Development of vehicle tracking system with low-cost wireless method

Osman Ulkir,Murat Akın,Sezgin Ersoy

doi:10.21595/jmai.2020.21471

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Abstract

It is possible to reduce personnel, vehicle cargo security, and cost with a vehicle tracking system. Algorithm and architecture were created using open source code programs, and elements such as software, cost efficiency, personal security, efficient fleet management, and time savings were measured. In the study, it is aimed to develop the existing systems by considering the plus and minus aspects of vehicle tracking systems. It was emphasized that the system was easy to apply, and low cost and comparisons were made with the advantages and disadvantages of the system. The most critical factor in fleet management is vehicle tracking systems. In our study, the problem was studied with a mechatronic system approach, open to development, and analytical approach. The system has been developed as a modular structure that is easily integrated into existing infrastructures. With the system created, it was aimed to increase the working efficiency of the company vehicles, to provide optimum solutions for vehicle maintenance processes, and to save fuel and time, by considering the safety of the driver.

Highlights

In recent years, vehicle tracking systems (ATS) have become widespread, especially in parallel with the developments in internet technology
In scientific studies started in the 2000s on this subject; In an ATS design supported by the World Wide Web (WEB) based on General Pocket Radio Service (GPRS), the GPRS server was connected to the internet and monitoring was performed on the digital map [5]
The energy of the blade is provided from the charge input of the vehicle with the help of Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable, and alternatively, power can be obtained from the 16th pin of the Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) socket

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Introduction

Vehicle tracking systems (ATS) have become widespread, especially in parallel with the developments in internet technology. In scientific studies started in the 2000s on this subject; In an ATS design supported by the World Wide Web (WEB) based on General Pocket Radio Service (GPRS), the GPRS server was connected to the internet and monitoring was performed on the digital map [5] In another WEB-based vehicle tracking management system design, WEB services were used to process and display the data transferred to the GPRS server. It was enabled to monitor via Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) [6] In another WEB-based ATS, the location information of the vehicle tracking device is sent to the GPRS server via Short Message Service (SMS). With this control and observation system, physical injuries such as vehicle information, vehicle wear, maintenance, fuel-saving, and any physical disruption to the vehicle can be prevented

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