Initial commit: Info-Beamer Streaming Channel System

- Complete Flask web application for digital signage management
- Streaming channels for organized content delivery
- User authentication with admin/user roles
- Bootstrap UI with light/dark theme support
- File upload and management system
- Activity logging and monitoring
- API endpoints for Info-Beamer device integration
- Database models for channels, content, users, and activity logs

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+# Info-Beamer Streaming Channel System
+
+A Flask-based web application for managing digital signage content with streaming channels for Info-Beamer Pi devices.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Streaming Channels**: Organize content into channels for targeted display management
+- **User Authentication**: Admin and user roles with secure login system
+- **File Management**: Upload and manage media files (images, videos, PDFs, JSON)
+- **Channel Assignment**: Assign specific channels to Info-Beamer devices
+- **Activity Logging**: Track all user actions and system events
+- **Bootstrap UI**: Modern responsive interface with light/dark theme switching
+- **API Endpoints**: RESTful APIs for Info-Beamer device integration
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+```bash
+git clone https://gitea.moto-adv.com/ske087/beamer.git
+cd beamer
+```
+
+2. Create virtual environment:
+```bash
+python3 -m venv .venv
+source .venv/bin/activate
+```
+
+3. Install dependencies:
+```bash
+pip install flask flask-sqlalchemy flask-login werkzeug
+```
+
+4. Run the application:
+```bash
+python server.py
+```
+
+5. Access the web interface at `http://localhost:5000`
+
+## Default Credentials
+
+- **Username**: admin
+- **Password**: admin
+
+⚠️ **Important**: Change the default password after first login!
+
+## API Endpoints
+
+- `/api/content` - Get all available media files
+- `/api/playlist` - Get default channel playlist (legacy)
+- `/api/channel/<device_id>` - Get device-specific channel playlist
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+beamer/
+├── server.py              # Main Flask application
+├── templates/             # HTML templates
+│   ├── login.html
+│   ├── admin.html
+│   ├── user.html
+│   ├── channels.html
+│   └── schedules.html
+├── uploads/               # Media file storage
+├── .venv/                 # Virtual environment
+└── beamer.db             # SQLite database
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+1. **Login** with admin credentials
+2. **Upload Media Files** through the admin dashboard
+3. **Create Channels** to organize content
+4. **Add Content** to channels with custom durations
+5. **Assign Players** to specific channels
+6. **Monitor Activity** through the activity log
+
+## Info-Beamer Integration
+
+Configure your Info-Beamer devices to fetch playlists from:
+- Default channel: `http://your-server:5000/api/playlist`
+- Device-specific: `http://your-server:5000/api/channel/DEVICE_ID`
+
+## License
+
+This project is developed for local digital signage management.