SIMCom's 2G Module Launches eCall and ERA Glonass

SIMCom Wireless Solutions, a worldwide specialist in machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, has announced that it has successfully concluded tests of a GSM module for eCall / ERA Glonass readiness on Russia's real network. eCall and ERA Glonass are EU and Russian initiatives to capitalise on GSM and GPS technologies for vehicle emergency response service. Both services are planned for initial implementation after 2013, and is backed up by numerous car, truck and bus manufacturers and the European Automobile M
March 23, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
4239 SIMCom Wireless Solutions, a worldwide specialist in machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, has announced that it has successfully concluded tests of a GSM module for eCall / ERA Glonass readiness on Russia's real network. eCall and ERA Glonass are EU and Russian initiatives to capitalise on GSM and GPS technologies for vehicle emergency response service. Both services are planned for initial implementation after 2013, and is backed up by numerous car, truck and bus manufacturers and the 4240 European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).

The core functionality of eCall / ERA Glonass requires an embedded computer that continuously monitors crash sensors and a GPS receiver in order to initiate an automated data and voice call via a dedicated GSM modem in case an emergency occurs. A key requirement for eCall is that both data and the voice call must utilise the same physical voice channel because SMS and GPRS do not provide the necessary service priority or availability.

"We have implemented a comprehensive in-band modem test case on the real trial-network in Russia," said Jeffery Song, technical support director at SIMCom. "The extremely positive results of the tests validated SIMCom's in-band modem capabilities and it fully meets the standards requirements, and it has convinced our customers that SIMCom is completely ready to help them win more business opportunities."
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