EAO Schweiz AG
EAO Passenger Interface. Charge. Connect. Communicate.
The EAO Passenger Interface improves the passenger experience, by providing phone charging, eliminating ‘low battery anxiety’ and enabling passengers to stay connected on their journeys.
With the seatback mounted SliderFLEX that holds the phone securely in either landscape or portrait mode and a table top mounted version, every seat can be provided with a charging service.
Using the iBeacon location systems train operating companies can offer additional services and monetise their installation through their App’s to provide journey information, ticket sales or validation, trolley service requests etc.
The innovative passenger interface utilises a novel multi-coil inductive charger certified to the global Qi standard for iOS and Android that can charge any enabled phone wherever it’s charging interface is located – just by placing it in the SliderFLEX seatback holder, or on the table charging pad.
Wireless charging eliminates the need for cables and improves the reliability of the system, but the optional USB socket caters for older phones.
Key features
Using the iBeacon location systems train operating companies can offer additional services and monetise their installation through their App’s to provide journey information, ticket sales or validation, trolley service requests etc.
The innovative passenger interface utilises a novel multi-coil inductive charger certified to the global Qi standard for iOS and Android that can charge any enabled phone wherever it’s charging interface is located – just by placing it in the SliderFLEX seatback holder, or on the table charging pad.
Wireless charging eliminates the need for cables and improves the reliability of the system, but the optional USB socket caters for older phones.
Key features
- Seatback holster, or embedded table top charging unit
- Qi Inductive Technology
- Compatible with all modern phones through USB socket
- Can be retrofitted to seats and tables during refurbishment
- iBeacon smart positioning for App integration *
- Rugged, reliable design for rail applications
* Subject to app development & cloud based service fees for the operator
Benefits to the passenger
Benefits to the passenger
- Charge phone without inconvenience of carrying plugs and cables
- Opportunistic charging to avoid ‘low battery anxiety’
- Access to additional on-board services during journey
- Profit from tailored promotional offers during and after the journey
Benefits to the train operator
- Clear enhancement to the passenger experience and the operator’s image
- Can be retrofitted during refurbishment or as a separate upgrade
- The SliderFLEX and holster accept most modern smart phones
- Can be branded with the service operator’s or sponsor’s logo
- Additional revenues through tailored passenger services
- Communications infrastructure