Marine Telematics System

A marine telematics system lacked the reliability needed for deployment. With limited time and resources remaining, the client needed support diagnosing the root causes and improving system performance without starting over. Despite a solid concept and strong potential, the device faced persistent setbacks in key areas - connectivity was inconsistent; GPS data was often inaccurate or missing; power usage exceeded expectations.

The Solution

Device Solutions provided hands-on engineering support and a path forward for this complex and partially constrained design. The project began with a full system-level review - examining the hardware architecture, firmware interaction, and signal performance holistically. Rather than rebuild from scratch, the team focused on stabilizing and refining the existing design.

Within the parameters of the original component selections, Device Solutions:

• Identified and reduced RF noise that was impacting signal performance

• Reconfigured GPS behavior through targeted software updates to improve accuracy

• Repartitioned system architecture to optimize use of the Real Time Processor alongside the Linux-based system

Through agile development, close collaboration, and iterative testing, the Device Solutions team transformed a high-potential device into a reliable, field-ready solution - all within a tight timeline.

The Results

The redesigned system delivered a marked improvement in both connectivity and reliability. By addressing RF and software shortcomings without forcing a ground-up rework, Device Solutions helped the client bring their marine telematics product to market on time and with confidence.

The Summary

Technologies & Services:

• Cellular

• GPS

• RF

• System Engineering

• RF and Hardware Optimization

• Firmware Development

• Verification Engineering

  
  

Results & Highlights:

• Improved signal reliability, GPS reliability, cellular connectivity and performance

• Worked within customer constraints to achieve project goals without redesigning device

• Met critical launch deadlines