Smart Policing: High-Performance Command Centers for Spain’s National Security
In Spain’s evolving public safety landscape, law enforcement agencies are transitioning to Smart Patrol units to enhance field intelligence and officer safety. These modern police vehicles function as mobile command centers, requiring a high-performance in-vehicle computer to manage real-time video surveillance, AI-powered Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), and secure access to national police databases simultaneously. To modernize their fleet, the agency sought a Smart Policing solution that balanced power efficiency with intensive Edge AI processing.
The Challenge: Complex Smart Patrol Operations
Modern law enforcement involves more than just patrolling; it requires the ability to process visual evidence and cross-reference data in seconds. A primary challenge for Smart Patrol units was the need for high-definition video processing without overwhelming the vehicle’s power system. Standard in-vehicle computer models often suffered from high latency or thermal throttling when running multiple high-bandwidth applications—such as GPS tracking, 4K multi-channel video analytics, and instantaneous database queries.
Streamlining Smart Policing Infrastructure
The complexity of installing peripheral devices—cameras, monitors, and sensors—often led to a “cable nest” within the vehicle. To achieve true Smart Policing, the agency needed to simplify the hardware architecture while ensuring the system could withstand electrical noise and power surges. They required a rugged in-vehicle computer that offered a wide power input range and guaranteed safety and compliance with European automotive standards, specifically E-Mark and EN 50155.
Advanced Brainpower: The ABOX-5220 Advantage
The ABOX-5220 was selected as the “brain” for the Spanish Smart Patrol fleet. Equipped with the 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and discrete NVIDIA RTX™ Embedded GPU, this Edge AI computer provides a massive leap in computational power. The integration of a high-performance GPU enables the system to execute complex AI algorithms for real-time facial recognition and multi-object detection simultaneously.
The ABOX-5220’s dual HDMI and dual DisplayPort outputs allow for versatile independent displays, while its eight GbE LAN ports with optional PoE provide stable connections and power for multiple high-resolution IP cameras, making it the ideal foundation for an integrated Smart Policing framework.
Enhanced Evidence Integrity and Rapid Field Response
The deployment resulted in a transformative shift in operational capability. By leveraging GPU-accelerated analytics, the Smart Patrol units can now identify potential threats and recognize license plates with unprecedented accuracy, even in high-speed or low-light conditions.
The ABOX-5220’s rich I/O implementation reduced wiring complexity and enhanced system flexibility. Most importantly, the high-speed 5G and TSN-ready 2.5GbE support allowed officers to perform background checks and share real-time AI analytics significantly faster, directly improving Smart Policing outcomes and public safety in the field.
AI GPU Computer features 14th Generation Intel® Core™ processors with discrete NVIDIA and Intel GPU options for Edge AI Solution : ABOX-5220(P)(G)