Vehicle Trackers - Revision history

Claudia.Prajanu at 19:33, 16 September 2018

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	Vehicle Trackers are devices attached to the vehicle that track the vehicle position usually for monitoring purposes. These devices can be used for different purposes such as logistics, theft prevention/recovery, emergency services, tolling and driver behavior monitoring<ref name="esa-ec">~~[http://www.galileoic.org/la/files/Road.pdf~~ Galileo Application Sheet - Road Applications], ESA and European Commission, October 2002</ref>. Besides these applications, that require little interaction with the driver, these devices can be connected to other in-car systems either to provide position or to collect additional vehicle information from other vehicle sensors. It is not uncommon that these device are connected to the communication and entertainment system to provide positioning for interactive services such as [[Road Navigation\|navigation]].		Vehicle Trackers are devices attached to the vehicle that track the vehicle position usually for monitoring purposes. These devices can be used for different purposes such as logistics, theft prevention/recovery, emergency services, tolling and driver behavior monitoring<ref name="esa-ec"> Galileo Application Sheet - Road Applications, ESA and European Commission, October 2002</ref>. Besides these applications, that require little interaction with the driver, these devices can be connected to other in-car systems either to provide position or to collect additional vehicle information from other vehicle sensors. It is not uncommon that these device are connected to the communication and entertainment system to provide positioning for interactive services such as [[Road Navigation\|navigation]].

	These devices can be passive when wide area communications are not supported and the data collected in the device is analyzed at the end of the trip. But usually these devices are active and incorporate wide area communications that is used to send the collected information to a central server or service.		These devices can be passive when wide area communications are not supported and the data collected in the device is analyzed at the end of the trip. But usually these devices are active and incorporate wide area communications that is used to send the collected information to a central server or service.
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	* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]] or [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]] might be supported allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be useful for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.		* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]] or [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]] might be supported allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be useful for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.

	It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some kind of user input. One of the most common types of input are a panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to a driver console where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs<ref>[~~http~~://ec.europa.eu/~~dgs~~/~~energy_transport/galileo/doc/galileo_app10.pdf~~ Galileo Application Sheet - Public Transport Applications], ESA and European Commission, October 2002</ref>. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed by the driver.		It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some kind of user input. One of the most common types of input are a panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to a driver console where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs<ref>[https://ec.europa.eu/commission/index_en Galileo Application Sheet - Public Transport Applications], ESA and European Commission, October 2002</ref>. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed by the driver.

	As described for [[Emergency Services]] there is a trend for these systems to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions<ref name="ESA_Portal_Road">[http://www.esa.int/esaMI/Navigation_Applications/SEM9RFEVL2F_0.html ESA Portal - Navigation Applications - Road], ESA, June 2007</ref>.		As described for [[Emergency Services]] there is a trend for these systems to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions<ref name="ESA_Portal_Road">[http://www.esa.int/esaMI/Navigation_Applications/SEM9RFEVL2F_0.html ESA Portal - Navigation Applications - Road], ESA, June 2007</ref>.

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	* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]] or [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]] might be supported allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be useful for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.		* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]] or [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]] might be supported allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be useful for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.

	It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some kind of user input. One of the most common types of input are a panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to a driver console where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs<ref>[http://~~www~~.~~galileoic~~.~~org~~/la/~~files~~/~~Public%20Transport~~.pdf Galileo Application Sheet - Public Transport Applications], ESA and European Commission, October 2002</ref>. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed by the driver.		It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some kind of user input. One of the most common types of input are a panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to a driver console where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs<ref>[http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/energy_transport/galileo/doc/galileo_app10.pdf Galileo Application Sheet - Public Transport Applications], ESA and European Commission, October 2002</ref>. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed by the driver.

	As described for [[Emergency Services]] there is a trend for these systems to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions<ref name="ESA_Portal_Road">[http://www.esa.int/esaMI/Navigation_Applications/SEM9RFEVL2F_0.html ESA Portal - Navigation Applications - Road], ESA, June 2007</ref>.		As described for [[Emergency Services]] there is a trend for these systems to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions<ref name="ESA_Portal_Road">[http://www.esa.int/esaMI/Navigation_Applications/SEM9RFEVL2F_0.html ESA Portal - Navigation Applications - Road], ESA, June 2007</ref>.

