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Siemens Announces Sensys Networks as Preferred Detection System for SCOOT®
Adaptive Systems Easier to Deploy with new detection options
Austin, TX - May 3, 2010
After extensive field testing and numerous deployments, Siemens Industry, Inc. is pleased to announce Sensys Networks’ Wireless Vehicle Detection System as its preferred system for use with SCOOT® (Split Cycle Offset Optimization Technique).
SCOOT®, Siemens’ premier adaptive control system, is a dynamic, real-time signal control scheme designed to optimize signal timing by continuously measuring traffic demand at all networked approaches. The Sensys Networks’ Wireless Vehicle Detection System consistently provides highly accurate, real-time traffic data to SCOOT®, which updates timing plans every three seconds.
“Accurate and reliable data is critical for SCOOT® to work effectively,” said Christy Peebles, business unit manager, Siemens Traffic Solutions. “Sensys Networks’ Wireless Vehicle Detection System integrates seamlessly with our system and performs flawlessly in all deployments.”
Providing agencies accurate, high-quality data for existing SCOOT® systems, the Sensys solution for vehicle detection is a manageable, cost-effective and expandable solution for long-term planning. Agencies can now roll out SCOOT® more frequently, efficiently and on a larger scale, consistently delivering congestion reduction benefits and their subsequent safety gains. Sensys Networks is the detector of choice for Siemens’ SCOOT® customers, including the implementation in Minneapolis, Minn., where SCOOT® and Sensys Networks are being deployed at numerous intersections throughout the city.
“Sensys Networks’ Wireless Detection System is ideal for adaptive control applications, especially SCOOT®,” said Amine Haoui, chief executive officer for Sensys Networks. “The ability to install detection exactly where you want it, quickly and efficiently, without expensive and destructive infrastructure changes, delivers a huge advantage for our customers.”
About Siemens
A division of Siemens Industry, Inc. (SII), Siemens Mobility (MO) Division is North America’s leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions. Using its "Complete mobility" approach, the division focuses on networking various modes of transportation to maximize the most efficient transport of people and goods. "Complete mobility" includes operations control systems for railways, roadway traffic control systems, airport logistics solutions, postal automation, traction power supplies, rolling stock for mass transit, regional and mainline services, turnkey systems as well as forward-looking service concepts. The Mobility Division posted worldwide revenues of $8.8 billion in fiscal year 2009. www.usa.siemens.com/mobility
Siemens Industry, Inc. (SII) is the U.S. affiliate of Siemens’ global Industry Sector business—the world’s leading supplier of production, transportation and building technology solutions. The company’s integrated hardware and software technologies enable comprehensive industry-specific solutions for industrial and infrastructure providers to increase their productivity, sustainability and profitability. The Industry Sector includes six divisions: Building Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility, Drive Technologies and OSRAM SYLVANIA. With nearly 222,000 Siemens Industry Sector employees worldwide, the Industry Sector posted a worldwide profit of $2.7 billion on revenues of $47.7 billion in fiscal 2009. www.usa.siemens.com/Industry.
Siemens Traffic Solutions provides innovative advanced design and technology to manage the increasing complexities of modern traffic. As part of the mobility division, Siemens Traffic Solutions addresses the challenges of increasing demand on growing traffic infrastructures with advanced technologies that work smarter to solve the challenges of traffic questions today and tomorrow. Siemens is a market leader in traffic control, traffic guidance systems, intelligent transportation systems and parking solutions. www.itssiemens.com
About Sensys Networks
Sensys Networks is the world’s leading provider of wireless traffic detection and integrated traffic data systems. They provide a universal platform that delivers the most dependable, flexible and cost-effective solutions on the market today. Their patented, wireless magnetic sensors install in a fraction of the time with far less disruption to highways and intersections than traditional detection technologies. The Sensys Wireless Vehicle Detection System is deployed in more than 30 U.S. states and in 20 countries. It is the technology standard for the world’s largest traffic data systems. www.sensysnetworks.com
Reference Number: COM TS US 2009.12.02
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