TagMaster acquires Quercus Technologies – an international supplier of digital solutions to the parking industry
TagMaster, a leading supplier of data solutions and advanced sensor systems for Smart Cities within Traffic and Rail, acquires 92,5 % of the shares of Quercus Technologies (Quercus). Quercus, designs and manufactures video based advanced digital solutions for the parking industries. The company is headquartered in Reus, Spain, and has installations in over 100 countries worldwide. Through the acquisition TagMaster significantly strengthens its offering for parking access, management, and security, and increases its sales to business customers (B2B) to complement its currently predominantly government business.
Quercus Technologies
Quercus is an international company with offices in Spain (HQ), France, and the US who has successfully delivered market leading smart mobility and access control solutions to the parking industry for 25 years.
The company designs and manufactures advanced video analytics solutions for parking access control and parking information systems that maximize the efficiency of parking facilities and improve the customers’ parking experience. With installations worldwide in more than 60 airports, 80 shopping centers, hotels, universities, public institutions, hospitals, condominiums and offices, Quercus has established itself as a technology leader for the parking industry with a reputation of quality, reliability and superior customer support.
The company is led by industry veterans, has 45 employees and a strong R&D department with 15 engineers with expertise in video analytics, AI, software, and hardware development. Sales for the nine first months of 2024 were approx. € 6 million with an EBITDA margin at same level as for TagMaster.
Background and acquisition rationale
TagMaster’s strategy of focusing on the market for advanced sensing solutions for transportation has been validated over the past year by the continued growth in that market driven by the challenges cities face worldwide of rapid population growth, rising congestion, and declining air quality. Computer vision systems combined with AI and Deep Learning are enabling a new generation of Intelligent Transportation Systems with increased accuracy of detection and identification of vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles to help address these challenges.
The acquisition of Quercus gives TagMaster access to deep knowledge in computer vision and state-of-the-art AI technologies and will enhance the group’s leadership in intelligent sensing for both traffic and parking applications. Following the acquisition, the group will have a total of 60 development engineers, 30 of which are dedicated to further developing AI-based and computer vision solutions.
”This is a highly strategic acquisition for us. In addition to making us a leader in parking solutions as well as increasing our share of B2B business, it strengthens us technologically in AI and video analytics and opens new geographical markets. Quercus is strong in Germany, Spain, Australia with some business in the USA, while our main strengths lie in the USA, UK, and France. Together, we gain new abilities to sell our respective solutions in new markets and to offer a broader range of products and AI enabled solutions to our global customers,” says Jonas Svensson, CEO, TagMaster.
Commenting on the acquisition, Jordi Moragas, CEO, Quercus Technologies, said:
” We are very pleased to be joining the TagMaster Group. We recognize and welcome the strength that the union will bring to both brands and the synergies that are immediately apparent with the other TagMaster companies.”
For further information contact:
Jonas Svensson, CEO, +46 8-6321950,
Jonas.svensson@tagmaster.com
TagMaster takes Cybersecurity seriously – We are fully compliant with NIS2
The NIS2 Directive (Network and Information Security Directive 2) marks a significant step forward in strengthening cybersecurity regulations across the European Union. For our industry, this new standard is crucial, as the security and resilience of our networked products are more important than ever.
At TagMaster, we take cybersecurity seriously. That’s why we want to highlight the steps we’ve taken to ensure full compliance with NIS2 and how this enhances the value we deliver.
Our commitment to NIS2 compliance
- Remote Upgradability: Our products can be updated remotely, ensuring fast and efficient deployment of security patches—meeting a key NIS2 requirement.
- Controlled Manufacturing Process: We handle production entirely in Sweden with our own personnel, eliminating risks associated with outsourcing and ensuring maximum security.
- In-House Software Development: By developing all software in-house, we maintain full control over security, avoiding vulnerabilities from third-party code.
Key considerations
- Supply Chain Security: We continue to monitor and secure our supply chain to ensure all components meet NIS2’s strict standards.
- Incident Response: Our incident response capabilities are constantly improving, enabling us to swiftly detect, respond to, and resolve any issues.
- Ongoing Risk Assessments: Proactive risk assessments ensure that we stay ahead of potential threats, maintaining the integrity of our products.
Security and quality are at the heart of everything we do. By reinforcing these principles through NIS2 compliance, we strengthen the reliability and trustworthiness of our products.
Allegion announces pure access cloud integration with TagmasterNA RFID Reader
Allegion’s Pure Access Cloud software provides a complete access control platform allowing for full installation, administration and management of its access control hardware. The modern user interface establishes a new standard for ease-of-use in managing a number of access points across any geography through a mobile device, tablet or browser. Pure Access Cloud brings functionality to access control that fully leverages the power of the IP Bridge hardware solution.
“At Allegion, we are dedicated to delivering access control solutions that cater to the diverse needs of our customers. Our access control solution is ideal for both interior and exterior doors. However, we understand that sometimes our customers’ requirements extend beyond our core offering. To address these unique needs, Allegion provides the capability and flexibility to integrate additional third-party solutions. A prime example of this is our partnership with Tag Master NA, whose long-range vehicle identification solution enhances our access control capabilities beyond facility doors.” — Jonathan Mooney, Sales Leader at Allegion
The integration between Pure Access Cloud and TagMaster NA enables the triggering of multiple devices (such as a site with a barrier arm and multiple gates), from a single credential read event, streamlining operations by reducing the need for additional hardware installation expense and time while also enhancing security measures. This multi-trigger capability increases efficiency and ensures a more comprehensive and scalable approach to access control management.
One of the key highlights of this integration is the ability to seamlessly integrate TagMaster NA’s AVI technology with the Pure Access Cloud software while providing a variety of customizable tag programming and design options. TMNA AVI solutions offer Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+ and PoE++) integration, passive cost-effective tags, and high-performance, accurate identification solutions. This integration enhances the functionality of Allegion’s Pure Access Cloud Software and IP Bridge Hardware while creating new customizable possibilities for customers seeking advanced security solutions.
“We are delighted to join forces with Allegion to offer integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers,” said Ali Khaksar, President at TagMaster NA. “Our AVI technology greatly complements Pure Access Cloud, providing businesses with a comprehensive solution that enhances safety and convenience.”
The integration between Pure Access Cloud and TagMaster NA’s AVI technology represents a significant milestone in the access control industry, offering businesses a powerful and seamless solution for managing access and enhancing security while remaining future ready with technology that is evolving to meet market demands and needs.
Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion secures people and assets with a range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and institutions. For more, visit www.allegion.com.
TagMaster North America, Inc. (TMNA) is a leading provider of innovative solutions in Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI) offering dual platforms of long-range RFID and License Plate Recognition technologies. With over 25 years of experience, TMNA is dedicated to delivering innovative technology that enhances security, efficiency, and sustainability in parking, security and transportation management. For more information, visit www.TagMasterNA.com or contact at sales@TagMasterNA.com | P: 866-615-5299
TagMaster and Flowbird Unveil Advanced Parking Solution at Svanen Garage, Norrköping, Sweden
Norrköping, Sweden, June 11th
This Tuesday, TagMaster proudly partnered with Flowbird for the grand opening of the new Svanen parking garage in Norrköping. Operated by Parcum AB, the garage features TagMaster’s cutting-edge CT45 ANPR camera, seamlessly integrated with Flowbird Go, to efficiently manage subscription and visitor parking.