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Rui.Pereira at 17:04, 7 November 2011

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	Vehicle Trackers are devices attached to the vehicle that track the vehicle position usually for monitoring purposes. These devices can be used for different purposes such as logistics, theft prevention/recovery, emergency services, tolling and driver behavior monitoring. Besides these applications, that require little interaction with the driver, these devices can be connected to other in-car systems either to provide position or to collect additional vehicle information from other vehicle sensors. It is not uncommon that these device are connected to the communication and entertainment system to provide positioning for interactive services such as [[Road Navigation\|navigation]].		Vehicle Trackers are devices attached to the vehicle that track the vehicle position usually for monitoring purposes. These devices can be used for different purposes such as logistics, theft prevention/recovery, emergency services, tolling and driver behavior monitoring<ref name="esa-ec">[http://www.galileoic.org/la/files/Road.pdf Galileo Application Sheet - Road Applications], ESA and European Commission, October 2002</ref>. Besides these applications, that require little interaction with the driver, these devices can be connected to other in-car systems either to provide position or to collect additional vehicle information from other vehicle sensors. It is not uncommon that these device are connected to the communication and entertainment system to provide positioning for interactive services such as [[Road Navigation\|navigation]].

	These devices can be passive when wide area communications are not supported and the data collected in the device is analyzed at the end of the trip. But usually these devices are active and incorporate wide area communications that is used to send the collected information to a central server or service.		These devices can be passive when wide area communications are not supported and the data collected in the device is analyzed at the end of the trip. But usually these devices are active and incorporate wide area communications that is used to send the collected information to a central server or service.
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	* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]] or [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]] might be supported allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be useful for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.		* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]] or [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]] might be supported allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be useful for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.

	It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some kind of user input. One of the most common types of input are a panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to a driver console where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed by the driver.		It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some kind of user input. One of the most common types of input are a panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to a driver console where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs<ref>[http://www.galileoic.org/la/files/Public%20Transport.pdf Galileo Application Sheet - Public Transport Applications], ESA and European Commission, October 2002</ref>. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed by the driver.

	As described for [[Emergency Services]] there is a trend for these systems to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions.		As described for [[Emergency Services]] there is a trend for these systems to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions<ref name="ESA_Portal_Road">[http://www.esa.int/esaMI/Navigation_Applications/SEM9RFEVL2F_0.html ESA Portal - Navigation Applications - Road], ESA, June 2007</ref>.

	== Product Characterization ==		== Product Characterization ==

Rui.Pereira at 15:48, 7 November 2011

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			Vehicle Trackers are devices attached to the vehicle that track the vehicle position usually for monitoring purposes. These devices can be used for different purposes such as logistics, theft prevention/recovery, emergency services, tolling and driver behavior monitoring. Besides these applications, that require little interaction with the driver, these devices can be connected to other in-car systems either to provide position or to collect additional vehicle information from other vehicle sensors. It is not uncommon that these device are connected to the communication and entertainment system to provide positioning for interactive services such as [[Road Navigation\|navigation]].
	Vehicle Trackers are devices attached to the vehicle that track the vehicle position usually for monitoring purposes. These devices can be used for different purposes such as logistics, theft prevention/recovery, emergency services, tolling and driver behavior monitoring. Besides these applications that require little interaction with the driver these devices can be connected to other in-car systems~~. It is common that these systems can connect~~ to ~~other vehicle sensors in order to be able~~ to collect additional vehicle information. ~~Some of~~ these device ~~can also connect~~ to ~~systems such as~~ the communication and entertainment system to provide positioning for interactive services such as [[Road Navigation\|navigation]].

	These devices can be passive when wide area communications are not supported and the data collected in the device is analyzed at the end of the trip. But usually these devices are active and incorporate wide area communications that is used to send the collected information to a central server or service.		These devices can be passive when wide area communications are not supported and the data collected in the device is analyzed at the end of the trip. But usually these devices are active and incorporate wide area communications that is used to send the collected information to a central server or service.
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	Vehicle Trackers are very similar to [[Personal Trackers]] in terms hardware and functionality. The main difference is that Vehicle Trackers are permanently attached to a vehicle and normally have at least external power and antenna connections while [[Personal Trackers]] are normally smaller and standalone.		Vehicle Trackers are very similar to [[Personal Trackers]] in terms hardware and functionality. The main difference is that Vehicle Trackers are permanently attached to a vehicle and normally have at least external power and antenna connections while [[Personal Trackers]] are normally smaller and standalone.

