Topcon mapping system
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has announced an addition to its offering of high-accuracy, mobile mapping solutions. The IP-S2 HD Mapping System is a vehicle-mounted surveying and mapping system featuring a high-definition LiDAR scanner from Velodyne Lidar.
Improving, integrating weather monitoring for safer roads
Paul Pisano, USDOT Federal Highway Administration, and Charles Harris, Noblis Inc, chart progress in the US of Maintenance Decision Support Systems for winter maintenance and weather management
Redflex to be acquired by Carlyle and Macquarie
US-based private equity firm The Carlyle Group and Australia's major investment bank Macquarie Group, have announced today that they will purchase Redflex Holdings for US$304 million.
Telematics PC for in-vehicle digital signage applications
Nexcom has expanded its range of in-vehicle PCs with the launch of the VTC 6100, an intelligent yet rugged telematics PC which is ideal for in-vehicle digital signage and infotainment applications within buses, trains and taxis.
RouteMatch Software acquires RouteShout
RouteMatch Software has announced its acquisition of RouteShout, an award-winning traveller information systems (TIS) product developed by interactive mobility pioneers Deeplocal, a Carnegie Mellon University spin-out.
Quantum Plus real-time DVR
The new Quantum Plus real-time DVR from Vista CCTV is a feature-rich digital video recorder offering scalable recording from CIF resolution at 400ips to D1 (4CIF) resolution at 100ips.
Cable accessories
Continuing with its recent Heliax 2.0 cable family launch, the CommScope's Andrew division has introduced new and upgraded cable accessories.
Phone boxes in Austria get additional role as EV charging stations
Austria Telekom is undertaking a project to turn its public telephone boxes, which are in danger of becoming obsolete because of mobile phones, into battery charging stations for electric cars (EVs), scooters and bikes.
Low-cost GigE camera
Prosilica has released the GC780, a new low-cost camera with a GigE Vision-compliant interface. The ultra-compact GC780 (33x46x38mm) features the 0.5in Sony ICX415 progressive scan CCD sensor and runs 64 frames per second at full resolution (782x582).
Solar LED lighting
Carmanah Technologies Corporation has announced its most powerful solar-powered LED area light to date: the EverGEN 1500 lighting system. Designed for street and parking lot lighting applications, it has been developed to combine the performance of an AC-powered area light with the versatility of an off-grid solar-powered lighting system. Providing up to 6,800 lumens of delivered light output, Carmanah says the EverGEN 1500 offers unparalleled performance for a solar-powered LED light of its size.
IP-based security solution
Vicon Industries has launched Vicon SMS, its new, IP-based access control management system. Designed for complete integration with ViconNet digital video management systems, the new system allows for the automatic linking of ViconNet video with corresponding access control events, which can then be called up and viewed via the Vicon SMS interface.
GSM/GPRS module from U-blox
U-blox has announced its entry into the rapidly expanding embedded GSM/GPRS market with the launch of LEON, a new surface-mount GSM transceiver module.
Q-Park to take over 14 car parks in London
Q-Park, one of the three leading providers of parking facilities in Europe, has won the bid to take over 14 car parks in the heart of London.
Super-wide dynamic range cameras
Premier Electronics has announced its new W series Super-Wide Dynamic Range (SWDR) cameras which can render a clear image of both light and dark objects in the same scene by using double exposure technology to achieve a much wider dynamic range.
Limited use tickets
Finland-headquartered Confidex has launched a new family of limited-use contactless tickets with extended memory and increased security features.
America back on the road to gridlock
The 4th Annual Inrix National Traffic Scorecard reveals gridlock and longer commute times returning to America’s roads.
Satellite maps for Networkfleet
Networkfleet has announced the availability of high-resolution satellite and hybrid maps in its flagship Networkfleet wireless fleet management system. The new mapping capability gives fleet managers the ability to observe vehicles in a real-world setting with 3D earth imagery. According to the company, this new functionality provides a more accurate and realistic depiction of a vehicle's location and its geographical surroundings.
In Image Triggering breakthrough
JAI has developed a new In Image Triggering (IIT) traffic camera system that is able to handle a wide range of advanced vehicle imaging and vehicle recognition (ANPR) applications in open road tolling, congestion charging, section speed control, parking access control, journey time and other traffic management applications.
Fanless computer suits embedded automation
The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech has introduced the UNO-3282, a new high-performance embedded automation computer with fan-less, diskless and cable-less design. The unit comes with a Core 2 Duo CPU, and PCI/PCI Express slots.
VehSmart adds panic safety feature
VehSmart has added a personal remote panic alarm feature to its telematics-based concierge and personal assistance services.