TheCarPCStore.com - Product: Auto Eclipse Laptop Disabler

What is it?
The Auto Eclipse Laptop Screen Disabler began with a problem. Drivers were using their laptops while they should have been driving. A large utility locating company needed a solution and so they went to one of their suppliers. Upon doing some research, their supplier discovered The CarPC Store and our CarPC related products and asked if we had anything that could work to prevent the use of the laptop while driving the vehicle. Our answer: "No, but we can make something that can". Upon doing some research, we discovered several reliable methods of performing this task. Hence we proceeded to design a solution without any assistance or guarantees. This solution is a combination of both hardware and software that work together to detect vehicle motion and disable use of the laptop. Finally after several months of long days and much hard work, we had a working prototype!

Eleven prototypes were made and installed into the utility locating company's trucks. It worked so well that they ordered 600 more shortly thereafter. Their entire fleet of over 2000 trucks are now all equipped with Auto Eclipse.

Since that time, many companies have successfully protected their fleet and the public with Auto Eclipse Laptop Screen Disablers. Join them and Drive Toward Safety!

The Result?
After installation of the devices, the accidents that were their fault were reduced by HALF! Within just 6 months the reduction in accidents paid for their investment and began putting money (over $500,000.00) back into their bottom line!

How does it work?
The hardware senses when the vehicle is not, or cannot be, in motion and sends out data to the PC. When the vehicle is moving, the hardware sends out a signal and the software on the PC then turns off the PC screen leaving your PC and any work untouched. Once the vehicle stops the screen instantly turns back on and the driver may begin working once more.

Can it be bypassed?
Anything can be bypassed, it is more of a question of how hard is it to be bypassed and can anyone tell if someone has been tampering with the software or hardware. The Auto Eclipse software is designed to be extremely difficult to remove or disable by anyone without the proper credentials. Also detailed logs are taken for virtually every event that happens within the software. Furthermore, all settings and logs are encrypted so that tampering is obvious and alterations are impossible. These logs not only show software tampering, but can also be used to identify hardware tampering. In the event of an accident or suspected tampering the logs can be analyzed and signs of tampering will become evident. See the Auto Eclipse Software Manual

Advantages of Using Auto Eclipse
As the developer and manufacturer of the Laptop Screen Disabler, we have had time to develop many features that are built-in to the devices and software (such as fuel conservation, seatbelt usage requirement, anti-theft features, and runaway vehicle preventation - Wireless versions only), and we do not charge extra for either those features or software upgrades, unlike many other vendors who want to charge you monthly or yearly fees plus software upgrade fees. We also provide, in detail, full discriptions of our product's capabilities (See Other Documentation to the right) so that customers can have a fully informed purchase. In addition, the Auto Eclipse software is capable of supporting First Responders who need to See their maps, but Nothing else while driving. Also, since our devices do not rely on GPS positioning signals, the hardware is more reliable and harder to hack by your driver, and the software logs tampering. This is the result of extensive testing, being proven in large environments, and our methods of detecting motion and disabling the screen and/or input devices. Furthermore, GPS signals can easily be blocked by your drivers, obstacles, smog, and even be jammed. Finally, we have a large selection of products, and a proven track record of supporting our customers. Keep your fleet safe with Auto Eclipse Laptop Screen Disablers with Input Prevention.

Are their different versions?
Yes. There is the Wired Laptop Disabler and the Wireless Laptop Disabler. The primary differences are listed below. Contact us for additional information, or click here for a quick comparision chart.

Auto Eclipse Wired Laptop Disabler uses a 9-Pin Serial (Not USB) port, and is the original version. It is referred to in documentation as an AE Pro VOE. With this version drivers may only use their laptops within the vehicle while parked unless they have a User or Supervisor Key (see Laptop Disabler Parts - Wired Version).
Auto Eclipse Wireless Laptop Disabler is the an advanced solution, allowing use of the laptop anywhere it needs to be. When in range of the vehicle (approximately 100 feet), it reacts to the vehicle and disables the screen whenever the vehicle is out of park. When out of range of the vehicle, the laptop screen is enabled. This version also has the ability to provide advanced features such as fuel conservation techniques, driver safety enforcement, and vehicle theft prevention.
Auto Eclipse Accel Device Disabler may be the simplest solution for your fleet. It works by sensing whether the laptop or other Windows based computing platform is in motion, and if so, disables access to the device until it is no longer in motion, helping to prevent driver distractions without the need for any hardware installed into the vehicle.
Auto Eclipse Accel Wireless Device Disabler is the ultimate solution, combining all the advantages of the Auto Eclipse Accel Device Disabler with large range of options available with the Auto Eclipse Wireless Laptop Disabler. While in motion, the mobile computing device is disabled. While in range of the vehicle (approximately 100 feet), it reacts to the vehicle and disables the device whenever the vehicle is out of park. When out of range of the vehicle, the laptop screen is enabled. This version also has the ability to provide advanced features such as fuel conservation techniques, drivers safety enforcement, and vehicle theft prevention.

How difficult is it to install?
It is not difficult at all, and the Accel version is extremely simple. Any car stereo installer or shop should be capable of performing the installation of the hardware (not necessary for the Accel version, and not required for the Accel Wireless version). Installation time for the software and hardware is as follows:

AE Version
Installation Time

Wired
30 Mintues Including Software installation. Hardware installation is fairly simple and only involves making 3 or 4 connections.

Wireless Starts at 30 Minutes Including Software. The time will vary according to which features you choose to implement.

Accel 10 to 15 Minutes. There is no hardware to attach to any vehicles.

Accel Wireless Base install: 10 to 15 Minutes and users can be up and running as if using the basic Accel version. The install time for the hardware in the vehicle is optional and will start at 20 minutes, but will vary accordin to which features you choose to implement.

These products are compatible with nearly every vehicle, and we provide Installation manuals for the product and diagrams for your vehicles such as can be seen on the thumbnail images to the right (click to enlarge).

Our company has a pool of laptops and/or vehicles that our drivers select at random every day. Will it work for us?
Yes. Both the wired version as well as the wireless version will work. The wireless version automatically syncs with the vehicle with the strongest signal, which will be the vehicle where the laptop is located. Once synced, it will not sync to another unless it looses sync. Once signal is lost, it will automatically begin trying to re-sync with a vehicle.

We have a custom need in the software and/or hardware. Is that possible?
It depends upon what is needed. We can accommodate certain hardware or software needs. Please understand that you will have to provide a test environment once modifications are complete and have passed our testing. Also, there may be substantial costs involved. Please contact The CarPC Store.

Where can I find more information?
Please contact us, our contact information is below.

Can I obtain samples? Where do I place an order?
You certainly may obtain samples. Please contact The CarPC Store at 404-403-0556 for either samples or to place an order, or order online by clicking one of these buttons:

Who do we contact for support?
Please contact The CarPC Store at 404-403-0556, or Submit a Help Desk ticket for support.
If you have any issues with our product, please let us know! We strive to provide the highest quality products and will do whatever we can to resolve your issue.

We look forward to helping your company drive toward safety.

Thank you,

The CarPC Store
Auto Eclipse Designer & Manufacturer
Technical and Software Support
404-403-0556

Auto Eclipse is a product line designed, developed, and supported by The CarPC Store. If you would like to be a distributor please contact us at 404-403-0556 for exciting opportunities.
Auto Eclipse products are Patent Pending by The CarPC Store.