	These devices consist usually in a box that can be tamper resistant and that is installed permanently in the vehicle. It is connected to the vehicle power supply although some ~~device~~ might have an internal battery that would allow them to continue to operate for a period of time after being disconnected from the vehicle power.		These devices consist usually in a box that can be tamper resistant and that is installed permanently in the vehicle. It is connected to the vehicle power supply although some devices might have an internal battery that would allow them to continue to operate for a period of time after being disconnected from the vehicle power.

	The main component of the device is the GNSS receiver that is connected to an external antenna that is also installed permanently in the vehicle. These ~~device~~ incorporate also some processing and storage capability. The storage is normally used to keep a log of the collected information. In passive devices that only support wired connections or short-range wireless connections (such as [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]], [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]]) the upload of these logs is the only way to access the collected information.		The main component of the device is the GNSS receiver that is connected to an external antenna that is also installed permanently in the vehicle. These devices incorporate also some processing and storage capability. The storage is normally used to keep a log of the collected information. In passive devices that only support wired connections or short-range wireless connections (such as [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]], [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]]) the upload of these logs is the only way to access the collected information.

	Usually these devices have wide area communication capability (normally cellular network communications) either integrated in device or accessed through the in-car communication system. Wide area communication can be used to send the position of the vehicle to a central server or service. This action can be done periodically, by user action (e.g. use of panic button), upon the detection of specific conditions (e.g. airbag activation, geofencing events) or on demand from a central server or service.		Usually these devices have wide area communication capability (normally cellular network communications) either integrated in device or accessed through the in-car communication system. Wide area communication can be used to send the position of the vehicle to a central server or service. This action can be done periodically, by user action (e.g. use of panic button), upon the detection of specific conditions (e.g. airbag activation, geofencing events) or on demand from a central server or service.
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	Apart from the power, antenna connections and the wide-area wireless communications these devices might have additional connections for input and output of data. Possible connections in these devices are:		Apart from the power, antenna connections and the wide-area wireless communications these devices might have additional connections for input and output of data. Possible connections in these devices are:
	* '''Serial''' - Serial connections ([[Wikipedia:USB\|USB]] or other) allow the connection of external devices or sensors and the access to the device console and/or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.		* '''Serial''' - Serial connections ([[Wikipedia:USB\|USB]] or other) allow the connection of external devices or sensors and the access to the device console and/or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.
	* '''Car internal bus''' - Vehicle trackers might be connected with the vehicle on-board diagnostics ([[Wikipedia:On-board diagnostics\|OBD]]) or to the vehicle's [[Wikipedia:Controller area network\|CAN]] bus. This allows access the car's internal sensors data and on-board computer. This might even allow the issuing of specific commands to other in-car systems although this usually in only done by factory installed vehicle trackers.		* '''Car internal bus''' - Vehicle trackers might be connected with the vehicle on-board diagnostics ([[Wikipedia:On-board diagnostics\|OBD]]) or to the vehicle's [[Wikipedia:Controller area network\|CAN]] bus. This allows access to the car's internal sensors data and on-board computer. This might even allow the issuing of specific commands to other in-car systems although this usually is only done by factory installed vehicle trackers.
	* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]] or [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]] might be supported allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be useful for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.		* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]] or [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]] might be supported allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be useful for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.

	It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some kind of user input. One of the most common types of input are a panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[~~Work in Progress:~~Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to a driver console where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed.		It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some kind of user input. One of the most common types of input are a panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to a driver console where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed by the driver.

