The use of a mini computer in the on line control of a large taxi fleet

A mini computer with 8K 12 bit word storage capacity is employed in direct interface with the radio base stations and vehicular data units to perform routine priority and procedural functions. 2K word locations are allocated to individual vehicle identification and the remaining 6K locations are allocated to zone identification, and program functions. Organization of the system is such that the work load is evenly distributed among the dispatchers. Driver´s identification codes register automatically in a receive buffer and a return code from the computer signals a driver that his call is registered. Illustrations of the dispatcher´s keyboard and display unit are shown.