Andrew Corporation - Geometrix® Mobile Location Centre - Delivering Location to LBS

Andrew Corporation's Geometrix® Mobile location Center (MLC)provides unmatched flexible mobile location solutions for any application.

Only Geometrix MLC can prodvide the full range of mobile location technologies - A-GPS, Matrix, E-CID and U-TDOA. Full user plane and control plane functionalities are also available.

COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE LOCATING TECHNOLOGY

Andrew Corporation has assembled the most comprehensive array of locating technology options ever offered in a single mobile location system. Andrew’s Geometrix MLC supports handset-based, network-based and hybrid locating technologies offered on either the Control or User Plane. Geometrix MLC is a highly versatile system that can support A-GPS, Matrix, E-CID, and U-TDOA individually or in any combination.

The system is built on a carrier grade, scalable platform and includes a fully standards compliant SMLC, GMLC, UMTS Stand Alone SMLC (SAS) and SUPL Location Platform (SLP) that can be deployed in GSM, GPRS and UMTS networks.

MOBILE LOCATION FLEXIBILITY

Geometrix MLC offers unparalleled flexibility. Each mobile Location-Based Service is unique and presents its own requirements for support from a mobile positioning system. Because Geometrix MLC supports the full range of mobile location methods, operators can match the best locating technologies to their LBS support requirements, including cost.

RELIABILITY AND SCALABILITY

An investment in Geometrix MLC is sound; the system is built on a carrier-grade, high-availability platform and is compliant with latest industry standards for hardware and software. Geometrix MLC can transition seamlessly to support multiple network technologies as networks upgrade, expand, and add new capabilities. The distinguishing feature of the system is its ability to scale in accordance with an operator’s location business volume.

PROVEN HIGH-PERFORMANCE LOCATION SYSTEM

Geometrix MLC excels in all important performance dimensions: location accuracy, yield, speed of location, and operational consistency across multiple operating environments. Geometrix MLC has established its performance reputation through years of commercial operation in large and small networks in urban, suburban, and rural environments.

Andrew’s Geometrix MLC was the first high-accuracy mobile location system in commercial service and the first system to be independently certified for E911 compliance. Geometrix MLC is in service with more wireless operators than any other mobile location system.

LOCATION BASED SERVICES

The wide variety of locating methods, combined with the system’s high performance, flexibility, reliability and scalability enables Geometrix MLC to support a wide variety of application ranging from Commercial location-based services, emergency services, and security applications.

COMMERCIAL LOCATION-BASED SERVICES

Mobile network operators and third parties can offer commercial value-added services that require knowing the position of mobiles, mobile devices, or fixed assets. For example, enterprise users may want to know the precise location of inventory, goods or other assets in transit, or of key personnel.

Dispatchers may be assisted by tracking delivery vehicles without driver intervention. Parents may want to be able to determine the whereabouts of their children or to be alerted if they wander from pre-established boundaries. Mobile consumers may want to know the location of the nearest ATM, the current whereabouts of their friends or the traffic conditions relative to their current location. Geometrix MLC can provide mobile locating support for all commercial LBS applications.

EMERGENCY SERVICE AND SECURITY APPLICATIONS

Geometrix MLC can accurately determine within seconds the position of mobiles calling 112, 911, fire brigade, police, or other emergency numbers. The system is capable of passing the caller’s location to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) through interfaces that are standards compliant. Geometrix MLC can locate and track mobiles/mobile devices of interest to security authorities.

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

The Geometrix MLC system is backed by a round-the-clock, multi-tiered support organization that is highly valued in the telecom industry. The key to success has been detailed process documentation, and operation metrics which ensure that high-quality support is available 24 x 7, every day of the year. The Geometrix MLC system is backed by excellent documentation and training courses that enable operators to easily become conversant with their system quickly.