The cabvision hardware is a custom design solution running an Embedded Microsoft Windows XP operating system. The PC enclosure has been specifically designed to be housed in the TX I/II cabs and is linked to 12.1 TFT screen again in a custom housing. The system is controlled by two cabvision handsets in the arms of the main seats.
The cabvision system runs proprietary CabServe software designed and built specifically for Cabvision. The software handles the complex scheduling of the content playback, live monitoring of the cab systems and interfaces with a CRM solution designed to give full visibility of all the content usage.
The Cabs have a GPRS solution allowing the software to communicate with the centre to pull back playback stats and systems status. In addition to this Cabvision is pioneering the use of DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) to send content to the fleet of cabs. This always on solution allows cabs to receive content 24/7 via a custom designed hardware and software platform.
The content in cabvision is produced specifically for in the cab system and is DVD quality. In general, each channel has 40 minutes of content, broken into 5 minute programmes, each of which is split into 2 x 2 1/2 minute segments to allow for commercial breaks.
Video content for Cabvision should be provided on BetaSP or DV tape. PAL 4:3 aspect ratio. Other content formats (for instance, Flash animations) can be played on the system, subject to Cabvision's approval and quality control. If you require more details of cabvision formats please click here
