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3G
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Third-generation mobile telephone technology. The services associated with 3G provide the ability to transfer both voice and data at higher rates than the previous mobile phone networks. |
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A&ES5
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A&ES5 is a UK specific test designed to discover if equipment will adversely affect, or be affected by, radios operating within the frequencies used by Police Forces and Fire Brigades. |
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AES
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see A&ES5 |
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ANPR
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Automatic number plate recognition - the system can use multiple camera inputs with optical character recognition software to identify the vehicle's numberplate so that the number can be logged (along with GPS position data, date & time) and checked against databases. |
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AVNI
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Auto Vehicle Number Identification - see ANPR. |
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AVLS
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Automatic Vehicle Location System - A vehicle tracking / location system using GPS technology linked to a mobile network which enables you to know the location of all your vehicles at any time. |
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CAD
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Computer Aided Despatch - A method of dispatching a vehicle (taxi, police, ambulance etc.) via instructions sent to the In-vehicle PC. This can be further automated by combining with AVLS |
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CarPC
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see In-Vehicle PC |
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Carputer
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see In-Vehicle PC |
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CE Mark
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CE marking is a declaration by the manufacturer that the product meets all the appropriate provisions of the relevant legislation implementing certain European Directives. CE marking gives companies easier access into the European market to sell their products without adaptation or rechecking. The initials "CE" do not stand for any specific words but are a declaration by the manufacturer that his product meets the requirements of the applicable European Directive(s). |
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DashPC
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see In-Vehicle PC |
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DIDO
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Digital In/Out port - Expansion port for connecting the M-PC to external equipment to allow control and monitoring. It is often used to control & monitor additional relays, light bars, ignition & door locking status. |
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e-mark
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An e-mark is awarded to cars and equipment which have been tested to ensure that they do not give off emissions which will adversely affect other approved equipment. The testing must be carried out by an approved test house under conditions laid down by the EC in Directive 95/54. |
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EMC
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Electromagnetic Compatibility - The aim of EMC is to ensure the correct operation of different equipment when using devices that could have the potential to emit electromagnetic interference. |
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GPRS
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General Packet Radio Service is a mobile data service available to users of GSM mobile phone technology. It is often described as "2.5G", that is, a technology between the second (2G) and third (3G) generations of mobile telephony. It provides moderate speed data transfer, by using unused TDMA channels in the GSM network. |
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GPS
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Global Positioning System for precise location of remote vehicles based on data transmitted from a constellation of 24 satellites. Applications
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GSM
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Global System for Mobile Communication. A globally accepted standard for digital cellular communication. |
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In-Vehicle PC
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The In-Vehicle PC is a high capability Windows XP/2000 computer designed to cooperate with and survive the harsh vehicle environment. |
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LPR
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Licence Plate recognition - see ANPR |
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Mini PCI
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This connector allows the addition of other Mini PCI compatible peripherals such as Wireless Lan cards. |
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Mobitex
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An open global first-generation standard for narrowband wireless packet switched communications in the 900MHz (and lower) band for mobile terminals and fixed-to-point communications. |
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OEM
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Original Equipment Manufacturer |
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PCMCIA
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This connector allows the addition of other PCMCIA compatible peripherals such as Wireless Lan cards. |
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Pentium M
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Pentium M is an x86 architecture microprocessor designed and manufactured by Intel which is part of their Centrino architecture. |
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PMR
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Private Mobile Radio |
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PNC
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Police National Computer |
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SatNav
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Short for "Satellite Navigation", referring to navigation systems based on GPS positional data. |
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Telematics
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Telematics can be defined as a combination of wireless voice and data communication systems aimed at providing drivers with safety and information including automatic airbag deployment notification, vehicle tracking, personalized information, real-time traffic data, emergency aid, and entertainment from a central service centre. Innovative features include Internet access, voice activation, and the ability to control the car audio and climate control |
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TETRA
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Terrestrial Trunked Radio |
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Tetrapol
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A digital PMR system used to transmit voice and data. |
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USB
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Universal Serial Bus. Serial connection that allows users to add multiple new devices without having to turn off the In-vehicle Computer. Either 12Mbps or 480 Mbps. |
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VIDG5
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Now known as A&ES5 - see entry under A&ES5. |
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WEEE
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Waste electrical & Electronics equipment |
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Wi-Fi
(WLAN)
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Short for "wireless fidelity", is the popular term for a high-frequency wireless local area network (WLAN). Standards include 802.11b/g. |
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