Location Services Archives - Comtech Telecommunications Corp. https://comtech.com/technology/location-services/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 21:32:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Comtech Maps https://comtech.com/capability/comtech-maps/ Wed, 03 May 2023 17:55:27 +0000 https://comtech.com/?post_type=solution&p=637

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Comtech Maps

Our feature-rich platform allows public safety answering points (PSAPs) to create a contextual mapping solution — enhancing the quality of responses to public safety situations.

Comtech Maps

Market-Leading Data

Comtech Maps gives PSAP administrators access to an extensive library of map data that can be extended with custom overlays and managed from a single integrated interface. 

Maps and Map Portal work in tandem with all products in the SmartResponse system to further augment the public safety ecosystem.

Comtech Maps

Leverage APIs to access our robust collection of map data, real-time weather data, traffic data, POI, and more. This maps solution is highly customizable to your unique needs.

Comtech Map Portal

Control access to your customized maps solution from one intuitive interface. The Map Portal makes it easy to manage your customized implementation of Comtech Maps.

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Customized Solutions https://comtech.com/capability/customized-solutions/ Wed, 03 May 2023 17:46:12 +0000 https://comtech.com/?post_type=solution&p=616

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Customized Solutions

When your business has a unique need in location, mapping, navigation, and geo-services, count on Comtech for a customized solution.

Comtech is a one-stop shop for content and data. Our customized solutions increase profitability by reducing cycle time, improving productivity, and enabling real-time visibility. 

Customized Solutions

Our Solutions

Our solutions are built on in-house platforms, backed by end-to-end support by Comtech experts. 

Examples of Comtech’s customized solutions include: 

  • Unique Navigation Solution: A leading manufacturer of vehicles came to Comtech with unique device, routing option, and product feature needs. Comtech seamlessly designed and deployed the product across multiple vehicles in multiple nations, with tailored content for each country. 
  • Workforce Tracker Solution: Combining geoservices and positioning platforms, a workforce tracker was deployed for a major partner. It enabled increased productivity, reduced expenses, and support for emergency communications.
  • Enhanced Mapping Content: Location Studio’s flexibility enables content beyond specific APIs. Comtech provided customer map data packages on TOSM data delivering a richer end-user experience. 

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GeoSuite https://comtech.com/capability/geosuite/ Wed, 03 May 2023 17:46:36 +0000 https://comtech.com/?post_type=solution&p=617

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GeoSuite

GeoSuite is a robust solution for integrating maps, search, geocoding, routing, and navigation.

A comprehensive set of APIs enabling the development of location-based applications across multiple business verticals. 

GeoSuite

Features of GeoSuite

Maps

  • Open-source APIs
  • Global Maps
  • Custom Styles and Layers
  • Custom Content Overlay
  • Pan / Zoom 
  • Tilt / Rotate
  • 3D Landmarks
  • Buildings
  • Building Outlines
  • Layering Controls
  • Traffic Layer
  • Tracking Layer
  • POIs

Search

  • Single Box Search
  • Full Geocoding Support
  • Global coverage
  • Deduplication
  • Automatic Speech Recognition
  • Multiple POI Database Aggregation

Content

  • Real-Time Traffic
  • Gas Prices
  • Local Deals
  • Ratings
  • Weather (forecast and Doppler)

Navigation

  • Natural Voice Guidance
  • Voice Lane Guidance
  • Traffic
  • Speed Limits
  • Highway Signs
  • Route Selection
  • Pedestrian
  • Best in Class Navigation User Experience

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GNSS Assistance Data Feeds https://comtech.com/capability/gnss-data-feed/ Tue, 02 May 2023 22:28:43 +0000 https://comtech.com/?post_type=solution&p=556

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GNSS Assistance Data Feeds

Enable your location-based products and services using Comtech’s highly reliable Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) reference data feeds.


What we offer

Comtech’s GNSS reference data feeds and corrections enable location-based solutions globally.

Our solution leverages a Global Reference Network (GRN) to provide real-time almanac, ephemeris, correction, and prediction data for a variety of applications and use cases.

Currently, Comtech has access to the following constellations GPS (US), Galileo (Europe), GLONASS (Russia), BeiDou (China), QZSS (Japan), and NavIC (India).

