| > | | | | be identified and measured. The velocity, a |
| | | | component of the data string sent by the |
| Vehicle Tracking is the science of determining the | | | | tracking device, measures the speed in KPH or |
| location of a vehicle or asset with a high degree | | | | MPH and enables it to be easily displayed. |
| of accuracy through advanced technological | | | | Many other features can be offered through |
| means. Real-time vehicle tracking goes a step | | | | web-based programming enhancements. They |
| further by transmitting the vehicle location | | | | range from display of the vehicle’s |
| information as soon as it is obtained. | | | | historical detail or breadcrumb trail to |
| This science requires technology to make it | | | | Geofence history. A Geofence is a virtual |
| happen. The electronic device that is installed in | | | | boundary around a geographic area. Once defined, |
| the vehicle or asset is comprised of a GPS | | | | a vehicle can be identified when it enters or exits |
| receiver, wireless RF modem, a controller board, | | | | a Geofence. This helps the end-user keep their |
| and in some cases a battery. While the GPS | | | | vehicles out of unauthorized areas or informs |
| receiver is constantly logging location information, | | | | them when the vehicle arrives at a particular |
| the controller board selects the location | | | | location. Another feature that utilizes both the |
| information that corresponds to specific events. | | | | technology of the vehicle tracking device and the |
| For instance, when a vehicle is started, the device | | | | power of the website is the measurement of |
| detects this change of ignition status and captures | | | | excessive idling. Knowing the duration of an |
| the GPS location information at that very | | | | excessive idle event can help the end-user |
| moment. | | | | manage their fleet and personnel more efficiently. |
| The device typically sends its information over | | | | The combination of technological elements that |
| the GSM wireless network. The data goes | | | | make a real-time vehicle tracking system possible, |
| through the internet to the database servers. | | | | serves to enhance business and personal |
| Here, the data is compiled and stored until queried | | | | productivity. The addition of its real-time |
| by the end-user. The end-user accesses the | | | | component increases the usefulness of the |
| location data either through a client-based | | | | information. The end-user will be able to better |
| software program or, more likely, a website. | | | | manage their fleet vehicles, cut costs of operating |
| Since the data provided by the vehicle tracking | | | | it and the people associated with it, as well as |
| device includes more information than just | | | | protect the environment through less waste. |
| location, its usefulness is greatly enhanced. All | | | | Real-time vehicle tracking is a perfect example of |
| stops made by the vehicle can be positively | | | | the marriage of technologies for the betterment |
| identified, showing the address, and time and | | | | of society. |
| duration of the stop. Excessive idling events can | | | | |