This intelligent bus information system is managed by Moxa's V2101 x86-based Atom powered embedded computer. Since the system is installed in a bus, where space is limited, a palm-sized embedded system is a must. In addition, the system needs to be shock and vibration-resistant to provide reliable live voice and data communication to the remote control center.

The V2101 manages the bus timetable, route, and a GPS time synchronization clock for system mapping and permits the remote control room to locate the bus’ location and to display real-time bus information on the bus’ stop panels anytime. The V2101 and bus stops are equipped with USB Bluetooth; when the V2101 is within a 10 meter vicinity of a bus stop, it will alert the bus stop as well as the remote control center of its impending arrival. The V2101’s DI/DO support allows the doors of the bus to be automated.

In addition, the V2101 offers both VGA and LVDS displays, making it perfect for industrial digital signage applications; a display for the driver and another for the passenger display. Moxa’s V2101 computers’ rich interfaces allow the support of audio technology and speakers, security mechanisms to control and record video, and tallying of fares from the ticketing system.

Electronic self check-out kiosks are very similar to ATMs; kiosks are equipped with an embedded computer that is connected to various peripheral devices such as a barcode scanner, front-side screen (for customers), card reader, receipt printer, and back-side display and keypad for maintenance.

Two of the key requirements for self check-out systems are instant, real-time verification of customers’ banking ID and debit processing. This is achievable with Moxa’s V2101 because it has the ability to communicate directly with local devices thanks to its serial and Ethernet LAN compatibility. The V2101 offers both VGA and LVDS displays, making it perfect for industrial digital signage applications; one for driver and another for passenger display. Moreover, even as engineers are maintaining the system around back, customers can still use the machine out front.