LINX - Microbus mobile-data

LINX - “The missing link in your mobile workforce”

The Microbus LINX is the first true demountable tablet PC with an integral TETRA modem that has been specifically designed for the vehicle.

The LINX meets all the hardware needs of any remote worker requiring a versatile mobile data solution. Full PC functionality is provided both in and out of the vehicle and seamlessly links the user, vehicle and control room. The LINX is cleverly designed with a unique and dynamic range of controlled entry features for user authentication to optimise security.

The multi-bearer flexibility of the LINX allows the user to choose the best communication technology for their environment. Additionally, connectivity through 3G, GPRS, GSM and HSDPA offers true broadband speeds with communication back to the office databases via these routes or via the secure TETRA modem.

WiFi offers many other possibilities to the user such as automated data download in a controlled zone as the vehicle passes through.

The unit’s GPS functionality enables all the standard options like satellite navigation and vehicle location. It also facilitates automatic despatch of the nearest vehicle to an incident or call zone from the control centre by providing full visibility of all vehicles within the fleet. In addition, the unit’s GPS Mileage Monitor offers a benefit to the fleet manager by sending service intervals for each vehicle. Bluetooth provides the same range of possibilities to this tablet PC that were previously the domain of either the home user or the mobile phone.

The Microbus LINX demountable PC provides a diverse and future-proof platform meeting the needs of today's vehicle-based worker.

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LINX - “The missing link in your mobile workforce”

LINX
The LINX is a rugged and ergonomic demountable tablet PC built around the needs of the field-based worker. It features a large daylight-viewable touchscreen, a range of integrated wireless connectivity including 3G, EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA, Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS allowing the user to choose the best communication options for their environment. To support public safety users the TETRA version incorporates its own TETRA modem and antenna for mission-critical communications.

To aid workflow at the scene of an incident, the LINX has an integrated digital camera for still image capture and audio notes can be recorded with the unit’s microphone. To optimise data security, the LINX offers a range of controlled entry features for user authentication including a fingerprint reader and Dallas iButton.

Housed in a tough magnesium alloy case with ergonomic rubber surrounds, the LINX is protection classified to IP54 for dust and water ingress and designed to MIL-STD-810F test procedures for drop, shock, vibration resistance, and exposure to extremes of temperature.

As a demountable tablet computer, the LINX provides full PC functionality within a rugged and compact form factor for use both inside and outside the vehicle. In the vehicle the LINX can be docked into the compact docking station and automatically connect to expansion systems to provide higher functionality. Out of the vehicle it can be used handheld or as part of an ‘office in a bag’ solution that features docking within a pre-wired protective bag that includes a mains power adapter, keyboard, document scanner and printer. Finally, as a deskstation, the LINX can be docked in a specially designed desktop cradle with links to mains power, a keyboard and associated peripherals.

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Policing Benefits:

Reduce bureaucracy and paperwork	Remote population of databases Direct form filling into database remotely
Increase efficiency and effectiveness	More time out of the police station increasing efficiency Unlike voice, there is no requirement for back office staff and therefore, higher savings Improved use of Voice traffic due to mobile data Automated Vehicle checks can be carried out with ANPR
Increased Visibility to the Public	With remote access to databases there is less need to return to the Police Station. Witness statements can be taken at the scene Savings from higher return per officer
Improved Resource Management	Automatic vehicle location for greater coordination Improved and Automated resource management Greater integrated coordination of police teams possible

Security:

Designed to CESG standards (UK standards for IT security)
Designed with IT security expert (CLAS qualified)
Trusted Platform Module
Dallas iButton for access
Fingerprint reader for access
Remote stun of TETRA capability
Tamper switch to stun TETRA
Tamper label
Customer specific access code
Rescue me button (for Police)
Security code required to undock
Encrypted authentication and communications with docking station and vehicle boxes
PC environment restricted by system integrator, for example using BeCrypt

Examples of use:

Vehicle Demountable	Control Post fit equipment Blue Lights + Siren Radio Door sensors Microphone Video Cameras
Office in a Bag	Options available in pre-wired bag Standard: Printer / Keyboard / Scanner Fingerprint reader Passport reader Iris scanner Mini-Lab etc. AC Power to charge
Handheld	Report Writing Audio Recording Still pictures Incident Tickets
Deskstation	Download Info to Mainframe Charge battery View data Share data