User's Manual

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How the OmniVision™ System Works
OmniVision™ System Overview
This chapter provides a basic overview of the new OmniVision™ mobile computing platform
(OmniVision system) and how its various components interact to send and receive
messages.
The OmniVision system is a two-way, mobile satellite communications system that allows
dispatchers and drivers to exchange text messages. It also provides vehicle location and
performance data.
Topics in this chapter include:
Why the OmniVision™ System Makes Companies More Efficient . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
OmniVision™ System Component Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
What Is the GPS System? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
How the OmniVision™ System Uses GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
What Is the MCP? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
If you have technical questions while reviewing this chapter, please contact QUALCOMM
Wireless Business Solutions® (QWBS) Customer Support. Customer Support is staffed 24
hours a day, 365 days a year:
In the United States, call 800-541-7490
In Canada, call 800-863-9191