System provides iPhone app for remote control and video monitoring; firm seeks distribution partnerships Indianapolis, LoadOut Technologies has unveiled a mobile system that allows bulk material operators to use an Apple iPhone/iPod Touch to monitor and control materials handling operations to enhance safety, boost efficiencies, and reduce costs. LoadOut was originally developed to improve safety and efficiency in agriculture and grains processing businesses. Like many other industries, farms and processing plants move millions of tons of materials on a daily basis. In many cases, employees have been forced to endure uncomfortable or hazardous working conditions to personally monitor and control materials transfers. Adverse weather, loud noises, harmful dust particles and moving parts from motors are all inevitable realities within these environments. Respiratory issues, slips, falls, and a number of other scenarios can make bulk loading challenging for employees. Aside from the affect on the operators, these factors also reduce the effectiveness of site processes and operations. The unique, patent-pending LoadOut system eliminates these safety hazards, provides a simple to use remote monitor and control, and dramatically improves efficiencies in many materials handling scenarios. LoadOut is simple for people to use yet can be integrated into the most complex bulk material handling facilities. The system is ideal for sites that require one or more employees to control loading equipment at outbound loading locations. This also applies to sites where the truck driver is expected to perform the process alone. With the LoadOut system, operators can view and control the process far more efficiently than ever before. When the operator arrives at the loading site they simply turn the system on, open the app, and visually monitor and control the process from their iPhone or iPod touch. The photograph above shows an iPhone with the LoadOut software in actual use in a grain transportation application. The LoadOut system features a rugged remote video camera which broadcasts live, full color video of the loading process wirelessly to the operator's iPhone or iPod Touch. The operator, waiting in a safe location, can clearly see the status of the loading process on the iPhone screen. The operator can easily monitor the loading process, away from the dust, noise and hazards, and simply pushes a button on the iPhone or iPod to stop the process when needed. The system can be used for a variety of purposes to enhance safety and efficiencies in any materials handling application. A number of features are built in to ensure safety of the operator. Encrypted access, human response timers, and a uniform control sequence are a few examples. LoadOut is protected by US and Foreign patents pending. LoadOut is seeking experienced distribution partners to serve the aggregates and mining industry and welcomes enquiries to discuss options. About LoadOut
LoadOut Technologies, LLC., is a privately held company in Camden, Indiana, near Indianapolis. LoadOut’s patent-protected systems give operators real-time visibility and remote control of equipment and materials through their iPhones and other mobile devices. The systems improve safety and efficiencies in any materials handling scenario. Originally designed for agricultural and grain processing applications, LoadOut systems are perfect for materials handling applications in other industries.
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