	As described for [[Emergency Services]] there is a trend for these systems to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions.		As described for [[Emergency Services]] there is a trend for these systems to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions.
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	== Product Characterization ==		== Product Characterization ==

	Vehicle trackers are usually application independent either because the main functionality is performed by a central server or by other in-car system ~~or because~~ the tracker ~~can be programmed~~ to support ~~the required~~ functionality.		Vehicle trackers are usually application independent either because the main functionality is performed by a central server or by other in-car system while the tracker itself only provides positioning at a configured rate. Besides this most trackers are programmable or configurable to support different types of functionality.

	Some of the applications that can use vehicle trackers are:		Some of the applications that can use vehicle trackers are:

	* '''[[~~Work in Progress:~~Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|Fleet Management]]'''		* '''[[Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|Fleet Management]]'''
	* '''[[~~Work in Progress:~~Emergency Services\|Emergency and Assistance Services]]'''		* '''[[Emergency Services\|Emergency and Assistance Services]]'''
	* '''[[Tolling]]'''		* '''[[Tolling]]'''
	* '''[[Traffic Management]]'''		* '''[[Traffic Management]]'''
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	== Product Examples ==		== Product Examples ==

	These systems can be factory installed or can be sold and installed as an aftermarket equipment. Depending on the application the system can be sold as a product and the application for the management of the service bundled with the on-board devices. For some applications a service needs to be subscribed for the system to be used. Usually more that one application is supported by the device and associated service. ~~Example~~ of such integrated services can be seen in [[Emergency Services]].		These systems can be factory installed or can be sold and installed as an aftermarket equipment. Depending on the application, the system can be sold as a product and the application for the management of the service bundled with the on-board devices. For some applications a service needs to be subscribed for the system to be used. Usually more that one application is supported by the device and associated service. Examples of such integrated services can be seen in [[Emergency Services]].

	Most vehicle manufacturers provide this equipment as an optional equipment at least for some of their vehicles. Aftermarket equipment and service providers are normally local having each country specific providers. There are too many providers to list here.		Most vehicle manufacturers provide this equipment as an optional equipment at least for some of their vehicles. Aftermarket equipment and service providers are normally local having each country specific providers. There are too many providers to list here.

Carlos.Lopez at 17:35, 24 October 2011

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	Vehicle Trackers are devices attached to the vehicle that track the vehicle position usually for monitoring purposes. These devices can be used for different purposes such as logistics, theft prevention/recovery, emergency services, tolling and driver behavior monitoring. Besides these applications that require little interaction with the driver these ~~device~~ can be connected to other in-car systems. It is common that these systems can connect to other vehicle sensors in order to be able to collect additional vehicle information. Some of these device can also connect to systems such as the communication and entertainment system to provide positioning for interactive services such as [[Road Navigation\|navigation]].		Vehicle Trackers are devices attached to the vehicle that track the vehicle position usually for monitoring purposes. These devices can be used for different purposes such as logistics, theft prevention/recovery, emergency services, tolling and driver behavior monitoring. Besides these applications that require little interaction with the driver these devices can be connected to other in-car systems. It is common that these systems can connect to other vehicle sensors in order to be able to collect additional vehicle information. Some of these device can also connect to systems such as the communication and entertainment system to provide positioning for interactive services such as [[Road Navigation\|navigation]].

	These devices can be passive when wide area communications are not supported and the data collected in the device is analyzed at the end of the trip. But usually these devices are active and incorporate wide area communications that is used to send the collected information to a central server or service.		These devices can be passive when wide area communications are not supported and the data collected in the device is analyzed at the end of the trip. But usually these devices are active and incorporate wide area communications that is used to send the collected information to a central server or service.

Rui.Pereira: moved Work in Progress:Vehicle Trackers to Vehicle Trackers over redirect

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Rui.Pereira at 16:08, 29 July 2011

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Rui.Pereira at 23:42, 27 July 2011

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	These devices consist usually in a box that can be tamper resistant and that is installed permanently in the vehicle. It is connected to the vehicle power supply although some device might have an internal battery that would allow them to continue to operate for a period of time after being disconnected from the vehicle power.		These devices consist usually in a box that can be tamper resistant and that is installed permanently in the vehicle. It is connected to the vehicle power supply although some device might have an internal battery that would allow them to continue to operate for a period of time after being disconnected from the vehicle power.

