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CeBIT 2008 – Hannover, 4-9 March
Exhibitors’ Products and Innovations
According to the manufacturer, Blaupunkt’s “Hamburg MP68” car radio offers innovative technology for intuitive mobile phone operation in conjunction with convenient plug-and-play control of mobile MP3 players. The device is fitted with an extra-large full-graphics display and Vario Colour feature (4096 colours). It is designed to allow the seamless and convenient integration of a mobile phone, which is operated by an easy-to-use mobile handset keypad. Built-in Bluetooth gives the user the option of hands-free/headphone-free calls, plus access to the phone directory and audio streaming. A USB socket is provided for quick and easy connection of mobile MP3 players. The radio delivers an attractive sound package, with 3-band equalizer, 4-channel pre-amp out and variable sub-out. Maximum power output is quoted as 4 x 50 watts. The radio volume is automatically adjusted to take account of speed and road noise. The unit also comes with a socket for plugging in an iPod.
Blaupunkt GmbH • Hall 15, Stand F14
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The Travel Pilot Lucca 3.6 has a 4.3-inch display and 2 GB of memory. It comes with maps of 21 European countries preinstalled. The handy driver assistance system allows the driver to choose between various route options – quickest, shortest, most economical or most eco-friendly. The speed assistant alerts the driver to speed restrictions, and the system is error-tolerant when it comes to entering the destination.
Traffic jam alerts are provided with or without active route guidance. Bluetooth technology gives the user the option of hands-free/headphone-free calls and audio streaming. At the same time the navigation device offers a choice of entertainment formats, with a video player (WMV), photo viewer (jpg, tif) and audio player (MP3, WMA, OGG). The unit switches automatically between day and night modes.
Rechargeable battery life is quoted as 5 hours. TMC is preinstalled and allows the driver to avoid traffic congestion with or without active route guidance. The unit comes with a built-in voice recorder, and is supplied complete with mains adapter, USB cable and five games.
Blaupunkt GmbH • Hall 15, Stand F14
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The handling and distribution of goods often takes place under demanding conditions, as electronics manufacturer Höft & Wessels reminds us. Personnel working in retailing, logistics and especially in after-sales service need to be confident that their electronic equipment will continue to function reliably even in damp or dusty environments. These are just the types of applications for which the Hannover-based company, working in collaboration with distributor Warok, has developed a special, heavy-duty version of its high-performance MDE Skeye.allegro LS.
Distinguishable by its robust casing in an anthracite finish, the device features the same ergonomic keypad, large display and comfortable one-hand operation as the standard model. Useful accessories such as a dashboard mounting bracket for cars or trucks enhance the versatility of this mobile data-collection device, which is designed to work with technologies such as GPRS, GPS, WLAN and Bluetooth.
Höft & Wessel AG • Hall 7, Stand C04
Beeware Cavea is a software-supported servicing and information system, which enables tradesmen, mechanics and servicing personnel to be taken through a job step by step. The various stages of the work are carefully planned and monitored by staff back at the company office. The servicing personnel in the field can receive the necessary job details on a mobile device such as a tablet PC, and can also refer back to the office for assistance if any unexpected problems arise.
This saves valuable time, and according to Bornemann it avoids the inconvenience and expense of follow-up service calls. This is said to offer huge savings potential for service provider and customer alike, while optimizing the quality and efficiency of service delivery. As well as displaying job information on tablet PCs, the manufacturer is currently developing the technology to allow this solution to run on navigation devices and other mobile end-user devices.
Bornemann AG • Hall 15, Stand B14
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Bornemann is unveiling a new interactive navigation device at CeBIT 2008 with all the functionality of a mobile phone. By integrating a SIM card into the device it is now possible to transfer large quantities of data. According to the manufacturer, this technical enhancement opens up a whole new world of possibilities for navigation devices. News, music, audio books, weather information, travel guides, health information and maps relating to any selected area – all of it constantly updated via the Internet – are just a few of the new functions now made available by this technology. Communication options are another feature of this versatile device. It can be used to make telephone calls, send messages, make emergency calls, and also has a built-in location-finding facility.
Bornemann AG • Hall 15, Stand B14
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As from 1 January 2008 a new EU Directive has given added urgency to the protection and transparency of valuable animal transports. Afusoft Kommunikationstechnik offers a systems solution that can be adapted to individual requirements. It features an online-capable temperature monitoring facility, directly linked via satellite to the fully automatic, Internet-based alarm service Afusoft Security.Web. As the manufacturer explains, a remote monitoring unit RWX (5211-0000-01), a driver terminal (IFT) and a printer are connected to a satellite terminal in the truck.
Via a second RWX (5512-0000-01) in the trailer the data from up to four installed temperature sensors (590X-0000-01) and a door contact switch (5530-0000-01) are collected and transmitted to the cab unit. The data can be stored for a period of several days up to three weeks, and printed out as a report in the cab. The data plus temperature readings, as well as any alarms triggered, are also available for transmission online.
AFUSOFT Kommunikationstechnik GmbH • Hall 9, Stand C40
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Nomadic Solutions presents the new version 2.0 of its NS Vox system. This “vocal printer” transforms ASCII text messages, which are sent from the server by SMS, GPRS, WiFi or Bluetooth via an RS232 connection, into speech messages. In the new version the service is available in six languages: French, German, English, Dutch, Spanish and Italian. The built-in geo-localization system allows NS Vox to be integrated seamlessly into fleet management systems, enables off-board navigation information and even makes it suitable for use as an aid to the blind.
