Abstract: Methods, system, and devices for improving pre-modeling processing of data for use in predictive modeling. A computing device may be configured to perform operations for processing client data using metadata describing various client-specific parameters. Received client data may be loaded within stage tables based on the client-specific parameters, such flat file locations. The computing device may perform various validation checks on the loaded data, such as checks to identify duplication data records associated with client data received at different times, duplication data records occurring within an overlap period, and deleted records. In an embodiment, the computing device may perform additional checks to validate data records that include changing status information, such as marital status data of an employee. The computing device may use processed client data to generate weekly aggregated tables based on custom aggregation timeframes.

Abstract: A fuel tax measuring and reporting tool is provided for a mobile refrigeration unit that is capable of providing state-by-state fuel tax reporting, automatically, relating to fuel consumed by a mobile refrigeration unit. Fuel use of an engine powering the refrigeration unit is measured based on either power consumption by, or fuel flow to, the engine. Processing of this data locally or remotely allows accurate fuel tax reporting in connection with transmission of this data from the site of the mobile refrigeration unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods to process vehicle operation data are described. A data module associated with a vehicle can collect a set of metrics relating to the operation of the vehicle, as well as events related to an operator's interaction with the vehicle. The data module can correlate the set of metrics with the events to generate a correlated set of data. A user can request various contexts in which to view the data, such as via a vehicle context or an operator context. The data module can generate, using the correlated set of data, a data view according to the request. Further, the correlated set of data and the various contexts can be updated on a real-time basis.

Abstract: A wireless equipment management system that is configured to track sensors for work measurement for predetermined events. The sensors are configured to measure event durations of a specific piece of equipment as defined by a user and sent to a Network Management Center. This enables the user to measure work times by configuring work events as sensor input events. The event durations can be displayed and reports can be produced at the Network Management Center.

Abstract: A method and system for collecting, analyzing and displaying fleet performance data are described. An embodiment of the system and method includes receiving a plurality of data streams comprising disparate data, storing, in real-time, the disparate data in a first database, organizing the disparate data stored in the first database into an organized structure in a second database, the data in the second database organized according to a predefined parameter, exposing the organized data in the second database as a subset of data stored in a third database, querying the subset of data in the third database according to a script, the script configured to associate the subset of data according to the predefined parameter, and providing the associated subset of data in the third database to an analysis engine configured to display the associated subset of data from a perspective defined by the predefined parameter.

Abstract: Implementations relate to systems and methods for processing workflow data and providing location-based and/or entity-based workflow statistics. A processing module or other logic can receive workflow data related to operations of vehicles though a supply chain network comprising a set of locations. The processing module can process the workflow data by generating various context views, filtering out some of the data, and other functions. A user or entity can request the processing module for different views or results of the workflow data to gauge efficiencies or inefficiencies in the supply chain. The user or entity can perform modifications to components of the supply chain based on results of the workflow data.

Abstract: A system for providing operational access to equipment or vehicles is disclosed wherein digital access codes are assigned and transported over-the-air governing a vehicle's or equipment's use. The access codes can be generated in connection with comparison of entered and stored biometric data and/or entered code from a keypad. Various security protocols can be used to ensure the secure dispatch and delivery of code information.

Abstract: A system and method for generating real-time alert notifications includes a database for receiving in real-time at least one event, a processing engine for analyzing the at least one event with respect to a plurality of stored events, the processing engine also for determining whether the at least one event meets a defined condition, if the at least one event meets the defined condition, determining a prescriptive action and forwarding the prescriptive action to a user.

Abstract: In one embodiment taught herein, a plurality of road-going vehicles report weather-related data to a weather-determining system. For example, trucks and/or cars having in-vehicle information systems wirelessly transmit one or more items of weather-related data, such that the weather-determining system directly or indirectly receives the transmitted data. In turn, the weather-determining system jointly processes the weather-related data to determine weather information for one or more geographic areas corresponding to reported positions of the road-going vehicles. In one embodiment, the in-vehicle information systems comprise GPS-based position reporting systems installed in on-highway trucks and other fleet vehicles, and the weather-determining system comprises a modified position-tracking system, e.g., a modified network fleet management system.

