Vehicle
Telematics Applications
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Practical Applications
of Vehicle Telematics
When
used in a commercial environment vehicle telematics can potentially be a
powerful and valuable tool to improve the efficiency of an organization. The information below are practical applications
of vehicle telematics.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vehicle Tracking
Vehicle tracking is a way of monitoring the location, movements, status and
behavior of a vehicle or a fleet of vehicles.
This is achieved through a combination of a GPS(GNSS) receiver and an
electronic device (usually comprising a GSM/GPRS modem) installed
in each vehicle, communicating with the user (dispatching, emergency or co-ordinating
unit) and PC or web based software. The
data are turned into information by management reporting tools in conjunction
with a visual display on computerised mapping software. Advanced vehicle localization system for
public transport may employ Odometry instead of GPS/GNSS.
Trailer Tracking
Trailer tracking is the technology of tracking the movements and position
of an articulated vehicle's trailer unit, through the use of a location unit
fitted to the trailer and a method of returning the position data via mobile
communication network or geostationary satellite communications, for use though
either PC or Web based software.
Satellite Navigation
Satellite navigation in the context of vehicle telematics is the technology
of using a GPS and electronic mapping tool to enable the driver of a vehicle to
locate a position, then route plan and navigate a journey.
Mobile Data
Mobile data is use of wireless data communications using radio waves to
send and receive real time computer data to, from and between devices used by
field based personnel. These devices
can be fitted solely for use while in the vehicle (Fixed Data Terminal) or for
use in and out of the vehicle (Mobile Data Terminal).
Emergency Warning System for Vehicles
Emergency Warning System for Vehicles Telematics technologies include
self-orientating open network structure of intelligent beacons developed for
application in the development of intelligent vehicles - with target intent to
blend warning information with surrounding vehicles in the vicinity of travel,
intra-vehicle, and infrastructure.
Emergency Warning System for Vehicles Telematics particularly developed
for international harmonization and standardization of vehicle-to-vehicle,
infrastructure-to-vehicle, and vehicle-to-infrastructure real-time Dedicated
Short Range Communication (DSRC) intelligent systems. Telematics relate to computerized systems that update information
at the same rate as they receive data, enabling them to direct or control a
process such as an instantaneous autonomous warning notification in a remote
machine or a group of machines. By use
of Telematics, instantaneous direction travel knowledge of a vehicle may be
transmitted in real-time to surrounding vehicles traveling in the local area of
vehicles equipped (with EWSV) to receive said warning signals of danger.
Auto Insurance
The general idea of telematic auto insurance is that a driver's behavior is
monitored directly while the person drives and this information is transmitted
to an insurance company. The insurance
company then assesses the risk of that driver having an accident and charges
insurance premiums accordingly. A
driver who drives long distance at high speed, for example, will be charged a
higher rate than a driver who drives short distances at slower speeds.
Telematic auto insurance was independently invented and patented by a major
U.S. auto insurance company, Progressive Auto Insurance U.S.
Patent 5,797,134 and a Spanish independent inventor, Salvador Minguijon
Perez, with the European
Patent EP0700009B1. The Progressive
patents cover the use of a cell phone and GPS to track movements of a car. The Perez patents cover monitoring the car's
engine control computer to determine distance driven, speed, time of day,
braking force, etc. Ironically,
Progressive is developing the Perez technology in the US and European auto
insurer Norwich Union is developing the Progressive
technology for Europe.
More information can be found at the provided links above.
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