Vehicle tracking terminology explained – part 4

TELEMATICS / TECHNOLOGY TERMINOLOGY

Mapping – visual representation of an area that shows vehicle locations and points of interest.

M2M (Machine-to-Machine) – Connects devices and appliances wirelessly to the Internet to create intelligent assets that can be monitored and managed remotely.

Message Forwarding – Email or SMS notification of an event or activity.

Mobile Application (Mobile App) – Software application developed to operate on smartphones, tablet computers and other mobile devices.

OTA Upgrade – Over the air upgrade to remotely update with latest software solution.

Roaming – Extension of connectivity service that ensures a wireless device is kept connected outside of its home location.

Panic Button – built-in or remote panic alarm device to alert an individual or group in case of an emergency or accident.

Permission / Access Rights – Controls the features and data that can be accessed by a specific user.

POI (Point of Interest) – Mapping feature that allows key locations to be visible.

PTO (Power Take Off) – refers to the monitoring and measurement of a variety of peripheral vehicle equipment such as bin / skip lifts, emergency lights, gritting systems, tyre compressors, cranes and safety equipment.

Real Time / Live – the ability to view events and status of vehicles immediately as they occur.

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) – a generic term that refers to technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify assets and objects, allowing the storing and retrieval of information using RFID tags.

Server Based Solution – Applications that are implemented, controlled, supported and functioned within a server-based environment.

Service Call – a visit made by engineer / technician to undertake installation, repair or maintenance.

Sim Card – a portable memory chip that works as an ID card for a mobile device containing a unique identification number and other personal data.

SMS (Simple Message System) – text messaging service component used by phone, web, or mobile communication systems.

Snail Trail – Historical view of where a vehicle has been (see Journey Replay).

Software Update / Upgrade – replacing software with a newer version to bring a system up-to-date.

Temperature Monitoring – sensors integrated with your wired or wireless tracking solution to monitor temperatures and deliver full visibility of assets.

Telematics – Merging and integrated use of telecommunications and information technology including GPS and navigation systems.

Tracking Device – the hardware unit installed into a vehicle that captures and communicates vehicle location, movement and status data.

Two-Way Communications – Two-way messaging functionality between a tracking software application and an in-vehicle device.

Update Frequency – the time intervals between receiving status updates from the tracking device.

User – the person that accesses and interacts with a tracking system to monitor mobile assets and employees

Warranty Friendly – Product or solution that will not invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.

Web Application – A tracking software solution that is accessed online via a web browser.

If you have any questions about these terms, or about how the Satmo vehicle tracking solution can work for you please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01274 587748 we would love to talk to you about how we can help.