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    Case Study
    Transforming the Marine Infotainment System with Power-Pole VISION

    MediaTek IoT-Modem platform enables unified, Google-certified solution

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    Background

    JL Marine Systems®, an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of boat control technology and the creator of the Power Pole® shallow water anchor, partnered with NEXA® (formerly Social Mobile) and MediaTek to create VISION – the world’s first Google-certified marine infotainment system. Designed in both 7-inch and 12-inch models, VISION delivers unified boat control, marine-grade durability, and access to the Google Play Store for app based navigation, entertainment, and system-wide integration.

    Critical Needs

    Enterprise IoT

    Lack of Unified Control

    Prevented seamless control of multiple boating products and accessories from a single interface.

    Low Power

    Extreme Durability

    Required to withstand harsh marine conditions.

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    Lack of Intuitive Interface

    A desire for a smartphone-like, intuitive interface that could run any app in a ruggedized format.

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    App Accessibility

    Along with product control, allowing users to access to app-based navigation and entertainment.

    MediaTek Solution

    To overcome these challenges, JL Marine Systems collaborated with NEXA®, a leading provider of enterprise mobility solutions as well as MediaTek and PureTalk to engineer VISION—a purpose-built infotainment hub for marine environments.

    Key features include:

    • Custom, Purpose-built Hardware: NEXA® developed two durable marine-grade devices with 7” and 12” display options supporting IP67 durability and sunlight-readable touchscreens.

    • Secured and Managed by Android Enterprise: As the world’s first
      Android-certified marine device, VISION has access to the Google
      Play Store and Google Mobile Services.

    • Powered by MediaTek’s MT8788 IoT-Modem Chipset: Leveraging the worldwide proven modem capability of MediaTek and the Octa-core, LTE/Cat-7 MT8788 allows for always connected capability and a reliable advanced-processing and low-power platform for the Android operating system.

    • PureTalk Wireless Connectivity: Enables real-time navigation, control, and data access directly from the water.

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    Results

    Unified, app-enabled control of all compatible marine systems.

    Access to high-quality navigation and entertainment apps.

    Rugged performance that endures the harshest on-water environments.

    Future-ready expandability for evolving boating technology needs.

    How Does MediaTek’s SoC Meet the Requirements?

    • High Processing Power: The MT8781 SoC’s octa-core CPU supports 60-120 fps and handles high data throughput.

    • GPU Performance: The Mali-G57 MC2 GPU renders smooth visuals with optimized frame rates.

    • Memory Support: LPDDR4X RAM enables fast data transfers for maintaining higher refresh rates.

    • Display Interface: MIPI-DSI CTP TFT supports the Live Paper display’s frame rates, enabling a fluid and responsive experience.

    • Power Efficiency: The 6nm process ensures the MT8781 SoC to balance high performance with long battery life.

    • Wireless Connectivity: Advanced connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.

    Daylight Requirements