Askari

Driving Technical Security

The Captured by Askari Taxi Security Camera System (TSCS) is an innovative solution developed by the Australian Taxi industry for the protection and safety of Taxi drivers.

Captured by Askari creates the feeling of driving side by side with a guardian sentinel. With high capacity solid-state memory, the device is capable of capturing large amounts of secure and high quality images. Drivers will feel confident and assured when driving with Captured by Askari.
 
 

Technical Specifications
Trigger Logic
  • 1 x panic input trigger
  • 1 x comfort input trigger
  • 1 x meter input trigger
  • 1 x brake input trigger
  • 6 x individually flexible programmable door or other input triggers
  • event or timed based triggering
Secure storage
  • 2 x storage card interfaces for the most demanding storage requirements
  • Standard options include 8, 16, 32 GB. Other options available
  • Parameterised JPEG compressor allows for very high compression
  • JPEG Images stored securely using latest PKI RSA & AES encryption and SHA hashing standards
  • High reliability storage format protects against corruption in the case of bad power cycling
Electrical
  • Input voltage: 8 - 28 VDC
  • High reliability robust power supply with protection against reverse voltage, cranking, transient etc. Power buffer allows plenty of time to shutdown device safely when power is being removed or lost
  • Current:
    • 600mA (Normal operation with 4 x cameras)
    • 10mA (Rank standby)
    • <1mA (Sleep standby)
Other
  • Fast USB 2.0 secure download
  • Internal ultra sensitive 10Hz GPS unit
  • Optional internal cellular packet radio
  • Optional internal G sensor
  • Design utilises high speed media processor capable of real time video and audio recording
Host Software
  • Download is challenge authenticated using USB tamper proof crypto token key devices. All downloads are signed with the individual crypto token's owner information
  • Flexible search and browsing engine
  • Direct CD/DVD burning of full evidence for authorities
Physical
  • Controller: (Includes water & fire protection)
  • W=220mm (8.6") x L=132mm (5.1") x H=68mm (2.6")
  • <1.5kg

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