Hello zec,
I found a few possible solutions for you.
A German company, Advanced Wireless Planet:
http://www.gsm-modem.de/vehicle-tracking.html
which features:
GPS and GSM technology
"The device incorporates a covertly installed module (which works and
communicates independantly) but has the ability to run in conjunction
with your local GSM network (DTMF, voice message, SMS, GPRS or GSM
modem call).
"The tracking centre operator monitors your vehicle 24 hours per day
for unauthorised intrusion, theft, accident, breakdown,
panic/assistance, vehicle movement or breach of a predefined
'Geo-fence' boundary. The operator can then perform numerous tasks
including; engine immobilisation, unlock doors, advise the police or
dispatch security response."
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Beacon Wireless Solutions
http://www.viewfleet.net/
Fleetmaster
"Beacon Wireless Solutions manufacture and develop the FleetMaster AVL
vehicle remote monitoring systems. Typical applications include fleet
management, vehicle management, vehicle tracking, container tracking,
palette tracking. Can be used in cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles,
scooters, containers, palettes, construction equipment... The
FleetMaster sends data via GPRS to a central database where all data
can be viewed over the Internet via your own private secure account
via a standard web browser. Upon alarm condition or predefined event,
the system can send an alarm notification by email, fax, voice call,
text message."
"Beacon Services uses GSM, SMS, GPRS, UDP, TCP/IP technology for
communicating to devices in the field and GPS, Cell ID, GSM
triangulation for locating devices."
E-mail: europeansales@beaconwireless.net
http://www.viewfleet.net/viewfleet/fleetmaster.htm
Beacon Wireless was the first company to integrate Garmin's
StreetPilot in their GPS operations. The press release is here:
http://www.gpsnews.org/gps-system/automotive-gps/beacon-wirelss-integrates-mobile-fleet-tracking-with-garmin-street-pilot-devices-cebit-2006/
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Trimtrac Locator
http://trmb.client.shareholder.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=190853
"The TrimTrac 1.5 locator supports all GSM frequencies (900/1800MHz
and 850/1900 MHz) to take full advantage of cost-effective GPRS data
rate plans and the near universal roaming capability of SMS text
messaging. The TrimTrac 1.5 locator takes advantage of both
technologies by automatically selecting GPRS wherever such service is
available, while relying upon SMS text messages as backup when outside
GPRS coverage. This helps minimize recurring communication costs while
allowing the greatest coverage possible."
http://web.archive.org/web/20050310084046/http://www.trimble.com/news/010604a.htm
(original press release upon its introduction)
"'The TrimTrac locator represents a tight integration of GPS and GSM
technology to drive down size, power consumption and cost while
providing application appropriate functionality,' said, William
Dussell, director of integrated products of Trimble's Component
Technologies Division. "We chose GSM since it has the most extensive
global coverage of any wireless air interface and we believe the
TrimTrac locator is an ideal solution for the vehicle security and
monitoring markets.'"
Broad Coverage with GPS and GSM Technology
"The TrimTrac locator uses GPS and GSM, the leading wireless
communications technology with the largest geographical coverage and
greatest number of subscribers. The locator device offers not only
world-class, automotive-grade GPS performance, but features an
enhanced GPS sensitivity mode that allows it to operate in some indoor
environments and other places where traditional GPS receivers may not
work. TrimTrac supports three major GSM frequency bands: 900, 1800 MHz
(DCS) worldwide and 1900 MHz (PCS) in the U.S. where GSM coverage is
comparable to other leading digital wireless standards. To optimize
the TrimTrac locator's battery life and provide secure low-cost data
transmission, periodic position and status reports are sent as SMS
(short messaging service) text messages over the GSM network.
"The TrimTrac locator incorporates GSM Protocol Stack software from
TTPCom Ltd. Headquartered in Cambridge, England, TTPCom is one of the
world's leading independent suppliers of digital wireless technology.
The company's Protocol Stack software has approvals with over 70 major
network operators across Europe, Asia, America and Australia."
--awarded the 2004 Frost & Sullivan
Best Bang for the Buck Award.
There are a number of different dealers for the Trimtrac hardware.. here is a list.
http://www.trimtrac.com/buy/asp.shtml
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Additional Sources:
http://www.gpsnews.org/gps-system/automotive-gps/beacon-wirelss-integrates-mobile-fleet-tracking-with-garmin-street-pilot-devices-cebit-2006/
http://www.gpsnews.org/gps-system/bouncegps-30i-low-cost-complete-fleet-tracking-solution/
sci.geo.satellite-nav
Search terms:
"advanced wireless planet"
"gps car tracking"
"site:gpsnews.org gsm gprs"
"beacon wireless"
"trimtrac europe"
"trimtrac"
"trimtrac gsm gprs"
If you need any more help or need any clarification, I'd be happy to help you out.
Good luck!
--keystroke-ga |
