In-vehicle Recorder for Evidence Collection Vans

Introduction In-vehicle video recording is becoming commonplace on all forms of private and public transportation, making possible real-time event monitoring on cars, buses, trains and MRT for ensuring personal security and public safety. In addition to personal security and public safety, there is also a growing demand for in-vehicle audiovisual recording on more specialized vehicles …

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Transportation Solutions for a Connected World

Introduction Efficient, safe and secure transportation networks are the foundation of all modern cities’ development and substantiality. The most sought-after intelligent solutions are those that optimize transportation efficiency, improve traffic safety and minimize costs; and such demand has in recent years given rise to the R&D and implementation of ITS, short for Intelligent Transportation Systems. …

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Smart Waste Solution – Maximizing Collection & Recycling Efficiencies

Many governments in the world share a common perspective that waste will be the next-generation major resource of utility. Though sanitary and recycling services are normally available, the biggest challenge comes from the cities. The cities with high population density, diversified communities, rising living standards and large metropolitan areas have witnessed the accelerated waste generation …

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Automatic Vehicle Identification Appliance for Roadside Traffic Data Mining

Introduction When it comes to AVI, short for Automatic Vehicle Identification, an essential component of Intelligent Transportation Systems, the most commonly recognized applications include automatic road enforcement and electronic toll collection. A lesser known but relevant and context-aware application involves weather and data-mining. This particular application cross-references traffic data collected from Automatic Vehicle Identification systems …

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Enabling Intelligent Ambulances Through Mobile Cloud System

Challenges in Today’s Ambulance Operations Today, many hospitals and health-care institutions are searching ways to improve survival rates for their emergency rooms. Most of the facilities used by current ambulances are below ideal. In fact, it has been reported that a considerable number of in-vehicle medical staff is still relying on radio systems to communicate …

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Networked Vehicles Improves Service Fleet Productivity

Background Nowadays, service fleet managers have put a strong emphasis on vehicle-to-center networking and communications in order to improve their productivity, cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Drivers also demand a better working experience when conducting their tasks. The concerns are mostly centered at driver safety, fuel-efficiency, usage-optimizations, and asset monitoring. In other words, fleet managers wish …

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Wireless Surveillance Secures Maritime Borders

Introduction Maritime border safeguarding is highly crucial to a nation’s security. Many governments in the world have implemented warning facilities around border coasts to prevent potential threats from happening. An effective warning requires real-time and coordinated responses in order to cope with possible criminality around the coastline. Therefore, many maritime border authorities have been searching …

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Enabling Intelligence in Train Control and Management

Background Many governments and transportation companies in the world are seeking intelligent and secure rolling stock solutions to reduce traffic congestion, air pollution and commuting time between urban and rural areas. In fact, today’s passengers and operators demand more than just reliability and efficiency, but also comfort, infotainment as well as environmental friendliness. To meet …

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Detect Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue with Mobile Surveillance Platform

Driver fatigue is accounted as one of the most prevalent causes of traffic accidents, especially with heavy-duty vehicles such as mining trucks, excavators, bulldozers, cranes, cargo trucks and commercial buses. Drivers of these vehicle types can experience long-hour shifts and may fall into asleep at wheels temporarily in a “doze” mode when hit with fatigue …

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