DLP-5: Ruptela Device Integration

Headline: DIMO hardware license approval for Ruptela

Author: Hayati Ertugrul

Submitter(s): The DIMO Foundation [0xCED3c922200559128930180d3f0bfFd4d9f4F123]

Status: Voting (until October 22, 2024 at 16:15 UTC)

Voting URL: Pending

Discussion Forum: Discord #🗳️governance forum

Vote Type: Level 1

Abstract

Ruptela is a global telematics company established in 2007 in Lithuania. Ruptela develops quality devices in-house, working with clients in over 120 countries. Ruptela is applying for a integration license to produce a DIMO-compatible high bandwidth OBD dongle that uses LTE connectivity with 2G fallback.

Motivation

This proposal provides transparency to the DIMO community regarding the new DIMO-compatible hardware that Ruptela is planning to bring to the ecosystem and specifies the commitments they must uphold.

Granting licenses to new manufacturers broadens the ecosystem and fosters competition with different options for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Different manufacturers may bring innovative approaches and technologies to the table and reduce single points of failure for the network over time.

Due to its compact size, wider vehicle signal support, and connectivity options, the device specified below will bring a lower and more affordable price point for the cost of ownership and connectivity for users to connect to the DIMO network.

Specification

Ruptela has applied to manufacture DIMO-compatible devices and is currently in the Hardware Ecosystem Pipeline. The company has passed KYC, produced 1,000 devices, and bonded 100,000 $DIMO as part of the application process.

Steps for production are as follows:

• Complete: KYC/B and business audit of the manufacturer, and ongoing orders

• Complete: Bond 100,000 $DIMO to acquire a manufacturing license as outlined in DIP-4

• Complete: Radio/industrial certifications

  • FCC

  • IC

  • PTCRB

  • UKCA

  • CE

• Within 1 year: Hardware and security audit

Application Type

Integrations Provider (Hardware)

Corporate Details

UAB “Ruptela” is the legal name of the company with an address at Address: Perkūnkiemio g. 6, Vilnius, Lithuania.

Description of Services

Ruptela is a telematics device manufacturer that can design and manufacture a wide range of automotive accessories and electronics that would benefit the DIMO network. Currently, Ruptela is developing a new DIMO flagship high bandwidth OBD device.

Technical Specifications

The new flagship DIMO device being developed by Ruptela is an LTE/BLE and GPS-enabled high bandwidth OBD Dongle. The key features and specifications are as follows:

High Level BOM

Component	Part/description
Inputs for Ignition detection	3 (OBDII Pin1 OR Pin3 OR Pin8)
CAN 1 Interface	OBDII Pin 6/14
CAN 2 Interface	Configuration switchable OBDII Pins: 3/11 , 3/8 , 1/9, 2/10, Pin1(SW CAN)
K-line interface	OBDII Pin 7
J1708 interface	OBDII Pin 2/10
Power supply	12/24V
USB port	Yes
SIM card	Nano SIM (4FF)
LED's	Red - Power/Ignition status Orange – Network Status Green – GNSS status Blue – Autoconfiguration
Connectivity	North America Variant: 4G CAT-M1 B2/B4/B12 +2G fallback EMEA Variant: 4G CAT-M1 B1/B3/B5/B8/B18/B19/ B20/B28 +2G fallback
GNSS	Ublox M10
BLE	5.1
Accelerometer	3 axis (auto-calibrating)
Temperature	Operating: -20 to +60 °C Storage: -20 to +45 °C Battery charging: 0 to +45 °C Battery discharging: -20 to +60 °C
Humidity	5% to 95% Non-condensing
Certifications	North America Variant: FCC / IC /PTCRB EMEA Variant: CE /E-mark
Dimensions	75mm x 51mm x 27mm
Weight	65g +/- 2g
Housing	Black Plastic

Safety Protocols

The device employs the use of a ‘secure element’ that provides communication encryption between the device and the cloud. Data is stored onboard on a flash chip. The device is able to sense the vehicle's acceleration/orientation, track location (both GSM triangulation and GPS), and connect to the vehicle's OBD II port.

Commitments to DIMO

Ruptela is committed to:

• Act in best faith towards the DIMO community, producing quality hardware and honoring any commitments, timelines, etc.; and

• Comply with all relevant laws and regulations related to the safe production and usage of their devices.

Implementation

If passed, this DLP will be in effect immediately after the four-day timelock concludes. Ruptela will have the ability to mint valid $DIMO devices. This DLP will be updated, with history noted in the Changelog, if the bond is ever updated.

Copyright

Copyright and related rights waived via CC0

Citation

Please cite this document as:

Hayati Ertugrul, "DLP 5: Ruptela Hardware License", no. 5, October 2024. [Online serial]. Available: [https://github.com/DIMO-Network/DIP]

Changelog

Disclaimer

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