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You've heard of "trailer trash"? Here's "trailer mesh."

Jake Vickers from Suba in Florida has built an innovative mobile WiFi meshing system, which lets him delivers a unique wireless network and security package. It's a self-sufficient, instant solution that will work just about anywhere.

The initial application for this system is for construction sites, letting remote personnel monitor progress at the site over the internet. Suba's first customer is their parent company CED Construction, who often have multiple projects ongoing across several states. "CED Construction need to keep track of progress on every site, but it's often impossible to visit them all individually" says Jake. "This system gives us a window in to see what is going on at each site we are working at. These sites can be very far apart, so the service is really valuable for us. Wireless Mesh lets us get set up instantly with a robust solution. We can provide these systems on rental for specific projects, or we can sell them outright to other operators."

Jake's system is in use on construction sites all over the state of Florida - and beyond, providing independent security surveillance, wireless internet and voice connectivity in a demanding environment. Once the job is over the trailers can be towed to the next job. This mobile system shows just how versatile and flexible the wireless mesh is, making it suited for integration into innovative applications.

Using a trailer mounted meshbox the operator can tow the mobile node to any location, where the mobile mesh can be installed and operational in minutes, offering internet, voice over IP and CCTV. A telescopic pillar lifts the meshbox antenna and camera up to around 20 feet, which gives the meshbox a good position to connect to other meshboxes, and users, and lets the CCTV camera operate from a good vantage point.

The CCTV camera can be controlled remotely over the mesh and the internet, giving 360 degree views with zoom and tilt functions. The camera can be programmed with pre-set views to cover specific points within view, and allows automatic roaming between key points.

The system is battery powered, so that it can work independently and can be parked anywhere. Solar panels charge the batteries to give the system long lasting independent power. Being based in Florida makes solar power an obvious option, but the system will charge anywhere outdoors where there are enough hours of daylight, in sunny or cloudy conditions.

This mobile mesh system incorporates four key innovations:

Contact Jake jvickers at noram.com