When choosing a traffic preemption system for your agency, it can be difficult to compare the available options. Explore this page to discover how Applied Information’s Glance Preemption System compares to the Opticom system offerings.
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Glance combines cellular and 900MHz radio signals. This dual-mode redundancy ensures reliable long-range communication for emergency vehicles in all weather conditions and heavy traffic, without being limited by line-of-sight or crowded 2.4Ghz radio frequency.
Glance provides second-by-second vehicle location updates during preemption, a level of detail not available without purchasing Opticom Central Management Software. Furthermore, Glance includes remote over-the-air software and security updates which keeps field equipment on the latest features.
Applied Information's Glance system stores preemption rules both in the cloud and locally. This distributed intelligence allows it to maintain functionality even with central communication loss or a single device fault.
Applied Information's Glance system integrates direct communications with all modern traffic signal controllers, delivering critical controller information that supports Traffic and Traffic Engineering objectives while delivering leading-edge preemption and priority. This integration allows for advanced monitoring and real-time alerts.
Glance supports real-time video streaming, Ethernet communications to other devices in the signal cabinet, and connected vehicle messages over cellular networks, enabling both V2I and V2N capabilities not available with Opticom’s traditional systems.
Glance stores programming locally, ensuring decision-making capability at intersections even if central communication is lost. Opticom Central Based systems rely solely on central communication, risking catastrophic system failure if a single server or software fails.
Applied Information's Glance system includes a web-accessible map display for visual monitoring on laptops and tablets, as well as specifically formatting for mobile phone access. Map and live detail accessibility is not a standard feature in Opticom systems. This functionality shows active operation and details to support those that manage traffic signals, emergency, transit and service vehicles.
The Glance Preemption System connectivity and support plan includes dedicated support for the system and an unlimited warranty, ensuring long-term reliability, cost-free warranty, device updates, guaranteed connectivity, and Glance updates. Worry-free ownership is a key customer factor. Opticom only provides a limited-time warranty.
These features demonstrate that Applied Information’s Glance Preemption system includes a long list of capabilities that Opticom lacks. Glance Preemption also enhances and expands upon the fundamental aspects of traffic preemption technology, offering a desirable, adaptable, and future-ready solution.
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