And the first cdma smart appliance is... a truck!
QUALCOMM Introduces JTRACS Pro Vehicle Data
Gateway to Trucking Industry
PR Newswire - July 15, 1998 07:46
-OmniTRACS Customers and Component Manufacturers to Benefit from Real-time Vehicle
Diagnostics Reporting-
SAN DIEGO, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) today
announced the availability of its JTRACS Pro(R) Vehicle Data Gateway(R) product which uses the
OmniTRACS(R) system to provide on-board vehicle diagnostics and fault monitoring. Additionally,
this product has the ability to pass free form data to and from a truck engine's electronic control
module or any other electronic device connected to the J1708 databus. With this product,
QUALCOMM has created real-time vehicle diagnostics reporting and a communication path to
vehicle systems while the truck is en route. OmniTRACS- equipped customers will benefit by
having the ability to keep their vehicles monitored and maintained while on the road instead of in the
shop.
The new product utilizes the engine's J1708 databus, an industry standard data link found on most
medium and heavy-duty vehicles. The system was designed with an open architecture to maximize
flexibility and connectivity by facilitating communication paths between electronic control modules
on the vehicle and corresponding software applications on the dispatch computer. Initial applications
are expected from major engine and component suppliers. For example, the current method of
diagnosing and reprogramming engines and components requires the vehicle to be in the
maintenance shop. By using QUALCOMM's gateway feature, component manufacturers can
develop applications that will perform these functions while the truck is in route.
Additional monitoring capabilities of the system allow customers to query any Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) standard parameter at any time and during each engine start. For
example, once a fleet's speed threshold has been established, JTRACS Pro will check the vehicle
top road speed setting during each ignition start and only report changes in the setting back to the
dispatcher and/or maintenance supervisor.
"By monitoring the trucking company's parameters, JTRACS Pro will not only save our customers'
money but will assist them in ensuring that safety requirements are met," said Phil White, senior vice
president and general manager of QUALCOMM's OmniTRACS Division. "The JTRACS Pro
Vehicle Data Gateway has been designed in response to our customers' requests for access to
vehicle information that would help keep their trucks on the road and out of the shop."
The JTRACS Pro Vehicle Data Gateway also utilizes special software in QUALCOMM's
Network Management Center, which allows data generated from the truck to be sent to vehicle and
component manufacturers for diagnostic and prognostic information. As a result, customers and
vendors can now share critical engine and component data to make the entire maintenance process
more efficient and effective.
With over 230,000 OmniTRACS units sold worldwide, QUALCOMM is the leading provider of
mobile communications and information management systems to the transportation industry.
QUALCOMM currently has systems operating in the United States, Canada, Europe, Russia,
Middle East, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Korea and Malaysia.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, QUALCOMM develops, manufactures, markets, licenses,
and operates advanced communications systems and products based on its proprietary digital
wireless technologies. The Company's primary product areas are the OmniTRACS(R) system (a
geostationary satellite-based, mobile communications system providing two-way data and position
reporting services), CDMA wireless communications systems and products and, in conjunction with
others, the development of the Globalstar(TM) low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite communications
system. Other company products include the Eudora Pro(R) electronic mail software, ASIC
products, and communications equipment and systems for government and commercial customers
worldwide. For more information on QUALCOMM products and technologies, please visit the
Company's web site at qualcomm.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking
statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including timely product development, change
in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks
detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for
the year ended September 28, 1997 and most recent Form 10-Q.
QUALCOMM, OmniTRACS, JTRACS Pro, Vehicle Data Gateway, and Eudora Pro are
registered trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Globalstar is a trademark of Loral
QUALCOMM Satellite Services, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of
their respective holders.
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