The Indian Government over the past few years has worked extensively to incorporate components of the globally approved standards of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). This standard makes sure of optimizing the current infrastructure involved in transportation. It also increases the quality, comfort, safety and overall efficiency of the whole system. The agency came up with the Automative Indian Standard (AIS)-140 standard. Nowadays AIS 140 GPS devices are mandatory in all commercial vehicles in most of the states like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Haryana, Maharashtra, Pune, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Orrisa, Bhubaneswar, Assam, Bihar, Patna, Jammu Kashmir, Sri Nagar, Andaman & Nicobar, Dehradun etc.

Under this, services such as Vehicle tracking and emergency buttons must be installed in all public transport vehicles like buses, taxis, etc. There is also scope for the addition of features such as CCTV or fare collection in future updates.

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The aim is to provide relief from the congestion due to the increased volume of traffic which impacts each and every person of the society. With ITS, users are able to retrieve valuable information so that they are using the various transport systems in an organized manner. This also helps to increase the safety and security factors of the people especially women and the elderly.

Components of AIS 140 GPS devices compatible systems:

Since the entire list of requirements for an AIS 140 is a very vast and comprehensive set of instructions, we can divide the specifications into 5 categories namely,

1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Server
4. Testing
5. Control unit

1. Hardware:

• First of all, a MODEM to effectively connect to the system is necessary. Without a MODEM no information can be transmitted to and from the vehicle.
•  Access to GPS satellite services such as GNSS or IRNSS/NAVIC with a minimum accuracy of either 2.5 meters or 6 meters depending on the capability of the device.
•  Battery backup of at least 4 hours(standard) to support normal operations of the vehicle.
•  Emergency Buttons must be included in the vehicle which sends information such as location details to a specified IP Address or in case there is no GPRS connectivity send an SMS.
•  An embedded SIM is also a suggestion in this protocol.
•  Device must be resistant to dust, temperature, vibration, water splash (with minimum IP 65
  rating) and tamper-proof.   

2. Software:

• This provides the specifications required in the software which is installed in AIS 140 compatible devices.
• The details like the device’s configuration and registration must be transmitted correctly using the installed software must be adjustable as per requirements.
•  In addition, location, vehicle performance, and maintenance and emergency alerts should be enabled. The device should also have the capability to support SMS.
• The software must be updated regularly with recent developments through over-the-air updates.
• The data transmission should be carried out in a safe and secure manner and should send data to 2 different IP Addresses simultaneously.

3. Servers:

• Capability to store data for a period of a minimum of 90 days and alert if the device stops functioning.
• The server should be safe and secure so as to maintain the privacy of the user.
•  The server must correctly authenticate and verify the details of the user before granting access to the system and data.

4. Testing:

•  Functional Testing involves the testing of all the working functionalities of the system like tracking, SIM Card, location accuracy, etc.
• Performance and Durability Testing where the actual performance of the system and the impact of physical conditions on the overall working of the system.
•  Protocol Testing ascertains that the devices are compliant to the protocols set by the agencies which will ultimately improve the performance of the device.

5. Control Centre:

•  The control centers are in operation by the government agencies so that they could monitor the incoming data to come up with better strategies for the future.
•  Moreover, these centers should support the registration and maintenance of devices. It should also provide a facility for these devices accordingly.
• Finally, there should be provisions for handling emergency situations and proper upkeep of these emergency services.

Also, read: How GPS works and its applications?

Where can you use AIS 140 GPS devices?

AIS 140 standard is mainly used for public transport systems and helps to increase the safety, security, and surveillance in these mediums. This is mainly used in public transport systems like:

• Interstate and intrastate bus services both public and private.
• Buses that operate for institutes like schools or colleges.
• Cab services as well as car and bike rental services to improve safety especially for women, children and elderly passengers.
• Emergency services like Fire brigades, Ambulances etc.

Why choose Onelap Telematics’ GPS Tracker?

In a short span of time, Onelap Telematics has become one of the best-selling GPS products on Amazon. There are multiple benefits of using Onelap Telematics for your vehicles. School transport tracking, ensuring Women’s Safety, ensuring the safety of elders among others could be its many uses.

The salient features of Onelap’s GPS Tracker are:

1. Firstly, Real-time tracking of your vehicle via an application on your mobile phone.
2. Vehicle performance statistics.
3. Data History.
4. Remote Engine Immobilization at your fingertips accessible from anywhere.
5. Define Geofences or Safe zones on the map.
6. Finally, much more affordable than other GPS tracking solutions in the market.

