Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre
Real Time Vehicular
Telematics System
Team Members:
Om Dahale
Neeraj Adhav
Sanket Shivale
Abstract
To develop a smart transportation system, that aims to provide real-time
information to the users regarding the availability of buses and their upcoming
timings. The system will utilize advanced technologies such as GPS and other
relevant services to gather the necessary data for providing reliable information
to the users. The proposed system will have to be designed to facilitate the users
in identifying the current location of their desired bus, along with the estimated
time of its arrival at the respective bus stop. This will be achieved through the
integration of the real-time data from the buses, as well as from the traffic
management system. The proposed smart transportation system will significantly
enhance the efficiency and convenience of the public transportation system in
Nashik. As a sustainability information to the user, good to indicate emission
compliance of the bus.
Key Objectives
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1. Vehicle Tracking and Location: To monitor the real-time location of
vehicles, which helps in improving fleet management, routing, and security.
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2. Driver Behavior Monitoring: To track and analyze driver behavior, such as
speeding, harsh braking, and aggressive driving, in order to promote safer
driving habits.
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3. Efficient Routing: To suggest optimal routes based on real-time traffic
data, reducing fuel consumption and delivery times.
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4. Maintenance and Diagnostics: To collect data on vehicle health and
performance, enabling proactive maintenance and reducing downtime.
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5. Safety and Security: Enhancing vehicle security by providing theft
detection and recovery capabilities, as well as emergency assistance services.
Benefits of Vehicular Telematics
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1. Improved Safety: Telematics systems help monitor and improve driver behavior,
reducing accidents and promoting safer driving practices.
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2. Cost Reduction: By optimizing routes, fuel usage, and maintenance schedules,
businesses can significantly reduce operational costs.
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3. Enhanced Productivity: Real-time tracking and data analysis lead to better
resource allocation and increased overall productivity.
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4. Reduced Downtime: Predictive maintenance and vehicle health monitoring
prevent breakdowns, minimizing vehicle downtime.
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5. Fuel Efficiency: Telematics systems provide insights into fuel consumption
patterns, enabling fuel-efficient driving and cost savings.
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6. Better Customer Service: Real-time tracking allows for accurate delivery or
service arrival times, improving customer satisfaction.
Why Our Solution is Better Than Existing
Solutions?
1. Purpose:
- Vehicular Telematics Systems: These systems are primarily designed for vehicle
monitoring, data collection, and management. They are used for tracking vehicle
performance, location, and driver behavior, as well as for fleet management and
optimization.
- Ola and Uber: Ride-sharing services like Ola and Uber are focused on providing ondemand transportation services to passengers. Their primary goal is to connect riders
with drivers for point-to-point transportation.
2. User Interaction:
- Vehicular Telematics Systems: These systems are typically used by vehicle fleet
operators, logistics companies, and businesses with a fleet of vehicles. Users are
mainly businesses or organizations interested in monitoring and optimizing their
vehicle operations.
- Ola and Uber: These services are consumer-oriented, and their users are
passengers looking for rides. They interact with the service through mobile apps to
request rides and make payments.
3. Hardware:
- Vehicular Telematics Systems: They often require dedicated hardware
installed in vehicles, such as OBD-II devices or GPS trackers, to collect data and
transmit it to a central system.
- Ola and Uber: These services do not require additional vehicle hardware
beyond the driver's smartphone, which acts as both a navigation tool and a
communication device with passengers and the service provider.
4. Business Model:
- Vehicular Telematics Systems: These systems are typically sold as software-asa-service (SaaS) solutions to businesses. They may charge fees based on the
number of vehicles being monitored or data usage.
- Ola and Uber: They operate on a ride-hailing model, where passengers
Route
Plan
Example
Technology Stack
1. Frontend:
2. Backend:
1.
React.js
1.
Django web framework
2.
JavaScript
2.
Python
3.
HTML, CSS
3.
RESTful APIs
3. Database:
1.
PostgreSQL
4. Hardware
1.
Raspberry Pi
2.
GPS sensor
Conclusion
In conclusion, the adoption of a well-defined vehicular telematics system offers a
multitude of benefits to businesses and organizations. It fundamentally
transforms fleet management by enhancing safety, reducing costs, and increasing
efficiency. Real-time tracking and data-driven insights enable better decisionmaking, while predictive maintenance and improved driver behavior lead to
minimized downtime and reduced operational expenses. Moreover, telematics
systems contribute to sustainability efforts through fuel efficiency and
environmental impact reduction. These advantages collectively empower
businesses to provide better customer service, remain compliant with
regulations, and ultimately gain a competitive edge in today's dynamic and datacentric automotive landscape.
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