Even those who say "What is Remote Access?" ── Finding the evolution point of the "PC" function "Lui": Remote control of your home PC (page 1/4)

What is "Lui" that realizes "PC everywhere"?

　NEC's 2010 PC Fall / Winter model has been enhanced by the expansion of 3D compatible models and the improvement of basic specifications in each series, and the "LUI Remote Screen" function has been installed in all series.This time, let's focus on this Lui and check what Lui is in the first place and how it will be convenient.

　LUI is a home server / client solution that displays the desktop screen of the home PC on the laptops or sign clients on the go, so that it can be operated (remote screen).The screen drawn by DirectX can also be displayed, and unlike the Remote Desktop function of Windows, the edition of the OS, etc., on the other hand, the server that has been operated at home, that is, the server to be placed at home.It was necessary to introduce a dedicated model (LUI model) equipped with a LUI board on the side PC, and the model was limited to a slightly large middle tower type.

　The disadvantage is the "Software Lui" released in August 2010, and the situation has changed considerably. NEC started distributing software to existing users in August 2010, and the latest Fall / Winter 2010 model has server functions on all desktop PCs including display integrated models, and the A4 all -in -one model is both server / client. The laptops that assumed mobile use were pre -installed the client function software, and all series became "LUI" compatible products. In addition, if you have a NEC PC that pre -install either server / client software, you can install server / client functions on the other PC you already have from that LUI installer (either other installer). Can generate and install it on the other PC), so that Windows 7 generations of PCs at home can be compatible with LUI.

　Now, what has changed when Lui was software?Compared to the hardware version realized on the dedicated server board, some functions are cut off, but most of the characteristic functions are inherited.The two operating modes for each application, the three image quality mode, can be changed in real time, and the function of fitting the work window on the display area on the client side is also firmly inherited.The same applies to the fact that the connection can be set in a simple wizard format. If you use NVIDIA external graphics cards such as ValueStar L L VL750/CS as a server, provide "GPU Power Mode" using the NVIDIA CUDA function.do.The GPU power mode enables comfortable remote screen with full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 dots).

　Windows 7 also has a function to display and operate the desktop screen of another PC connected to the network, but to access your home PC from an external network, including this, (dare here. Although it was not explained) It was necessary to have some advanced knowledge, such as setting "NAT" (unless Windows Home Server is in operation, this is not so popular with many general PC users. Thing). In addition, since remote access is a function that is more conscious of business use, the degree of multimedia function is not so high, and Windows editions that can be used on the server side are more than Professional (in Vista Bussines). It is. Many home PC users will use editions such as Windows 7 Home Premium, so some people may have stumbled here even if they want to do it.

　So, what exactly changes the LUI and what is convenient in the first place?He first talked to the NEC Lui development team.

── Lui was around 2008, but why did you decide to “software”?

Toshiko Tsutsumi (hereinafter referred to as Mr. Tsutsumi) of NEC Personal Products Ubiquitous Business Development Headquarters is a synchronized solution that is used in a combination of dedicated home server PCs and compatible tower -type PCs and dedicated terminals called PC remorers.It was commercialized in April 2008.After that, in July 2009, the dedicated terminal commercialized a Lui model based on Lavie Light, enabling remote operations from other than the dedicated terminal.At the same time, we have added a dedicated server board alone, and a built -in WiMAX model with a built -in wireless communication function on a mobile notebook PC that becomes a client.

　In July 2010, the server function was used, and the web was released to users.At the same time, the models of VALUSTAR and Lavie, which are available for server, have been expanded at once.

　In the past, a dedicated server board was required for the server side PC, and the body had only a middle tower type.There are many users who say "I want to use functions, but it is difficult to use dedicated hardware" and "I want to use liquid crystal integrated type and notebook PCs as server PCs", so software to eliminate those restrictions.The development of theization has been decided.

─。 In recent years, the mobile Internet environment has been more prepared.Is that why Lui was compatible with all series?

NEC Personal Products Ubikitas Business Development Headquarters Takashi Onuki (hereinafter, Onuki).Originally, LUI was a function for "Mobiler" rather than a mobile PC user.If anything, it is for PC advanced users.However, a questionnaire after the software version was released, it turned out that the user base was not limited to a mobiler and used by a fairly wide range of users.Since the method of introduction has become very easy, it can be used at home to operate the desktop PC in another room with a laptop.Here is the reason for the fact that PC beginners and intermediate people can use it more conveniently.

Mr. Tsutsumi First, I thought it was important to get to know it, so the icons that introduce "what is LUI" (the application starts) is also placed on the desktop.In addition, various setting items have been created so that they can be used in home LAN more easily than before.

　NEC emphasizes initiatives for VOC (Voice of Customer = customer voice), and will also carry out user tests before the release, which was difficult to work on during development.In Lui's software, we had a real user perform a monitor test for the product under development, and worked on feedback to the development department, such as the difficulties of understanding.

NEC Personal Products CS CS Strategic Group Takeshi Imada (hereinafter referred to as Imada) VOC activity is a company -wide company in NEC to provide products and services with high customer satisfaction by closely collaborating in the department.Until now, the voices from the support department and sales departments that have the opportunity to contact users directly do not reach the development department, and the improvements made by the development department have not reached the support department, making it accurate for user inquiries.Sometimes I couldn't respond.For example, even if you point out that the manual is difficult to understand, it may not be specific in the development department and what is difficult to understand.In that case, the image was to work hard in the development department and improve it so that it could be understood.

Koji Kawashima, a NEC Personal Products CS Strategic Group (hereinafter referred to as Kawashima) So, we have set items such as asking about the level of understanding in the manuals in five steps, and it is said that they are not sure / unknown at all.The terms are used to improve and replace the terms from the table of contents.

　In order to unify the notation that is easy for beginners to understand for the first time, the "121 Contact Center" of the support center, which was often used until now, is also a "NEC Telephone Support window (121 contact center)" from the manual to the website.All the descriptions are changed.Lui's simple setting items and simple start manuals are one of the results.