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How to use GPS for vehicle tracking in 2020?

An estimate from 2019 suggests that only 11 percent of new-vehicle buyers in India are aware of the benefits that a GPS tracking system provides which is an extremely low number considering the volume at which the auto industry in India operates. GPS Vehicle Tracking System has been an emerging industry in India over the past decade with a significant number of vehicle buyers willing to invest in GPS  solutions. Most of the people plan to use a GPS device for purposes such as tracking, navigation, traffic updates, etc.

This is mainly because many people are unaware of the technology that is involved in this system and how actually this system works so read further to find out about all this. To accurately track and locate the exact position of a device a radio navigation technology is used which is called the Global Positioning System or GPS. GPS takes the help of satellites and GPS tracking modules for this purpose.

Also read: How GPS works and its application?

Satellites connect with the GPS Tracking module by sending radio signals at regular intervals. They send information regarding the exact longitude and latitude at that particular instant of time. This information is stored in the GPS module of the device and this information is relayed to the GSM module. The GSM module passes this information to the servers using cellular data with the help of a SIM card. Due to this, data accessibility is a feature that the users can find on their devices to track their assets.

Components of a GPS Vehicle Tracking system :

The GPS Tracking system can be broadly classified as a combination of 4 major components namely –
1. GPS Hardware.
2. SIM Card or Cellular network.
3. Servers.
4. GPS Tracking Software.

1.GPS Hardware:

GPS hardware is the physical system that is built-in on your asset and will contact the satellites to receive the information. This information consists of the exact latitude and longitude coordinates of the device. In short, the 2 modules in which this GPS hardware segment can be further divided into  which perform different functions are:

•  GPS Module:

The basic function of this module is to receive and store the information regarding the location coordinates of the device. This information is shared with the user when required and can be stored on the internal or external memory of the device. Usually the GPS module shares data with the GSM module which sends it further to the server ultimately reaching the user via the software.

•  GSM Module:

The hardware where the SIM card can be installed in the device is the GSM Module. The SIM card will be transmitting the data at regular intervals and sharing this information through the GPS module to the cloud server via an active internet connection. This provides the device with the capability to read and transmit stored information over a secure internet connection to the server.

2. SIM Card:

• A detachable smart card that is responsible to store the user’s information and authenticate their identity is the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), card.
• This will activate the secure internet services on the device using which the incoming information on the GPS module will upload to a cloud server. It securely carries out the process in an organized and unique manner which will allow access to the user through the authentication of credentials by logging in on the connected software.
• Each device has its own International Mobile Equipment Identity(IMEI) number which is a unique number that is an identity to differentiate between different mobile devices.

3. Servers:

• Servers are the platform on which the information is stored after passing through the GPS module and collected securely. This information can be accessed by the user using the software such as a dedicated mobile-based application or a website that allows you to log in and view all the data that has been accumulated.
• The servers also contain the data that it procures from the user that is the unique login ID and password. As a result, this verifies the identity of the user and the correct display of the corresponding data for that user.
• The user set information such as the geofenced area, speed limits, etc. can also be stored on the servers. An alert will be sent to the user by the servers whenever any breach is detected. The user can then take the appropriate action within the time which in turn prevents any loss to them.
• Servers are the most important component of this whole system as they manage huge amounts of data from multiple sources. They have to preserve and manage the data and display it correctly whenever a particular user demands. Subsequently, the host will be incurring massive losses if services of GPS Tracking system have any disruption caused by the crashing of servers

4. GPS Tracking Software:

• Firstly, the user connects with the GPS Tracking suite to gain access to the services that the seller provides through this platform.  Users will have to input information like id, password to receive permission for reading the data accumulated by their device.
• Additionally, the user can use a dedicated mobile application or connected website to securely log in and browse the available records like locations visited, time taken, speed limits. After that geo-fences setup is an important feature for many users. The capability to change or set geofences anywhere on the basis of their requirements is given to the users.
• A dedicated mobile application provides much more ease of usage as compared to a traditional website. Consequently, the application allows you a much greater degree of customization and personalization and is much more secure and quick.

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Are you looking for a GPS tracking solution for your vehicle?

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The salient features of Onelap’s GPS Tracker are:

1. Firstly, real-time tracking of your vehicle via an application on your mobile phone.
2. Vehicle performance statistics.
3. Data History.
4. Remote Engine Immobilization at your fingertips accessible from anywhere.
5. Additionally, define Geofences or Safe zones on the map.
6. Much more affordable than other GPS tracking solutions in the market.

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