Transport And Traffic Control
The system uses the GSM infrastructure and the GPS satellite
system for the transmission of data from a user via a MMI to one or more computerized
service centers.The collected data is processed and automatic calls are placed to the
appropriate responsible party. The system optimizes Fleet Management and reduces the
access time to freight delivery data.
System characteristics
In the autonomous telematics system service center data is automatically:
| collected |
| processed |
| archived |
| transmitted |
This system:
| is easy to apply |
| has low investment and operational costs |
| uses off the shelf products |
The above described system has different possible applications:
| monitoring |
| management |
| planning |
| warning function |
Major system features are:
| Remote Tracking |
| Remote vehicle data access |
| Emergency Services |
| Roadside Assistance |
| Information Services |
| Specific requested data transmission |
Remote Tracking
| Real time position tracking (GPS) with no driver involvement |
| Route planning and guidance |
| Optimize fleet organization for pick-ups and deliveries |
| Pin-point the vehicle in the event of theft |
| Statistical control and comparison of planned and real distances covered |
Remote vehicle data access
| Monitoring and recording of the following: |
| Speed |
| Fuel consumption |
| Gear shift behavior |
| Braking system status |
| Remote diagnostics |
| Use the on-board computer to change the parameters when necessary |
| Perform remote repairs (if the on-board computer is preset) |
In the event of malfunction or dangerous values a warning message is automatically send
to the service center
Emergency Sevices
| Automatic call in the event of crash |
| Manual call in the event of illness or accidents |
| Request for medical assistance via telephone |
Roadside Assistance
In the event of mechanical breakdown, by pressing the "assistance" key, a
roadside assistance call is made. The service center will receive the call together with
the position, and will forward the request for help to the closest garage.
Information Services
If you require information for your trip, by pressing the "information" key
on the control interface, you will have access to information regarding :
| Hotels |
| Trips |
| Restaurants |
| Rent-a-car |
| Flights |
| Medical visits |
Specific requested data transmission
This system has the capability to transmit and receive application specific data such
as :
| Barcode scanner data |
| Trailer ID recognition |
| Trailer internal environment information (temperature, humidity,
open/locked doors) |
Specific areas of transport
| Public Transport |
| V.I.P. Transport |
| High security vehicles |
| Trains |
| Ships |
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