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How it works
The Sentinel-FM system utilizes
computing and intelligent software systems, Global Positioning
System (GPS), wireless communications networks, digital mapping and
the Internet to provide a turnkey high-security fleet management
solution for commercial and public vehicle fleets.

A vehicle-mounted Sentinel-FM
tracking unit monitors real-time position data from the GPS
network of satellites, and uses it to calculate location, speed and
direction of the vehicle. Up to 10 inputs connected to the tracking
unit are also monitored in real-time to signal when important
vehicle events have occurred. These could include detecting when a
vehicle has been loaded or unloaded, when a geographical border has
been crossed, or when unauthorized access has occurred which could indicate that
theft of the vehicle is in progress.
The tracking unit sends
information about the vehicle location and the status of any triggered
sensors over wireless networks to BSM's data servers. If the
received information requires immediate customer intervention,
customers automatically receive an alarm notification by email, pager or
phone.
By logging on to the Sentinel-FM
website from any web-enabled PC a customer can view the location of
the vehicle on detailed digitized street-level maps, interact with
the vehicle, including monitoring up to 10 input sensors, sending
commands to control up to 10 different vehicle outputs and
generating detailed reports on historical vehicle activity including
trip and trip summary, alarm and history reports.
Using an optional Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) a customer can also
have access to 2-way text messaging, driver authentication, and
display of various system and vehicle-related information such as
wireless signal strength, GPS status and vehicle data-bus readings. |