Fleet management system

Raywood's MD-X in-vehicle environment, combined with proven GPS job dispatch software, can deliver future-proof improvements in customer service, operational efficiency and fleet performance.

The device consists of a widescreen, colour display and a power system unit or 'black box'. This hardware approach means the system is both functional and stylish. Interiors of vehicles are now more stylish and the display is built the same way.

It has also been designed to allow for system upgrades and new functions without having to deploy new in-vehicle hardware. The '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. The robust GPS dispatching software also handles the workload of the busiest fleets.

By using the open Microsoft CE.net operating environment, Intel Xscale processors and the black box approach, the system 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.

Raywood Street Map is a standard feature of the in-vehicle device. It provides a high level view of the car's location and the destination, enabling drivers to successfully navigate to the address. This can be optionally upgraded to Raywood Navigator, which is a complete turn-by-turn navigation solution.

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.

The 6.5" widescreen, 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 simple for drivers to operate - even for those not used to computers.

The system 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.

With inbuilt GPRS or CDMA modems, the device 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.