Orbcomm has introduced six satellite communication products – called subscriber communicators (SC) – that enable industry and individuals to transmit or receive data messages messages via Orbcomm’s growing fleet of LEO satellites.
“The introduction of these six new products is a significant step
towards commercial service,” said Scott L. Webster, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Orbcomm. “Getting our satellites in place is only
one step in the process of creating a new type of communications
service; that process includes developing new tools and cutting-edge
software and hardware to bring those satellites to life. The Orbcomm
engineers, through hard work and technical expertise, have met that
challenge and deserve the credit for this achievement.”
The new Orbcomm products include:
- Orbcomm QuickStart Kit(SM) – The QuickStart Kit is an
end-to-end product providing immediate Orbcomm capability. QuickStart
includes QuickApp(SM), which enables users to receive, unpack, store,
access, graphically display and view Orbcomm messages and to remotely
configure QuickSensor(SM) to suit specific application needs.
QuickStart comes equipped with QuickSensor firmware to interface
sensors with the SC and an optional SC and whip antenna. QuickStart
also includes a training course with classroom and hands-on sessions,
a self-guided on-line training course and a toll-free support service
line. - Orbcomm RoadWarrior(SM) – The RoadWarrior is an integrated
communications package featuring the Panasonic KX-G7001 Subscriber
Communicator with Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities. It is
designed for use in demonstration of the Orbcomm System, applications
development and applications testing. RoadWarrior comes complete with
the components necessary to start transmission over the Orbcomm System
immediately. The RoadWarrior package includes a power supply,
antennae, carrying case, cables and connectors. - Orbcomm QuickSensor(SM) – The QuickSensor manages the interface
between sensors and SCs, which reduces the time to develop custom
applications. The QuickSensor includes a controller and core module
that provides a variety of inputs, outputs and interfaces for initial
prototype development of monitoring and tracking applications.
QuickSensor can be remotely programmed with over-the-air configuration
messages, allowing rapid changes in functionality without remote site
visits. - ORBMail +(SM) – ORBMail + is a wireless personal messaging
application that allows Orbcomm SC customers to send and receive
real-time e-mail through the Internet using the Orbcomm System.
ORBMail + is an application for Windows 95, and allows users to
maintain an address book for e-mail, Speed Dial or GlobalGram(SM)
entries, and verify the operation of the SC. - Orbcomm Office Server(SM) – The Office Server enables Orbcomm
SC customers to quickly and cost-effectively access critical data
without setting up servers, firewalls and dedicated Internet access
for demonstrations and beta trials of the Orbcomm System. Using the
Orbcomm Office Server, demonstrations of Orbcomm satellite
communications can be easily created and customized via a web page
dedicated expressly for the customer. The Office Server creates a
unique URL for each customer demonstration and will support up to
30,000 simultaneous Orbcomm SCs. - Orbcomm Interrogator(SM) – The Orbcomm Interrogator is a
configuration and debugging tool designed to diagnose installation and
setup problems associated with Orbcomm SCs. The Interrogator was
developed to run on either Windows CE or Windows 95. The
Interrogator’s interface provides a one-button system test that will
test all the functionality of the SC and provide the technician with a
“Go” or “No Go” response. The Interrogator also allows technicians to
easily make changes to SC configuration parameters and send two-way
messages between the field and the home office.
Orbcomm is a mobile satellite service provider offering
high-value, two-way data and messaging communications globally through
international service licensees and in the U.S. through value-added
resellers and direct sales. Orbcomm applications include monitoring of
fixed assets such as electric utility meters, pipelines, storage
tanks, and heavy equipment; tracking of mobile assets such as
trailers, railcars and shipping containers; and two-way message
communications in the consumer, commercial and government markets.
About
Orbcomm is a partnership owned by Orbital Sciences Corporation, Teleglobe Inc. of Canada and Technology Resources Industries Bhd. of Malaysia. Orbital is a space technology company that designs, manufactures and markets a broad
range of space products and satellite-based services. Teleglobe Inc.
is recognized as a world leader in the intercontinental telecommunications industry. The Teleglobe network includes submarine cables and satellite facilities linking North America with over 240 countries and territories. Technology Resources Industries Bhd., a publicly traded holding company, controls the largest cellular operator in Malaysia.
