Vehicle tracking terminology explained – part 3

TELEMATICS / TECHNOLOGY TERMINOLOGY

Accelerometer – Measures the force of acceleration, allowing it to determine movement, speed and direction.

Alerts – A feature that provides real-time notification via text or email of predetermined vehicle or workforce activity.

API (Application Programming Interface) – specifies how some software components should interact with each other to make it easier to develop and integrate a program.

Anti-Tamper – security measures to protect against unauthorised interference.

Bluetooth – Wireless communication technology standard for exchanging data over short distances.

BP Switch (Business & Private Mileage Switch) – In-vehicle switch or button that a driver can use to define business and private usage.

Buzzer – communication of driver behaviour issues or non-compliance of driver ID to the driver.

CSV – A comma-separated values is a file format that is used to store data in a structured table of lists that is used to import/export large amounts of data between back-office applications.

Dashboard – a management information system that provides a real-time user interface that offers an overview of key operational information.

Data Coverage – Same as GPRS

De-installation – removal of tracking unit performed by engineer / technician.

Door Sensors – On-board sensors that capture data on when vehicle doors are opened and closed.

Driver ID – Tracking tool that identifies which driver is operating a vehicle using a dallas key and in-vehicle reader, an integrated navigation device or an RFID tag.

Driver Scheduling – Enables appointments and jobs to be entered in the system to support workflow management and job allocation, with dedicated reports and alerts.

Engineer / Technician – field-based engineering professional responsible for all technology installation, testing, repair and maintenance.

Find my Nearest – Tracking feature that enables the identification of the closest and most appropriate vehicle, driver, location or point of interest.

Geo Coding – Software that converts geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) sent from a tracking device to a street address, postcode or location on the mapping.

Geofencing – Used to create virtual perimeters around geographic locations or areas to provide alerts and reports on tracking devices entering or exiting the designated zones.

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) – A widely-used wireless service that is designed to enable data to be sent and received more rapidly using mobile devices.

GPS (Global Positioning System) – Uses a network of satellites to provide positioning and velocity data regarding a tracking device.

GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) – A communications standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).

Heading – Direction of vehicle movement (North, East, South, West).

Helpdesk – Offers information and support to provide technical guidance and troubleshoot issues.

Installation – Process of setting up a tracking unit for use performed by engineer / technician.

Integrated Camera – Camera technology that is combined with a vehicle tracking system to capture video footage of an actual or alleged driving incident.

Journey Replay – Tracking functionality that provides playback of a historic journey onscreen with route and vehicle data.

Lone Worker – Remote and vulnerable employees that operate in isolation without close or direct supervision.

We hope that you are enjoying our series of blogs that explain some of the vehicle tracking terminology used in the industry, but if you have any questions, or would like to see how the Satmo vehicle tracking solution can help your business please call us on 01274 587748 and one of the team will be more than happy to help.