Connect, record and compare all types of sensors and actuators

Any device suitable for connection with a computer, can be dealt with by RTMaps. Information from the sensors is acquired; processed data is sent to the actuators; inbetween, a working space is dedicated to the user. Connections between various elements are achieved graphically without any difficulty. The substitution of a sensor by another is thus done quickly. Comparison of information obtained according to various types of sensors or technologies is straightforward: video cameras, analogical ways, numerical, CANbus, GPS, radars, laser... A "recorder" allows the simultaneous recording of various tracks of information. Information is stored in "STDB", Synchronized Timestamped Databases. When replayed, the sequence is reproduced identically thanks to the data timestamps. It is possible to play information at the desired speed: accelerated, slowed down, step by step...

Fuse data in real time and prototype effectively

Data fusion of information from various sensors, different or not, increase the reliability and robustness of the results. It also allows the use of less expensive sensors. Thanks to a precise timecode management, RTMaps allows to "synchronize" data and events. This dataflow control makes it possible to get, quickly and simply, reliable and reusable measurements. RTMaps can also send orders to various types of actuators or start actions on events (see for example the lanekeeping application). During acquisition, the data can be posted, recorded and processed in real time. The parameter setting of the components authorizes in particular a precise management of the data flows. Several assumptions can be easily tested in order to satisfy the most complex needs.
RTMaps brings a methodologie and a link between reality and simulation. It is easier to perform more tests in simulated situation with real data, to identify problems and to correct them progressively, before engaging the product in real conditions of experimentation or production. RTMaps takes part naturally in the quality of the developments.

Preserve and share knowledge and data

It is always difficult to collect data corresponding to the real situations. With RTMaps, such sequences can be preserved and easily exchanged thanks to the "STDB". They are reusable at will. The data bases, as well as the implemented algorithms, are independent of the operating system. The "STDB" format is open and documented. Any information can be shared and duplicated without technical difficulty. RTMaps allows the users to build important data banks in order to capitalize and share all the experiments. Team work and project management are really simplified.

New releases and updates

Intempora permanently improves RTMaps. Updates are regularly posted on the Internet site and accessible to all the users under maintenance contract. Such updates can stemm from the answear to the customer's needs or from Intempora's initiative. Major release are the results of important technological, functional and/or ergonomic improvements. The migration towards each higher version is easy. The investments of each user are thus preserved; data bases and diagrams remain valid and can benefit of the new tools and available evolutions. The third version of RTMaps is installed and used by our clients since june 2005.

A controled investment

The graphical interface allows a fast installation and an easy evolution of the different applications. Functional bricks (in the form of components) and data (STDB) are exchangeable and reusable. The test and experimention phases are simple and fast to implement. While allowing to save a considerable amount of time, RTMaps' use reduces the development costs and the « time to market ». In perfomance and efficiency, RTMaps' potential warranties a fast and convincing return on investment.