  • Almanac and ephemeris assistance data for your location-based products using UE-Assisted and UE-Based positioning. 
  • PPP-RTK Data – atmospheric correction data to further enhance GNSS positioning making decimeter level accuracy possible. 
  • Predictions – for applications where connectivity is limited, prediction data is available varying in duration adjusted for your use case. 
  • Highly-reliable, globally available feeds meeting all your location needs. 

How You Benefit from Comtech’s GNSS Assistance Data Feeds

  1. Location-based platforms and services benefit from GNSS data to compute precise location.
  2. Enhances device location performance by improving time-to-first-fix.
  3. Flexible deployment models such as Comtech-hosted or on customer premises.

Comtech’s GNSS Assistance Data Feeds are used globally by Mobile Network Operators, Femtocell implementations,
Small Cell Gateways, IoT and M2M manufacturers.

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Location Platforms https://comtech.com/capability/location-platforms/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:32:30 +0000 https://comtech.com/?post_type=solution&p=117

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Location Platforms

Global location and messaging solutions, customized for your business needs.

Comtech delivers an industry-leading suite of customizable, virtualized and containerized location-based platforms.

Our Location Platform Solutions include:

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Location-Based Services

Our virtualized and containerized platforms bring robust carrier-grade solutions and end-to-end services, ensuring you get the most out of your investment. Comtech’s position determination method aims to achieve the highest level of accuracy and efficiency by combining and configuring various techniques.

Our virtualized and containerized Mobile Location Center (MLC) solutions are standards-compliant, commercially available systems for the location of mobile devices. It is particularly applicable to public safety service providers and commercial applications.

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RF Signature Processing

Pioneering machine-based intelligence for RF fingerprinting. 

Our RFSP solutions are a game changer for all public safety, law enforcement, and commercial applications.

cell phone

Advanced Mobile Location

Our AML solutions leverage device-based position estimates to support emergency responders. 

They can be deployed on their own or enhanced with our network-based location platforms.

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Passive Location

Comprehensive location solutions, born of integrated active and passive LBS.

Real-time location that requires no devices or networking signaling, our solutions meet application providers’ every need.

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Location Tracking Services https://comtech.com/capability/location-tracking-services/ Tue, 02 May 2023 22:53:39 +0000 https://comtech.com/?post_type=solution&p=563

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Location Tracking Services

Comtech is the leading global provider of secure satellite tracking, messaging solutions, and network services. 

Our products and solutions serve military, government, and commercial customers for every application, including force tracking, command and control, and situational awareness.

Blue Force Tracking & Location Services

Our solutions empower users to stay connected, even in the most hostile environments.

Our next-gen blue force tracking and location services enable line-of-sight and on-the-move communications and tracking capabilities for all missions.

AVS-620 Aviation Satellite Transceiver

The AVX-620 aviation tracking and messaging transceiver is designed for mobile tracking and messaging applications on fixed and rotary wing aircraft. 

It enables the display of positions for U.S. and coalition air and ground forces and C2 communication through its integration in the U.S. Army’s Blue Force Tracking system.

  • Full Duplex
  • Designed to meet MIL-STD-810F
  • Designed to meet MIL-STD-461F
  • FCC/ETSI compliant
  • MIL-STD 1275B Surge/Spike Power Projection Circuit
  • Contains embedded FIPS 140-2, Level 2 validated module
  • Supports AES128, AES192, AES25

MT-2021 Vehicle Satellite Transceiver

The MT-2021 transceiver, using field proven technology, is the key vehicle ground component of our integrated Command and Control (C2) solution. 

It enables full Situational Awareness (SA) with near real-time vehicle tracking, secure mobile text messaging, and in-vehicle mapping. 

  • Full Duplex
  • Designed to meet MIL-STD-810F
  • Designed to meet MIL-STD-461F
  • FCC/ETSI compliant
  • MIL-STD 1275B Surge/Spike Power Projection Circuit
  • Supports AES128, AES192, AES256

ASDR Vehicle Satellite Transceiver

The ASDR supports high data rates making it an ideal solution for fast and efficient delivery of imagery on the move and reliable C2.

  • Capable of up to 235 Kbps
  • Full duplex
  • FCC/ETSI compliant
  • AES128, AES192, AES256
  • FIPS 140-2 validated AES encryption
  • Tested to MIL-STD 810F
  • Tested to MIL-STD 461F
  • MIL-STD 1275B Surge/Spike Power Protection Circuit

MTM-203 Embedded Satellite Transceiver

Comtech’s MTM-203 is a miniaturized mobile satellite transceiver that combines compact design and unique functionality, leveraging key features of our MT-2011.

