Vehicle security remains in the spotlight, with many equipment suppliers proposing high-tech solutions. Among some of the most recent products being considered are Wireless Panic Buttons and untethered trailer tracking from Qualcomm and container security systems for General Electric. Qualcomm Inc is offering new security features for the OmniTRACS satellite mobile communications system. New features include a Vehicle Immobilization Device (VID) and a Security Integration Package. The VID, when connected to OmniTRACS, enables the authorized operator of the truck to put the vehicle into a "restricted mobility" condition. When used with the Wireless Panic Button—a wireless transmitter for use outside the vehicle—the VID increases the security of a truck's load and its driver. The Wireless Panic Button also allows drivers to send emergency notifications with their current locations. Panic message alerts are simultaneously sent to the customer's dispatch and Qualcomm's Network Operations Center.
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