Abstract: Multiple communication modules are used in communicating image data from an image capture device at a vehicle. Telematic data is communicated to a management server via a telematics device. An event is detected based on the telematic data. The management server requests image data from the image capture device corresponding to the event. The image capture device activates and transmits the requested image data via its own communication module in response to the request. In this way, regular, minimalistic communication is performed via the telematics device, but major data communication is performed directly by the image capture device.

Abstract: Methods by a telematics device and a telematics device for simplifying captured telematics data and providing near real-time data points to a telematics server. Simplifying the data uses an algorithm that prioritizes primary data while providing timely secondary data under various conditions. In some implementations, a data simplification method is applied to partially filled data captured buffers containing secondary data. In some implementations, partially filled data capture buffers are processed if data points of that data type have not been selected for sending or if the data capture buffers are filled over a particular threshold. In some implementations, data points having an estimate error greater than an estimate error threshold are selected for sending to the telematics server.

Abstract: Multiple communication modules are used in communicating image data from an image capture device at a vehicle. Telematic data is communicated to a management server via a telematics device. An event is detected based on the telematic data. The management server requests image data from the image capture device corresponding to the event. The image capture device activates and transmits the requested image data via its own communication module in response to the request. In this way, regular, minimalistic communication is performed via the telematics device, but major data communication is performed directly by the image capture device.

Abstract: Multiple communication modules are used in communicating image data from an image capture device at a vehicle. Telematic data is communicated to a management server via a telematics device. An event is detected based on the telematic data. The management server requests image data from the image capture device corresponding to the event. The image capture device activates and transmits the requested image data via its own communication module in response to the request. In this way, regular, minimalistic communication is performed via the telematics device, but major data communication is performed directly by the image capture device.

Abstract: Multiple communication modules are used in updating firmware at a peripheral device. A peripheral device firmware version is communicated to a management server via a telematics device. An access location for updated firmware is communicated from the management server to the peripheral device via the telematics device. The peripheral device accesses and downloads the updated firmware via a long-range communication module, not via the telematics device. In this way, regular, minimalistic communication is performed via the telematics device, but major data communication is performed directly by the peripheral device.

Abstract: Multiple communication modules are used in updating firmware at a peripheral device. A peripheral device firmware version is communicated to a management server via a telematics device. An access location for updated firmware is communicated from the management server to the peripheral device via the telematics device. The peripheral device accesses and downloads the updated firmware via a long-range communication module, not via the telematics device. In this way, regular, minimalistic communication is performed via the telematics device, but major data communication is performed directly by the peripheral device.

Abstract: Devices and methods for controlling audio output in a telematics system are provided. In on method a telematics device determines that a parameter has exceeded a first threshold and sends an automatic volume control trigger message to an audio output device. The telematics device determines that a second parameter has exceeded a second threshold and sends an alert message to the audio output device. The audio output device performs an automatic volume control procedure then plays back and audible alert message.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for an intelligent Bluetooth beacon I/O expansion of the vehicular telemetry hardware system. The intelligent Bluetooth beacon I/O expansion provides a capability to receive beacon data, log beacon data, communicate beacon data and operate on beacon data to determine and further communicate a range of operational conditions, such as damage, hazardous and missing objects in the form of text messages, audio messages or compliance and management reports.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for an intelligent Bluetooth beacon I/O expansion of the vehicular telemetry hardware system. The intelligent Bluetooth beacon I/O expansion provides a capability to receive beacon data, log beacon data, communicate beacon data and operate on beacon data to determine and further communicate a range of operational conditions, such as damage, hazardous and missing objects in the form of text messages, audio messages or compliance and management reports.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and system relating to a vehicular telemetry environment for an intelligent Bluetooth beacon I/O expansion of the vehicular telemetry hardware system. The intelligent Bluetooth beacon I/O expansion provides a capability to receive beacon data, log beacon data, communicate beacon data and operate on beacon data to determine and further communicate a range of operational conditions, such as damage, hazardous and missing objects in the form of text messages, audio messages or compliance and management reports.