	The main component of the device is the GNSS receiver that is connected to an external antenna that is also installed permanently in the vehicle. These device incorporate also some processing and storage capability. The storage is normally used to keep a log of the collected information. In passive devices that only support wired connections or short-range wireless connections (such as Bluetooth, Wi-fi, DSRC) the upload of these logs is the only way to access the collected information.		The main component of the device is the GNSS receiver that is connected to an external antenna that is also installed permanently in the vehicle. These device incorporate also some processing and storage capability. The storage is normally used to keep a log of the collected information. In passive devices that only support wired connections or short-range wireless connections (such as [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]], [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]]) the upload of these logs is the only way to access the collected information.

	Usually these devices have wide area communication capability (usually cellular network communications) either integrated in device or accessed through the in-car communication system. Wide area communication can be used to send the position of the vehicle to a central server or service. This action can be done periodically, by user action (e.g. use panic button), upon the detection of specific conditions (e.g. airbag activation, geofencing events) or on demand from a central server or service.		Usually these devices have wide area communication capability (usually cellular network communications) either integrated in device or accessed through the in-car communication system. Wide area communication can be used to send the position of the vehicle to a central server or service. This action can be done periodically, by user action (e.g. use panic button), upon the detection of specific conditions (e.g. airbag activation, geofencing events) or on demand from a central server or service.

	Apart from the power, antenna connections and the Wide-Area wireless communications these devices might have additional connections for input and output of data. Possible connections in these devices are:		Apart from the power, antenna connections and the Wide-Area wireless communications these devices might have additional connections for input and output of data. Possible connections in these devices are:
	* '''Serial''' - Serial connections (USB or other) allow the connection of external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.		* '''Serial''' - Serial connections ([[Wikipedia:USB\|USB]] or other) allow the connection of external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.
	* '''Car internal bus''' - Vehicle Trackers might be connected with the vehicle on-board diagnostics (OBD) or to the vehicle's CAN bus. This allows access the car's internal sensors data and on-board computer. This might even allow the issuing of specific commands to other in-car systems although this usually in only done by factory installed vehicle trackers.		* '''Car internal bus''' - Vehicle Trackers might be connected with the vehicle on-board diagnostics ([[Wikipedia:On-board diagnostics\|OBD]]) or to the vehicle's [[Wikipedia:Controller area network\|CAN]] bus. This allows access the car's internal sensors data and on-board computer. This might even allow the issuing of specific commands to other in-car systems although this usually in only done by factory installed vehicle trackers.
	* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or DSRC might be support allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be usefull for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.		* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]] or [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]] might be support allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be usefull for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.

	It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some of user input. One of the most common types of input are panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Work in Progress:Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to driver consoles where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed.		It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some of user input. One of the most common types of input are panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Work in Progress:Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to driver consoles where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed.

	As described for [[Emergency Services]] ~~this~~ systems tend to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions.		As described for [[Emergency Services]] these systems tend to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions.

	== Product Characterization ==		== Product Characterization ==

			Vehicle trackers are usually application independent either because the main functionality is performed by a central server or by other in-car system while the tracker just needs to be configured or because the tracker can be programmed to support the required functionality.

			Some of the applications that can use vehicle trackers are:

			* '''[[Work in Progress:Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|Fleet Management]]'''
			* '''[[Work in Progress:Emergency Services\|Emergency and Assistance Services]]'''
			* '''[[Tolling]]'''
			* '''[[Traffic Management]]'''
			* '''Theft Prevention and Recuperation'''

	== Product Examples ==		== Product Examples ==

			These systems can be factory installed or can be sold and installed as an aftermarket equipment. Depending on the application the system can be sold as a product and the application for the management of the service sold with the on-board devices. For some applications a service subject to a fee need to be subscribed for the system to be used. Usually more that one application is supported by the device and associated service. Example of such integrated services can be seen in [[Emergency Services]].

			Most vehicle manufacturers provide this equipment as an optional equipment at least for some of their vehicles. Aftermarket equipment and service providers are normally local having each country specific providers. There are too many providers to list here.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	== Product Description ==		== Product Description ==

	Vehicle Trackers consist usually in a box that can be tamper resistant and that is installed permanently in the vehicle. It is connected to the vehicle power supply although some device might have an internal battery that would allow them to continue to operate for a period of time after being disconnected from the vehicle power.		Vehicle Trackers are very similar to [[Personal Trackers]] and in terms hardware and functionality. The main difference are that Vehicle Trackers are permanently attached to a vehicle and normally have at least power and antenna connections while [[Personal Trackers]] are normally smaller and standalone.

