Computers and Communications

This global vehicular network diagram sample represents the independent regional telematics network.
"Telematics typically is any integrated use of telecommunications and informatics, also known as ICT (Information and Communications Technology). Hence the application of telematics is with any of the following:
(1) The technology of sending, receiving and storing information via telecommunication devices in conjunction with affecting control on remote objects.
(2) The integrated use of telecommunications and informatics, for application in vehicles and with control of vehicles on the move.
(3) Telematics includes but is not limited to Global Positioning System technology integrated with computers and mobile communications technology in automotive navigation systems. ...
Practical applications of vehicle telematics:
1. Vehicle tracking is a way of monitoring the location, movements, status and behaviour of a vehicle or fleet of vehicles. ...
2. Trailer tracking is the technology of tracking the movements and position of an articulated vehicle's trailer unit...
3. Container tracking. Freight containers can be tracked by GPS...
4. Cold store freight trailers ... used to deliver fresh or frozen foods are ... incorporating telematics to gather time-series data on the temperature inside the cargo container...
5. Fleet management includes the management of ships and or motor vehicles such as cars, vans and trucks. Fleet ... Management can include ... vehicle telematics (tracking and diagnostics)...
6. Satellite navigation in the context of vehicle telematics is the technology of using a GPS and electronic mapping tool to enable the driver of a vehicle to locate a position, plan a route and navigate a journey.
7. Mobile data is the use of wireless data communications using radio waves to send and receive real time computer data to, from and between devices used by field based personnel. ...
8. Wireless vehicle safety communications telematics aid in car safety and road safety. ...
9. Emergency warning system for vehicles. Telematics ... are self-orientating open network architecture structures of variable programmable intelligent beacons ... to accord ... warning information with surrounding vehicles in the vicinity of travel, intra-vehicle, and infrastructure. ...
10. Intelligent vehicle technologies. Telematics comprise electronic ... devices ... to provide precision repeatability functions ... emergency warning validation performance reconstruction. ...
11. Car clubs. Telematics-enabled computers allow organizers to track members' usage and bill them on a pay-as-you-drive basis. ...
12. Auto insurance. The basic idea of telematic auto insurance is that a driver's behavior is monitored directly while the person drives and this information is transmitted to an insurance company." [Telematics. Wikipedia]
The example "Independent regional networks diagram" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Vehicular Networking solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.