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Simplifying GPS Technology
GPS technology was developed by the United States Department of Defense and includes 24 satellites that provide location awareness by transmitting longitude, latitude, altitude, and time information to GPS receiving and processing devices worldwide.
CalAmp provides a pre-defined set of configurable capabilities to deliver GPS tracking services. Our proprietary solution (patent no. 6,025,774 and 6,249,217 B1) combines five advanced technologies to deliver one integrated solution.
The CalAmp Solution At Work
The onboard device is installed into each vehicle. A computer processor, GPS receiver and wireless transceiver (terrestrial or satellite) are integrated into each device. The GPS receiver determines a latitude and longitude 'fix' and also calculates the differences in 'fixes' to calculate speed and direction. The wireless transceiver sends this information to the Network Operation Center (NOC).
Onboard Devices
A small device is used as an economical vehicle tracking and communications device that provides the user with information and control messages to and from vehicles. The device is installed in a stealth location in the body of the vehicle. The user can access vehicle information via an Internet browser, using satellite (GPS) technology.
Network Operation Center (NOC)
The NOC is the nucleus of the solution and manages all of the information flow. This power system is capable of managing millions of vehicles with full security for each. Vehicle owners can access information about their vehicles in real-time by communicating with the NOC. Using a standard Internet browser, the online interface incorporates a windows-based graphical user interface and digitized mapping, which gives rapid access to the functions of the system, with the click of a mouse.
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