			These devices consist usually in a box that can be tamper resistant and that is installed permanently in the vehicle. It is connected to the vehicle power supply although some device might have an internal battery that would allow them to continue to operate for a period of time after being disconnected from the vehicle power.

	The main component of the device is the GNSS receiver that is connected to an external antenna that is also installed permanently in the vehicle. These device incorporate also some processing and storage capability. The storage is normally used to keep a log of the collected information. In passive devices that only support wired connections or short-range wireless connections (such as Bluetooth, Wi-fi, DSRC) the upload of these logs is the only way to access the collected information.		The main component of the device is the GNSS receiver that is connected to an external antenna that is also installed permanently in the vehicle. These device incorporate also some processing and storage capability. The storage is normally used to keep a log of the collected information. In passive devices that only support wired connections or short-range wireless connections (such as Bluetooth, Wi-fi, DSRC) the upload of these logs is the only way to access the collected information.
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	Usually these devices have wide area communication capability (usually cellular network communications) either integrated in device or accessed through the in-car communication system. Wide area communication can be used to send the position of the vehicle to a central server or service. This action can be done periodically, by user action (e.g. use panic button), upon the detection of specific conditions (e.g. airbag activation, geofencing events) or on demand from a central server or service.		Usually these devices have wide area communication capability (usually cellular network communications) either integrated in device or accessed through the in-car communication system. Wide area communication can be used to send the position of the vehicle to a central server or service. This action can be done periodically, by user action (e.g. use panic button), upon the detection of specific conditions (e.g. airbag activation, geofencing events) or on demand from a central server or service.

			Apart from the power, antenna connections and the Wide-Area wireless communications these devices might have additional connections for input and output of data. Possible connections in these devices are:
			* '''Serial''' - Serial connections (USB or other) allow the connection of external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.
			* '''Car internal bus''' - Vehicle Trackers might be connected with the vehicle on-board diagnostics (OBD) or to the vehicle's CAN bus. This allows access the car's internal sensors data and on-board computer. This might even allow the issuing of specific commands to other in-car systems although this usually in only done by factory installed vehicle trackers.
			* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or DSRC might be support allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be usefull for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.

			It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some of user input. One of the most common types of input are panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Work in Progress:Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to driver consoles where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed.

	The road personal navigation devices are a singular type of navigation products, because the navigation is driven by computer software which indicates turn-by-turn directions to the user, in order to achieve a chosen destination. Most of the current systems ~~have voice incorporated and are able to provide precise information, without causing distractions to the driver.~~		As described for [[Emergency Services]] this systems tend to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions.

	~~Any driver is capable to use these devices without any special training, skills or qualifications, due~~ to ~~a high investment in interactive user-centric interfaces~~ and ~~usability studies. This fact, aligned~~ with ~~a significant price decreasing in recent years<ref name="GSAGNSSMarketrep" />, will conduct to a dissemination of these products among~~ the ~~general public.~~

	~~The main competitors of PNDs are in-vehicle navigation systems~~ and ~~[[Phones\|GNSS phones]] running road navigation applications.~~

	~~When compared to in-vehicle nav~~ systems~~, PNDs have the advantage~~ of ~~normally being cheaper, portable, universal and more easily upgradable or substituted but lack~~ the ~~integration possibilities that~~ in-~~vehicle~~ systems ~~have~~.

	~~[[Phones\|GNSS phone]] on the other hand~~ are ~~more versatile and concentrate several function in~~ a ~~single device but since PNDs are dedicated products the screens and its usability are normally better~~ that ~~in [[Phones\|GNSS phone]].~~

	~~The applications for which GNSS phones are~~ used ~~are considered as non-critical applications.~~

	~~The accuracy required by these applications is low. The current accuracy provided by civilian GPS is enough for these applications~~.

