u-blox develops Stolen Vehicle Tracking solution for the Brazilian market

The design implements a tight integration of u-blox’ NEO GPS and LEON GSM modules, plus surface-mount GPS and GSM antennas to facilitate covert installation. It integrates a specially developed Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) SIM solution that gives car owners a free choice of service provider as required by the DENATRAN SIM-245 specification.

The design also comes with built-in assisted-GPS capability to support accelerated positioning in weak signal environments. It also enables positioning where there is no GPS coverage, such as underground parking garages and tunnels.

“With our deep know-how in both GPS and GSM technologies, u-blox is uniquely positioned to offer this turnkey solution for SVT customers in Brazil. With the start of our own GSM module production line in Brazil in 2010, this SVT solution provides the fastest time-to-market possible”, said Nikolaos Papadopoulos, President, u-blox America.

u-blox selected G&D to provide the embedded SIM chip for the reference design. G&D is one of the pioneers who participated in initiating Brazil’s DENATRAN SIM-245 specification. G&D is a worldwide leader in SIM technology and OTA (over-the-air) management platforms that assure the secure and reliable management of SIM and network switches throughout the entire DENATRAN infrastructure.