Telematics & GPS Tracker Glossary
Learn the key concepts of vehicle telematics, communication protocols and GPS technology.
CAN Bus
Vehicle communication protocol for reading data from the vehicle ECU.
GPS Tracker
Electronic device that determines a vehicle location using satellite signals.
Telematics
Discipline combining telecommunications and informatics to remotely monitor vehicles and fleets.
Geofence
Virtual perimeter over a geographic area that triggers alerts when a vehicle enters or exits.
BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)
Low-power wireless technology for connecting temperature, presence and identification sensors.
OBD-II
Vehicle diagnostic standard present in all modern cars since 1996.
IoT (Internet of Things)
Network of internet-connected physical devices that automatically collect and share data.
MQTT
Lightweight messaging protocol designed for IoT devices with limited connectivity.
Fleet Management
Set of practices and technologies for efficiently managing a vehicle fleet.
Starlink
SpaceX satellite constellation providing internet in areas without cellular coverage.