The Svanen (The Swan) parking house is a pioneering addition to the redevelopment of the Norrköping Inner Docks area. With the relocation of the former harbor further out in Bråviken Bay and the construction of the Eastern Link high-speed railway, the prime location along the Motala River in central Norrköping, near the new station house, has enabled this innovative urban development project. The Inner Docks area will host 3,000 households, hundreds of office spaces, schools, shops, restaurants, and more. Additionally, the new Johannisborg park will provide a venue for concerts, exercise, and recreation.
TagMaster is delighted to contribute to enhancing mobility for residents, workers, and visitors in the Inner Docks. Our collaboration with Flowbird and Parcum AB showcases the effectiveness of the CT45 ANPR camera in delivering seamless parking solutions.
We extend our gratitude to our partner Flowbird for their collaboration and to Parcum AB for their trust in our technology. Congratulations to Parkeringsbolaget Svanen AB and Viginti Fastighetsutveckling AB on this significant milestone, as the first residents begin to move into the Inner Docks this summer of 2024.
Sensys Networks unveils FlexMag3 EZ-Out launched in Amsterdam
DIRECT FROM INTERTRAFFIC: Sensys Networks unveils FlexMag3 EZ-Out
ITS firm Sensys Networks has announced the launch of the EZ-Out version of its latest generation traffic detection sensor, FlexMag3 EZ-Out, at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024.
According to Sensys Networks, the FlexMag3 EZ-Out system represents a significant leap forward in the ease of installation, durability, and operational flexibility of traffic detection technologies.
Building upon the durability and quick deployment capabilities of FlexMag3, the new EZ-Out system revolutionizes how traffic sensors are managed and replaced. Engineered to endure the toughest environmental conditions and heavy traffic, FlexMag3 outperforms traditional inductive loops and often surpasses the lifespan of the pavement itself. This ensures uninterrupted and reliable data collection over extended periods.
The introduction of the EZ-Out cup and clip system heralds a new era in traffic sensor technology. This design facilitates the swift removal and replacement of FlexMag3 sensors, allowing for quick sensor swaps with minimal impact on traffic flow.
Such advancements underscore Sensys Networks’ commitment to enhancing the operational efficiency and flexibility of traffic detection systems for agencies and municipalities.
The EZ-Out system is particularly advantageous during repaving projects or when reconfiguring road infrastructure. It allows for the easy removal and reinstallation of sensors, safeguarding against the destruction of valuable detection assets. This capability not only reduces the costs associated with traditional sensor replacement but also enables the temporary or permanent relocation of detection systems to accommodate work zones or infrastructure redesigns.
In contrast to the extensive saw-cuts, trenching, and lane closures required to install or replace inductive loops, these wireless sensors save considerable time and effort to install or replace.
Brian Fuller, president of Sensys Networks, said, “The response to the FlexMag3 EZ-Out from our partners and customers has been overwhelmingly positive. Its affordability, coupled with its simplicity, marks a revolutionary shift in traffic detection technology. It’s not just about the speed and ease of sensor replacement; it’s the unparalleled flexibility it offers for relocating sensors with minimal fuss. This is a real game-changer for agencies looking to streamline their traffic management processes.”
Citilog’s AID tackles threat of weather-related crashes
Citilog’s AID tackles threat of weather-related crashes
Citilog’s Automatic Incident Detection (AID) tackles these challenges. AID is an AI-powered system that utilises deep learning algorithms trained on a massive dataset of real-world incidents, including those with adverse weather conditions.
Citilog says that other AI incident detection systems lack this important distinction, their performance degrading in poor weather just when they are needed most. Without a way to filter out rain and snow, real incidents are missed, and false alarms can overwhelm operators.
With deep learning, the AID algorithm is trained to recognise weather and discard these non-incidents, reducing false positives by a factor of 10. This allows the system to detect real incidents quickly and accurately, such as crashes and road hazards as they happen, even when visibility is impaired.
AID provides traffic operators with real-time information about incidents through alerts and visual displays. This helps them understand the severity of the situation quickly and make informed decisions about deploying resources and managing traffic flow.
These accurate and timely incident alerts reduce the workload on operators and enable them to focus on genuine problems requiring attention. Most importantly, early detection of incidents translates to faster response times for emergency services, reducing secondary accidents and potentially saving lives.
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TrackFlow for Taxi Management at Colorado Springs Airport
TagMaster NA & Colorado Springs Airport Elevate Ground Transportation Management
Tacoma, WA | March 2024 – Industry leader TagMaster North America, Inc. (TMNA), announces the successful implementation of their Ground Transportation Management System (GTMS) software TrackFlow and CT-45 License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras for vehicle identification and management with Colorado Springs Airport (COS). TrackFlow is TMNA’s management software specifically designed for the identification and access control of commercial vehicles and in conjunction with the CT-45 LPR cameras has been a pivotal contribution to maximizing revenue from commercial vehicles and collecting data for COS. This forward thinking initiative marks a significant advancement in airport operations, enhancing efficiency, security and maximizing revenue generation.
57 Lanes of AVI Deployed for Miyana in Heart of Mexico City
TagMaster NA & DESIGNA Mexico Deploy 57 AVI Lanes of AVI for Miyana in Heart of Mexico City
Tacoma, WA | November 2023 – TagMaster North America, Inc. (TMNA) proudly announces the successful deployment of its Long-Range RFID solution in collaboration with DESIGNA Mexico at Miyana, a massive 5,600,000 square feet mixed-use development in Mexico City’s Nuevo Polanco district. Miyana boasts three state-of-the-art residential towers housing over 800 apartments and one of the largest commercial centers in Mexico City.
TagMaster NA’s advanced UHF RFID technology, integrated with DESIGNA Mexico and the DESIGNA PARCS system, optimizes vehicle throughput in transient and paid parking lanes. The solution ensures maximum availability, revenue capture, and security for Miyana. TagMaster’s Long-Range RFID technology excels in capturing vehicles at varying speeds and angles, offering high accuracy through passive (battery-free) tags and an IP-based interface with easy adjustments for read lobe and antenna. As space optimization is paramount, TagMaster NA’s advanced UHF RFID technology, seamlessly integrated with DESIGNA Mexico and the DESIGNA PARCS system, emerges as a critical solution. This state-of-the-art system ensures streamlined vehicle throughput and enhanced security and visibility of vehicle traffic. The selection of DESIGNA Mexico for PARCS and TagMaster NA AVI for Miyana underscores the importance of reliability and seamless integration in high-rise environments. This deployment signifies more than just a parking solution; it’s a step towards a future-ready Parking Access and Revenue Control system, catering to the unique needs of contemporary urban living spaces.
