In-Vehicle Equipment

Devices

Belengo is device independent. Different devices suit different customer requirements. Belengo has deployed the Panasonic Toughbook, the Raywood MD-X and the Apple iPad (late 2010) in customer fleets.

Panasonic Toughbook

The Panasonic Toughbook has been built specifically for harsh conditions.  The vibration of buses and other heavy vehicles dictates that these types of devices are required.

Belengo has used the CF-18/19 tablet with touch screen and built-in GPS and 3G network.

Apple iPad/iPhone

The Apple iPad (and iPhone) offers an elegant and semi-rugged mobile vehicle device.  With the silky touch screen and built-in GPS, 3G network, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth this devices is perfect for shuttles and shared-ride solutions using Belengo's Flexible Transport Solution (FTS).

Raywood MD-X

The Raywood MD-X delivers the ultimate in power and flexibility for efficient fleet management and outstanding customer service.

Unique approach

The MD-X is fundamentally different to any other in-vehicle device on the market.   It consists of a wide-screen, colour display and a powerful system unit or "black box". This revolutionary hardware approach means that the MD-X delivers a powerful, yet cost effective system today and a platform to cater for future growth.  

Functional and stylish

Gone are the days when an MDT was designed purely for function. Interiors of vehicles are now more stylish and the Raywood MD-X display is built the same way.   An attractive in-vehicle environment enhances the image of the fleet, increasing company prestige and attracting more drivers and passengers.

Protect your investment

The MD-X has been designed to allow for system upgrades and new functions without having to deploy new in-vehicle hardware. The unique "black box" approach means that it is simple to add more memory, additional displays, or other peripherals such as smart card readers to the existing hardware. It is also able to integrate with other devices such as mobile phones and Pocket PC phones to handle times when a driver is away from the vehicle.  

Realise the potential

Previously in-vehicle devices were, single bulky units, built on proprietary technology that limited the functions that the device was able to perform. By using the open Microsoft CE.net operating environment, powerful Intel Xscale processors, and the unique "black box" approach the MD-X can now include functions that were previously considered impossible. This includes integrated navigation software, software meters, passenger phone and internet access, location-based advertising and many other passenger and driver services. The MD-X will differentiate your service to drivers and passengers and grow your fleet.

Improved safety

Integrated text-to-speech technology means that drivers can maintain their attention on the road, while the details of the job and the directions are simply read out.   Text-to-speech can also overcome any misunderstandings with simple text only or voice dispatch solutions.  

Easy to use

The stylish, 6.5" wide-screen, touch-sensitive, colour display combines the functions of job dispatch, navigation and (optional) meter and phone solutions into a single device. The intuitive, graphical user interface is extremely easy for drivers to operate - even for those not used to computers. The display is powered by the robust system unit also installed in the vehicle.  

Increased communication

The MD-X supports both private mobile radio (PMR) networks and public data networks (GPRS, CDMA, 3G) to deliver essential information accurately and efficiently. This can be either exclusively or a seamless combination of both networks.  

The emergence of high bandwidth and high speed public data networks means that more information can be delivered to the vehicle without impacting the mission critical job dispatch data. There is now more flexibility than ever before to communicate with vehicles. For customers with PMR networks, public networks can supplement existing data channels. For customers without a PMR network there's now no need to build and maintain one.

More memory

The Raywood MD-X has an extensive amount of memory, which exceeds the demands of most in-vehicle applications. With both 64MB of Flash memory and 64MB of RAM, plus the option to expand with the Secure Digital (SD) card module, the MD-X can have a memory capacity, measured in Gigabytes and similar to many desktop computers.

Mobile phone too (optional) *

With inbuilt GPRS or CDMA modems, the MD-X operates just like a mobile phone for drivers. Drivers can simply attach the hands free audio headset to make mobile phone calls to others in the fleet or externally. Passengers can use the separate handset and have the charge put on the meter.

Specifications

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