Released on = February 8, 2007, 7:59 am

Press Release Author = Eurotech S.p.A.

Industry = Computers

Press Release Summary = A high accuracy solution for reliable bi-directional
detection and counting of passengers in public transportation vehicles


Press Release Body = Amaro (Udine, Italy) - Eurotech has released the PCN-1001
Passenger Counter that is based on non-contact stereoscopic vision detection
technology. This new technology and advanced interpretation algorithm results in a
high detection accuracy exceeding 97% under all lighting conditions all year round.
The reliable bi-directional counting results in correct and precise data that can be
used for statistical or data interpretation. Date and time information can be stored
together with passenger count information.

Passenger movement detection in doorways requires the ability to adapt to fast
changing or low luminosity lighting conditions. The PCN-1001 optical front panel
combines stereoscopic cameras with high luminosity infrared LEDs. This adjustable
front panel can be set into different angles making installation easier on
non-horizontal surfaces or different sensor positions.

The PCN-1001 supports parallel operation of multiple counters in a daisy-chained
configuration for wide doorways. The counters are able to work together in real time
with overlapping areas and active detection zones. In stand-alone or daisy-chained
operation, a serial RS-485 level communication bus is used to interface the sensors
to the host PC of the vehicle. Isolated digital inputs and outputs can be used to
control devices on the vehicle, detect door position or to trigger external systems.


Reliable operation and high availability is important in systems for public
transportation. The PCN-1001 is enclosed in a solid sealed magnesium enclosure with
locking automotive-grade connectors. The rugged construction and wide operating
temperature range makes the PCN-1001 an ideal choice for installations in tropical
or arctic conditions. Service, reconfiguration and maintenance are easy due to the
easily accessible debugging and service interfaces available under the protective
cover of the optical panel.

Eurotech manufactures computer systems for public transportation vehicles. The
PCN-1001 is intended to work together with a vehicle server that can pre-process,
store and upload information from the vehicle passenger counters. Eurotech rugged
standard vehicle central units can be used for various on-board computation or data
storage tasks such as passenger counting, asset management, security and
surveillance, diagnostics and fleet monitoring, wireless communication as well as
information services.



Web Site = http://www.eurotech.it

Contact Details = Eurotech S.p.A.
a member of the Eurotech Group
Via Fratelli Solari, 3/a
33020 AMARO (Udine) - ITALY
Tel: +39.0433.485411
Fax: +39.0433.485499
Website: http://www.eurotech.it
E-mail: welcome@eurotech.it