As a leader in the industry, TagMaster NA continues to uphold its reputation by consistently innovating and adapting to evolving industry standards and user expectations. As a leader in the PARCS industry DESIGNA Mexico is able to provide a digital and modern revenue system for the facility. This collaboration represents more than just a parking solution; it embodies a commitment to enhancing urban living experiences. The future-ready system not only meets but exceeds the unique demands of modern high-rise living, reflecting the dedication of both companies to providing residents and visitors at Miyana with a hassle-free and convenient parking experience. TagMaster NA and DESIGNA Mexico stand as a beacon of innovation and efficiency in the realm of parking access and revenue control systems. The successful deployment of the UHF Long-Range RFID solution at Miyana, one of Mexico City’s premier high-rise developments, showcases a seamless integration of innovative technology and urban practicality. With three state-of-the-art residential towers, a bustling commercial mall, and the need for an intelligent parking system, Miyana demanded the best – and that’s precisely what TagMaster NA and DESIGNA Mexico delivered.
Alex Gmora: DESIGNA Mexico, CEO: “The projects we implement in Mexico and Latin America often combine multiple technologies that coexist in the same ecosystem, making them extremely complex and robust. The only way to excel in these projects is by using top-tier technology. When we implement technology, we have only one opportunity to do things right. TagMaster’s technology is an incredible companion that is part of a story of quality and service, we thank the team for such a great deployment.”
DESIGNA MEXICO – boilerplate for over 70 years, DESIGNA has been a global leader in fully automated parking systems, providing innovative solutions for individual garages to city-wide networks. With over 500 employees across 60 countries, we redefine parking management technology through carefully tailored, all-in-one solutions. From development to production, everything is in-house in Germany, making DESIGNA products uniquely comprehensive and seamlessly integrated. Our experience over the last 50 years ensures that customers receive fully comprehensive solutions, from design and planning to installation and service of automatic parking systems. alex.gmora@designa.com
TagMaster North America, Inc. is a leading provider of Intelligent Identification solutions across many different markets and verticals, offering dual technologies including long-range Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and License Plate Recognition (LPR). TagMaster NA addresses a wide range of challenges in the parking, rail bound, access, industrial and security industries with 25 years of experience and technical knowledge. The diverse family of hardware and software solutions ensures maximum adaptability and versatility. sales@TagMasterNA.com
Citilog provides the Vehicle Detection system and technology for the Stockholm By-Pass tunnel project
Sweden’s national road authority, Trafikverket, has selected the Citilog’s market leading, video based, Incident Management Software with Applied Deep Learning, to equip a total of 450+ tunnel cameras for the Stockholm By-Pass tunnel project.
Citilog provides the Vehicle Detection system and technology for the Stockholm By-Pass tunnel project
Sweden’s national road authority, Trafikverket, has selected the Citilog’s market leading, video based, Incident Management Software with Applied Deep Learning, to equip a total of 450+ tunnel cameras for the Stockholm By-Pass tunnel project. Citilog providing its market leading Incident Management Solution incl. Applied Deep Learning for Stockholm By-Pass North and South tunnels. With Yunex Traffic as the general contractor and after extensive evaluations of other video detection providers, Trafikverket and the City of Stockholm’s traffic department selected Citilog’s solution. Citilog was chosen as solution provider based on the ability to provide the highest reliably and the lowest false alarm-rates, additional to all the required incident detection functionalities, such as detection of incidents, congestion, slow vehicles, wrong way driving, debris/lost goods and pedestrians.
Results
The Swedish end customer Trafikverket conducted a comprehensive comparison test for the Stockholm by-pass project, which involves an 18 km tunnel with 550 AID cameras to be installed over five years. Among various AID solution providers, Citilog’s Incident Management solution emerged as the top choice due to its exceptional accuracy, reliability, low false alarm rate, and its ability to detect and distinguish various incident types, vehicle classes, and even pedestrians throughout the tunnel.
Conclusion
The installation and deployment of the Citilog AID Incident Management software will start from Q3 2023 onwards. This project is the biggest Citilog IM project within Middle Europe in the company’s 30 years’ history. Upon its successful roll-out phase and execution over the next couple of years, it is expected to initiate subsequent similar projects in other European capitals and in particular it will contribute to the future closer cooperati on among Citilog and Yunex/Siemens.
TagMaster acquires radar division of Image Sensing Systems
Read the Traffic Technology International News
ITS giant TagMaster has signed an agreement, via its US subsidiary Sensys Networks, to acquire the radar division of Image Sensing Systems (ISS), for US$4.8m on a debt and cash-free basis
ISS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Autoscope Technologies Corporation (OTCQX: AATC) and a leading provider of video and radar vehicle detection and traffic data solutions for ITS.
TagMaster will acquire the RTMS radar products division from ISS, which offers a family of highly accurate radar-based vehicle detection and traffic data solutions. The introduction of the RTMS Echo and RTMS Echo+Camera products, more than two years ago, has established the ISS radar division as the performance leader for radar-based traffic data solutions in the US and internationally.
Sensys Networks has over the past 20 years established itself as the accuracy leader for vehicle detection and traffic data solutions. With this acquisition, Sensys Networks will further strengthen that position by augmenting its industry leading family of in-ground sensing solutions with a suite of high-performance radar-based above-ground sensors and will be better positioned to address the growing demand for multi-sensor solutions.
”We are very excited about this important step in our growth strategy, as ISS radar products make us stronger in the US ITS market,” says Jonas Svensson, CEO, TagMaster. “The acquisition also adds solid competence in sales in important states around the US and we gain access to new partners who currently sell ISS radar products and enable us to offer our existing distributors a wider product range. That, in combination with the expertise that already exists at Sensys Networks and TagMaster, provides us with excellent opportunities for growth in both the American and European markets.”
TagMaster Group’s proforma revenue in 2022 including the new unit will be approximately SEK 400 million with an adjusted EBITDA of SEK 25 million. With the planned integration savings, the EBITDA for the acquired radar division is expected to be positive immediately following the acquisition.
The acquisition is a cash transaction and is financed through a combination of new debt facilities and cash. Approximately US$3.5 million is secured in a new loan. The purchase price will be paid in full at the closing of the deal. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter 2023.
TagMaster NA Powerful CT-45 LPR Camera Deployed with TAC Insight for Cloud Based Weigh Scale Application
The high-performance LPR technology offered by TagMaster NA addresses a wide range of challenges for commercial vehicles in the mentification) wost demanding environments. The CT-45 is the premier All-In-One LPR solution from TagMaster North America. This technology platform offers enhanced features such as onboard processing, dual cameras (both IR and Color), Dynamic OCR Engine and Library, and Ease of integration into all industry-standard protocols.
TAC Insight offers Fast-Weigh, a cloud-based truck scale ticketing system with dispatching software that supports all aspects of the sales and bulk material transportation industry. As an innovator in their market, they demanded a future-ready technology for the critical vehicle identification component of their solution and chose TagMaster NA’s CT-45 LPR camera. As the weigh scale industry’s first true cloud-based system they support all aspects of construction materials sales and transportation – and can be deployed for dispatch, load-out, scale ticketing, billing, payments and delivery for the aggregate, construction, trucking, quarries, landfills, forestry and timber and mining industries.
