Autometers alliance ltd, an iso 9001 certified company is engaged in designing, manufacturing, supplying, installing & servicing various measuring, switchgear and power conversion equipments for railways and uninterruptible power supply [ups] for industrial applications. Autometers alliance ltd offers a stand alone global positioning system [gps]-based passenger information system for use in modern rail/road transportation systems. The following are its salient features:
1. lightweight and cost effective.
2. designed to display various types of messages to passengers inside the train coach.
3. standalone unit does not require inter-coach wiring on the train.
4. microprocessor-based control.
5. gps connectivity for receiving of location
Coordinates of current station from geo-stationary satellite.
6. software controlled multiplexed data for led driving.
7. individual led accessibility.
8. antiglare screen to protect and enhance contrast radiation.
9. automatic brightness control according to ambient light conditions [for passenger comfort during night hours].
10. comprehensive self test facility.
11. enclosure and fixing to meet vehicle interior requirements.
Applications
A. used in air-conditioning coaches of trains for information of incoming station to passenger, especially at night.
B. provides train stopping information to passengers.
C. helps passengers to know the approximate distance of next station and hence the time.
D. helps passenger to get punctuality status of the train.