Everything You Need To Know About Video Telematics

by عائشة | Apr 7, 2023 | Fleet Management and Telematics

Everything you need to know about video telematics

Not so long, having a fleet of vehicles equipped with a diversity of HD video cameras was considered a luxury, only available to the wealthiest fleets. But as technology has advanced and production processes have become more efficient, fleet managers have passed that stage of crossing the chasm into widespread adoption

Earlier fleet managers were using telematics software to handle timesheets, track vehicle movements, and check driving standards across all of their vehicles but with the widespread adoption of video telematics fleet managers can now assess risk and take important strides toward putting an effective safety program in place. Do you also want to add video telematics to your fleet but have some reservations? This article will provide you all insights about video telematics to help you steer clear of any misunderstandings you may have encountered when exploring about video telematics

With a technology to integrate cameras and analytics with fleet tracking, video telematics can be used as a tool to identify and modify risky driving behavior and serves a timely video evidence of critical incidents.

A video telematics solution should be more than a passive video recorder. Eagle-I’s AI-based camera has a built-in camera with a resolution of 720P by default (which can be extended up to 1080P) supports up to 4 remote cameras to monitor the outside, cabin, sides, rear, and driver of a vehicle regardless of it being in motion or parking. The AI-camera works on ADAS and DMS algorithms which serve as a virtual coach to avoid accidents and assist drivers in gradually improving their performance on the road by providing real-time, actionable alerts.

Driver Fatigue/Distraction Monitoring

Multitasking and driving can’t go hand in hand! No matter how skilled you and qualified driver you are, driving safely demands your all focus on the road. Some of the common distracted driving events or driver fatigue events detected by Eagle-I video telematics are smoking, yawning, drowsing, camera blockage. However, distraction detection technology is designed to respect driver privacy and it does not collect, store or use any biometric identifiers or biometric information (i.e., scans of facial geometry) to detect distracted driving behaviour

Driving Behavior Analysis

To provide a more holistic view, video telematics combines dashcam footage with vehicle analytics to detect risky events with the help of AI and notifies the manager in real time. With the help of video telematics fleet managers can be notified when the driver gets too close to the vehicle in front that they may collide. The sensor will not only beep and warn the driver but will also generate an alert to the fleet manager. Similarly in case of drifting and switching lanes fleet managers will get an instant alert. Fleet managers can also set the alerts in case of forward collision, lane switch, over speeding, harsh braking, signal violation, or seat belt absence. Similarly, if someone other than the assigned driver is driving the vehicle, the driver’s absence event will be triggered.

Video telematics ensures fleet-wide insights and real-time customized alerts by providing the driver’s perspective of what’s happening in real-time, it can also serves as return on your investment by increasing driver engagement, improving operational visibility and powering insurance claims. To ensure safe driving culture and achieve your fleet safety goals, Eagle-I provides the facility to save video clips triggered by key events to the cloud for driver coaching, later review or evidentiary support. Data can be easily accessed and analysed through Eage-I dashboard.

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What is Expense Management and How it can be Beneficial for Fleet?

by عائشة | Apr 6, 2023 | Fleet Management and Telematics

What is Expense Management and How it can be Beneficial for Fleet?

The pandemic’s lingering effects continue to have an impact on the cost and availability of goods and services, even though many parts of life have since returned to normal. Profits and operating costs have suffered from rapidly rising prices to a general sense of very real unease especially for the fleet managers; who are trying to run operations during these difficult circumstances.

In fleet telematics, Expense Management refers to the process of tracking and controlling the costs associated with a fleet’s automobiles and drivers. Insights into the hidden fleet costs can be identified by using the digital trails left by drivers. Eagle-IoT® Expense Management Solution can provide insights which can depict the escalating costs depending on the size of the fleet and annual trips made. It entails keeping account of expenses such as fuel, maintenance, repairs, and insurance.

Besides this, Eagle-IoT® Expense Management Solution allows you to monitor and identify under-utilized and over-utilized fleet assets to save costs and reduce risk. On the dashboard graphical overview of expenditures and performance of an asset or a group of assets are visible allowing you to analyze your asset which have become liability to the company and need to be retired from the fleet.

Eagle-IoT® Expense Management Solution offers you to design whole year’s budget by using Service/Renewal module along with Analytics Dashboard, where each branch’s performance can be compared with expenditures. Just like performance comparison in an analytics dashboard, a comparison of expenditure is available between assets, and between branches.

How to Implement Expense Management Solution in Fleet?

The following steps must be carried out by any organization in order to implement a telematics solution:

Define Goals: It is of foremost importance to identify the areas where the spending is too much and gain insight to where expenses can be reduced to make it cost effective and improve efficiency. Define the metrics/KPIs which can be used to assess the progress

Collect Data: After implementing the telematics solution, it is of crucial importance to collect data on vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, maintenance, and repairs.

