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Surface mount antennas support all global LTE frequencies
October 18, 2013
According to manufacturer Mobile Mark, its new range of multiband MIMO (multiple-input-multiple-output) antennas for wireless fleet management systems support all LTE frequencies worldwide, including 700 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2600 MHz. The LTM series was designed for wireless applications that combine an LTE MIMO modem with a wi-fi MIMO modem and a GPS receiver, a combination that requires five separate antenna elements. The LTM combines up to five high-efficiency antennas in one compact, surface-mo
360-degree surround view assistance
October 7, 2013
According to Continental, for the first time the in-car infotainment platform aids the integration of driver assistance functions with a camera system offering 360-degree surround view. Depending on the size of the vehicle, the system consists of at least four of Continental’s surround view cameras which capture the entire area around the vehicle.
Point Grey enhances compatibility
October 7, 2013
High performance digital camera manufacturer Point Grey has introduced plug-and-play interoperability between its Flea3 USB3 Vision cameras and NI Vision acquisition software, vision builder for automated inspection (AI) and the LabView vision development module. The USB3 Vision machine vision interface standard is designed to enable seamless integration between USB 3.0 cameras, cables and image processing libraries from different vendors. The standard defines a stream and control protocol, which leverages
Nexcom’s VMC 3000 offers all-in-one solution
September 26, 2013
Nexcom’s VMC 3000 vehicle mounted computer is being used as an all-in-one system to manage changeable working conditions to optimise the logistics service of a company supplying mines in the Appalachian Mountains. Through the use of Red Dog Logistic’s software, VMC 3000 offers a comprehensive tracking system. With orders, vehicle details, traffic and weather information gathered and shared in real-time among drivers and dispatchers, the mining logistics service can deliver required material to mining site
Mediamobile partners with TomTom on Germany’s first digital radio traffic service
July 29, 2013
German motorists can look forward to receiving traffic information over a data channel with 400 times the capacity of traditional RDS-TMC services, thanks to a partnership between Mediamobile and TomTom on the first nationwide traffic service to be broadcast over Germany’s digital radio network, Mediamobile’s V-Traffic Premium DAB. TomTom will provide the traffic content for the V-Traffic service, which is regarded as important in establishing digital radio as a new traffic data delivery channel for the aut
Video encoder/decoder for challenging applications
July 29, 2013
The CNVETX1 video encoder/decoder from UK-based ComNet Europe is designed for those applications suffering or likely to experience extreme temperatures, vibration, shock or irregular voltage and where humidity with condensation are present, says the company. The all-new CNVETX1 is a single channel video encoder/decoder which has been ‘industrially hardened’ for use in the most extreme operating environments. It accepts an incoming baseband video signal with duplex audio and serial data for camera PTZ contro
Thermal network camera for challenging conditions
July 29, 2013
The Axis Q1931-E thermal network camera is said to be a robust, affordable and solid bullet-style camera designed for outdoor surveillance in complete darkness and challenging conditions. It offers high contrast 384x288 resolution thermal images and is Axis’ first thermal camera offering its corridor format, which allows the camera to deliver a vertical field of view, perfect for situations such as the monitoring of long fences and other perimeters. With four lens alternatives, 384x288 resolution and advanc
Moxa introduces sub-zero 30FPS HD IP camera
July 25, 2013
Designed for industrial applications, Moxa claims its new VPort 26A-1MP IP camera is the world’s first dome-type extreme weather HD IP camera designed to operate reliably in a -40 to 75°C temperature range, without a fan or heater. The rugged and vandal-proof camera is suitable for day and night outdoor surveillance in harsh environments, and is said to delivers superior video performance, DNR and WDR functions and IP bandwidth optimisation.
Grasshopper3 from Point Grey
July 25, 2013
Digital camera developer Point Grey has announced a new addition to the Grasshopper3 camera family, which features high quality, high resolution CCD sensors with a USB 3.0 interface. The new Grasshopper3 GS3-U3-60S6 camera models are based on colour and monochrome versions of the Sony ICX694, a 1-inch CCD featuring 4.54 micron square pixels and capable of sending 2736 x 2192 images at 13 FPS and maximum bit depth, which uses Sony's EXview HAD CCD II technology to improve quantum efficiency, reduce smear and
Technological convergence offers new challenges and opportunities
July 25, 2013
Back in 1999 authorities in the United States set aside a section of the 5.9GHz spectrum for ITS. Times were good back then, economies were booming and we collectively looked forward in anticipation to the 21st century delivering on so many promises including those offered by ITS.
Siemens enhances loop detector
July 25, 2013
Siemens has enhanced the functionality of its SLD4 loop detector which now features length-based classification with configurable outputs which can be set to activate when specific conditions are detected, such as large vehicles exceeding a predefined speed. The detectors offer standard vehicle detection and are also suitable for use in bus, tram and light rail transport (LRT) schemes and other applications where high detection accuracy is required. Designed for maximum reliability and using the latest ind
ABB launches EV chargers for US and Europe
May 31, 2013
ABB has launched its Terra SmartConnect (SC) fast chargers for electric vehicles (EV) in North America. Terra SC can fully charge an electric car in thirty to 120 minutes and will be available with support for the CHAdeMO fast-charging standard, with SAE/combined charging system and will be available in the Americas in the second quarter of 2013. The charger has a full-colour eight inch touchscreen user interface, smart connectivity features and wall-mount connections, as well as optional features of RFiD a
Canon full HD cameras integrated into Cathexis VMS
May 31, 2013
UK-based electronic security systems developer Cathexis Europe has integrated the new range of Canon full HD IP cameras into its CatVision video management software suite. The CatVision suite of software includes simple setup wizards for adding cameras and encoders, and caters for multiple video channel streaming. CatVision also supports bi-directional audio and I/O control on devices that provide those features. The Canon full HD network cameras all offer bi-directional audio and two inputs/two outputs. Al
Tinynode turns to car parking systems
May 31, 2013
Based on experience gained from its truck detection systems, Swiss company Tinynode has launched a wireless car parking detector, which can be used for off-street parking and is designed to be integrated with existing parking systems. Two models are available, the A4 which is screwed or glued on to the road surface, and the B4, which is embedded into the road surface. Both are easily installed and have a life of around ten years; batteries are easily replaced without disturbing the road surface.
JDA’s new transportation planning software
May 31, 2013
The latest version of JDA transportation and logistics management from JDA Software Group features significant enhancements to previous software release, addressing all critical aspects of transportation planning, execution and modelling. The solution set includes advancements in end-user interactivity, global logistics capabilities and localised routing and is part of JDA eight, the recently announced JDA solution release built on a platform that brings together more than 30 different products, unifying su