Smart City

The Background The highway electronic toll collection (ETC) is an important part of modern transportation and can effectively improve vehicle traffic efficiency. The advanced ETC system, combined with real-time vehicle identification and blacklist monitoring functions, assists the police in tracking down vehicle theft and other illegal activities. The solution combines powerful edge computing, high-speed data processing and reliable device connectivity to ensure seamless operation under harsh highway conditions.   Solution Overview The ETC system was built using Neu-X302-Q as the main computing device and NDiS B561-PoE to control the ETC gate and also capture the images through PoE camera. These devices collaborated to deliver robust, real-time data analysis, enabling effective toll management and monitoring.   Neu-X302-Q The Neu-X302-Q served as the main computing platform for processing vehicle data, running blacklist comparisons, and triggering alerts for unauthorized vehicles. Its fanless design, Intel® 8th/9th Core™ processor, and high I/O expandability made it ideal for 24/7 operation in harsh roadside environments. The device handled large-scale data communication and ensured minimal latency, critical for real-time ETC operations.   NDiS B561-PoE The NDiS B561-PoE, powered by Intel® 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor, not only to controls the ETC gate but also captures images of vehicles passing though ETC lane and immediately communicates with the Neu-X302-Q to process the data. Its advanced graphics support allowed seamless real-time visualization, and the PoE functionality significantly reduced wiring complexity by delivering both data and power through a single cable. Its rugged design ensured uninterrupted operations in extreme conditions.   Overall, the deployment of Neu-X302-Q and NDiS B561-PoE revolutionized the highway ETC system, enabling accurate, high-speed toll processing and offering better control over vehicles that attempt to evade tolls or engage in illegal activities. The Neu-X302-Q and NDiS B561-PoE industrial-grade computing devices can transform highway toll collection, paving the way for smarter and safer road infrastructures.   Application Diagram    

Along the bustling banks of the Thames in London, sleek digital totems now stand as silent guides for curious visitors. These modern sentinels display real-time boat schedules, weather updates, and a wealth of local information, transforming the riverside experience. At the heart of this smart city's evolution lies NEXCOM's powerful Neu-X102-N50, the driving force behind these innovative information hubs.   These innovative information totems are revolutionizing visitor experiences in waterfront destinations citywide. While their exteriors may vary to suit local aesthetics, their core remains constant: NEXCOM's powerful edge computing system, the Neu-X102-N50.   At the heart of these totems lies impressive technology tailored for outdoor applications. The Neu-X102-N50 boasts an Intel Alder Lake-N N50 processor and up to 16GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance even in challenging environments. Its ability to operate in temperatures from -5°C to 50°C makes it suitable for diverse climates.   The Neu-X102-N50's technical prowess extends beyond its processor. With support for up to two HDMI ports for playing vivid content, it can deliver eye-catching visuals to attract and inform visitors. Its M.2 & mPCIe slots allow for expandable storage, LTE & Wi-Fi 6 capability, ensuring ample space for rich content and lightning-fast wireless connectivity. These features enable the totems to serve as comprehensive information hubs, capable of handling high-traffic areas with ease in the smart city.   Tourists interact with vibrant 32-inch touchscreen displays, accessing a wealth of information beyond just schedules and weather. Local attractions, dining recommendations, and even real-time air quality data are at their fingertips. The edge computing system's dual 2.5GbE LAN ports and 4G LTE connectivity ensure that this information is always current and readily available. Through a USB light sensor and COM port, the totem can automatically adjust its brightness, ensuring all information remains readable in varying light conditions while contributing to the system's energy efficiency, aligning with modern urban sustainability goals.   For totem operators, remote management capability is key. They can update content and perform system maintenance through LAN or LTE, significantly reducing operational costs and ensuring efficient management.   These edge computing systems improve the visitor experience and provide valuable data insights for urban planning and tourism management. Through cameras connected via USB 3.2 high-bandwidth ports, the Neu-X102-N50 ensures smooth capture and transmission of data, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of visitor flows. This advanced capability allows city planners and tourism officials to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and enhance overall urban mobility, while maintaining a seamless and enjoyable experience for tourists and locals alike.   The Neu-X102-N50 represents a significant step forward in smart city technology, blending seamlessly into urban landscapes while providing an essential service to tourists and locals alike. As more areas of the city adopt this technology, we can expect to see a transformation in how people interact with and navigate waterfront destinations, ushering in a new era of informed and engaged urban tourism.   Application Diagram  