Abstract: A wireless equipment management system is provided which automatically orders parts in connection with equipment maintenance schedules generated using sensors remotely located with the equipment. The system additionally uses diagnostic software to analyze fault conditions within the equipment using the sensors, and parts are automatically ordered in conjunction with equipment service needs as determined by the system.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for vehicle monitoring with processing interruption tolerance. One or more vehicle sensors can transmit one or more data streams to a primary data processing system via a data channel. A secondary data buffer can be coupled to the data channel to continuously capture the set of data streams and/or subsets thereof. During normal operation, the set of data streams are processed by the primary data processing system. After a limited-duration fault occurs in the primary data processing system, it can recover by accessing the backup data in the secondary data buffer. The lost data can be retrieved from the secondary data buffer using timestamp information to process the data in its original time context and to ensure that no already-processed data is included. The set of data streams can be downsampled or decimated in the secondary data buffer to extend storage capacity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for validating a vehicle operator. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises an input device for allowing entry of vehicle operator identification information, a transceiver for transmitting a message and receiving a response to the message, an interface for allowing a processor to communication with a vehicle sub-system, and a processor connected to the input device, the transceiver, and the interface, the processor for receiving the vehicle operator identification information from the input device, for generating the message comprising the vehicle operation identification information and providing the message to the transceiver, for receiving the response from the transceiver and for controlling the vehicle sub-system, via the interface, based on the response.

Abstract: Methods, system, and devices for improving pre-modeling processing of data for use in predictive modeling. A computing device may be configured to perform operations for processing client data using metadata describing various client-specific parameters. Received client data may be loaded within stage tables based on the client-specific parameters, such flat file locations. The computing device may perform various validation checks on the loaded data, such as checks to identify duplication data records associated with client data received at different times, duplication data records occurring within an overlap period, and deleted records. In an embodiment, the computing device may perform additional checks to validate data records that include changing status information, such as marital status data of an employee. The computing device may use processed client data to generate weekly aggregated tables based on custom aggregation timeframes.

Abstract: An apparatus for tracking a portable asset includes a solar panel, an electronics assembly integrated into an enclosure, and a heat spreading assembly adjacent the solar panel, the heat spreading assembly located to form an air gap separating the heat spreading assembly from the electronics assembly such that heat generated by the solar panel is dissipated in the air gap before reaching the electronics assembly.

Abstract: Systems for, and methods of, derating and locking down a vehicle's engine are described. The systems and methods gradually derate an engine in response to a command sent over the air in a manner that does not cause the engine control module (ECM) of the vehicle to generate an error code.

Abstract: A wireless communication device transmits location information associated with a mobile worker at a first interval when the worker is assigned to a work task. When the worker is not working on the work task, the wireless communication device does not transmit location information, or transmits the location information less persistently. In this manner, business value of tracking mobile worker location is achieved while also allowing for enhanced privacy for the mobile worker when not working on a work task.

Abstract: An integrated communication system comprises a first communication device connected to a second communication device using a data link. When the first communication device is out of network, a dispatch center can indicate to the use a communication is waiting or wanted by sending a communication request signal to the second communication device. The second communication device transmits the communication request signal to the first communication device over the data link alerting the user of the first communication device to the requested communication.

Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and show a vehicle identification system that includes a programmable application for database management of a plurality of customer-specific vehicle descriptors. The vehicle identification system also includes a mobile computing platform in a mobile satellite communications system adapted to operatively associate the customer-specific vehicle descriptors with a vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods to process vehicle operation data are described. A data module associated with a vehicle can collect operation data relating to the gear operation of the vehicle. The data module can process the operation data to identify a top gear of the vehicle and determine the current gear at which the vehicle is operating. The data module can process the operation data to determine an amount of time that the vehicle operates in top gear. The data module can provide the data to an operator of the vehicle, or to a remote management center, for storage and/or further processing.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for distributing configuration data to one or more mobile terminals. An embodiment of one method of the invention includes receiving from the host application a request from a client to transmit a configuration data value to a mobile terminal. The configuration data value can include a designation of a new precedence level for a mobile terminal corresponding to a new operating characteristic of the mobile terminal. The method can include the step of transmitting from the NMC a configuration data value including the new precedence level to the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal can include a mobile application defining a previous precedence level such that the mobile terminal loads the configuration data in response to the new precedence level different from the previous precedence level.