Satellite Technology Feature Article
November 06, 2009
Coyote Systems Brings Real-Time Speed Camera Alert System to United States
By Marisa Torrieri, TMCnet Editor
Coyote Systems, a provider of speed camera alert systems, has announced the first real-time speed and red-light camera alert systems, the mini Coyote and iCoyote for the iPhone (News - Alert), are coming to the United States.
“With Coyote at their side, drivers have sufficient warning that such a situation may be lurking ahead and can prepare accordingly,” Coyote officials added.
The 100 percent legal camera system has been already a hit in Europe, selling more than 250,000 units. Coyote plans to launch the product first in Arizona by Q1 2010. The iCoyote will be available through iTunes.
“It’s a GPS alert system, not a detector,” said Coyote officials, in a press statement. Coyote said its latest wares speed and red-light camera alert systems to communicate the presence of mobile speed cameras in real-time through input from the Coyote Community.
Coyote calls its “Coyote Community” an innovative concept: It is a large community of vehicle owners who possess the Coyote camera alert systems. Each member of the community receives camera alert messages from other group members while on the road, helping each other to ensure smooth and smart driving throughout.
Coyote camera alert systems allow users to inform fellow Coyote owners of the presence of a mobile speed camera at the press of a button. Upon activating this feature, the camera’s location is then broadcast in real time to everyone with a Coyote device in their vehicle for the next three hours.
“Simply turn the Coyote on, and the Coyote begins working immediately to warn drivers of speed and red-light camera locations through real-time automatic updating,” said company officials.
The purpose of Coyote is not to encourage speeding, said company officials. Rather, the devices are useful in special situations, such as when presence of a photo-radar camera can cause a panic braking situation from surprised motorists that results in catastrophe on a heavily traveled highway.
Coyote’s products particularly appeal to families driving with the most precious of cargo on board, and for those who simply want to avoid the unpleasant experience of getting a photo-radar ticket in the mail, company sources said.
The company also plans to deploy speed and red-light camera alert systems in cities including California, Illinois, Ohio and Virginia by the end of next year, company officials said.
Marisa Torrieri is a TMCnet Web editor, covering IP hardware and mobility, including IP phones, smartphones, fixed-mobile convergence and satellite technology. She also compiles and regularly contributes to TMCnet's gadgets and satellite e-Newsletters. To read more of Marisa's articles, please visit her columnist page.
Edited by Marisa Torrieri