Abstract: System, apparatus, device and methods relating to a telematic vehicle sharing platform ecosystem and a telematic vehicle share I/O expander to automate sharing and management of a vehicle that is shared by more than one operator.

Abstract: System, apparatus, device and methods relating to a telematic vehicle sharing platform ecosystem and a telematic vehicle share I/O expander to automate sharing and management of a vehicle that is shared by more than one operator.

Abstract: Vehicles can employ onboard telematic monitoring devices to collect vehicle and operation data, such as for improved vehicle fleet management. Such telematic monitoring devices are dependent on power from a vehicle, such that data collection and communication can be interrupted if a telematic monitoring device is disconnected or has a poor connection. The present disclosure relates to battery devices, which provide power to telematic devices as needed in order to maintain data collection and communication, or other more limited functionality. The present disclosure also relates to systems including battery devices, and methods for operating battery devices.

Abstract: A method for handling power faults in a primary electronic device is provided. The method includes setting a power-off duration to an initial value and powering on a hardware interface. In response to detecting a power fault at the hardware interface, the hardware interface is power-cycled by a plurality of power cycles having progressively increasing power-off durations until a limit is reached. A primary electronic device for carrying out the method is also provided. The primary electronic device includes a controller, a memory, and a hardware interface for coupling the telematics device to a secondary electronic device.

Abstract: Devices and methods for controlling audio output in a telematics system are provided. In on method a telematics device determines that a parameter has exceeded a first threshold and sends an automatic volume control trigger message to an audio output device. The telematics device determines that a second parameter has exceeded a second threshold and sends an alert message to the audio output device. The audio output device performs an automatic volume control procedure then plays back and audible alert message.

Abstract: Devices and methods for restricting the use of the operator terminal of an operator of a vehicle are provided. In a method by an operator terminal, the operator terminal determines that the engine of the vehicle is running, determines that the operator is in the driver's seat, and changes the configuration of the operator terminal in response to determining that the engine is running and that the operator is in the driver's seat. The device and method can be used to restrict the use of cellular phones by drivers sitting in a vehicle with the engine running in accordance with laws in certain jurisdictions.

Abstract: Vehicles can employ onboard telematic monitoring devices to collect vehicle and operation data, such as for improved vehicle fleet management. Such telematic monitoring devices are dependent on power from a vehicle, such that data collection and communication can be interrupted if a telematic monitoring device is disconnected or has a poor connection. The present disclosure relates to battery devices, which provide power to telematic monitoring devices as needed in order to maintain data collection and communication, or other more limited functionality. The present disclosure also relates to systems including battery devices, and methods for operating battery devices. The present disclosure also relates to detecting temperature of batteries, as well as emergency input and messages for telematic monitoring systems.

Abstract: Systems and methods for restricting the use of vehicle operator's electronic device are provided. In a method by a telematics server, the server determines that a vehicle's engine is running and that the operator registered with the vehicle is in the driver's seat. In response, the server sends a message to the vehicle operator's electronic device for disabling at least one feature thereof. In a method by a vehicle operator's electronic device, the electronic device determines that the vehicle is running and that the operator is in the driver's seat. In response, the electronic device disables at least one feature thereof. The systems and methods can be used to discourage or restrict the use of electronic devices by drivers sitting in a vehicle with the engine running in accordance with laws in certain jurisdictions.

Abstract: System, apparatus, device and methods relating to a telematic vehicle sharing platform ecosystem and a telematic vehicle share I/O expander to automate sharing and management of a vehicle that is shared by more than one operator.

Abstract: System, apparatus, device and methods relating to a telematic vehicle sharing platform ecosystem and a telematic vehicle share I/O expander to automate sharing and management of a vehicle that is shared by more than one operator.