TagMaster NA’s LPR camera has gone beyond the requirements for the project and provides the site with high accuracy and reliable performance under diverse environmental situations. The dual (IR and white light) LPR camera is able to capture all distinct types of vehicles traveling at variable speeds and angles with extremely high accuracy. The LPR camera also provides additional information such as overview images from the color camera associated with the transaction which ensures fast and accurate information and vehicle identification throughout the operation. The powerful CT-45 LPR camera has been able to achieve an accuracy of over 99% in the task of associating the proper truck’s identification with the weight transaction.
TagMaster NA continues to earn its position as an industry leader by leveraging an innovative product line and in-house development to respond to the ever-evolving and changing industry. This includes changing standards and system requirements and user expectations. Our collective goal is simple: less stress, and more time to focus on your business.
TAC Insight offers Fast-Weigh which is the industry’s first cloud-based system supporting all aspects of construction materials sales and transportation- dispatch, load-out, scale ticketing, billing, and delivery. Their platform brings aggregate producers, haulers, and contractors together under one roof with a modern unified system that eliminates the need for servers, manual backups, and other costly IT infrastructure.
About TagMaster NA
TagMaster North America is a leading provider of long-range automatic vehicle identification (AVI) solutions, offering dual platforms of radio frequency identification (RFID) and license plate recognition (LPR) technology, addressing a wide range of challenges in AVI, ground transportation, and access control. Our diverse family of readers, tags, cameras, accessories, and software solutions offers maximum adaptability and versatility.
TagMaster North America & Hamilton Manufacturing offer EXPRESSPASS LPR Maximizing Revenue
TagMaster North America, Inc. (TMNA), a leader for AVI (Automated Vehicle Identification) with over 25 years of experience and technical knowledge, announces the successful implementation of the innovative CT-45 LPR Camera with industry-leader, Hamilton Manufacturing Corp to provide a fully integrated and high accuracy vehicle identification solution for car wash applications.
The high-performance LPR technology offered by TagMaster NA addresses a wide range of challenges in this market, offering the ExpressPass LPR solution, which is a fully automated and efficient monthly club membership solution. By fully automating the monthly club member signups it drives revenue and loyalty. Increased throughput, loyalty, and recurring revenue are just a few of the benefits of Hamilton and TagMaster NA’s LPR solution.
TagMaster NA’s LPR technology platform offers a feature-rich identification solution with a constantly updated OCR engine to ensure the highest read accuracy of plates from every state and new issuance plates for every state. The dual cameras (both IR and Color) ensure that even damaged, or non-reflective plates are captured as well. By optimizing the customer experience and ensuring a seamless and accurate transaction the customer retention rate increases as well as personalized and/or custom services are increased, resulting in higher revenue from new and recurring customer bases.
Hamilton Manufacturing is a leader of unattended car wash kiosks, providing systems with innovative technologies, superior capabilities, as well as outstanding security and durability. Their solutions are designed to engage customers and grow businesses through innovative technologies, superior marketing capabilities, as well as outstanding security and durability. The dual (IR and white light) LPR camera is capable of capturing all distinct types of vehicles traveling at variable speeds and angles with extremely high accuracy, including partially reflective and damaged plates. The LPR camera also provides additional information, such as overview images from the color camera associated with the transaction, which ensures fast and accurate information and vehicle identification throughout the operation and a seamless experience for the car wash club members. Together Hamilton Manufacturing and TagMaster North America are able to offer the very latest technologies and customer convenience into a low TCO and high ROI solution for the car wash industry.
Hamilton Manufacturing has been in business since 1921 and is a leading producer of unattended payment solutions for the carwash, parking, laundry, and amusement verticals. Hamilton designs, manufactures, and supports some of the most innovative products in the modern car wash industry. Their hardware, technology, and market solutions contribute to a superior experience for your customers, while also helping improve your operational efficiency and profitability.sales@hamiltonmfg.com| P: 888-723-4858
About TagMaster NA
TagMaster North America is a leading provider of long-range automatic vehicle identification (AVI) solutions, offering dual platforms of radio frequency identification (RFID) and license plate recognition (LPR) technology, addressing a wide range of challenges in AVI, ground transportation, and access control. Our diverse family of readers, tags, cameras, accessories, and software solutions offers maximum adaptability and versatility.
TagMaster North America, Inc. & ITR Parking Solutions partner to successfully deploy CT-45 Camera with Designa Parcs at Lake Lanier Resort
With the Deployment of TMNA CT-45 LPR Cameras by ITR Parking Solutions a 98%+ Accuracy* Has Been Achieved for the Facility Ensuring It Not Only Receives the Benefit of Reliable Vehicle Identification but Also Can Rely on This Data for Additional Security Purposes
TagMaster North America, Inc., the leading provider of long-range, high-performance, and accurate License Plate Recognition (LPR) systems for Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) deployed the innovative CT-45 LPR camera for a busy Resort at Lake Lanier north of Atlanta in Georgia. ITR’s customer demanded an LPR solution that would effectively, reliably, and accurately read the license plates of all vehicles in their population. This extremely busy DESIGNA PARCS location manages a high volume of daily users with owners, employees, and visitors.
With hundreds of transactions a day, accuracy and performance are critical components for the success and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the resort. TMNA provided an updated OCR library capable of reading all the plates in circulation, optimizing throughput speeds, and ensuring only authorized vehicles could gain access while collecting accurate data. TagMaster NA’s OCR engineering team worked closely with ITR to ensure current plate populations and new formats, fonts, colors, and layouts for the state were acknowledged and reviewed to ensure the accuracy percentage they are seeing today.
With a UI accessible from any web browser, the configuration of the cameras was extremely convenient and allowed for the installation to be quick, and efficient, and ultimately provided ITR and their valued customer with a low Total Cost of Ownership and smoother parking operations for their owners, employees, and visitors. Seamless integration with the DESIGNA PARCS equipment made for an efficient installation process. Carbon emissions for vehicles gaining access were greatly reduced while throughput speeds increased and security was highly maintained. Since 1969 clients throughout the Southeast have trusted ITR with their parking, access, and revenue control (PARC) needs. Focusing on providing clients with innovative and technology-driven solutions to their specific needs, partnering with TagMaster NA LPR provided a clear win-win-win solution for all parties involved. TagMaster NA has maintained its position as a leader in the vehicle identification market for over 25 years with a future adaptive and ready product line of innovative technology solutions with unparalleled support and partner dedication.
“ITR was very pleased with the professionalism and expertise that TagMaster NA provided us in resolving this challenging LPR application. Its approach in engineering and deploying this solution was excellent.” -Michael Givens, President of ITR Parking Solutions
“The ease of implementation of TagMaster LPR cameras for this busy location offers ensures the highest security while adhering to a very high accuracy standard” Ali Khaksar noted, “Offering dynamic solutions for installations like this along with the expertise of ITR Parking ensures innovative and cost-effective solutions.” – Ali Khaksar, President and CEO of TagMaster North America, Inc.
