Global Positioning System
Inertial Measurement Sensors
Vehicle telematics devices serve the purpose of overseeing and controlling vehicle operations. These devices gather a diverse range of data about the vehicle, including its precise location, velocity, fuel efficiency, engine health, and driver habits, all in real time. Moreover, they have the capability to enable remote management of specific vehicle functions, such as locking/unlocking and ignition control.
Driving insights: Vehicle telematics leads the way in data-driven journeys!
Let us look at some of the sensors used to achieve this overarching control.
While the device collects a lot of the parameters from the Vehicle control unit and battery management systems. It has a few sensors directly onboard too namely,
Vehicle navigation sensors play a crucial role in commercial vehicle operations. They provide valuable data on the vehicle’s whereabouts and direction, enabling timely and efficient operations.
And technology adds a great deal of derived benefits to positioning like identifying shortest routes, roadblocks/ traffic jams, time to destination, vehicle speed, keeping drivers on their feet to name a few.
There are two types of positioning done – absolute and relative – and hence two types of sensors,
GPS is a household term thanks to the advent of Mobile phones. Vehicle absolute position is obtained by receiving satellite signals. There is enough literature out there about GPS. So lets just look at some critical pointers,
GPS positioning is prone to errors in certain environments [the signals get distorted by walls, tunnels and weather]. Relative positioning data is used to fill the gaps in GPS detection.
These sensors are actually a combination of three sensors together referred to as Inertial Measurement Unit [IMU] Sensors. Together they measure movement relative to the DEVICE itself.
Below are the three sensors that combine to make the IMU Unit and the parameters they measure:
Any object with wheels poses great difficulty because it can be just rolled away without having to be energized/started.
Anti-theft sensors are used to detect movements on a locked vehicles.
An attempt to steal a locked vehicle is identified by detecting unwanted movements on the vehicle. The system then triggers an alarm to alert the owner/authorities and deter theft. Thus by using anti-theft sensors, it is possible to protect vehicles from being stolen and prevent break-ins.
Theft is detected using IMU sensors.
IMU Sensors can detect linear, angular and directional motion. This information is used to detect untoward movements (lift, carry, drag, turning the handlebar) in the vehicle when it is locked.
They use relatively little power and can operate all the time with only a miniscule drain on the battery.
The integration of telematics sensors in vehicle management marks a significant leap forward in modern transportation technology. These tiny yet powerful devices play a crucial role in shaping the future of electric mobility.
From data to destination: Telematics sensors lead the charge in smart mobility.
In essence, sensors are the unsung heroes of modern electric mobility revolution, silently orchestrating the seamless operation of micro-mobility vehicles. As we continue to harness the power of sensor technology, we pave the way for a future where micro mobility vehicles seamlessly integrate into our lives, making transportation safer, smarter, and more sustainable.