Vehicle Telematics Control Unit (VTCU)

The first-to-market automotive grade in-vehicle wireless access point including an automatic vehicle location (AVL) system first deployed in 2004. The device was designed for a fleet management environment.

The VTCU monitors various conditions of the vehicle such as location and driver identity. It also provides a 802.11b/g bridge to the Internet so drivers can use their notebook/laptop computers and PDAs to wirelessly access the Internet inside and near the vehicle.

The VTCU unit consists of five major components:

• Host CPU and Memory
• Wi-Fi AP Radio
• GPS receiver
• Cellular Modem
• General Purpose I/O

Qualnetics is currently working on a new version of the VTCU which will be significantly size and cost reduced.

The new device will also include the following features:

• Accelerometer
• OBD II/J1939 Interface
• Wi-Fi AP and Client

The new version of the VTCU will be available in the 4th quarter of 2011.

Windows Embedded Automotive Development Kit (WE-ADK)

Qualnetics manufactures and markets the official development kit for Windows Embedded Automotive (version 4.1 – 7.0). The WE-ADK is designed for our clients who chose to develop their own Telematics application or in conjunction with our engineering staff.

The WE-ADK contains a robust set of auto grade hardware components pre-qualified by Microsoft’s Automotive team.

The WE-ADK, combined with the Windows Embedded Automotive O/S will drastically accelerate your next development project.

Learn more about pricing and availability.    WE-ADK Data Sheet

Learn more about Windows Embedded Automotive 7

Connected Car Access Point (CCAP)

Qualnetics is introducing its Connected Car Access Point solution this fall, 2011. This in-vehicle hardware/software platform will offer OEM, Tier 1, and the aftermarket a low cost system for connecting vehicles to the internet and providing two-way communication for infotainment, navigation, and vehicle diagnostics from a central location. Specific capabilities include:

 CCAP Data Sheet

• Wi-Fi Access Point for all vehicle occupants
• Wi-Fi Client for syncing with home server wirelessly
• User interface via wireless tethering of smartphone/tablet/PC in vehicle
• Vehicle diagnostics via interface to the OBD II
• Accelerometer for monitoring driver behavior
• 3G/4G interface to the internet for upload and download of data
• GPS for navigation and vehicle location
• General purpose 12v I/O for remote start, door lock, and security
• Customizations available

This "black box" solution can be installed under the dash or other out of sight locations for security reasons. The box's small size makes installation an easy process.

Qualnetics will work with you to integrate this platform to your back-end servers for efficient data exchange and on-going system enhancements.

Software Subsystems

Qualnetics has an expanding library of software subsystems available for license in either binary or source form. These subsystems can be readily integrated into your platform bringing new features and saving man months on your project schedule. A partial list of these subsystems include:

• Connection Director – handles creating USB, Bluetooth DUN and Bluetooth PAN data connections for a wide variety of devices under Windows Embedded Auto 7
• USB Modem Manager – Supports configuring and operating a number of USB data modems under various versions of Windows CE and Windows Embedded Automotive
• System Health Monitor – Watches over critical subsystems, detects unusual behavior patterns, reports diagnostics and optionally restarts failing systems
• Device Drivers: DVFS, DirectDraw, ATA, Serial, Discrete Sensors, USB Serial
• Automated End Of Line Testing
• Automated Test Deployment, Execution, Benchmarking and Results Analysis

In addition we have experience with application development for mobile handset and tablets with a focus on integration with in-vehicle systems.