a "sync cable" to transfer them to their device's file system.  Once on the device, the PocketLearn Viewer can open the titles from their location in the file system.  In contrast, Java phones typically don't have the "sync cable" option (or even a file system!), so they must provision all software and PocketLearn titles directly from the web.  This type of provisioning is referred to as "Over The Air" or OTA provisioning.  And, for a number of other technical reasons, the Java PocketLearn Viewer had to tightly integrate the PocketLearn web site.  In fact, the viewer integrates its own browser to provide access to the title repository on the web site.  Windows and Windows Mobile viewers do not need to integrate a browser, as the PocketLearn Viewer works in harmony with the browsers in these environments.

E-Commerce

For security and consistency reasons, all PocketLearn E-Commerce activity for purchasing of title and software must be transacted on the full web site.  After completing the transaction, the purchaser receives an email with the information needed to provision the title or software.  In cases where a download is required, the email will also include a link to the purchased item and a 10-character code that is used to provision the downloaded product directly on the device.  Windows Mobile and Pocket PC users may navigate to the PocketLearn site using their browsers and submit the code on the Purchase page to begin the download.  Java phone users can obtain titles directly using the  PocketLearn viewer application by selecting "Purchase Title" from the main menu.

Descriptions below for "direct" provisioning of software or content assume Internet connectivity for the device.  We can only address provisioning from the PocketLearn web site.  Because title publishers have ultimate control of their creations, when they submit "for purchase" titles to the PocketLearn web site, they may opt to redirect the purchase transaction to another web site.  In such cases, they should provide instructions for provisioning their titles.  Below, we describe the details of provisioning in the various PocketLearn supported environments.

Provisioning for the Windows Mobile Smartphone

Provisioning the Viewer

Provisioning a PocketLearn Title

Direct to Pocket PC method Use the device browser to download the appropriate CAB file from the PocketLearn web site.  When prompted, select to install.  Note that for the Pocket PC, there is a choice of several CAB files, depending on processor type.  Check with your manufacturer if you are unsure of the processor type. Desktop PC sync method (CAB) Use a desktop PC browser to download the appropriate CAB file from the PocketLearn web site to the a local folder.  Use a sync cable to transfer the CAB file to a folder on the device.  Using the device's File Explorer, select the CAB file to begin the install Desktop PC sync method (MSI) Use a desktop PC browser to download the Microsoft Install (MSI) file from the PocketLearn web site.  With the device connected to the PC via the sync table, run the MSI file to begin the install. Note: You should uninstall the Basic viewer before installing the Plus! Viewer.

Direct to Pocket PC method For titles directly downloadable from the web site, navigate to the title's detail page.  Select the "download" button.  For purchased commercial titles, navigate to the purchase page and submit the 10-character code to begin the download. Desktop PC sync method For titles directly downloadable from the web site, navigate to the title's detail page and select the "download" button to save to a local folder..  For purchased commercial titles, select the link in your purchase confirmation email and download to a local folder.  Use a sync cable to transfer the PLF file (title) to a folder on the device.  Using the device's PocketLearn viewer main menu, open the title

Provisioning the Viewer	Provisioning a PocketLearn Title
Use the phone's browser to download the JAD file from the PocketLearn web site.  This begins the installation process Note: You should uninstall the Basic viewer before installing the Plus! Viewer.	For titles directly downloadable from the web site, use the Java phone's PocketLearn Viewer's "Download Title" menu item to navigate to the title's detail page.  Select the "download" button.  For purchased commercial titles, use the Java phone's PocketLearn Viewer's "PurchaseTitle" menu item to submit the 10-character code to begin the download.

Provisioning for the Windows PC

Provisioning the Viewer	Provisioning a PocketLearn Title
Using the PC browser, download the Microsoft Install (MSI) file for the Windows PC Viewer and begin the install Note: You should uninstall the Basic viewer before installing the Plus! Viewer.	For titles directly downloadable from the web site, navigate to the title's detail page.  Select the "download" button and save to a local folder.  For purchased commercial titles select the link in your purchase confirmation email and download the title to a local folder. Using the Windows PocketLearn viewer main menu, open the title