	== Product Characterization ==		== Product Characterization ==

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	Vehicle Trackers are devices attached to the vehicle that track the vehicle position usually for monitoring purposes. These devices can be used for different purposes such as logistics, theft prevention or recovery, emergency services, tolling and driver behavior monitoring. Besides these applications that require little interaction with the driver these device can be connected to other systems ~~in the vehicle~~. It is common that these systems can connect to other vehicle sensors in order to be able to collect additional vehicle information. Some of these device can also connect to systems such as the communication and entertainment ~~systems~~ to provide positioning for interactive services such as navigation.		Vehicle Trackers are devices attached to the vehicle that track the vehicle position usually for monitoring purposes. These devices can be used for different purposes such as logistics, theft prevention/recovery, emergency services, tolling and driver behavior monitoring. Besides these applications that require little interaction with the driver these device can be connected to other in-car systems. It is common that these systems can connect to other vehicle sensors in order to be able to collect additional vehicle information. Some of these device can also connect to systems such as the communication and entertainment system to provide positioning for interactive services such as [[Road Navigation\|navigation]].

	These devices can be passive when wide area communications are not supported and the data collected in the device is analyzed at the end of the trip. ~~Usually~~ these devices are active and incorporate wide area communications that is used to send the collected information to a central server or service.		These devices can be passive when wide area communications are not supported and the data collected in the device is analyzed at the end of the trip. But usually these devices are active and incorporate wide area communications that is used to send the collected information to a central server or service.

	== Product Description ==		== Product Description ==

	Vehicle Trackers are very similar to [[Personal Trackers]] ~~and~~ in terms hardware and functionality. The main difference ~~are~~ that Vehicle Trackers are permanently attached to a vehicle and normally have at least power and antenna connections while [[Personal Trackers]] are normally smaller and standalone.		[[File:DPL V3 wireless s no pen.JPG\|right\|thumb\|600px\|Vehicle Tracker]]
			Vehicle Trackers are very similar to [[Personal Trackers]] in terms hardware and functionality. The main difference is that Vehicle Trackers are permanently attached to a vehicle and normally have at least external power and antenna connections while [[Personal Trackers]] are normally smaller and standalone.

	These devices consist usually in a box that can be tamper resistant and that is installed permanently in the vehicle. It is connected to the vehicle power supply although some device might have an internal battery that would allow them to continue to operate for a period of time after being disconnected from the vehicle power.		These devices consist usually in a box that can be tamper resistant and that is installed permanently in the vehicle. It is connected to the vehicle power supply although some device might have an internal battery that would allow them to continue to operate for a period of time after being disconnected from the vehicle power.
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	The main component of the device is the GNSS receiver that is connected to an external antenna that is also installed permanently in the vehicle. These device incorporate also some processing and storage capability. The storage is normally used to keep a log of the collected information. In passive devices that only support wired connections or short-range wireless connections (such as [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]], [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]]) the upload of these logs is the only way to access the collected information.		The main component of the device is the GNSS receiver that is connected to an external antenna that is also installed permanently in the vehicle. These device incorporate also some processing and storage capability. The storage is normally used to keep a log of the collected information. In passive devices that only support wired connections or short-range wireless connections (such as [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]], [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]]) the upload of these logs is the only way to access the collected information.

	Usually these devices have wide area communication capability (~~usually~~ cellular network communications) either integrated in device or accessed through the in-car communication system. Wide area communication can be used to send the position of the vehicle to a central server or service. This action can be done periodically, by user action (e.g. use panic button), upon the detection of specific conditions (e.g. airbag activation, geofencing events) or on demand from a central server or service.		Usually these devices have wide area communication capability (normally cellular network communications) either integrated in device or accessed through the in-car communication system. Wide area communication can be used to send the position of the vehicle to a central server or service. This action can be done periodically, by user action (e.g. use of panic button), upon the detection of specific conditions (e.g. airbag activation, geofencing events) or on demand from a central server or service.