Implement Changes: Finally, implement changes based on the analysis of the data. This may involve optimizing routes, reducing idle time, or improving driver behavior.

Analyze Data: The next step is to analyze the data to identify cost-cutting areas. Look for trends and patterns in the data and use this information to make informed decisions about fleet management.

Choose the Right Telematics System: In the second phase, it is critical to determine the appropriate telematics service provider that fits your needs. Consider a system which offers solution for expense management that also includes the vehicle’s lifecycle management such as Eagle-IoT® which helps you in identifying under-utilized and over utilized vehicles

Benefits of Expense Management in Fleet Telematics

Budgeting Tool

Building a fleet management budget doesn’t have to be complicated when you are using Eagle-IoT® Expense Management Solution. Eagle-IoT® allows you to use fleet data and operational insights of the previous year to outline your fleet budget for the next year

Cost Reduction

Total cost of ownership for the fleet is a combination of fixed cost and variable cost, while fixed costs are established expenditures that don’t change regardless of usage; however variable costs can fluctuate and project directly on the budget.

For fleets, fixed costs may include Taxes, Fahas, Insurance, Depreciation, Licenses, Wasl Permits, Operation Cards, Loans, Lease payments, Driver’s Iqama while variable costs may be inclusive of Preventive Maintenance, Repairs, Fuel, Parking etc.

With Eagle-IoT® Expense Management Solution, companies can save money by tracking expenses and finding cost-cutting opportunities as Eagle-IoT® software can be used as an indicator of your fleet performance and maintenance provider. Maintenance costs that can potentially create the biggest dent in your budget can also be an indicator of wrong choice of vehicle. Eagle-IoT® provides you an opportunity to have an in-depth analysis of vehicles based on their model, maker, fuel usage and distance travelled to provide you the comprehensive vehicle usage reports. Moreover, workshops can be assigned and maintenance costs can be recorded in the Eagle-IoT® platform whose footprints can be later tracked for gaining valuable insight

Improved Efficiency

Expense management in fleet telematics can also lead to improved efficiency. By monitoring vehicle usage and identifying opportunities to optimize routes, driver behavior, companies can reduce fuel consumption, accident statistics and increase productivity. Minor and Major Accidents can be logged in Eagle-IoT® platform along with the name of driver and vehicle which can be later accessed to identify the pattern and to make corrective measures. Besides this, by monitoring driver behavior and accidents patterns driver and fleet safety can also be improved.

Better Decision Making

With access to real-time data, companies can make better decisions about their fleet and driver. Trends and patterns in the data can be identified to make informed decisions about vehicle usage, maintenance, and repairs.

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Fleet Optimization: All you need to know about CANbus

by عائشة | Apr 4, 2023 | Fleet Management and Telematics

Fleet Optimization: All you need to know about CANbus

Telematics is a rapidly evolving technology that has transformed the automotive business. It has integrated several technologies, including CANbus data, GPS, cellular communication and sensors, to leverage data and allow remote data transfer seamlessly from vehicles to a central location.

The integration of CANbus data into fleet telematics has contributed greatly to the transformation of the automotive industry. The Controller Area Network (CAN) bus data is message-based protocol and is considered as a modern vehicle’s central nervous system that allows the vehicle’s Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and other devices, to interact with one another in a priority-driven manner. Every component in a vehicle can link to a single network bus, eliminating the need for numerous point-to-point cabling hops.

With the incorporation of CANbus, fleet managers can now optimize their fleet operations based on the data collected; allowing the better resource allocation. Since the invention of CANBus (in the 1980s), it has gone far beyond its originally intended scope and has made significant advancements. Currently CANbus data has two widely used versions. Standard CAN version uses an 11-bit message ID while Extended CAN version uses the extended 29-bit message ID.

Eagle-IoT® provides a full spectrum approach to fleet management with CAN protocol. The integration of CANbus allows the fleet managers to access the following information on Eagle-IoT® platform

· Diagnostic Trouble Code

· Total Engine Cold Running Time

· Engine (all starts count, cold starts count, starts by ignition count)

· Handbrake applies on the ride

· Coolant temperature

· Oil temperature

· Doors status

· Windows status

· Seatbelt status

· Lights Status

· Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) are generated to notify about vehicle engine’s issues. Each system within your vehicle has threshold limits. When the vehicle detects that the issue exceeds the threshold value, it sends out a trouble code. OBD data obtained from sensors embedded in your fleet can later be analysed to decide which components should be changed before they break down or cause an accident. Moreover, root cause of most issues can also be diagnosed remotely.

Eagle-IoT® also provides preventative maintenance strategy based on CAN protocol by integrating the following data with it’s fleet management software.

