In-Vehicle Passenger Information System

In the era of smart transportation, in-vehicle passenger information systems are revolutionizing how passengers interact with public transit. These systems deliver essential information such as real-time arrival updates, route details, next stops, and entertainment content, all of which enhance the overall passenger experience.

Challenges

The customer, based in the Netherlands, specializing in public transport advertising across buses, trams, and metro systems, was looking for a compact, fanless embedded computer for an in-vehicle passenger information system. Key requirements included support for wide-range power input, extended operating temperatures, and anti-vibration resilience. It also needed to comply with rigorous third-party certifications to meet operational requirements.

Main Requirements

Solution

Axiomtek's tBOX110 is the ideal solution for this in-vehicle application. Certified with EN 45545-2, EN 50155, and ISO 7637-2, the tBOX110 is a compact, fanless transportation embedded system designed to meet the tough demands of public transport environments. It supports a wide range of power inputs: 12/24 VDC with smart ignition for vehicles, 24 to 110 VDC for rail applications, and 9 to 36 VDC for general use, ensuring stable and flexible operation across various transportation systems.

The tBOX110 operates in extreme temperatures from -40°C to +70°C and offers 3Grms vibration resistance, making it exceptionally resilient to the harsh conditions typically found in buses, trams, and trains. Additionally, it supports dual HDMI outputs, enabling the simultaneous display of content on two screens, which is perfect for dynamic real-time passenger updates and multimedia content.

In-Vehicle Passenger Information System for Bus

The customer integrated Axiomtek’s tBOX110 into its bus passenger information system, managing displays for real-time arrival updates, advertisements, and entertainment content, enhancing the passenger experience while driving business growth.

In-vehicle passenger information systems demand high reliability, durability, and performance under harsh environmental conditions. By choosing the right fanless embedded computer—one that supports wide-range power input, extended operating temperatures, anti-vibration resilience, and ISO 7637-2 certification—transport operators can ensure their system functions optimally, providing a seamless passenger experience while meeting the operational needs of the transport fleet.

With the tBOX110, operators can confidently deploy an embedded system that not only meets these technical and environmental requirements but also ensures that the system remains robust and reliable, even in the most demanding in-vehicle environments.

System Configurations of the tBOX110

Why Axiomtek

As the need for smart transportation and real-time passenger information continues to grow, the role of compact, rugged embedded systems will become even more critical in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and reliability of modern in-vehicle information systems.