The bustling metropolis of Bangkok, Thailand, stands as a beacon of cultural richness and economic vitality. However, similar to other emerging cities in South East Asia, its growth has led to an unprecedented challenge – traffic congestion. There were traffic lights at about 500 locations in Bangkok. In many areas they were still controlled by timers and did not adjust to actual traffic conditions.   Thailand government launched “Thailand 4.0 project” to Integrate AI into current traffic management systems for cities to optimize road conditions and enhance urban transportation planning.   Solution AIEdge-X®500’s LAN ports are connected to CCTV traffic cameras installed at intersections to record and perform license plate recognition to catch traffic violators who exceeds speed limit, cross red line and motorists who parked their vehicles in no-parking areas.   On top of it, City Administration and Office of Transport, Traffic Policy and Planning developed a traffic management model and use AI to estimate traffic congestion in each hour, analyze bottlenecks and come up with solutions in real time. For example, by adjusting traffic lights in line with traffic volume.   NEXCOM AIEdge-X®500 seamlessly integrates into the traffic signal box, showcasing its remarkable performance even in the challenging conditions of high temperatures and humidity that are characteristic of the subtropical climate. The device operates efficiently within a temperature spectrum of 0°C to 45°C and a humidity range of 10% to 90%.   Powered by Intel® 8th/9th Gen. Core™ processor, the AIEdge-X®500 integrates maximum graphic processing potential with support for large storage and peripheral and internal devices to effectively meet industrial AI requirements, from image processing/optimization to machine/deep learning and machine vision.   This AIEdge-X®500 Edge AI computing solutions are expected to be deployed to 100 other locations in next 2 to 3 years to facilitate traffic management in Bangkok and reduce traffic violations in the city.   Application Diagram  

Background Taiwan, a densely populated island nation, faces unique challenges in managing its traffic systems. According to the statistics report by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the country boasts a staggering 23 million vehicles, nearly one per person. This high vehicle density translates to a constant presence of cars and motorcycles on the streets, leading to potential safety concerns at intersections, such as: Red light violations. Illegal parking. Disregard for pedestrian safety. These challenges necessitate effective strategies to ensure the safety of all road users in Taiwan   Challenge While Taiwan has previously utilized traffic intersection cameras for law enforcement, these systems faced certain limitations: Low camera resolution: This led to poor image quality, particularly in low-light conditions, such as rainy days or nighttime, hindering accurate identification of violations Ineffective file compression: This resulted in increased file sizes, placing significant strain on processing power and impacting overall efficiency. Limited camera angles and rigidity in judgment standards: CAMShift (Continuously Adaptive Mean Shift), a color-based object detection algorithm, is commonly used in for issuing traffic violations, However, CAMShift has some limitations. One of the major drawbacks of the standard variant is that it cannot track the desired target when the background (or an object nearby) is of the same color. These factors led to inconsistency in capturing violations and potentially unfair judgments, prompting public complaints and requiring resource-intensive manual reviews. These limitations highlight the need for innovative solutions to improve traffic surveillance capabilities in Taiwan.   Solution     Solution Architecture   TNEXCOM’s TT 300-A3Q are installed in the traffic signal box in major crossroads in Taipei and Taichung City. Comparing to other high performance products, the NEXCOM TT 300-A3Q‘s compact size could seamlessly integrate into the limited space, demonstrating its remarkable performance even in the challenging conditions of high temperatures and humidity. The device operates efficiently within a wide temperature spectrum of -5°C to 55°C and a humidity range of 10% to 95%. With all I/Os at front, it is designed for easy maintenance and installation. The police officer uses TT 300-A3Q’s to connects CCTV cameras to record data and perform plate recognition to catch traffic violators who pass speed limit, cross red line, block pedestrian and parking violation. Powered by an Intel® 12th or 13th Gen Core™ processor, the TT 300-A3Q delivers maximum graphics processing power and supports connections to various storage devices, peripherals, and internal components. This empowers it to effectively handle industrial AI applications, encompassing tasks like image processing and optimization, machine learning, deep learning, and machine visionAI algorithms can analyze video footage and sensor data with high accuracy and high speed, reducing the chances of human error in identifying violations. This can lead to fairer enforcement and fewer wrongful citations. With higher resolution cameras, transmitting the increased data requires higher bandwidth and more stable interfaces like 5G and USB3.2 Gen2, which are supported by the TT 300-A3Q.   Benefits and Results In the future, City Government will expand the TT-300-A3Q edge AI computing system to other intersection. The main benefits are as below. 1. Enhance Law Enforcement Accuracy: In the past, traffic intersection violation identification was done by taking pictures with cameras in traditional way, such as CamShift algorithm. However, it has some limitations in tracking the desired target with the background of the same color. This would lead to misjudgments or repeated manual judgments. By implementing the NEXCOM TT 300-A3Q edge AI computing system, video footage and sensor data analysis can achieve high accuracy and speed, significantly reducing the likelihood of human error in identifying violations. Besides, it can also reduce labor costs and increase work efficiency in police office. 2. Optimize Traffic Flow: NEXCOM TT 300-A3Q edge AI Computing system can analyze real-time traffic data from various sources to optimize traffic flow. It can control traffic signals in real-time, adjusting signal timings based on actual traffic flow. This leads to reduced congestion, shorter travel times, and decreased fuel consumption. It also can suggest alternate routes in real-time, considering current traffic conditions. This minimizes delays and helps drivers avoid unexpected obstacles.  

