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Glossary of telematics, GPS, and fleet management
CAN bus
A vehicle's internal communication network that lets electronic control units exchange data. With a compatible interface, it can feed technical data into the telematics platform.
FMS
A standardized interface used mainly in commercial vehicles to provide access to certain fleet data.
Geofence
A virtual zone drawn on the map that can trigger events when a vehicle enters, leaves, or stays inside it.
GPS
Global satellite navigation system used to calculate the device's position.
GPRS / mobile data
Connectivity the tracker uses to send positions and events to the platform.
Telematics
The combination of telecommunications, sensors, positioning, and software used to collect and analyze data from vehicles and assets.
Idling
The time the engine is running while the vehicle is stopped.
Odometer
The vehicle's mileage reading; depending on the solution, it may come from the dashboard, CAN bus, or FMS, or be calculated by GPS.
Fuel sensor
A device or data source used to measure or estimate the fuel level and its changes.
API
An interface that lets Vigilo exchange data with other software systems.
IoT
Internet of Things: connected devices that collect and transmit data from vehicles, equipment, or assets.