Poole, UK, 2015-Jul-20
Siemens Sapphire JTMS detectors use Bluetooth® technology commonly found in mobile
phones, aftermarket accessories, in-car communication and audio systems and are
compact and simple to install, minimising street clutter. The system is fully integrated into
the Siemens Stratos hosted traffic management system, providing all the necessary tools
for the effective analysis and monitoring of journey times.
According to Product Manager, Priscilla Boyd, the Bluetooth detectors, placed strategically along key routes, continuously search for Bluetooth® compatible devices. Designed with an extended detection range of up to 100m for traffic environments, the detectors transmit requests and listen for device responses, gathering the necessary (anonymous) data to measure journey times between defined areas.
“The initial capital investment per Bluetooth detector is significantly lower than that of
ANPR camera-based systems, allowing a higher density of devices to be acquired for the
same capital outlay. Ongoing maintenance costs are also reduced as frequent cleaning
and alignments are not required” added Pri.
Real-time journey time monitoring is an essential element of any traffic management
system and an invaluable tool for the traffic manager to ensure optimal network operation.
The Siemens Sapphire Bluetooth® detectors are fully integrated with the company’s
Stratos Journey Time Monitoring module, which also supports Journey Time data input
from ANPR cameras and other third-party systems providing a rich source of information
for analysis and monitoring of traffic. With user-friendly overview dashboards and maps,
Stratos shows current journey times and highlights routes that are operating outside their
norms.
Siemens was established in the United Kingdom more than 170 years ago and now
employs 14,000 people in the UK. As the world’s largest engineering company, Siemens
provides innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s major challenges. Siemens has
offices and factories throughout the UK, with its headquarters in Frimley, Surrey.
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Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for
engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resourcesaving technologies, Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading supplier of combined cycle turbines for power generation, a major provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal year 2014, which ended on September 30, 2014, Siemens generated revenue from continuing operations of €71.9 billion and net income of €5.5 billion. At the end of September 2014, the company had around 357,000 employees worldwide.
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