Job Dispatch and GPS Fleet Tracking

A new platform designed to enhance mobile operations

The CommVision™ is not just a mobile data terminal, it is a completely new wireless data communications platform. The CommVision™ was designed to enhance your business by first providing advanced real-time wireless data communications to your mobile workforce, then allowing you to integrate this information automatically back into your business processes. Its unique size, features and flexibility make it adaptable to any mobile workforce.

Lightweight, rugged and built to last

The CommVision™ is the ultimate wireless messaging and communications tool designed to manage the mobile workforce. It is a complete communication and data processing solution that includes a hand-held computer with backlit display, keyboard, batteries and radio modem all integrated into one rugged unit. While lightweight and small enough to carry in your hand or hang on your belt, you may also mount it in an optional vehicle docking station where it will maintain a constant charge.

Designed to integrate into any business application

The CommVision™ is designed to maximize and seamlessly integrate into any PC or UNIX based dispatch or business management application. Its parameter-driven, open architecture design utilizes unique MidLink™ router/middleware to provide error-free wireless data transmission over a leading wireless network of your choice. MidLink™ interfaces to the host application via a standard TCP/IP or DDE connection. For additional interface documentation, please contact your local Future Quest representative.

Locate your mobile workforce anytime, anywhere, with CommVision™ GPS.

Track your mobile workers on a real-time basis with the integrated GPS receiver installed directly inside the CommVision™ GPS position reports can be prorammed for any combination of time and/or distance as well as each time a worker presses a job function key.

Capture signatures for the ultimate proof of delivery or service

A whole new level of service is offered by capturing the customer's signature for the ultimate proof of delivery and/or proof of service. This optional feature reduces paperwork for the mobile users, dispatchers and office administrators while improving the billing cycle. The signature is captured and stored in the CommVision™ where it is either compressed and transmitted wirelessly to the host for processing or downloaded at the office via RS-232 port.

PowerLink , a dynamic applications generator and loader for fast, easy, and trouble free field implementation.

The PowerLink programming tool is the ultimate in simplicity and flexibility. It allows you to create your own applications, forms and menus in hours - instead of days or weeks. PowerLink also provides a convenient "template" form which can be easily modified to meet your organization's needs. Once the forms are complete, they can be downloaded in seconds to the CommVision(s) via RS-232 port.

The CommVision's unique features and affordability make it the natural choice for today's mobile organizations!

Human voice text-to-speech for safe driving and ease-of-use

Reading messages can create a safety hazard for the driver. To prevent this read and drive syndrome, the CommVision™is equipped with optional human voice text-to-speech.

Built-In Bar Code Reader

The unit's integrated bar code system makes it ideal for courier, delivery, field service and trucking dispatch applications.

State-of-the-art simplicity

The on-line voice tutorial guides the user through CommVision functions.

Automatic voice announcement

Announcing events such as new mail, new job, low battery and preset sentences such as "call the office" simplify operation, reduce air-time costs and increase safety.

Long battery life

Up to 12 hours depending on the specific communication profile.

External plug in battery pack

In case the battery runs out during operations, an optional, an easy-to-replace, spare plug-in battery is available, just like a cellular phone.

Compressed preset messages

Preset messages sent both ways in less than two bytes save on your monthly air-time costs.

LCD backlight

The CommVision provides this necessary feature. Without it, it is extremely difficult to read or reply to messages in poor lighting conditions.

User configurable

Allows users to configure volume, duration of backlight and the level of tutorial they want to hear.

Automated backlighting

Once the duration is set, this feature automatically turns on the backlight as each new message is received.

Advanced filtering capabilities

Helps keep users organized by automatically separating incoming dispatch jobs from incoming e-mail messages.

CommVision "hot keys"

Four hot keys have been provided to help users conveniently roam from screen to screen with the push of one button.

Dynamic application generator

PowerLink provides easy and cost effective creation of applications and forms the way you need.

Unique data compression (patent pending)

Save costs on network usage with unique data compression techniques.

Human voice text-to-speech (patent pending)

Any e-mail is displayed and played back, providing driving safety, a unique optional feature.

Inexpensive plug-in accessories

CommVision's RS-232 port allows for easy and inexpensive plug-in of: a bar code reader, printer, card wipe reader or GPS.

Signature capture for Proof-of-Delivery

The ability to capture a signature for proof-of-delivery or service is in very big demand by P&D and field service organizations.

Direct modem mode

Use the CommVision as a wireless modem that can be connected to a notebook PC to provide wireless communications functionality.

Total communications platform

The CommVision is not just a mobile data terminal. It is a complete communications platform including middleware at the host with the ability to easily integrate into an existing host application.

Emergency notification

The CommVision provides a fail-safe emergency key to send a help alarm to dispatch with a quick push of the button.

Functional preset keys

Eight standard functional keys are provided as macros for preset response messages such as: "arrived," "pick-up," "completed," "reject job," etc.