Introducing… Link M Technologies’

Data Validate System for Law Enforcement Vehicles

Patent Pending# 61/472,104

Validar 86

The Validar 86 serves as the Law Enforcement Vehicles interpreter to a Mobile Data Computer (MDC) where operational status changes are reported to the Dispatch Center for instantaneous updates. This system also provides control of vehicle apparatuses triggered by inputs from the units Break out Board or from a preconfigured message sent by the Dispatch Center. All or selected event changes can be configured to be stored in the non volatile memory with Date/Time stamp for future record retrieval.

The Validar 86 includes 8 inputs and 6 outputs to facilitate vehicle system signal monitoring and external apparatus control via two RJ45 receptacles that allows remote placement of the Break out Board using low cost CAT5, T568B terminated cable. A 95dB high pitched Sonalert speaker, located between the RJ45 receptacles, is configurable to sound in response to any input for audible feedback to the user and/or alert tone from the Dispatch Center.

The low power requirements of the Validar 86 are supplied by the host PC through the 2.0 compliant B Type High Retention USB port. User or Factory supplied configuration is stored in the non volatile memory with a PC using a simple terminal emulator program. Field software updates for the unit are performed through the “uC Flash Port” avoiding unit removal and reinstallation. The STATUS LED indicator idles GREEN when ON and toggles to RED when a configured input has been detected.

Break out Board functions and features:

· Enables the Input-Output signaling of the Validar 86 to be terminated onto larger gauge wiring, typically found in vehicles, through the screw type terminal blocks.

· All monitored 12V signal inputs are protected with Resettable Fuses to guard against potential wire heating resulting from accidental pinched cable.

· An onboard siren detect circuit senses the high power AC signal and converts it to a logic DC signal. This input can also be configured as a standard logic input.

· Two field replaceable 20A/35A 14V relays provide NO and NC contacts for external apparatus control.

· The second “OUTPUT” RJ45 receptacle provides expansion to an optional Break out Board containing four more relays.

· Circuit board mounted on a PVC Din Rail channel for ease of access.

Expandability

The Validar 86 circuit design offers further expansion by decoding the inputs and encoding the outputs to optional multiplexing modules that can provide:

· Up to 63 monitored Inputs

· Up to 63 driven Outputs

Input-Output Parameter Configuration

Note: A software program is currently under development that would allow the end users to custom configure all inputs and outputs by name and logic as needed.

I/O configuration is currently programmed by manufacture to customer specifications. This includes:

· Messages to MDC in response to inputs or logic of inputs

· Relay control in response to inputs from Break out Board or from Dispatch

· Change of event recording with Date/Time stamp

Unit serial number or other pertinent information to be stored can be programmed by the installer using a “form” program supplied by the manufacture to facilitate unit setup at installation time.

Event Storage

This system has an onboard serial EEPROM external to the microcontroller designed to record 500 32 character messages in a continuous loop. Each memory location is incremented as a recorded event occurs until the maximum is reached then starts writing over the oldest record.

These records can be accessed in multiples or a complete dump for vehicle operational reviewing through the USB with a PC using a simple terminal emulator program sending a preconfigured command. A software program to simplify this function is currently under development for the user.

Example of memory retrieval

Unit ID: 35624

03/11/2011 21:57:08 PARK

03/11/2011 21:19:02 DRIVE

03/11/2011 21:16:36 RED LT OFF

03/11/2011 20:58:43 PARK

03/11/2011 20:57:08 RED LT ON

03/11/2011 20:56:53 SIREN OFF

03/11/2011 20:56:52 SIREN ON

03/11/2011 20:56:50 SIREN OFF

03/11/2011 20:56:49 SIREN ON

03/11/2011 20:16:07 DRIVE

03/11/2011 20:15:27 REAR LT OFF

03/11/2011 19:44:49 PARK

The amount of recorded time is determined by the average number of recorded events per day.

Example:

· 500 records / 80 events per day = 6 days, 6Hrs (event every 18 min.)

· 500 records / 120 events per day = 4 days, 4Hrs (event every 12 min.)

· 500 records / 180 events per day = 2 days, 18Hrs (event every 8 min.)

Note: Stored records can only be retrieved and cannot be altered or erased by accessing the memory.

The Validar 86 Data Validate System can also be used with other Emergency Response vehicles where critical data needs to be monitored, transmitted through a MDC for status updates and recorded for operational history review.

Other uses may be found within the systems design parameters. Contact us for confirmation of intended use or questions at (626) 340-7646 or support@linkmtechnologies.com.

Link M Technologies is offering this vital data monitoring system at a fleet price of $499 that includes:

· Validar 86 and Break out Board

· Upcoming User Custom Configuration software to assign names and functions to Inputs vs. Outputs.

· History record retrieval software program.

· Firmware upgrades during the Warranty period. Including User Configuration functions and functionality firmware changes to User specifications.

· Money Back Guarantee. Test the system and return within 30 days of receiving if not satisfied with product performance for a full refund less shipping.

· 2 Year Manufactures’ Warranty. Link M Technologies, at its discretion, will repair or replace defective product caused by manufacture workmanship or component failure.