With the deployment of TMNA CT-45 LPR cameras by ITR Parking Solutions a 98%+ accuracy* has been achieved for the facility ensuring it not only receives the benefit of reliable vehicle identification but also can rely on this data for additional security purposes. *Accuracy is dependent on-site specific variables including but not limited to camera placement, vehicle population, lighting, and environmental factors, contact TMNA to learn more
ITR Parking Solutions has served a broad array of industries, providing excellence, consultation, and custom solutions for over 50 years. For more information on ITR Parking Systems products, support and services, visit www.itrps.com
Accurate and fast detection of incidents with Citilog
Citilog´s AI-based incident management solution is helping to reduce incident response times on New Your Bridges from minutes to seconds.
Traffic incidents are the biggest contributor to non-recurring congestion. According to the US Federal Highway Administration, issues such as debris on the road and vehicle crashes are responsible for at least 25% of all traffic congestion. Combined with natural bottlenecks at tunnels, bridges and highways, these incidents are every driver´s worst nightmare.
Citilog, our video analytics artificial intelligence company, is focused on these high-impact problems.
TagMaster North America, Inc. partners with Titan Security Group, Chicago
TagMaster North America, Inc. (TMNA), a leading provider for Intelligent Identification and Mobility Solutions in the U.S., announces the successful partnership with Titan Security Group for the implementation of its License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras at the Riverway in Rosemont, Chicago IL.
Riverway in Rosemont is comprised of a large office complex with multiple entries and exits and a massive existing user database. The client wanted to improve the guest experience while upgrading the security and efficiency for vehicle access control for their users. The TagMaster NA’s cutting-edge CT-45 LPR Camera was the perfect solution to provide increased throughput, convenience, and smooth operation at Riverway Rosemont complex. The highly accurate LPR solution was installed in all ten lanes and provided ease of integration with their existing access control system.
John Proutsos, project manager for Titan Security Group, expressed his thoughts on the collaboration, “Working with TagMaster for the first time was a good experience. They understood our needs and provided well thought out options for the system.”
The solution was to deploy TMNA’s CT-45 powerful All-In-One LPR system which avoids the need for additional infrastructure. Titan Security Group only needed to update their parking database with driver’s license plate information to instantly provide faster, more convenient access. Using the CT-45 LPR Cameras built-in Wiegand interface, the cameras communication with the database seamlessly integrated into the existing access control software in use.
The result is a modernized access control system with the capability to read the original prox cards or the faster, more secure entry via License Plate Recognition.
Ali Khaksar, President of TMNA shared his excitement for this project, “We are very pleased to have been selected by Titan to partner on this project and we’re very satisfied with the improvements we’re able to provide for the hundreds of daily parkers at Riverway in Rosemont, IL.”
About TagMaster North America
TagMaster North America is a leading provider of long-range automatic vehicle identification (AVI) solutions, offering dual platforms of radio frequency identification (RFID) and license plate recognition (LPR) technology, addressing a wide range of challenges in AVI, ground transportation, and access control. Our diverse family of readers, tags, cameras, accessories and software solutions offer maximum adaptability and versatility.
About Titan Security Group
Titan Security Group is a leading Chicago-based and privately held Midwest security solutions provider that delivers results for our clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. Our approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated and efficient, customized security solutions from a single source. To learn more about Titan’s service offerings, visit https://titan-security.com or contact a Titan representative at 312.902.3400.
Reliable, accurate enforcement
FlexMag Sensors – featuring wireless magnetometer technology – Article in TTI -Traffic Technology Today
FlexMag Sensors – featuring wireless magnetometer technology – can be installed in minutes and in a matter of hours be transmitting real-time data for a variety of traffic applications
Accurate, reliable traffic detection at our busiest intersections is critical for a multitude of applications, and this is especially true for red-light enforcement. Such systems require accuracy for safety and to withstand legal scrutiny.
Article in TTI
Technology trends to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety
A look at some of the more recent developments aiming to improve safety for vulnerable road users
By Amine Haoui PH.D, Senys Network, article in Roads&Bridges
City streets are evidently dangerous for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users (VRUs).
For example, 30 people are killed and more than 500 others are seriously injured annually in traffic-related accidents in San Francisco alone, a city with less than 1 million people. A disproportionate number of these fatalities and serious injuries happen to pedestrians and bicyclists. Between 2016 and 2019, there were 75 fatalities in vehicle-to-pedestrian accidents and 12 in vehicle-to-bicycle accidents according to San Francisco’s TransBASE Dashboard. About 75% of these fatalities occurred at intersections.
San Francisco is far from being the only city with a major traffic safety problem, nor is it one of the worst in this category. Like many other cities, starting in 2014, San Francisco committed to an ambitious Vision Zero program with the goal of dramatically reducing these numbers. It is a data-driven program that focuses on actions most likely to improve safety at locations with more frequent accidents and injuries.
Unsurprisingly, improving intersection safety for pedestrians and bicyclists is a central goal of the San Francisco program, and of most Vision Zero programs. This approach continues to attract significant investments in new products and technologies that can make intersections safer for peds and bicyclists. Here is a look at some of the more recent developments aiming to improve safety for VRUs.
Improvements in detection for bikes and peds
Traffic management systems rely heavily on accurate detection to optimize the operation and efficiency of traffic signals. Historically, the focus has been on maximizing the flow of vehicles with limited attention paid to bicycles and pedestrians. Consequently, detection solutions were designed to accurately detect and classify vehicles, and complaints from bicyclists that they are not detected at the intersection (often inductive loops) have been a common theme around the world.
Fortunately, there have been significant advances in sensing technologies and data analytics to improve bike and ped detection. For agencies that prefer above-ground detection solutions, thermal cameras that use body heat to detect bikes and peds offer improved accuracy. HD video and advances in image processing have also improved the performance of standard video detection of bikes. And new radar solutions have been successfully deployed to detect the presence of pedestrians in the crosswalk.
For agencies that prefer in-pavement solutions, wireless micro-radar sensors offer vastly improved detection accuracy for bikes at the stop-bar compared to loops, and they are much more durable and cost effective. Wireless micro-radar has also been successfully used to detect pedestrians in the crosswalk.
With these recent advances, detection performance has improved significantly for some applications such as detecting bicycles at the stop-bar or pedestrians in the crosswalk; yet much work remains to accurately discriminate between bikes and vehicles in mixed traffic lanes or estimate the number of pedestrians on the curb waiting to cross. For these more complex challenges, machine learning holds significant promise.
Performance improvements with machine learning
Conventional video analytics cannot deliver accurate enough data, but new developments in artificial intelligence, and particularly deep learning, can. Deep learning technology contributes along two lines: it helps enhance the accuracy of video analytics, and can better differentiate between the different road users. A solution using deep learning is trained on what a pedestrian looks like in a city environment so it will more accurately identify peds and tell them apart from other road users, shadows, and reflections.
While the principles of artificial intelligence are not new, the recent development of deep learning technology is made possible by the availability of graphical processing units (GPUs) that can efficiently run deep learning based analytics in real-time. Initially deployed on servers, this technology is now available directly inside video cameras, offering a cost-effective edge solution that can easily be adapted to the IT infrastructure of each city. Better cameras with enhanced nighttime visibility and higher resolution have also been key to enhancing the accuracy of video analytics solutions.
