Intelligent Transportation
Location: The Netherlands
Project Introduction:
In today's hectic world of traffic, emergency services rely more and more on having accurate information to save time & lives. In case of an accident, the response time is always under pressure due traffic consequences and dangerous situations. Embedding emergency vehicles, in this case fire trucks, with automation can equip response teams with all the necessary information needed to efficiently complete their work.
System Requirements:
Up-to-date andhighly accurate information is needed when an emergency occurs. For example, knowing exactly where acar's roof can be cut without hitting an airbag pressure tube can help release the passenger quickly, without injuring them any further. Moreover, getting information about the current traffic information and environment can help the firemen to work efficiently, so time can be saved and further traffic jams limited.
The requirements for this solution were as follows:
- A platform able to handle large amounts of graphic information needed.
- Low power consumption is very important as many additional tools in the fire truck will need backup power.
- Transflective is needed because of the reflectiveclothing; the screens will be unreadable when the yellow-security jackets will reflect into the screens.
Project Implementation:
| UNO-2182 |
Intel Core 2 Duo UNO with 2 x Gbe, 4 x COM, PC/104 |
| FPM-3060G |
6.4" Transflective VGA Monitor with Resistive Touchscreen and Direct-VGA Port |
| MARS-3100 |
10.4" Transflective Rugged Industrial Tablet PC +Camera |
| 3rd PartyPCMCIA-WLAN Card |
| 3rd Party GPS/GPRS/UMTS Module |
System Diagram:
System Description:
The UNO-2182 and FPM-3060G were mounted in the fire truck to handle the complicated graphic information. The system can get traffic information as well as environment data for the firemen which can provide necessary information to make efficient preparation. Many layers ofdetailed information will be sent out from a central information point via UMTS/GPRS towards this central computer. TheFPM-3060G will be used as HMI to visualize information during the ride.
At the accident site the MARS-3100 will take over this function via WLAN to be able to collect all necessary information close to the accident. Also detailed information like photo video can be made by the tablet computer to communicate via UNO-2182 towards the information desk to help hospital, insurance and after-aid.
Conclusion:
The UNO-2182 gives a perfect solution for a strong, low power central computer. Together with its compact size it can used for different ITS applications where much CPU speed is required. Combined with the FPM-3060G as the display, and a MARS-3100, we have created a complete multi-functional solution.