Introduction
Customers looking for smart vehicle solutions for sophisticated e-Bus systems have a diverse set of needs. Advantech is helping system integrators design e-Bus systems as part of a sophisticated wireless infrastructure to bring mobile onboard computing and back-office communications in the transportation industry to the next level. Advantech uses its knowledge to deliver an Intel® Atom™ processor based, in-vehicle box computer ideal for municipal and inter-urban bus fleets.
System
Solution
Advantech fulfills the requirements of metropolitan bus fleets with the TREK-550 in-vehicle box computer and the TREK-303 smart vehicle display providing:
• ISO7637-2, SAE J1455 & SAE J1113 certification—guarantees operation in an
environment with a wide range of working temperatures, transient power
disturbances, vibration and shock.
• TREK-303 smart vehicle display (LVDS) – designed to fit in the tight space of a cab
and providing the driver with an easily-controlled touch panel interface
• Door sensor (GPIO) – allows a passenger counter to keep track of the number
of riders onboard
• In-vehicle surveillance (LAN) – enhances security by recording an interior view of the
passenger compartment via an IP camera
• Rear View Camera (Video-in) – increases safety by preventing accidents and alerting
driver of pedestrians at the rear of the bus
• Vehicle status monitoring (CAN) – provides driver/dispatch with vehicle metrics and
diagnostic information using the OBDII standard
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (COM) – increases safety by monitoring and
reporting tire pressure
• In-vehicle signage display (CRT) – enables delivery of unique information at different
points on the bus through dual independent video and audio connections
• Advanced GPS (module)—including dead reckoning and AGPS support for continual
navigation when satellite tracking is unavailable
• Built-in GSM, GPRS, HSDPA, CDMA, Bluetooth and wireless LAN, enabling different
RF communication technologies.
Benefits
Advantech's mobile data terminal computing system is a full-featured, comprehensive solution. Its benefits include:
• Enhanced safety for passengers and drivers
• Improved efficiency forfleet managers and route planners
• Real-time communications and informationdelivered to driver and the central office
• Industrial design that is both reliable and space-conscious
• Proactive vehicle diagnostics monitoring