Ideal for integration in handheld devices, it may be used for satellite-based communications and any application with size and weight restrictions. 

  • Provides overload protection on receive channel to prevent LNA burn-out for large signals
  • Allows for FPGA code loading so new waveforms can be uploaded after transceiver is deployed
  • Advanced Forward Error Correction for burst data
  • Position accuracy to 2.5m Circular Error Probability
  • FIPS 140-2, Level 2 validated module
  • FCC/ETSI compliant
  • 16 channel GPS position—up to 4 updates per second
  • AUX power, 4 I/O lines and IGN sense

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Positioning Suite https://comtech.com/capability/positioning-suite/ Wed, 03 May 2023 17:47:05 +0000 https://comtech.com/?post_type=solution&p=618

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Positioning Suite

Cloud-based, carrier-grade OTT solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. 

Comtech’s IoT Location Platform (ILP) determines the location of devices, independent of hardware, OS, and transport layers. It delivers precise, seamless, indoor-outdoor location.

Positioning Suite

Product Details

Our state-of-the-art positioning engine merges data across platforms to deliver the market’s most accurate position estimate. 

Offering always-on connectivity, it’s well equipped to support enterprises, MNOs, and customers around the globe.

Why Choose ILP for IoT?

Over-the-Top: OTT enables precise location across all platforms, independent of hardware.

Privacy: Customers retain data control, while we keep it secure. 

Global Coverage: Air interfaces (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, WiFi, BLE) and Environments (indoor, outdoor, urban, suburban, rural). 

Efficient: Small memory footprint reduces costs for end device and lightweight transport improves data efficiency.

Features & Benefits

Features of Comtech’s Positioning Suite: 

  • Utilizes world-wide cellular, WiFi, and BLE data
  • Adaptable for different environments and applications
  • Cost-effective deployment and maintenance
  • Precise indoor location seamlessly merged with traditional outdoor location technologies
  • Cloud-based solution
  • Precise indoor location available without addition of beacons, enabling lower cost of operation

Benefits of Comtech’s Positioning Suite: 

  • Simplified integration enabling fast Time-to-Market
  • OS agnostic including support for proprietary systems
  • Customized solutions mapped to specific business process improvements
  • Experienced support staff worldwide

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Smart Response® https://comtech.com/capability/smart-response/ Wed, 03 May 2023 17:55:57 +0000 https://comtech.com/?post_type=solution&p=638

Solutions

Smart Response®

Our in-cloud geospatial solution with real-time, contextual, and actionable situational awareness for PSAPs and first responders.

Common Operational Picture

SmartResponse® is a cloud-based Common
Operational Picture (COP) designed for emergency
responders.

Capabilities

SmartResponse® is designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s ECCs, empowering staff with accurate information resulting in improved response times and performance. The solution leverages multiple components that can be configured to address specific needs. Each component can be used individually or as a powerful solution together.

SmartResponse® Situational Awareness Portal

  • Customizable views and map styles
  • GIS data agnostic: ESRI, Mapbox, Open Street Maps, and others
  • Real-time incident views, analytics, and heat mapping
  • Intuitive geospatial interface
  • Live traffic, routing, weather, DOT cameras, and more
  • Criminal history, residence information, AEDs

SmartResponse® Maps

  • Supports configurable views such as day, night, or satellite
  • Customize content unique to operational needs

SmartResponse® Maps Portal

  • Account provisioning
  • Full control of access and content
  • Ability to update independently

Why Comtech?

At Comtech, we’re building the future of hybridized connectivity, with technology that integrates terrestrial & satellite communications networks.

smartResponse® provides real-time situational awareness And helps improve incident response through enhanced information sharing and data transfer.

  • Cloud-native architecture and deployment
  • Real-time situational awareness across all levels of incident management and across jurisdictions
  • Accurate and timely information concerning equipment distribution, location of personnel, on-site intelligence, and incident mapping when responding to and managing an incident
  • Ability to collate information from multiple sources in real- time to present actionable insights
  • Flexible integration interfaces with most call handling or CAD systems
  • Rapid and efficient response with easy access to visualize relevant information and make informed decisions accordingly

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