However, there can still be gaps between expectations of cities and what deep learning-based video analytics can provide. Depending on the environment, telling a bicycle apart from a motorcycle or a scooter can still be a big challenge. Yet it is just a matter of time for deep learning to overcome these challenges.
i2v communications can make intersections safer
In a recently published paper, researchers at the University of California at Berkeley analyzed what makes intersections so dangerous. They determined that several of the most important factors can become less dangerous if the driver or autonomous vehicle is given additional information about the signal phase and timing (SPaT) along with data from strategically based detectors through infrastructure-to-vehicle (I2V) communications.
The path of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians cross each other within intersections creating “conflict zones” that are sometimes obstructed from view by other vehicles or objects. These conflict zones can be entirely mapped for a given intersection, and the right detection technology can determine if they are occupied at any given time and communicate this in real time to road users.
Also, drivers, pedestrians, or a bicyclist use the signal lights to know whether their planned movement is permitted, but they may not know if a potentially conflicting movement is also permitted at the same time. This spatial uncertainty about right-of-way can be eliminated if the infrastructure provides complete phase information as part of a SPaT I2V message.
Lastly, even when there is no conflicting movement, a crash may occur from the illegal movement of other vehicles or road users. With appropriate feedback from the sensors, the road user can be warned and take evasive actions.
Smartphone apps open the door to virtual pedestrian and bicycle detection
These days practically all pedestrians and bicyclists have a smartphone with GPS positioning. So the secure exchange of data between traffic signals and smartphone apps is opening the door to a host of new mobility and safety solutions for VRUs. Siemens SiBike, Dynniq CrossCycle, and Sensys Networks GiveMeGreen! smartphone apps are examples of such solutions that are transforming the way bicyclists and pedestrians are being detected and are interacting with traffic signal controllers.
While they differ in the ways they are implemented, the concept of operation for each of these solutions is quite similar. Here’s an example use case:
- The phone’s GPS positioning is used to locate bicyclists approaching equipped traffic signals
- When the bicyclist crosses a ‘virtual tripwire,’ the app alerts the traffic signal controller of the approaching bicyclist and its expected arrival time at the intersection so it can inform the bicyclist that they have been detected
- The controller then extends the current green phase or activates the designated signal timing plan that properly serves these road users
Solutions like these for bicyclists improve mobility by reducing the number and duration of stops at signals, but even more importantly increase safety by improving detection accuracy for bikes and informing bicyclists that they have been detected. This reduces instances of bicyclists proceeding through a red light, which happens when they do not feel that they are being detected.
App-based solutions have been deployed in several cities in the U.S. including Santa Clarita, California where the project won numerous industry awards. In that city, the solution is deployed on bike lanes that intersect heavily traveled arterials and triggers a lighted sign to alert turning motorists of bicyclists about to cross.
Similarly, these virtual detection solutions can offer significant benefits to pedestrians, particularly visually impaired, elderly, or handicapped road users by communicating the special needs to the signal controller that may enable, for example, a longer pedestrian crossing phase. For the visually impaired, crossing a large intersection can be very challenging and dangerous, starting with simply finding the ped crossing button. Smartphone apps can place the crossing request wirelessly, and also provide additional audible information to the user about the number of lanes, geometry, and other valuable information to assist with a safer crossing.
In conclusion
As described above, detection for VRUs, including discerning between modes of travel, has improved dramatically in recent years. Additionally, I2V communications and smartphone apps can fill critical information gaps, especially when the environment is obstructed or the users are visually impaired. It is safe to say these solutions lend hope, and real solutions to Vision Zero programs around the world.
TagMaster acquires Citilog in France
TagMaster acquires all outstanding shares in Citilog SAS. (“Citilog”) from Axis AB. Both Citilog and TagMaster are leading technology providers in the ITS sector, selling direct and through channel partners to end users such as authorities and road operators. Citilog’s video-based edge analytic will be a very important additional detection technology within TagMasters growing multi-modal ITS data solutions. Accurate detection and actionable data are the foundation for future ITS systems.
The acquisition provides the companies with an enhanced capacity for creating future products and data solutions in the US and Europe, as well as a platform for future business models as selling detection as a service (DaaS). There will be a very clear and direct cooperation with Citilog and Sensys Networks within sales and development, and high margin software will be much larger part of our future group revenue.
TagMaster and Citilog will continue to cooperate with Axis as partners.
Citilog
Citilog was the first company to introduce video-based automatic incident detection in 1997. With more than 20 years of research and development in the field of analytics applied to traffic solutions Citilog has constantly demonstrated a strong commitment to the traffic industry, in line with its vision.
In 2019 Citilog introduced the first incident management analytics module based on Deep Learning technology. Citilog has today a broad portfolio of cutting-edge algorithms (products), based on deep learning, that can be used as both edge solutions and cloud-based solutions. Citilog is focusing on 4 application areas incident management, traffic efficiency, traffic statistic and remote parking enforcement.
Citilog is headquartered in Paris, with a subsidiary in US, and is led by industry veterans who bring years of experience in video-based traffic management solutions for smarter mobility. Citilog has more than 45 000 cameras and sensors deployed in over 60 countries all over the world.
Background and acquisition rationale
The past year confirms the validity of the TagMaster’s chosen strategy of focusing on growth within the Traffic Solutions application segment. Cities and other densely populated areas worldwide face challenges of rapid growth, rising populations, climate change, declining air quality and forced urban development, which places new demands on transportation systems. Meeting these challenges requires Intelligent Transportation Solutions that streamline traffic flows and contribute to the necessary shift to a more sustainable and safe transport system.
Citilogs products are deployed as part of several ITS applications including Incident Management, Traffic Signal Control- and Traffic Statistic. The Incident Detection market is estimated to be $500 million globally by 2024*, with growth (CAGR >15%) driven largely by the increasing global demand for Smart City solutions.
”TagMaster is very excited about this important step in our growth strategy, as Citilog makes us stronger in the ITS market. Citilog is also adding a wealth of AI and deep learning software capabilities and with the combined expertise of Citilog, Sensys Networks and TagMaster, we have excellent revenue growth opportunities in both US and European markets” says Jonas Svensson, CEO, TagMaster.
Commenting on the acquisition, Eric Toffin, Citilog, said “We are very pleased to be joining the TagMaster group. We recognise and welcome the strength that the union will bring to both brands and the synergies that are immediately apparent with the other TagMaster companies”
*According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, February 2020
Did you know that adaptive control systems can reduce stress?
The use of adaptive control has been shown to improve travel times between 10-50%. And a recent transportation research study also showed that the resulting decrease in delays and stops had a positive effect on driver behavior, while reducing driver stress and heart rate.
Meanwhile, the FHWA confirms that the reliability and accuracy of adaptive systems require well-maintained detection.
FlexMag adaptive detection is like an automated stress-reliever for your streets
Our FlexMag sensor is the backbone for successful adaptive systems around the world. Unlike loops, these detectors don’t require tearing up roads or rewiring intersections, and take just 25% of the time to install vs loops. Perhaps most importantly, these same wireless sensors are even more accurate and robust enough to outlast the abuse roadways suffer from vehicles, weather, and road work.