As we encounter consistent yearly global population growth and unexpected pandemic outbreak, automated border control solutions are becoming more desired than ever. Nowadays, for travelers to enter the border of their destination, they can undergo an identity verification process by AI recognition, together with biometric verification via passport, facial, and fingerprints at eGates. NEXCOM is committed to implement the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and Intel® 600 series chipset designed fanless visual edge computers into airports and ports. When installed, this computer can reduce labor costs and minimize contact while enhancing efficiency and security; leading to a fulfilling traveler’s experience.   When executed at customs, NEXCOM’s NDiS B561 fanless visual edge computer provides travelers with an intuitive and convenient border crossing process. Depending on the setting, operators may request up to three HDMI ports for three 4k2k independent displays and eight USB 3.2 for cameras, fingerprint scanner, passport scanner, and other peripherals. As this fanless visual edge computer connects to the border control system via WAN, it utilizes either LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 4G, 5G, and AI recognition technologies to validate the traveler’s identity from the cameras and scanners.   Powered by the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor, Intel® 600 series chipset, and Intel® integrated UHD 770 graphics engine. The NDiS B561 handles challenging multimedia content and AI applications effortlessly via its high-speed computation capabilities. With practical I/Os, high-speed wireless technologies, AI recognition, and dependable technical support, it delivers an intuitive and reliable automated border control solution; significantly optimizing passenger flow.   Customer service has always been one of the utmost priorities for NEXCOM. Thus, the I/Os and chassis of NDiS B561 were customized to perfectly fit users’ application demands. Beyond I/Os, BIOS can also be customized to set and display users’ logos whenever this automated border control solution is booted up to promote brand recognition. NEXCOM’s technical support team is always on duty to provide and assist customers in completing comprehensive system validation. The NDiS B561 is a reliable and efficient high-performance visual edge computer that maximizes convenience and safety, providing a pleasant journey for everyone.   Application Diagram     Key Features for Application Needs Support 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 LGA socket type embedded processor, up to 35W Intel® Q670E Intel® integrated UHD graphic engine driven by Xe architecture Support 3 independent 4K2K@60Hz display output. HDMI 2.1 resolution supports up to 8K@60Hz 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x HDMI 2.0 8 x USB 3.2, 4 x COM 1 x GbE LAN, 2 x 2.5G GbE LAN (PoE for B561-PoE) Support M.2 Key B/E/M Support extended temperature -20~60°C (B561 only) Fanless design