Information Equipment Systems

Solution Examples

Vehicle Monitoring Solution Examples

Vehicle Monitoring Solution Example 1
Refrigerated Truck Monitoring

Challenges Customers Face

Need for real-time monitoring to confirm that frozen and refrigerated goods are transported at suitable temperatures
Need for monitoring of operating information for refrigeration equipment, to improve maintenance efficiency

Challenges Solved

Connects refrigerating equipment controller and monitoring device, for real-time monitoring of transport temperature
Sends email alerts when there is a temperature irregularity, for rapid maintenance
Acquires equipment operating hours and malfunction information from refrigeration equipment controller, to improve maintenance efficiency

Users

Manufacturers (shippers), transport companies, manufacturers of refrigeration equipment for vehicles

Vehicle Monitoring Solution Example 2
Security Vehicle Monitoring and Control

Challenges Customers Face

Need for confirmation that transported items are delivered to destination
Need for enhanced security while in transit

Challenges Solved

Links with door sensor to enable traceability based on times at which doors are opened and closed, and location records
Uses a system requiring GPS longitudinal/latitudinal data and specified destination to match, for operations controller to release electronic door locks through a server; system ensures that goods are unloaded at the destination

Users

Transport companies (confidential documents, medical waste, special devices), manufacturers (shippers), local governments (waste)

Equipment Monitoring Solution Examples

Equipment Monitoring Solution Example 1
Power Generator Email Alert System

Challenges Customers Face

Need for quick response when there is a power generator irregularity
Need for ensuring operation stability and improving maintenance efficiency for power generators
Rapid response if a generator is stolen

Challenges Solved

Connects power generator to monitoring device, for real-time monitoring of power generator status
Sends email alerts when there is an irregularity or power generator fuel level is low, for rapid response
Theft detection through GPS movement and e-mail alert for manager
Data is collected on a server and is downloadable, to analyze generator operating rates and use for maintenance

Users

Manufacturers of power generators and companies that rent them

Equipment Monitoring Solution Example 2
Electricity Storage Device Monitoring and Control

Challenges Customers Face

Need for efficient storage and discharge of electricity based on substation operating data
Need for rapid response if there is a substation or battery irregularity

Challenges Solved

Enables real-time monitoring of battery and substation status
Efficiently stores and discharges electricity by independently linking monitoring device to storage device, based on substation data
Sends email alerts if there is an event, for rapid response

Users

Rail companies, storage battery manufacturers, storage battery customers

Facilities Monitoring Solution Example

Facilities Monitoring Solution Example
Greenhouse Monitoring and Control

Challenges Customers Face

Need for efficient management of farming operations
Need for rapid response in case of greenhouse irregularity
Need for remote monitoring of internal temperature of greenhouses

Challenges Solved

Sends regular emails for greenhouse temperatures and email alerts if there is an irregularity, for rapid response
Detects any power outages or boiler ignition errors and sends alerts, enabling preventative action to address irregularities
Enables constant real-time monitoring of greenhouse internal temperatures, reducing the need to physically visit greenhouses
Enables computer analysis of collected data, for instituting efficiency improvements

Users

Farmers, agricultural businesses, poultry farms, pig farms, manufacturers of agricultural control devices, manufacturers of measuring equipment

Sensor Monitoring Solution Examples

Facilities Monitoring Solution Example 1
Bulk Level Monitoring and Control

Challenges Customers Face

Need for management of bulk levels to prevent gas depletion
Need for efficient transport of gases

Challenges Solved

Sends data to managers when bulk levels are low, to prevent gas depletion
Reduces number of physical trips needed by bulk tank manager
Monitors bulk level to improve transport efficiency and reduce transportation costs

Users

Chemical manufacturers, transport companies, hospitals, manufacturing plants

Facilities Monitoring Solution Example 2
Wildlife Trap Remote Monitoring

Challenges Customers Face

Need for quick report when wildlife is trapped
Need for tracking wildlife trapping data for each trap, to improve capture rates

Challenges Solved

Sends email when wildlife is trapped, to confirm capture without anyone visiting trap
Trapping data for each trap is saved on a server, to determine where to place traps for best efficiency
Supports solar and battery power, functioning in remote sites without electricity

Users

Regional governments, trap manufacturers

Custom Solution Example

Rail Operations Information System for Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau

System Configuration and Features

Operations management server provides real-time data to manage tram stops and length of time parked at stops
Tram is detected at stop, triggering announcement and incoming display
Radio communication between control center and trams
Real-time display of operating status, to improve service for users

Main Features

Customer Service
Incoming display	Shows incoming trams (from three stops away; route destination; low floor trams)
Audio announcements	Chime and announcement just before tram arrives at stop
Guidance information	Automatically displays programmed sequence of PR information (when there is no incoming tram information)

System Management
Tram operation monitoring	Collects tram operations data and displays on operations status screen (by route and tram number)
Operating performance management	Store data on operating performance and mileage, and print reports
Service interruption management	Tracks service interruption data, shows alerts, and prints reports
Voice radio communication	Voice radio communication between control center and trams broadcast and specific user communication)

Optional Add-Ons

Tram user information system	Allows tram users to check tram operating information from mobile phones and smartphones
Bus location system	GPS based, also supports bus networks
Smart boarding/deboarding system	Smart public transportation features using operating information

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