Cape Town, South Africa uses FlexMag for their adaptive detection. They chose us primarily due to our accuracy as well as the lower lifecycle cost of the system. “The installation of this system is so much easier than loops, especially since it does not require power where the detection is located.” says Andrew Houliston from Syntell, who oversaw the project.
Adaptive detection that adapts to your needs.
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Sensys Networks provides detection data to Al Ain´s Traffic Control Center
A 157-kilometre network of fibre optics connects the centre with the smart devices installed along major motorways in the emirate
An intelligent control room in Al Ain helps to monitor traffic, avoid congestion on the roads and reduce the emergency response time in the event of an accident. The control room in the traffic management centre became fully operational in May.A 157-kilometre network of fibre optics connects the centre with all the smart devices installed at 81 intersections and major motorways in the emirate. The control room also livestreams and monitors images from 87 traffic cameras across the city.
“The control room responds to any incident through a fully adaptive and integrated traffic management system that was put in place in 2017 and became fully operational in May 2020,” said Hamad Al Afifi, acting director of the traffic management division.
Previously, Al Ain city had a few traffic junctions that operated on an isolated system. Today, we have a world class fibre-optic network that connects this control room with all vehicle detection sensors and traffic signals.
“In case of an accident or if a vehicle breaks down, we verify it through the video surveillance camera and dispatch our nearest road service patrol car for assistance. Our patrol car usually reaches the location within 15 minutes of receiving the alert. We also inform road users about the incident through Variable Message Signs and advise them to use alternative routes. VMS is an electronic traffic sign used on roads to alert motorists. Fourteen VMS signboards are installed on the roads across the emirate to give real-time traffic updates and alert driverstof traffic congestion, accidents or bad weather. There are also 1,400 vehicle detection sensors that can identify traffic congestion and alert the control room. These sensors count the number of vehicles and send this data to the control room through the fibre-optics network. It automatically alters the green interval time of the traffic signal and minimises the waiting time at intersections,” Mr Al Afifi said.
The smart system can control and readjust the parameters on its own, according to the traffic. This has reduced delays at junctions, reduced travel time for road users by 20 per cent to 30 per cent and improved the response time to incidents by 25 per cent through the video surveillance system.
Article from The National UAE, Victor Besa
Watch – Inside the smart control room that monitors traffic in Al Ain
New order for increased efficiency of Berlin’s traffic management system
Through our US subsidiary Sensys Networks Inc. we received an order regarding enhanced functionality of the German capital Berlin’s traffic management system. The order concerns to equip numerous intersections with advanced stopbar and detection technology. The order is the first for Sensys Networks on the German market.
The wide-scale deployment of Sensys Networks’ FlexMag and FlexRadar technologies comes as a result of a series of successful trials at multiple locations throughout Berlin. With a dense network of tram lines and bicycle paths across the city, the FlexRadar sensor was the critical component for Berlin’s traffic authority. Because this in-ground radar technology is immune to electromagnetic interference, it enables the accurate detection of bicycles in the presence of trams.
“With the intricate maze of tram, bicycle and automobile traffic in Berlin, it’s critical to have accurate detection enabling their intelligent traffic solutions. Also, Berlin gets the high quality data required by modern traffic management systems, and can do it in considerably less time and a lower cost” said our CEO Jonas Svensson .
Berlin’s general contractor, Alliander, has taken the lead to determine and to select the sites for these smart intersection installations. Assisting with implementation are Siemens, Swarco, Stuehrenberg, Spie and AVT Stoye.
TagMaster article in Dagens Industri, Swedens largest daily business newspaper
Svensk doldis spelar nyckelroll när Europa ställer om sitt resande
Artikel av Per Mattson, Dagens Industri
Trafiksystem anpassade till cyklister kommer att bli betydligt vanligare i framtiden, tror svenska Jonas Svensson, vd för First North-noterade TagMaster som jobbar med trafikplanering över hela världen.
Svenska doldisen TagMaster spelar en nyckelroll när flera av Europas städer moderniserar sitt resande. I dag är de en liten spelare i en växande bransch. Men planen är att bli världsledande. Med appen GiveMeGreen – som ska ge cyklister grön gata genom staden – tar de steget in på en ny marknad.
Tänk dig ett trafikljus som vet att du kommer långt innan du når fram till en korsning och ser till att du har grön gubbe när du väl är framme.
Det är idéen bakom appen Givemegreen som TagMaster fick med sig när de förvärvade det amerikanska bolaget Sensys Network för i juni förra året.
”GiveMeGreen bygger på Sensys arbete med flöden och trafikstyrning och är kopplade till de controllersystem som finns i en vägkorsning. De har jobbat tätt ihop med universitet i Berkeley i Kalifornien och tittat på olika framtidslösningar. Det var så idéen kom till. Hur kan man nyttja intelligensen som finns i dessa system för att bistå fler trafikslag? När vi kom in i matchen ett så hade man precis fått ihop konceptet och påbörjat ett första beta-test i Kalifornien”, säger TagMasters vd Jonas Svensson till Dagens Industri
Enkelt förklarat går systemet ut på att användarens app kopplar upp sig via bluetooth med ett system då cyklisten befinner sig cirka 90 meter från övergångsstället. Så fort en cyklist med appen installerad upptäcks skickar den ett meddelande till cyklisten för att informera om att den har upptäckts.
När cyklisten med appen GiveMeGreen närmar sig ett trafikljus aktiveras en virtuell knapptryckning. Tanken är att det ska ge cyklisten grönt ljus lagom till att hen kommer fram till korsningen.
Systemet användes för första gången i Santa Clarita i Kalifornien i slutet av 2018, och har genomgått ett andra test i Fort Wayne i Indiana med goda resultat.
”Vi börjar i liten skala i USA med några vägkorsningar för att koppla det vidare till ett kvarter och sen hela stadsdelar”, berättar Jonas Svensson.
Och inom snar framtid kanske vi också får se GiveMeGreen i svenska korsningar.
”Jag skulle tippa på att vi kan testköra systemet under första halvan av nästa år. Först måste appen göras om i ett annat språk med mera så allt funkar i en svensk kontext. Bara det är några månaders jobb. Stockholm tycker vi är ett bra ställe att börja på av praktiska skäl. Det är mycket trafik samt att vi finns här själva och så måste det finnas tillräckligt mycket modern infrastruktur i korsningen redan av kostnadsskäl”, säger Jonas Svensson.
Att cykeln blivit ett viktigare transportmedel är det ingen tvekan om, enligt Svensson. Under coronakrisen har flera städer storsatsat på cyklister, och investerat mer pengar än tidigare på teknik för cykelhantering.
”Man gör ju till och med om delar av städerna för att prioritera för cykeln. Vi ser att det finns pengar i systemen för den här typen av investeringar och det pratas jättemycket om det i alla länder där vi finns i dag”, säger Svensson och fortsätter:
”Vi arbetar också med enklare system för att räkna på volymer och flöden, för att enklare kunna planera vid byggen av ny infrastruktur, hur mycket som ska investeras med mera. Men framåt ska tekniken också också kunna användas för att kunna förse cyklister med information om hur lång tid det tar att ta sig från punkt a till b. Ett mer fullvärdig trafikinformationssystem för cyklister. De får samma status i flödena som bilisterna”, säger Svensson.
