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Technology for Transport and Logistics

Security and Fleet Management Telematic Systems

using GPS Tracking,

and Video Surveying

Hanns-Christian Wüstner, Socratec Telematic GmbH, Bensheim, Germany


●GPS-based vehicle and object tracking

●Fleet management and telematic systems for public and private transportation

●Video security systems for mobile usage

Business Segments


• Safety, theft protection, security -Monitoring of loading doors-Video monitoring on buses and trucks-Geofencing-Corridor monitoring-Remote shut-off

• Recording of routes and unloading points (logbook)

• Container tracking

• Mobile timekeeping

Modern Telematic Applications


• Tourist and bus companies• Freight forwarding agencies and transport

companies• Users of construction vehicles• Vehicle hire companies• Handicraft businesses• Technical service companies• Waste management companies• Container services• Car Towing services• Suppliers of building materials• Taxi companies• Yacht charterers/boat owners

Increasing Number of Users


Security application for touristic sector:

Buses• Dispatching of fleets• Tracking of tours• Video monitoring inside the bus• Alarm messages• Structured message and phone functionality

Car hire companies: • Theft protection/misappropriation (not insurable). • Flexible dispatching of vehicles (return locations)• Flexible return times (chargeable; over the weekend etc.)

Boats • Dispatching of boats• Tracking of routes• Video monitoring • Emergency call

Areas of Application of a Tracking System (1)


Other examples in general:• Security application for public transportation(in conjunction with

an alarm or video system if necessary)• Stolen vehicle recovery• Activation of e.g. the immobiliser system from the control centre Requirement: concealed installation

Taxis (in particular small and medium-sized fleets)• Dispatching of vehicles• Order transmission or inquiry via mobile phone • Emergency call

Yachts/Yacht charter• Theft protection• Documentation of the cruises• Recording of groundings



Craftsman and service fleets• Monitoring of routes to prevent unauthorised use• Charging of working times and driving times in the case of mobile

activity• Dispatching of vehicles• Monitoring/notification of delay and arrival times

Distribution vehicles/company vehicles• Logbook function (private/company trips)• Monitoring of target agreements (visits to customers)

Sector-specific delivery services (laundry services, hotels etc.)• Documentation of trips and unloading locations• Monitoring/notification of delay and arrival times



Long distance transportation• Vehicle fleet dispatching• Timekeeping• Monitoring/notification of delay and arrival times

Refridgerated transports• Transmission and documentation of temperatures• Alarm messages in case of high temperature

Scanning and RFID-acquisition of goods• e.g. Gas cylinders, containers

Building machinery/Construction vehicles• Theft protection• Recording of the operating times of the auxiliary drive• Mobile timekeeping• Status monitoring of the building machinery



With telematic solutions from Socratec you improve your quality:

– improve security in tourism, public and private transportation,

– control arrival times by knowing the vehicle position,– inform customers correctly about delivery times,– identify the exact position to fetch i.e. container, trailer,– optimise route planning by recording real driving routes– record delivery times when receivers are not present,– record usage of auxiliary engines (refrigerator, etc.), – prevent car theft

Quality Improvement through Telematic Solutions


With telematic solutions from Socratec, you can

– avoid deadheads,– monitor start and stop times,– record working times,– dispatch fleets more cost-effectively, – reduce mobile communication costs, – automatically invoice your clients for vehicle-related

services,

Increased Efficiency through Telematic Solutions


Further services can be provided on the basis of vehicle tracking by our customers:

For exampleBreakdown services for trucksAlarm messagesVarious location-based services, e.g. specific wheather data, traffic announcementsSpecific area-based security services, e.g. fire brigades Platform for customer-specific use (easy integration of vehicles into the information flow of the company)

Providing a Range of Further Services


The location of the vehicle is tracked via GPS satellites

The position is transmitted once or at regular intervals via mobile network

The data is collected in a database and evaluated or displayed by means of software (via Internet or locally).

Just What is GPS-basedVehicle Tracking?


Precision: Deviation is 3-7 m (99% of positions) for GPS under perfect

reception conditions Actual deviation is 5-20 m (effects of interference on the GPS

signals)

Limits of the system: GPS does not work in tunnels, garages, halls or buildings GSM covering is necessary

Transmission standards: Via SMS or the GPRS/UMTS standard

Available information: Place Time Speed (maximum/average) Km driven Stopping and driving times Cartographic representation of routes

How Does a Tracking System Work?


• Control centre (SocraMapCenter)– Can be operated via browser from any PC– Internet-based or local based server

• On-board unit an enhancements– Easy to install (and de-install)– GPS-based and thus high-precision– GSM/GPRS capability for cost-effective communication

Basic Elements of a Telematic Solution


System Structure


Theft protection:● A geofence is created around the current position of a

vehicle/object. If the vehicle /object leaves the geofenced area, an alarm SMS is sent to your mobile phone and via e-mail.

