INSTALLATION OF CLOUD BASED APP STANDARD

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Contents
Purpose & Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Pre-requisites and Caveats ................................................................................................................ 1
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Topology ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Android device ................................................................................................................................... 3
Sim.....................................................................................................................................................3
Installation.......................................................................................................................................4

Purpose & Scope

The purpose of this document is to define the standard technical architecture for an Android MDT
via a cloud based solution.

Introduction
The Android MDT is a solution provided by GPC Computer Software Limited Autocab as a dispatch
system vehicle interface for taxi companies. The system has been developed to maximise the
efficiency of the solution.
Over the past 20 years GPC Autocab has specialised in the production of the system and the data
head components leading the advancements within the market.

Pre-requisites and Caveats

The person who is setting up the devices must have access to the management suite in
Ghost

The devices must meet the Autocab minimum standard

The devices must have a working SIM card installed

The Ghost system must have Textback if the devices are to receive a text link to the
Playstore via Ghost

It is preferable that the devices are connected to a wifi network if possible, this will reduce
the data usage and speed up the installation process in areas where mobile data in buildings
is not as good as outside

Device minimum requirements

Android 4.2 or above
Sim card slot
GPRS connectivity

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GPS (Motorola Defy does not supply the correct format of data for Autocab applications and will not
work)
SD card slot for customers where their device does not have 2Gb memory free if using Autocab or
Ndrive navigation
If in doubt please contact Autocab with your device details and we can check for you.

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Overview
The following technical architecture has been devised for In Vehicle solutions only. The architecture
has been devised to support GPRS only communications.

Topology

Android
This is the driver interface between the booking office and the driver. The jobs are booked on the
Ghost system by the operator and then either dispatched manually or automatically by the Ghost
dispatch system.

Sim card
This is a GPRS enabled SIM card. All mobile networks can be accommodated with the Autocab
software. The Autocab software allows for the use of roaming SIMs that can switch between
networks automatically allowing for areas where there is mixed reception through the networks.

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Installation

Installation of cloud app on Android devices

Note for Vodafone Sim users using Autocab Hyperion devices. The Vodafone authentication type
must be set manually. To do this click on SETTINGS to access the Network settings. Under the
Wireless and network settings click on More Settings then the Mobile networks option. We then
need to access the Access point names to allow us access to the Sim card settings. Click on
Vodafone Contract Internet tab which will have a green circle on it. In here are all the Sim settings,
we now need to click on Authentication type and from the options select PAP. Once this is done
exit the settings by pressing Home button in the middle of the bottom row of icons/buttons.
Note for Roaming Sim users on all devices. These Sim cards require that the Android device is set to
data roaming to enable them to switch networks correctly. This is done by entering the device
settings, selecting More settings in the Wireless and networks tab and then clicking on Mobile
networks. In here there is a check box for Data roaming, click the box and accept the notification
about roaming charges by clicking OK. Exit this menu and follow the instructions below.
The next step is to log in to the Play store, this will require a google account, this does not need any
payment details to be filled in and anyone who has a Gmail account can use their email details for
this purpose.

To install the Android driver application on your devices, please follow the instructions below.
This installation procedure assumes that you have already entered your Driver and Vehicle details
including the drivers telephone number that applies to the SIM card in the Android device in the
management console of Ghost and you have a Textback facility on your system. If you dont have
textback please see the bottom of this page to get the Android application from the Playstore.

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To start the installation process you need to create an activation code. This is done using the
activation page of Ghost. To do this, log in to Ghost and click on the Management icon.

This will take you to the main management screen. Click on Activation Codes as circled in red here

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This is the page where we see all existing activation codes and can create new ones. To create a new
activation code click on New and you will be prompted for the following information.

Firstly you will need to insert the vehicle number you wish to create the code for. This is the MDT
number and you can click on the window and insert the number or click on the + or - to select the
number. For this document we will create a code for MDT number
999

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Next you need to select the your driver for this vehicle from the dropdown menu. Start to type the
number in the window and a list of drivers will drop down, select the driver from here, if the driver is
not listed check that the driver is in the list of drivers in the driver management screen. If you type
in a number that has not yet been setup in the driver details the text will appear red and you will not
be able to select that
driver.

To save these details press the End key on your keyboard. This will take you back to a list of MDTs
with their activation codes. We now need to send a link to a car to download the software
application. This is done by highlighting the MDT to be sent the information and then pressing the

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F2 key on the keyboard.

You will then be asked to confirm that you wish to send this text message to the MDT, click on Yes

The Android device will now receive a text message with the link to the Playstore where the
Autocab Driver App is located. Click on Install and follow the on-screen prompts to install to the
device.

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Once the application has been installed it will ask you if you would like to start the application, do
this and it will bring you to a screen where you will be instructed to enter your activation code.

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Press OK to bring up an on-screen keyboard and enter the activation code that Ghost has
generated. Finish by pressing the tick. The application will shut down. You can copy and paste your
activation code from the text you received at the beginning of this process. Now press the Autocab
icon on the phone in the app list and the application will begin.

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For customers who do not have Textback.

For customers who do not have Textback you will need to use the Playstore search facility. Search
for Autocab Driver App. The above instructions are the same for you with the exception of pressing
F2 to send the text to the driver.

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References
Detail references to external documentation that may be pertinent to the activity
Title

Location

MPT1362

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/ra/publication/mpt/mpt_pdf/
mpt1362.pdf

FCS1362

http://www.fcs.org.uk/my%20files/fcs_pdfs/codesofpractice/fcs136
2_2010.pdf
http://www.autocab.com/

Document Control
Document contract must be followed for each iteration and updated.
Version
1.0
1.1

Date
20/06/2014
26/06/2014

Author
Paul Tansey
Paul Tansey

Description
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