Project54, a must read.

[NCPD3200]

I searched the forums on this before posting, and I couldn't find anything, so I'm gonna post this... "The Project54 system provides police with hands-free control of the lightbar, siren, radio, radar, records check and GPS units."

Project 54 Video Demo : http://www.project54.unh.edu/overview/demo.html

CNN Link: http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/1....ap/index.html

"The CATlab project is a collaborative research and development effort between the University of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Department of Safety and is supported by the U.S. Department of Justice, through the effort and continued support of Senator Judd Gregg. The faculty and students of CATlab work on introducing advanced technologies into the operations of the New Hampshire State Police and other law enforcement agencies.

Today's cruisers are equipped with digital radios, GPS units, computers, radars, lights, sirens, etc. Dispatch centers have become computerized, and officers on the beat and in offices access a variety of databases on a daily basis. However, these devices are most often not designed to become a part of a system of multiple devices manufactured by different companies--in other words they are not designed with integration in mind.

The integration of devices and systems is the primary interest of CATlab. Most of our work is done on integrating electronic devices in police cruisers. Our integrated Project54 system allows officers to interact with equipment such as lights and siren, radar, etc. using speech input and feedback. The Project54 system also integrates police cruisers into state-wide data networks. Our system integration efforts include work on integrating the radio systems of multiple agencies. Law enforcement, emergency, and other state and federal agencies have radio systems, but they are often not able talk to each other directly. We are creating an Internet-based system that will allow these agencies to use their current radio equipment and have access to other agencies' radio links. "

[Creeker]

I searched the forums on this before posting, and I couldn't find anything, so I'm gonna post this... "The Project54 system provides police with hands-free control of the lightbar, siren, radio, radar, records check and GPS units."

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You didn't search very good, then, because I remember that the jokewas made about Patrolmen cursing another driver (as in "move the F'ing car") and wondering what the Project 54 car would do.

[roadrunner]

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/te...lice-car_x.htm

[ngcsubutterbar]

Love the hud concept.

[squeeeg]

Well I guess it is too late for me to make that. I am always one step behind with my good ideas.

[smokenmirrors1]

It's junk...Breaks ALL the time...Cold really screws up the system(I know, cold in NH... Go figure...) heat too..

The system in my experience does not function according to what they claim...

Think about this...GPS. Do you want to be able to be constantly tracked everywhere you go...

The systems worked great at first but maintenance is spotty and expensive.
I've never met an officer that had good things to say about including myself.

[troop256]

I wonder how well this would work with our circa 1950's radio system

I've had a computer mount since November 2005 but no computer to put on it. The mount by itself runs my battery down after a day of not running.. It does however make a GREAT hat holder!:p

[Whitebear]

there was a post about project 54 few months ago on the forum....there was even a video

[roadrunner]

here is the link.

http://www.exn.ca/news/video/exn2003...8-smartcar.asx

[nikon]

I don't know if it's the same concept or not but the PD in my town just got new pc's in their cars. Incorporated in these is a central unit just to the right of the seatbelt where everything is voice command. From your radio unit to the siren and lights. You push a button to anser your radio - just talk out loud and there's a mic in the car and then you can give a command for the lights and siren - gets rid of the fishing for buttons. Nice unit with a heads up display too:D

[Jay7376]

You didn't search very good, then, because I remember that the joke was made about Patrolmen cursing another driver (as in "move the F'ing car") and wondering what the Project 54 car would do.

ah, its great to know that my classy humor is remembered.:D

http://forums.realpolice.net/showpos...74&postcount=3

[DontPullMeOver]

Wow that seems pretty cool. Especially being from NH...maybe one day ill be speaking to that computer

[Vics]

How about a computer that talks back like K.I.T.T.

I Am the Knight Rider!