Theft Alarm:● With an additional security key on the vehicle the geofence

for theft alarm based on the actual position is activated. If leaving without deactivating by the key (towing away etc.) an alarm is sent by e-mail or SMS.

Security Application via integrated GPS/Telematic-Systems:More than one Concept


Control Centre: Alert Manager


Trailer monitoring:● A back-up-battery-powered GPS-system sends its position

data when connected to the truck's power system while driving. When unplugged without power it sends its position once a day for 2-3 weeks. When towed away it will be again connected to the power supply.



Trailer door monitoring:● A tamper-proof, battery-powered, wireless trailer identification

module is installed outside on the trailer. The module records the door opening and coupling status of the trailer and transmits the status information to the truck (equipped with a bordcomputer), from where routes, alarms and parking positions are transmitted to the control centre using GPRS.



Corridor monitoring:● Routes can be entered by a click of the mouse. If the vehicle

leaves the corridor, an alarm is triggered. At the next stop the vehicle can be switched off.



Speed Alarm● The system sends an alarm message when there is overspeed.



SocraSecur/SocraLog• Internet-based telematic solution for easy tracking of

cars, trucks, trailers, building machinery and containers using GPS and GSM/GPRS standard

SocraDispo/Socra Work• Internet-based telematic solution for dispatching trucks

and fleets using GPS and GSM, with possibility to communicate with the driver by messages and status information and registering the driver

SocraDispo Enhanced• Fully enhanced telematic solution for integration into

customer’s supply chain management system / video monitoring

A Fitting Range of Telematic Solutions


• Fleet View XMT and internet-based control centre

– Easy to install– Vehicle and object tracking – Route recording– Vehicle status monitoring via digital input– Theft alert– Alarm messages– Easy-to-use geofencing function (circle)– Shut-down capability– Back-up battery

SocraSecurSecurity for Vehicles


FleetView bordcomputer XMT and internet-based control centre

Small size Easy to install Vehicle locating via internet Logbook (driving distances/time/speed per

trip) Distinction between private and business

trips Adressmanager for adresses to be used very

often (e.g. customers)

SocraLogElectronic Logbook

for Private and Business Trips


• SocraDispo (as SocraSecur), additionally – Vehicle and fleet dispatching– Transmission of messages and orders to vehicles– Status information transmission from vehicles to

dispatcher– Vehicle tracking – Route recording/Logbook– Driver registration/mobile timekeeping– Battery back-up

SocraDispofor Managing Vehicle Fleets


● Order Manager➔ An order message can be

generated by the dispatcher

➔ This message is to be sent to one or a group of vehicles

➔ It is sent to a display device (option)

➔ The driver answers with an order

status

➔ The dispatcher gets the status of all orders in one view

Order Manager


SocraWork (as SocraSecur), additional features

Status Informationen from the vehicle to the dispatcher

Mobile work time registration Expotrable reports for the

bookkeeping department Actual calculation of wage costs for

building sites

SocraWorkMobile Timekeeping


Control Centre: Working Time Report


Control Centre: Down-Time Report


Control Centre

GPRS/UMTS

Tourism/Bus security:● An integrated GPS/video systems allows to enter a bus by

video in case of emrgency and locate the precise position

Security Application via integrated GPS/Video-Systems:

More than one Concept


On-board Hardware Mobile Video System

● Mobile video camera system● Specified for public transport systems● Connection to FleetView XM-GPS-on board unit● Hard disk system for storing video data● Up to 4 until 10 cameras to be connected● Typical 1 camera per bus to be installed, which is vandalism

protected ● Daylight/infrared cameras to be used● Over the air-request for transmission of video data of the

actual pictures in case of emergency● Transmission of pictures at certain

intervals to be configured


Functions of the Mobile Video System

• Monitoring the bus by event-triggered cameras• Recording video streams on the hard disk in case of

event which is automatically triggered• Alarming by pushing the emergency button by the bus

driver• Transmission of actual pictures on request or at

configurable intervals• Documentation• Evaluation by checking the video stream on the

exchanged hard-disk


aasa •Long-life battery-based positioning

module•Adaptable low-power modes•Maintainance-free up to 3 years•Positioning on request and automatic interval•Diagnostic messages on request•Mechanical specification IP 65

Power-independent Container Tracking

FleetView XB


Personal Tracking

Trace and secure persons or packages outside buildings

Recharchable battery based personal tracking device

The device sends its position at defined intervals via mobile network

Mobile-phone-sized

High sense GPS-receiver for effective positioning

Emergency call to defined phone numbers possible by using the emergency button

Easy to handle


• No admittance or allowance of authority needed

• No need of special client hard- or software (Standard PC)

• Just an internet access is needed for the easiest solution

You can start now!