· Fuel Consumption

· Fuel Level

· Fuel Range

· Accelerator Pedal Pressure

· Service distance

· Pedal Braking Factor

· Total Accelerator kick down/time

Besides this, fleet managers can also access the information about

· Ignition Key

· Total Distance

· Total Fuel Used

· Total Engine Idle Time

· Total Idle Fuel Used

· Total Engine Hours

· Total Driving Time

· Ad-Blue Level

· Ambient Temperature

· Battery Charge Level

· Battery Voltage

· Tachograph information

· Vehicle Speed

· Axles Weight

· Engine RPM

· Engine Coolant Temperature

The CANbus data facilitates real-time monitoring of vehicle performance. With the integration of CANbus data in telematics technology, the industry has witnessed significant improvements in fleet management, insurance, autonomous vehicles, and the development of new services and business models. While there are challenges associated with the technology, such as the risk of cyber-attacks, it is clear that the integration of CANbus data into telematics technology is here to stay

It is crucial to pick the right solution that not only offers built-in reporting but also automates workflow with instant reminders along with analytics and insights on the issues. Eagle-I offers all that your business needs.

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Now That’s Seriously Cool: How telematics is Revolutionizing Road Safety

by عائشة | Apr 3, 2023 | Fleet Management and Telematics

Now That’s Seriously Cool: How telematics is Revolutionizing Road Safety

More than 18,000 accidents were reported in 2021, with 4.6 thousand fatalities which decreases to 6.8% in 2022, as announced by Ministerial Committee on Traffic Safety, on Monday. The committee revealed an infographic, indicating the results of the traffic safety for the preceding year which recorded around 17,000 accidents with a fatality drop of 2.1%, corresponding to 4.5 thousand in 2022.

Ministry of Transport pays great attention to safety on roads by developing the necessary plans, and implementing them in a manner that contributes to reducing traffic accidents and the safety of road users. However, there is more that can be done to make Saudia’s roads safer – skilled and responsible drivers to make the road safe for everyone. Without responsible drivers, your roads would simply not be safe. Eagle-i integrates industry leading telematics to mitigate occupational road risk and to provide insight into driver behavior and how it impacts the overall health and wealth of your fleet.

Eagle-I dashboard and analytics is customized to give you a complete birds-eye-view of all driver behaviour from harsh braking, cornering, harsh acceleration and over speeding. With this In-depth insight driving patterns can be analyzed and driving habits like idling, ineffective routing, and other things that were previously unreachable can be identified.

As their driving behavior becomes better, the safety score on driver scorecard increases. Driver scorecard not only highlights the hard workers but also the efficient workers by integrating the mileages and operational hours of the drivers with their behaviour on the road. Baseline measurements of driving habits can be developed through a driver scorecard. Current liability and insurance costs should be evaluated against each driver based on their driver scorecard . Coaching sessions should be implemented for high-risk drivers and their performance should be monitored through telematics. Performance of high risk drivers can be compared with their current performance after training sessions and expected driver behavior can also be exhibited.

Another important step to reduce distracted driving is the implementation of dashcams which not only improve driver behavior that would negatively impact the vehicle’s health but also provide a more holistic view. Video telematics can be combined with dashcam footage and vehicle analytics to detect risky events with the help of AI and notifies the manager in real-time. With the help of video telematics fleet managers can be notified when the driver gets too close to the vehicle in front that they may collide. The sensor will not only beep and warn the driver but will also generate an alert to the fleet manager. Similarly, in case of drifting and switching lanes, fleet managers will get an instant alert. Fleet managers can also set the alerts in case of forward collision, lane switch, over speeding, harsh braking, signal violation, or seat belt absence. Similarly, if someone other than the assigned driver is driving the vehicle, the driver’s absence event will be triggered.

Video telematics ensures fleet-wide insights and real-time customized alerts by providing the driver’s perspective of what’s happening in real-time, it can also serves as return on your investment by increasing driver engagement, improving operational visibility and powering insurance claims.

The benefits of safer driving extend beyond lower insurance costs to lower fuel costs and a reduction in CO2 emissions.

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Why Choose Eagle-IoT as Your Preventive Maintenance Management Software?

by عائشة | Apr 1, 2023 | Fleet Management and Telematics

Why do you need Eagle-I as your preventive maintenance management software?

Fleet is the cornerstone of any business, if you’re not on top of fleet maintenance management, despite the numerous investments your business makes, none can be as significant as the one you are making in your fleet. Well-maintained fleets can not only save your drivers stranded in harsh weather conditions but it can also enhance the productivity of your fleet. An upkeep fleet requires a solid, long-term preventative maintenance strategy that not only maximizes fleet uptime but also extends vehicle lifespan, keeping your fleet well-maintained to assure the safety of your assets while they are in motion.

