Case Study: Extended Temperature High-performance Computing Mini-ITX Solutions for Traffic Surveillance

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Introduction
Developing traffic control systems has never been easy. Nowadays, US traffic improvement schemes require real-time information to make instant adjustments in signaling, without being limited by mechanical constraints and being fully aware of upstream and downstream traffic conditions. In other words, innovative traffic surveillance solutions at each signal must know the actual traffic conditions, have the power to make dynamic changes and appreciate what conditions will exist in the next few minutes. By adapting to actual traffic demand, the system should be able to estimate traffic usage based on a small historical sampling and generalize those results for optimal operational performance.

Application Requirements
- High performance computing platform supports image recognition
- -40 ~ 85 °C wide-temperature support
- Rugged system provides high reliability in harsh environments
- Easy maintenance and total cost efficient solution
- Intelligent remote management capability

Solutions & Benefits
SOM-5894 COM Express® module with Mini-ITX application board SOM-AB5810, is suitable for deployment in large traffic surveillance systems, providing high-end computing performance along with extended temperature support ranging from -40 ~ 85 °C. This is rare among Mini-ITX form factor systems as this solution can leverage numerous off-the-shelf Mini-ITX chassis and peripherals from Advantech to enhance design flexibility and save total solution cost. COM Express® form factor also supports scalability and future platform upgrades.

Remote device management is extremely important for these kinds of traffic surveillance applications. SOM-5894 with SOM-AB5810 employs Advantech's SUSIAccess and iManager software, which provide secure remote management functions for system administrators. SUSIAccess,asoftware-based remote management software utility developed by Advantech, provides functionalities like remote monitoring and remote KVM. iManager, a clever self-management tool with software control functions and separate hardware design, is a solution that lightens development effort and speeds up a product’s time-to-market for system integrators. Advantech’s excellence is demonstrated not only in outstanding ruggedized hardware design but also in software and firmware support.