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Mapping / Navigation
The M-PC range includes a GPS option. This consists of an internal GPS receiver which receives signals via an external Antennae from the US DoD Navstar Satellites. The system will pinpoint your location from anywhere in the world. If combined with popular Mapping or Navigation software, you can see exactly where you are and how to arrive at your destination with the option of on-screen and audible directions. 
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AVL / AVLS - Automatic Vehicle Location System
By using the GPS location and combining this with a radio network (GPRS, TETRA, 3G etc) each vehicle fitted with a M-PC system could be located on a computerized map back at base. This technology enables you to keep track of all your vehicles 24/7. |
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CAD - Computer Aided Dispatch
The M-PC range could be used as part of a solution to dispatch emergency services, taxis, couriers, or field service technicians automatically via data received by the computer. The user can accept jobs and find out further information before arriving at their destination. By combining your system with AVLS you can make sure the most appropriate vehicle is dispatched.
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ANPR - Automatic Number Plate Recognition
ANPR is facilitated using software which takes advantage of the processing power of the M-PC range when combined with multiple camera inputs. ANPR software enables you to scan the input from multiple cameras simultaneously - every vehicle that passes within view will have its number plate checked against databases containing the registration numbers of relevant vehicles and can be stored centrally for subsequent retrieval. Colour images and date, time and location details can also be recorded. |
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Internet / email / messaging General PC
As well as the dedicated customisable functions offered by the M-PC range, the systems can also be used for any task you would expect to find on a desktop PC in your office. These include report writing, e-mail, and many other popular software applications. |
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Printing incident tickets
With the addition of a rugged In-vehicle printer, the system will enable you to generate your own incident tickets / notices or receipts.
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Voice input / output.
With suitable software, the M-PC can be enabled to provide voice feedback to the users and also take voice instructions. This can help to tailor the systems around your Health and Safety requirements.
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Lightbar Control
Using the relay expansion box and Microbus's Lightbar software, all the lights and sirens on your vehicle can easily be controlled from the touchscreen enabling you to reduce the amount of other buttons required to be fitted in your vehicle (a manual over-ride facility is also provided). |
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Vehicle Sensor Monitoring
Using the Digital Inputs on the M-PC systems, parts of the vehicle can be connected so that the opening of doors / gun boxes etc. can be monitored. In addition, connections to other systems can be made to detect and record when certain functions are performed. All feedback can be logged locally and/or sent back to base. |
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LAN / Wireless LAN upload
These faster networks can be enabled for automatic data upload when you are back at base or within reach of a connection point. This provides a convenient way of exchanging data with your base at higher speed and lower cost. |
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Helicopter down-link Video input
Live video from remote sources can be displayed on the M-PC systems using radio networks or wireless video transmitters enabling the monitoring of exactly what the helicopter sees from the comfort of a vehicle on the ground. |
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Live Video surveillance Monitoring
Using the same technologies as the helicopter down-link (above) you can monitor external video sources from your vehicle, which could be coming from CCTV systems or from cameras mounted on individual officers. |
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Video Recording
The M-PC range includes camera inputs and software/hardware encoding options that enable you to record pictures and video directly on to your computer, which can then be transmitted back to base or uploaded on your return. |
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Remote Database Access
Using secure networks via your M-PC enables you to have live access to databases, which previously were only available back at base or accessed by having to contact an operator via your radio. Examples include police PNC, hazardous chemicals data, electoral roll, building floor plans etc. |
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Fingerprint recognition
Using electronic fingerprint readers connected to your M-PC, immediate identification checks can be carried out. Dependant upon the system adopted this may involve storing the fingerprints on the in-vehicle PC and making instant comparisons. Where the PC is network-enabled the data could also be checked against any available central or regional databases, either in every case or in those cases where no local match is made. |
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Vehicle battery monitoring
The M-PC range can monitor the vehicle battery status to ensure the battery is not depleted to a state in which the engine can no longer start - the M-PC systems can switch over to backup power sources and provide feedback to the user ensuring the system remains operational when required. |
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Thin Client
The M-PC can also be used as a "thin client" replacing your older equipment that may communicate with legacy systems back at base using terminal emulation - this can be a great benefit whilst you are migrating toward newer technologies.
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Multitasking
As the M-PC2 is a powerful modern computer, it is usual for it to be used for many of these applications simultaneously. |
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