TagMaster som finns noterade på Stockholmsbörsens First North-lista började jobba med trafiklösningar 2015, men har funnits i 25 år. Bolaget är i grunden ett teknikbolag som utvecklar produkter och lösningar som bygger på sensorteknologi, som framför allt används för att effektivisera trafikflöden på vägar och på räls.
Via förvärv har bolaget utökat portföljen med radarteknik, teknik för automatisk registreringsskyltsavläsning samt magnetiska sensorsystem.
Senaste förvärvet var just amerikanska Sensys Network. TagMasters plan är att bli ett ledande namn i branschen.
”Vår strategi är att växa både genom tillväxt och genom förvärv. Förvärv gör vi för att snabbare kunna bli den ledande spelare på det här området”, säger han.
We released the XT-5, state of the art Long Range RFID Reader
The XT-5 is the latest, state of the art addition to TagMaster’s XT-series. This new reader is full of the latest technology with several new and updated features. This is the best Long Range RFID reader we have ever built and we dare to say: this is probably the best reader on the market today.
The XT-5 is tailored for automatic vehicle identification applications such as parking, industrial gates, barriers, gated communities, road tolls, etc. The reader is easy to set up and install and is designed for all kinds of environments. And as with all TagMaster readers, it supports all major interfaces and communication protocols.
New and improved features:
- Read range up to 12m (40ft)
- Self-jammer cancellation (SJC)
- High power radio with polarization control
- Advanced Linux based UHF reader with PoE+
- Additional external antenna as option
- Dual Wiegand ports
In addition to the list above the XT-5 has a long list of usage areas and functions. Please, visit us and find out more about this new, impressive reader.
Learn more about the XT-5 Long Range Reader here
The staggering cost of inaccurate data
Sensys Networks – Shaping the industry with forward – thinking cities
Read the article in TTI March/April issue the benefits of wireless sensors over inductive loop technology. Read also about how the cost of inaccurate data can be staggering and how our simple example shows that a 10% count inaccuracy can result in more than $365K per year in lost productivity.
Could a cyberattack gridlock your city?
Sensys Networks – delivers the leading vehicle detection and traffic data platform
Read the article in TTI March/April issue. “Companies cannot rest on their laurels and expect the security measures of yesterday to continue to protect them, so continuos testing and updating is essential” says Robert Kavaler, co-founder and CTO, Sensys Networks
Santa Clarita and Sensys Networks win APWA award for GiveMeGreen bicycle safety app
City Receives Three Awards for Public Works Projects
APWA Southern California Chapter Recognizes Santa Clarita with Trio of B.E.S.T. Awards
The American Public Works Association’s (APWA) Southern California Chapter once again recognized the City of Santa Clarita for its accomplishments, honoring the City with three prestigious Public Works awards in 2019. The City received the organization’s B.E.S.T. (Building Excellence, Shaping Tomorrow) awards for Give Me Green, the Copper Hill Park Restroom and Play Area, and the Orchard Village Median Rain Garden at the APWA Southern California Chapter’s annual awards ceremony in December.
Give Me Green received an award in the Creative & Innovative project category and is managed by the City’s Traffic division. Give Me Green is a free smartphone application developed in partnership with Sensys Networks that allows bicyclists to be detected as they approach an intersection. By integrating this technology into existing traffic signals and adding signage to inform drivers when cyclists are detected, the City has worked to improve safety, decrease congestion and improve the travel experience for cyclists and drivers.
TagMaster´s Annual report 2019 can now be found here
TagMaster´s Annual report in Swedish can now be found here on our web.
English version will be available during week 14.
TagMaster Becomes OmniAir’s Newest Executive Member for 2019!
TagMaster joins Omniair as executive level member.
As the year winds down, OmniAir Consortium® continues to press forward and grow our international member base. TagMaster is the second member to join in October as they see the value in participating today, versus waiting for the New Year.
TagMaster provides RFID technologies for Automatic Vehicle Identification in all electronic tolling systems. Their UHF readers, with a radio frequency of 860-930 MHz, are optimized for road toll applications with advanced, algorithm-based multi-lane features. Their Electronic Toll Collection (ETC), All-Electronic Toll Collection (AETC) and Multi-Lane Free-Flow (MLFF) systems enable selected users fast access through tollgates, as well as cashless toll payments – eliminating the need to stop. These solutions are safer, faster, simpler and more efficient, reducing some of the public resistance to the introduction of new toll lanes.
“OmniAir looks forward to the contributions TagMaster will provide as an Executive Member as we finalize our plans and launch our new multi-protocol RFID certification program for tolling in Q1 of 2020,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium.
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories.
CA Traffic – one of several leading partners who have connected devices through Telensa´s new solution for smart streetlight infrastructure
Telensa Urban IQ solution connects sensors through smart streetlight infrastructure
Telensa, the leader in connected street lighting and smart city data applications, today announced the launch of Urban IQ. A future-proof, open solution designed to connect sensors using smart streetlight infrastructure and visualise the data collected.
The evolution of smart city sensing is at an early stage, and cities cannot predict the mix of sensors and networks needed to support future projects. Urban IQ uses the light pole’s perfect position to host multiple sensors, connected using the best-fit lighting and cellular networks. Telensa has created Urban IQ to enable cities to deploy sensors today and to support any future smart city strategy.
CA Traffic is one of leading partners who have already connected devices through Urban IQ include together with Vaisala, Aeroqual, Libelium, Farsite Communications, Intouch, Gill, and Eagl.
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Sensys Networks’ Data Analytics Platform Now Accepts Loop, Video and Radar Detection Inputs
Press release Berkeley, California, USA July 22, 2019
FlexDetect enables traffic engineers and transportation agencies to better address their traffic migration and management goals.
Sensys Networks Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of FlexDetect, the newest addition to its industry-leading FlexSuite of products. FlexDetect is a stand-alone, in-cabinet traffic detection solution perfect for any detection technology including sensors, loops, video, and radar. Easily installed, the resulting data is captured and integrated into the Sensys Networks SensTraffic data analytics platform.
“When it comes to traffic technology, our goal is to improve safety and efficiency with integrated platforms.” says Amine Haoui, CEO of Sensys Networks. “FlexDetect enables greater flexibility and cost savings for agencies, who can now use a single platform to manage their data from all detection methods.”
For agencies that are migrating their detection to the Sensys Networks Wireless Vehicle Detection System, FlexDetect allows the SensTraffic data analytics platform to use their legacy detection methods during the transition period. The resulting SensTraffic data analytics help traffic engineers and transportation agencies better address their traffic mitigation and management goals.
For more information about FlexDetect, visit sensysnetworks.com/flexdetect.
About Sensys Networks
Sensys Networks, a TagMaster company, improves the way people travel through cities. We deliver accurate and dependable detection data to drive reductions in urban traffic congestion for partners and public agencies around the globe. For more information see http://www.sensysnetworks.com.