Further Advantages


Socratec’s System Works Worldwide where GSM/GPRS-Coverage exists


• Security: – Theft alert– Alarm in emergency situation– Monitoring of buses, boats, security cars and transports

• Efficiency: – Optimised business processes– Reduced operating expenses– Increased use of manpower and means of transport

• Reliability, Quality Improvement: – Real-time status information on your transportation

equipment– Customer/Tourist information by several reports on your

transport services

Summary: The Benefits of Telematic Solutions


Socratec Telematic GmbH offers complete solutions• Analysis of customer requirements• System concept• Software Solutions

-Control centre -Mapping-Communication-Reporting

• Integration into customer’s environment• On-board units• Server structure

• On-site installation• Customer support

Products and Services of Socratec


Socratec is geared towards the tasks set by the customers in order to optimize their business processes

• Focus on customer-oriented applications• Innovative technology• Approved and stable solutions

Socratec‘s Customer Focus


• Dedicated GPS- and GSM-Know-How• Control centre software:

Internet platform for displaying and evaluation of tracking data mapping software evaluation of logbooks alarm messages monitoring of areas using geofences (theft protection)

• Onboard systems for vehicle tracking • Video systems• Transmission of data using GSM/GPRS • Safety and alarm message management • RFID or barcode scanning • Hand-held RFID and scanning devices (connected to tracking

system)

Socratec is Specialized in CoherentFields of Competence


– 1996 Foundation of Socratec GmbH

– 2000 Start of marketing of on-board computers

– 2004 Renaming into Socratec Telematic GmbH,

– 2005 Enhancing of Strategic Focus• Expansion of customer segments (building machinery,

car hire companies, buses etc.)• More extensive control centre software (internet-based

and local)• Renewal of product range (miniaturisation, GPRS)

– 2006 • Further improvement of products and technology• Increase in market share and business numbers• Start of internationalisation

– 2007 • Market introduction of new control center software

SMC

Experience from the Beginning of Civil Usage of GPS


Socratec Telematic GmbH

Based in Bensheim, Germany (Frankfurt area)Branch in Rotkreuz, Switzerland

Presence in several areas and countries direct or via partners

Presence of Socratec


Unique Innovative Solutions from Socratec

Socratec's offers

● Focussed on modular systems of vehicle fleet

management and security

● Focussed on all kinds of tracking and tracing

● Solutions from one hand

● Innovative technology on the edge of development

● High quality according to German automotive standards


Project Processing

In order to implement a system the following

steps must be processed :

•Requirements on the system

•Analysis of the technical qualifikations

•Concept tailored to the requirements

•Preparation of an offer

•Order

•Delivery and implementation


Socratec Telematic GmbHYour Partner for

Innovative Telematic Solutions

Socratec Telematic GmbHD-64625 Bensheim

GermanyTel. +49 (0)6251 8540 972Fax +49 (0)6251 8540 973

[email protected]

Thank you for your Attention !

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.socratec.de/


Appendix: On-board Hardware (1)

Fleet View XM-T• Small size• GPRS modem (Quad-band)• Voltage 10-30 V• Back-up battery • Data logger for 8000 positions • 4 switchable outputs • 4 digital inputs • 4 analogue outputs• CAN-Bus/FMS-Schnittstelle• RS 232 serielle Schnittstelle• Storage for 7500 positions in case of missing GSM connection• Wireless configuration via SMS

– Flexible intervals (controlled by changing driving direction)– Current position request

• Wireless software update capability• Geofencing function (sends an alarm when the vehicle/object leaves the

“fenced” circle area)• Alarm-message when main battery is deactivated• Temperature range in compliance with automotive standard


• Cigarette package size• GPRS modem• Voltage 8-40 V• Battery powered 10-72 hours*)(option)• Two SIM-card slots to fight against roaming costs• Data logger for 20,000 positions • 2 switchable outputs • 6 digital inputs • RS 232 serial interface• Wireless configuration via SMS

– Flexible intervals– Current position request– Possibility to deactivate roaming

• Wireless software update capability• Geofencing function (sends an alarm via SMS when the

vehicle/object leaves the “fenced” circle area)• Temperature range in compliance with automotive

standard*) depending on configuration

Appendix:On-board Hardware (2)

Fleet View XM



Options

• Door-Sensor– A connection with a door sensor is able to detect opening

and closing of doors (time and place)– In combination with the adress manager an alarm can be

generated when the doors a opened unexpected– Totally three doors can be monitored

• Key-Pad– The key-pad will be enabled by the driver– Driver and his collegue can be identified by RF-ID-button– Working times can be registered – Status messages can be sent


On-board Hardware (4)Options

• Display– To be enabled by both driver and dispatcher– Driver can register his working times– Messages and orders can be sent to display by dispatcher

(Message Manager)– Driver is able to send back predefined status messages

relating to his order– The display is configured multilingual



Options

• Telephone-Set– Microphone and ear set to be added– The driver is able to call some predefined numbers by pushing

a dialling button– The dispatcher is able to call the driver

• Alarm button– Alarm button can be used by driver in case of emergency– Time and location will be send to dispatcher – Messages can be forwarded to e-mail-account or mobile phone

• Crash sensor– An additional crash sensor detects crashes (location and time)

• Alarm-vehicle switch– The driver activates a geo-fence-alarm by turning a key when

parking

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