APTA Passenger Information Systems

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APTAPassenger Information Systems
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TechnologyThe System Integrators Perspective

• Kevin Hassett, President
• Train Track Computer Systems, Inc.
• Newport Beach, CA

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Personal Biases

• Represent Vendors
• Software developer
• Control Systems
• Real Time systems
• Technology. Widgets

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Product Goals

• Easy to use
• Expandable
• Integrated
• Cost Lower cost to build / own

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Just Remember this

• Use a System Integrator
• (Digital) Technology

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Communication Systems Integration
integrate v. - 1. To make into a whole by
bringing all parts together, unify. 2. To join
with something else, unite.
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Top 5 technologies

• 5. Fire
• 4. Compact Disk digitized sound
• 3. The PC
• 2. The Internet
• 1. The Internet

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Ubiquitous Digital Communication
A picture of the Internet
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The InternetUbiquitous Digital Communication

• Ethernet 10, 100, 1000MB, 802.11 Wireless
• TCP/IP Universal addressing
• Public network Free transport, universal access
• Virtual Networks Security
• Local Area Networks leverage technology

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Digital Advantages

• Point to Everywhere (not point to point).

• Access to all devices is available everywhere in
  the system.
• Video can be viewed anywhere,
• Announcements can be made anywhere,
• Remote users can access the system,
• Backup facilities only need a single data
  connection.

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Digital Advantages

• Point to Everywhere (not point to point).
• Routing

The Internet technology is all about efficient
and redundant and reliable routing of data.
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Digital Advantages

• Point to Everywhere (not point to point).
• Routing
• Capacity

No need to dedicate types of channels for
specific devices. All data paths are combined
and shared dynamically.
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Digital Advantages

• Point to Everywhere (not point to point).
• Routing
• Capacity
• Integration, Use of Software

Digital data can be archived on the same medium.
They can be coordinated (the video with the
sound) System Integrators can add value.
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Digital Advantages

• Point to Everywhere (not point to point).
• Routing
• Capacity
• Integration, Use of Software
• Compatibility

A true SYSTEM
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Passenger Information Systems

• Public address
• Variable Message Signs (VMS)
• CCTV
• Radio
• Telephone
• Customer information system
• Web Access

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PIS Infrastructure

• Fiber Optic ,
• Ethernet Network
• SCADA System Control and Data Acquisition
• Centralized Traffic Control (CTC)

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The RULES

• 1. Make everything digital as soon as possible
  and as often as possible
• At the outermost ends of the network. LED signs
  should have an Ethernet jack and IP address,
  Cameras should be Ethernet

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The RULES

• 2. Use ETHERNET, USE IP (TCP/IP)

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The RULES

• 3. USE Point-to-everywhere versus Point to point
  communications

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The RULES

• 4. Use a System Integrator
• Use Software for Integration

You need MORE than an Electrical Contractor !
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The RESULTS

• Customized systems at standardized pricing.
• Systems that can grow with your needs
• Systems that stay in step with technology.

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Thank You
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GEisys Radio / Telephone
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GEisys PA /VMB Hybrid
Station
NETWORK
AUDIO
SERIAL
AUDIO
AUDIO