Updated firmware and solution architecture has been delivered by Cellcontrol. This solution will co-operate with existing On-Board Diagnostics or OBD-based telematics solutions. Most major telematics devices utilizing the OBD port will therefore have full compatibility with Cellcontrol’s award-winning solution. An announcement in this regard has been made by the top provider of technology to stop distracted driving, Cellcontrol.
The standard vehicle interface for telematics solutions is the OBD port. A potential obstacle for any other OBD-based solution is presented if this port is used for such purposes. It has become imperative for commercial fleets to include technologies like telematics, location based services (LBS) and distracted driving solutions. For successful implementation of technologies, broad solution compatibility and co-operability are very important.
A unique solution configuration is offered by Cellcontrol in conjunction with the annual Fleet and Asset Management USA 2011 conference. Any interference with telematics devices is eliminated with this solution. The OBD port can be therefore shared by multiple solutions without impacting the performance of either system. Telematics can be used by fleet managers to track and manage fleet assets. At the same time, they are ensured that drivers will not be able to text, email, surf or make calls while driving.
In a release, Scott Springer, CEO of Cellcontrol, said, "Fleets rely on OBD-based telematics solutions for asset management and they also provide their drivers with mobile phones or laptops for mission critical communications. Phones and laptops create dangerous distraction, thus requiring a distracted driving solution that can co-exist."
According to Springer, fleet managers need not choose between robust telematics and effective prevention of distracted driving with this advance in the company’s safety technology. A solution to improve safety and reduced costs for all commercial driving activity was needed by the company’s fleet customers. Springer added that after listening to the customer requests, Cellcontrol has delivered this solution.
Distracted driving is caused due to use of cellular phones and other mobile devices like laptops, handhelds and tablets while driving. The problem of preventing distracted driving has been the focus of the technology company, Cellcontrol. Motion is detected by Cellcontrol by directly integrating with the vehicle's onboard diagnostics computer.
Carolyn John is a Contributor to IoTevolutionworld. To read more of her articles, please columnist page.Edited by
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