Without telematics, preventative maintenance can be complicated. Eagle-I provides a full spectrum approach to the maintenance of fleets. With the integration of OBD-II, a DTC or a Diagnostic Trouble Code, is generated to notify about vehicle engine’s issues. There are typically limits for each system within your vehicle. When the vehicle detects that the issue exceeds these limits, it sends out a trouble code. OBD data obtained from IoT sensors embedded in your fleet can later be analysed to decide which components should be changed before they break down or cause an accident. Besides this, root cause of most issues can also be diagnosed remotely.

A preventative maintenance strategy is developed by integrating engine data, fuel consumption, tyre management, and odometer readings with fleet management software. Eagle-I also offers scheduled periodic maintenance for your fleet. The scheduled maintenance is a calendar-based maintenance that occurs at repeating intervals or in response to a work request. It can include things on the “daily” or “weekly” basis. To ensure streamline operation, Eagle-i, Service and Renewal module can be used to schedule your maintenance work without disrupting your daily operations. Scheduled maintenance can be based on date or distance. Eagle-i has capability to send email notifications to authorized personnel when an asset’s periodic maintenance gets due.

Using Eagle-I preventive maintenance solution can help automate processes and keep reports and historical data intact. Besides this preventive maintenance can prolong life expectancy of assets, reduced unplanned downtime, fewer breakdowns of fleet, improved reliability of mission-critical assets. It is crucial to pick the right solution that not only offers built-in reporting but also automates maintenance workflows with instant maintenance reminders along with analytics and insights on maintenance-related issues. Eagle-I offers all that your business needs.

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A guide to plan a successful thermal mapping study

by عائشة | Mar 28, 2023 | Fleet Management and Telematics

A guide to plan a successful thermal mapping study

As per the new guideline issued by Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), it is mandatory for temperature-controlled facility to have Data-Driven Thermal Analysis to meet the new requirement of Storage Regulatory. In a controlled temperature environment (CTE), temperature fluctuation is far from straightforward. With the implementation of thermal mapping technique, we can stabilize the temperature and humidity in a controlled environment (such as a warehouse, refrigerator, or vehicle). It ensures that your products are kept within the certain temperature range, minimizing the chances of spoilage or damage. Besides this, the study allows to identify any potential hot or cold locations which could possibly jeopardize the temperature-sensitive items.

Here is Eagle-IoT guide to carry out successful thermal mapping study in cold chain facility with the most accurate data possible

Data Logger selection for thermal validation

In the past few years, technology in dataloggers has come a long way. Enhanced accuracy, improved response time, increased battery life, flexibility and software have played their part within the industry. Selection of data logger is crucial depending on the type of facility and operation. Wireless data sensors are now available with an accuracy of ±0.05°C along with interchangeable sensors for measuring humidity, pressure, conductivity and CO2 depending on client requirement.

Quantity of Data Loggers

The quantity of data loggers depends on the measurement of the area to be monitored. The area under monitoring is defined as all quadrants and possible spot location areas in which the product can be exposed. Besides this, number of data loggers also depends on the number of measurement points inside the area of monitoring in a particular equipment chamber, cleanroom, or product pallet.

*/Typically, before the start, thermal mapping monitoring is important to prepare a specific as-built drawing representing the dimensions of the area to be measured with space to add the location number of each data logger in a particular quadrant equidistant to each other to cover the entire area./*

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External influence consideration

Another important factor that needs to be considered during a thermal mapping study is the effect of external influences. Seasonal temperature variations play a crucial part in this study. Therefore, it is recommended by Eagle-IoT experts to carry out this study at the coldest and hottest time of the year to ensure the accuracy of the data.

Identify critical mapping points

Thermal mapping study will help you to identify the crucial data sensor placement for the storage envelop. Storage envelop is a term used to refer the designated area for storing the products in a warehouse. Factors needs to be considered for storage envelope include storage rack numbers, storage rack dimensions, storage rack and product spacing, and thermal mass distribution. This study also indicates the hottest, coldest and average temperature locations for continuous monitoring system.

Data analysis

Equipped with years of industry-leading experience there’s no task too big or too small for our dedicated teams. Eagle-IoT data logger specialist can configure data sensors for you, and can install ready-to-use data loggers in your facility for collecting data from your thermal mapping study. Besides this, at the end of thermal mapping study, Eagle-IoT offers data extraction, evaluation and detailed statistical analysis with graphical representation of average, maximum, and minimum points.

To ensure the mapping study benefitting, it is essential to consider all the critical points deemed important by the end user. Depending on the scope of the project, factors such as study length, the temperature range acceptable for operation, the quantity of sensors, sensor locations, and storage envelope parameters, affecting the study will be different

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