Auto retailer Toyota is teaming up with Saatch & Saatchi to equip its Land Cruiser cars in Australia with a portable vehicle network Wi-Fi hotspot that can be used in emergency situations. The device is designed specifically to provide a method of communication in the outback where there is absolutely no cell coverage. The slender cylindric hotspot can be used to channel a signal if one is needed.
The unit is a small and compact capsule that hooks up to the vehicle in the truck to provide an ad hoc wireless network. It can be used to receive Wi-Fi, radio waves and more allowing passengers to communicate to smartphones, computers or even make calls. The hotspot provides a range of 150-miles.
Wireless Vehicle Networks
This Integrated Wi-Fi Hotspot Can be Used Incase of Emergency
Trend Themes
1. Portable Vehicle Network Systems - A trend that focuses on the integration of compact vehicle networks to provide seamless and stable wireless network in emergency situations and remote locations.
2. Ad Hoc Wireless Network Solutions - A trend that highlights the development of temporary wireless networks in the absence of stable cellular coverage.
3. Integrated Communication Solutions - A trend that focuses on developing innovative and integrated communication systems that cater to difficult terrains and remote locations.
Industry Implications
1. Automobile - Vehicle manufacturers can explore integrating portable ad hoc wireless networks in cars to cater to emergency situations and remote locations.
2. Telecommunication - Telecom companies can invest in developing ad hoc wireless network solutions that provide stable network coverage in emergency situations and remote areas.
3. Logistics - Logistics companies can explore integrating portable vehicle network systems in their fleets to provide a stable and seamless wireless network in remote locations.