Abstract: A system and method for monitoring fleets of vehicles and vehicle operators is disclosed. A vehicle is installed with device(s) collecting positional data such as vehicle movement and orientation with respect to other vehicles and road hazards. In addition, the vehicle operator is fitted with wearable device(s) collecting biometric data (e.g., heart rate). These devices are in communication with each other, as well as a hard drive on the vehicle (e.g., a black-box) and a wireless monitoring station located at a distance. In an embodiment, the device(s) are connected to the braking system of the truck to allow emergency braking in the event of a loss of control on the part of the vehicle or consciousness on the part of the driver. In a further embodiment, this control may also be asserted by the land-based monitoring system.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring fleets of vehicles and vehicle operators is disclosed. A vehicle is installed with device(s) collecting positional data such as vehicle movement and orientation with respect to other vehicles and road hazards. In addition, the vehicle operator is fitted with wearable device(s) collecting biometric data (e.g., heart rate). These devices are in communication with each other, as well as a hard drive on the vehicle (e.g., a black-box) and a wireless monitoring station located at a distance. In an embodiment, the device(s) are connected to the braking system of the truck to allow emergency braking in the event of a loss of control on the part of the vehicle or consciousness on the part of the driver. In a further embodiment, this control may also be asserted by the land-based monitoring system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for locating users or equipment on an offshore oil rig or other hazardous location or during transit include user devices, each having a locatable element, at least one motion sensor, and data storage having identifying information relating to a user or item of equipment. Locator devices positioned at discrete locations detect the locatable elements and generate a record that includes the discrete location, the identifying information, and the speed or orientation of the user device. A central device can receive the record from each locator device, generate a log of the records, compare the log to expected parameters, receive expected deviations from the parameters, and generate alerts if a deviation is not expected. Additional locatable devices not associated with users can be provided for emergent access in escape vessels, emergency equipment, or similar locations, by users separated from a user device.