GPS World, December 2011

www gpsworld com products PRODUCT SHOWCASE Automatic Truck Routing and Nav The TomTom PRO 7150 TRUCK device is designed to provide truck drivers and fleet managers with automated routing that takes into account vehicle profiles and road attributes and restrictions the PRO 7150 saves time and money by ensuring that each trip is optimized and takes advantage of TomToms extensive map and traffic data With the PRO 7150 TRUCK drivers will enjoy a navigation experience that automatically favors main roads over secondary roads avoids sharp turns and U turns and includes a comprehensive collection of truck attributes such as weight and dimension limitations to avoid low bridge clearances and load characteristics such as HAZMAT restrictions Safety focused features include road restriction and deadend warnings that automatically pop up when drivers are about to encounter danger advanced lane guidance to easily maneuver difficult intersections hands free dialing and a clear 5 inch capacitive touch screen to keep drivers relaxed and to minimize in cab distraction TomTom www tomtom com TRANSPORTATION Platform for Auto Navigation and Infotainment The SiRFprimaII auto infotainment platform is a comprehensive solution for connected location aware in vehicle infotainment IVI systems The SiRFprimaII platform helps IVI makers reduce their product development manufacturing and bill of matierials costs and quickly bring the features of premium navigation infotainment systems to the mainstream automotive market It supports all GNSSs robust connectivity capabilities and applications such as augmented reality The platform launch includes the SiRFprimaII system on chip and TriG RF multi GNSS radio with the CSR8311 Bluetooth and CSR6031 Wi Fi solutions and CSR Synergy integrating software Together these forms the heart of a robust touchscreen based system that lets drivers navigate reliably and passengers entertain themselves with DVDs or streaming video enjoy hi fi stereo audio through speakers or wireless headsets use a remote to control everything and connect their laptops via Wi Fi CSR plc www csr com Infrastructure less Tolling ROVR is a GPS device with GSM communications that allows infrastructure less tolling and includes an optional driver safety monitoring feature to reduce accidents and improve fuel economy The tolling capability eliminates the need for costly toll structures and can be quickly implemented on new or existing roadways It can also facilitate mileage based user fee data if such legislation is approved The driver scorecard option is for commercial vehicle fleets parents of teen drivers motor vehicle departments or others needing performance data or asset location The compact device plugs into the OBD port under the dashboard near the steering column on every car built since 1996 The ROVR uses minimum bandwidth for infrastructure less toll plazas and high occupancy toll HOT lane systems TransCore www transcore com L1 L2 Repeater System Rojones GPS L1 L2 repeater systems provide adequate GPS coverage of both L1 and L2 bands for aircraft and for use in surveying applications These systems are available in a fixed installation solution in hangars shelters other buildings and a self contained emergency field deployable kit supplied with antennas and repeater modules in a waterproof Mil Spec case with IP65 rating Developed with the Australian Defence Department the field deployable kit has been in operation since 2006 at RAAF bases in Australia Coverage is up to 15 meters at the maximum radiation direction The high sensitivity antenna tracks satellites with 5 degree elevation or above a high performance main RF amplifier with high rejection filters for both L1 and L2 and a highefficiency TX antenna with 100 dB RF blocking to VHF and UHF radios and GSM mobile phone signals plus well controlled radiation pattern to minimize interference to the GPS receivers outside the shelter Rojone Pty Ltd www rojone com au GPS World December 2011 www gpsworld com 42