AIS delivered to iPhone and iPad

摘要

iAIS is a low-cost navigation device that links navigation data to Apple's iPhone, iPad and iTouch range of products though a WiFi interface. The newly developed device, released by Digital Yacht, featured in Seawork Internationals Innovations Showcase, in June. The device consists of a high-performance dual-channel AIS receiver and integrated wireless access point. iAIS also allows compatible apps' to access NMEA/ GPS/AIS data. The user can connect to the iAIS hotspot by switching on the device without the need for internet connection; the device only requires connection to a standard VHF antenna, dedicated AIS antenna or splitter. iAIS has the capability to multiplex other NMEA data available, such as GPS, depth, speed or wind and combine it with the AIS data into the wireless feed. As iAIS uses the vessel's own GPS, there is no need for an internal GPS on the compatible device it is used with.