Global Leaders in Innovation

Bob D’Amico
photo © Jeffrey Stevenson
202-568-9659
Inexpensive Friendly Force Tracker & Communicator
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Global Leaders in Innovation
Agenda
• Challenge
• Problem
• Solution
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December 2011
Challenge
How to widen applications for Iridium-based
Friendly Force Tracker & Communicator
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Solution: DeLorme inReach™
Two-Way Global Satellite Messaging & Tracking
 Iridium short burst data, not voice
 Reliable 2-way communications – anywhere
 Personnel tracking & visualization of many users
 Easily integrated into Common Operating Pictures
 Three versions: consumer & enterprise
(commercial gate) & DOD (DOD gate)
Functions Independently
Works with
Smart Phone/Tactical
Displays
Works with Rugged
DeLorme GPS
No Infrastructure Required
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DeLorme inReach™: Standalone
 Emergency SOS
 Two-way text messaging: sending & confirmation
 Tracking—automatic and manual
 User configurable interval for efficient sat usage—push
or pull locations
 Instant waypoint data collection/location & transmission
 Can display locations on FalconView, Google Earth,
TIGER, XMAPS, and others—many users can be tracked
& monitored
 Hard to detect signal—microbursts and near GPS noise
band
 Geo-fencing and no-motion alerts
 Hardware meets MIL STD 810F & IPX7
 Low power—9 days at 10 min/8 hrs per day
 Integrated GPS with dedicated antenna
 No export restrictions
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Loading Pre-canned Messages for
Standalone Use
User defined messages
can be uploaded using the
inReachTM back office
DeLorme inReach™: Smart Phone
 Droid “app” and bluetooth connection
 Cache mapping data
 Emergency SOS
 Two-way text messaging: free form sending &
receiving
 Tracking—automatic and manual
 Track visualization of other team members on smart
phone display (upcoming firmware release)
 Integrated GSM/GPRS/EDGE/4G with Iridium
(upcoming firmware release)
 User configurable interval for efficient sat usage—push
or pull locations
 Instant waypoint data collection/location & transmission
 Can display locations on FalconView, Google Earth,
TIGER, XMAPS, and others—many users can be
tracked & monitored
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Sample Message with Reply Option
inReachTM user location
Message from inReachTM user
Message recipient can respond
by typing here
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Team Tracking Enterprise User Viewer
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DeLorme inReach™: PN-60W
 Custom “app” and zigbee connection
 Positive control buttons & MIL STD 810F / IPX7
 Integrated mapping data with customizable user
layers
 >10 day battery life
 Emergency SOS
 Two-way text messaging: free form sending &
receiving
 Tracking—automatic and manual
 Track visualization of other team members on GPS
display
 User configurable interval for efficient sat usage—
push or pull locations
 Instant waypoint data collection/location &
transmission
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DeLorme inReach™
Other Add-Ons & Enhancements
 Rugged micro-USB cable connections
 Size and weight reductions
 Biometric sensors for health monitoring &
reporting
 Transmission of other sensor data (heat; carbon
monoxide; HAZMAT; Vehicles; etc.)
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Data Push Methods
• Call to a web service
• Send an XML data payload
(standard format or
customized)
• Push PLI to servers
• Hit REST or SOAP API
Way Ahead
• Evaluate products for existing requirements
• Optimize the technology for unique needs
• Develop customized equipment (if necessary)
Recommendation: Evaluate Technology and Support
Program with Requirements
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Back-Ups
inReach™ Product/Solution Features
SOLUTION
Features
10 minute & over tracking
Under 10 minute tracking
GEOS
Commercial Encryption
Intrinsically Safe
Exportable
AES 256 Encryption/PECOS Format
Airtime
Safety Plan $9.95
Recreation Plan $24.95
Expedition Plan $49.95
Custom Plans
Can Use Customer SBD
DoD Gateway/DISA Plan
Back Office
Self-provision (explore.delorme)
Check-in
Data Forward (SOS)
Data Forward (3rd party COP)
Segment - organizations and groups.
Team tracking
API’s view inReach - data forward
Locate – Device Ping
Control Tracking – From Back Office
User Roles controlled by an admin
December 7, 2011
Consumer $249.99
Pro $349.99
DoD $499.99
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DeLorme inReach™
Summary of Key Features
• AES 256 encryption, PECOS format, integrated GSM, DOD or Commercial Iridium
Gateway
• Stealthy: transmits in microbursts and near GPS noise band
• Integrates with FalconView, Google Earth, Tiger, others
• Couples with any android-based smart phone/Human Machine Interface or other
google operating system; handheld GPS unit; tablet; PC
• MILSTD 810F for shock and vibration & IPX7 waterproof (submersible)
• Device to device situational awareness—shown graphically on map
• Thousands of users can be monitored simultaneously on visualization software
from tactical command element or team leader position
• Pre-canned messages can be sent & received with stand-alone device and
customized messages with human machine interface (e.g. smart phone)
• Geo-fencing and no-motion alerting
• 10 days battery life at 10 minute tracking (user customizable tracking intervals)
• Excellent triple canopy coverage
• Can integrate with DOD’s Iridium private network
• Blue tooth or ruggedized cable connections
• Can integrate with other sensors: biometrics, UGS, HAZMAT, and more.
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Data Flow
Back Office: Account Set-Up
Sample Message with Reply Option
inReachTM user location
Message from inReachTM user
Message recipient can respond
by typing here
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Sample Message Detailed Map Screen
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DeLorme inReach™: Enterprise Map
Display for Multiple Users
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Back Office: Message Reply
Back Office: Pre-canned Messages
Back Office: User Account & Devices