	Apart from the power, antenna connections and the ~~Wide~~-~~Area~~ wireless communications these devices might have additional connections for input and output of data. Possible connections in these devices are:		Apart from the power, antenna connections and the wide-area wireless communications these devices might have additional connections for input and output of data. Possible connections in these devices are:
	* '''Serial''' - Serial connections ([[Wikipedia:USB\|USB]] or other) allow the connection of external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.		* '''Serial''' - Serial connections ([[Wikipedia:USB\|USB]] or other) allow the connection of external devices or sensors and the access to the device console and/or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.
	* '''Car internal bus''' - Vehicle ~~Trackers~~ might be connected with the vehicle on-board diagnostics ([[Wikipedia:On-board diagnostics\|OBD]]) or to the vehicle's [[Wikipedia:Controller area network\|CAN]] bus. This allows access the car's internal sensors data and on-board computer. This might even allow the issuing of specific commands to other in-car systems although this usually in only done by factory installed vehicle trackers.		* '''Car internal bus''' - Vehicle trackers might be connected with the vehicle on-board diagnostics ([[Wikipedia:On-board diagnostics\|OBD]]) or to the vehicle's [[Wikipedia:Controller area network\|CAN]] bus. This allows access the car's internal sensors data and on-board computer. This might even allow the issuing of specific commands to other in-car systems although this usually in only done by factory installed vehicle trackers.
	* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]] or [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]] might be ~~support~~ allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be ~~usefull~~ for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.		* '''Short-Range Wireless''' - [[Wikipedia:Bluetooth\|Bluetooth]], [[Wikipedia:Wi-Fi\|Wi-Fi]] or [[Wikipedia:Dedicated short-range communications\|DSRC]] might be supported allowing the communication with other systems in the car or mobile devices. This can be useful for communications, for the realtime sharing of the collected data (positioning and other) with other devices, for collection of sensor data from other external devices or sensors and the access to the device console or storage for collection of logs and maintenance.

	It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some of user input. One of the most common types of input are panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Work in Progress:Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to driver ~~consoles~~ where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed.		It is common that vehicle trackers don't have user input. Generally they work autonomously and sometimes the driver might not even be aware of its presence. But most of these devices allow some kind of user input. One of the most common types of input are a panic button that can trigger distress calls as described in [[Emergency Services]]. When these devices are used for [[Work in Progress:Fleet Management and Vehicle Tracking\|logistics and fleet management]] it usual that they are attached to a driver console where the driver can register shift starts/end, fixed route used, stops, pickups and dropoffs. This console can be also used to provide messaging or warnings to the drivers. Warnings can be issued if the adequate procedures or schedule are not being followed.

	As described for [[Emergency Services]] these systems ~~tend~~ to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions.		As described for [[Emergency Services]] there is a trend for these systems to be factory installed and integrated with the communication and entertainment systems of the car providing localization services for all other in-car systems. In some cases these systems are also evolving towards a road vehicle black box that can be used to investigate accidents and vehicle malfunctions.

	== Product Characterization ==		== Product Characterization ==

	Vehicle trackers are usually application independent either because the main functionality is performed by a central server or by other in-car system ~~while the tracker just needs to be configured~~ or because the tracker can be programmed to support the required functionality.		Vehicle trackers are usually application independent either because the main functionality is performed by a central server or by other in-car system or because the tracker can be programmed to support the required functionality.

	Some of the applications that can use vehicle trackers are:		Some of the applications that can use vehicle trackers are:
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	== Product Examples ==		== Product Examples ==

	These systems can be factory installed or can be sold and installed as an aftermarket equipment. Depending on the application the system can be sold as a product and the application for the management of the service ~~sold~~ with the on-board devices. For some applications a service ~~subject to a fee need~~ to be subscribed for the system to be used. Usually more that one application is supported by the device and associated service. Example of such integrated services can be seen in [[Emergency Services]].		These systems can be factory installed or can be sold and installed as an aftermarket equipment. Depending on the application the system can be sold as a product and the application for the management of the service bundled with the on-board devices. For some applications a service needs to be subscribed for the system to be used. Usually more that one application is supported by the device and associated service. Example of such integrated services can be seen in [[Emergency Services]].

	Most vehicle manufacturers provide this equipment as an optional equipment at least for some of their vehicles. Aftermarket equipment and service providers are normally local having each country specific providers. There are too many providers to list here.		Most vehicle manufacturers provide this equipment as an optional equipment at least for some of their vehicles. Aftermarket equipment and service providers are normally local having each country specific providers. There are too many providers to list here.