Abstract: A communications and control hub for remote monitoring and control of a motorized vehicle, comprising an onboard diagnostics port connector for connection to an onboard diagnostic port of the motorized vehicle, the onboard diagnostic port of the motorized vehicle presenting an external interface of a configuration suitable for connection to certain diagnostic equipment, the onboard diagnostic port of the motorized vehicle serving as an interface with a vehicle processor network of the motorized vehicle, such that all system-effected vehicle monitoring and control functions that are accessible from the vehicle processor network, are effected through the onboard diagnostic port.

Abstract: Remote monitoring and control of a motorized vehicle is performed using a communications and control hub connected directly to an onboard diagnostic port of the vehicle. An auxiliary onboard diagnostic port is provided to permit technicians to perform diagnostics on the vehicle. All vehicle monitoring and control is effected without an auxiliary wiring harness. The communications control hub is particularly useful for fleet management and dispatch systems.

Abstract: Remote monitoring and control of a motorized vehicle is performed using a communications and control hub connected directly to an onboard diagnostic port of the vehicle. An auxiliary onboard diagnostic port is provided to permit technicians to perform diagnostics on the vehicle. All vehicle monitoring and control is effected without an auxiliary wiring harness. The communications control hub is particularly useful for fleet management and dispatch systems.