According to the manufacturer, the new version offers improved message management and enhanced hands-free/headphone-free functionality. It allows the driver to log in to the server at the touch of a button and download his messages. On the security side, the system incorporates an alarm function. It can store up to 80 messages onboard, and with a power supply rating of 9 to 30V is compatible with all types of vehicles.
Nomadic Solutions SARL • Hall 15, Stand E56/1
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Today’s navigation devices are real multi-talented performers, with a range of functionality comparable to a mobile phone. In order to build on this achievement and offer an affordable add-on for small and medium-sized businesses, electronics specialist Bornemann is currently working on a solution to link Outlook with navigation devices. Outlook is a standard business tool, as the company reminds us. This means that all staff are already familiar with the program – and the possibilities this opens up for service providers are very exciting. Job and contact information can be sent direct from Outlook to the driver on the road. This saves communication costs and allows job and contact information to be downloaded at any time in digital form.
Bornemann AG • Hall 15, Stand B14
The latest telematics hardware and software solutions from International Telematics cover applications such as GPS tracking, remote vehicle diagnostics, temperature monitoring, managed telematics platforms and accident metrics. The company’s “ibright” family of devices utilizes a mini-computer that performs calculations both in-unit and at server level. In addition, driver behaviour can be measured by means of an onboard 3-axis accelerometer and OBD (Onboard Diagnostic) codes. Built-in black box functionality is available for event/incident reporting. The manufacturer also points to the large memory capacity – expandable up to 9 GB – and the powerful data compression for downloading from onboard unit to server.
The onboard geofencing memory can store more than 10,000 Geofences. A wide range of connectivity options are available, including Ethernet, nine digital and fourteen analogue inputs, four digital outputs, mini USB, Dallas ID, Bluetooth, RS-232, RS-485 and optional Wi-Fi connectivity via USB. It is claimed that the Internet connection can support the complete range of NAT security functions. Over-the-air upgrades are available for firmware and new functionalities.
International Telematics • Hall 14, Stand G38
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Every day some 60,000 distress calls are made to the emergency services in Germany via mobile phone. In many cases the callers are unable to give their exact location. The result is that help sometimes arrives too late. Now Bornemann unveils its iDobber, a mobile location-finding device based on GPS technology. When the emergency call button is pressed, an alarm call is transmitted in seconds, giving the current location of the caller. For children and those in need of help, and also for business use in high-risk occupations, as well as for vehicles and goods in transit, the device offers numerous functions for increased security. The precise coordinates for specified persons or objects are displayed on the iDobber Internet portal. In addition to precise location-finding, the system also has a geofencing function, giving users the option of setting up protected zones. As soon as the transmitter leaves or enters the selected area, an alarm signal is sent. All the tracking data are stored in memory and can be graphically reproduced at any time in map form.
Bornemann AG • Hall 15, Stand B14
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The new COS factory yard management system combines location-finding data with the flexibility of mobile Windows CE devices in order to optimize vehicle movements/operations in the factory yard. At the same time these movements/operations are integrated into mathematical processes designed to optimize the allocation of parking positions and exit routes. The key benefits delivered by the Cosware system are lean operational processes, optimization of exit routes and a reduced need for back-up vehicles.
COS GmbH • Hall 7, Stand C06
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The new Cosware Mobile Logistics solution allows the workflow sequence – from order-picking to loading and goods distribution to documentation – to be displayed on a mobile device as an integrated workflow. According to COS, the complete order and dispatch data can be exchanged continuously and in tamper-proof format via WLAN and GPRS. This process is monitored online by a messaging server, which detects any deviation and notifies either the driver or the dispatcher. As well as sensor monitoring of key parameters such as refrigeration data or tail lift status, the system also transmits geopositional data at periodic intervals for visual mapping purposes.
COS GmbH • Hall 7, Stand C06
The MUXy Fleet product family comprises a range of contactless CAN bus interfaces. These offer multiple options for fleet management applications. Data can be collected for a range of parameters such as distance travelled, items needing maintenance attention, fuel consumption and driver behaviour. The system captures the data on the CAN network. It scans each CAN channel for the configured signal reception (up to a maximum of 32 signals).
The data can be sent to a remote server in three different ways: periodically, on demand, or on alarm, triggered when a preset threshold value is attained. Several hundred data items can potentially be accessed from the CAN bus, according to the manufacturers. They can be transmitted via an RS232 connection or GSM. They can also be collected and stored on a USB memory stick.
Nomadic Solutions SARL • Hall 15, Stand E56/1
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CeBIT 2008: The new-look of CeBIT 2008 • CeBIT expects French record participation • Deutsche Messe relaunches CeBIT website • digital living: Added value for resellers • Mobile Internet becoming a mass market • Consumer entertainment trends • Strategic partnership to promote Green IT • ICT helps boosting the efficiency of public administration • “Business Solutions” display category • Products for banks, insurers and financial service providers • More top-rate speakers than ever • Green IT Guide: awareness about energy-efficient use of computers • Green solutions •
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Propuestas en Brasil
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Propuestas de turismo
en la Comunidad Valenciana
Ibi, Onil, Foia de Castalla • Belén de Tirisiti - Patrimonio cultural en Alcoi • Los Baños del Almirante (Valencia del s.XIV) • Mundo Naval en el museo Príncipe Felipe • Arte rupestre valenciano (Museo de la Valltorta)
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Air Nostrum • Ryanair • Spanair • Vueling
