Technical Field

This invention relates to a vehicle tracking system, preferably used for remote control of transport vehicles, which provides security against adverse events that may be encountered.

Prior Art

Today, transport vehicles are usually monitored remotely against adverse situations that may be encountered. In this way, transportation companies ensure the safety of their vehicles and minimize financial losses.

However, the vehicle tracking systems used today fails to remotely control / command the devices inside the vehicle. Therefore, transportation companies cannot access dispatch information, cannot prevent the vehicle door from being opened by external intervention, cannot make instant conversation with the driver, cannot generate alarms when the loading door is forced when it is locked, or the vehicle makes a stop or waits at non - permitted points, and cannot access the camera record in case of an emergency or the vehicle has an accident.

The patent application document no. TR2019 / 21942 found in the current technique describes a vehicle tracking system that makes feedback using driver evaluation and vehicle status information. The system described in the said document only receives some data about the vehicle from the vehicle yet cannot remotely control / command the devices in the vehicle.

As a result, due to the above - mentioned inadequacy of the existing solutions, an improvement that fulfill the needs in the technical field has been required.

The Aim of The Invention

The invention is inspired by the existing circumstances and aims to solve the above - mentioned drawbacks.

The aim of the invention is to introduce a vehicle tracking system, preferably used for remote control of transport vehicles, which provides security against adverse events that may be encountered.

The structural and characteristic features and all advantages of the invention outlined in the figure below and in the detailed description made by referring to that figure will be understood clearly; therefore, the evaluation should be made by taking that figure and detailed explanations into consideration.

Brief Description of the Figures

Figure 1 is the schematic representation of the system of the invention.

Reference Numbers

1 . System

2. Camera

3. Recording device

4. Electronic lock

5. Heat and humidity sensor

6. Panic button

7. Voice call unit

8. Impact sensor

9. NVR

10. CANBUS

11. IO (Input/Output) card

12. Tracker

13. Server

14. Smart device

15. Control / Command unit

A. Vehicle

Detailed Description of the Invention

In this detailed description, the preferred structures of the system (1 ) of the invention are described only for a better understanding of the subject.

This invention relates to a vehicle tracking system (1 ), preferably used for remote control of transport vehicles (A), which provides security against adverse events that may be encountered.

The system (1 ) of the invention whose schematic representation is presented in Figure 1 comprises, ❖ CCTV - enabled cameras (2), which are installed in many parts of the vehicle (A) such as the rear door, inside the cargo area, the view of the departure direction, and the driver's cabin, allowing the images of the interior and exterior parts of the vehicle (A) to be taken day / night with high quality,

❖ a recording device (3) that enables the recording of the images obtained through the cameras (2), that can instantly share these images, and allows these images to be viewed retrospectively when desired,

♦♦♦ an electronic lock (4) mounted on the inner side of the vehicle (A) door, resistant to a minimum weight of 10000 kg, fixing itself to the safe, controlled remotely or by a command given to the driver, and stay locked when not desired to be opened,

❖ a heat and humidity sensor (5), which measures the temperature and humidity of the cargo section of the vehicle (A) with a precision of 1 / 1000 and instantly transmits this data,

❖ a panic button that allows the driver to send an emergency signal in case of an emergency (6),

❖ a voice call unit that allows to contact the driver in case of an emergency or when the driver cannot be reached (7),

♦> an impact sensor (8) that detects the situation and transmits the information regarding the situation in case the door of the vehicle (A) is forced, or the electronic lock (4) is attempted to be opened by unauthorized persons,

♦♦♦ an NVR (9), which ensures the complete transmission of camera (2) recordings on the recorder (3), generates an alarm when the cameras (2) cannot record due to external physical intervention and enables the voice call unit (7) to perform voice calls,

♦♦♦ a CANBUS (10), which ensures that all movements of the vehicle (A) and all movements made by the driver with the vehicle (A) are transmitted,

❖ an IO card (11 ), that receives the incoming data from cameras (2), recorder (3), electronic lock (4), heat and humidity sensor (5), panic button (6), voice call unit (7), impact sensor (8) and NVR (9) over CANBUS (10) and ensures that these data are transmitted in a coordinated and secure manner, a tracking device (12) that allows instantaneous transmission of data transmitted from the IO card (1 1 ) over the internet and thus instantaneous monitoring of the vehicle (A),

❖ a server (13) that processes data transmitted from the tracker (12) and makes this data meaningful,

❖ smart devices (14) like laptops, mobile phones, tablets, and so on belonging to users and enabling users to control and command the system (1 ) by connecting to the server (13), and

❖ a control / command unit (15) that enables automatic actions or manual action by the operator according to the data processed by the server (13) and in case of any adverse situation it sends a notification to smart devices (14) via a communication technology such as SMS, IVR, e - mail and the like.

In system (1 ), dispatch distribution data is uploaded to the software located on the server (13) from the moment the delivery note is created. From the moment the loading order comes to the system (1 ), the server (13) receives information about the delivery points, vehicle (A) plate, vehicle (A) type, product feature (cold chain, etc.). The server (13) processes the data transmitted from the vehicle (A), monitors the alarms created by the logistics security, and immediately transmits the events that threaten the logistics security to the control / command unit (15). The control / command unit (15) sends the generated alarms to the relevant parties via message and e - mail.

After data is uploaded to the server (13), the electronic lock (4) is locked by the driver. Users can log into the system (1 ) from the Web and Mobile platforms on their smart devices (14). As a result of the user's choice, the system (1 ) sends the command to the server (13) to turn the electronic lock (4) on and off. The server (13) processes the command and transfers the processed command to the IO card (1 1 ). The IO card (11 ) applies the command to the electronic lock (4) in the vehicle. Accordingly, the command transmitted remotely by the user is executed within the vehicle (A).

The camera (2) recordings in the vehicle (A) are processed in NVR (9). NVR (9) transfers this data to the server (13). The server (13) processes the data as a live image. The images processed on the server (13) can be tracked from the screens of the control / command unit (15) and / or smart devices (14). In case one of the specified transportation violations occur, an alarm is sent to the control / command unit (15) and the operator of the control / command unit (15) makes an assessment of the situation by connecting to CCTV cameras (2). Since the images taken by cameras (2) are stored on the recording device (3), instant or old camera (2) footage can be accessed as desired. In system (1 ), the images of preferably 10 seconds before the moment the alarm arrives at the control / command unit (15) are transmitted to the control / command unit (15).

If the driver cannot be reached during transportation and a voice call is required, this call is performed through NVR (9) and voice call unit (7). The voice call unit (7) transmits the driver's voice commands to the NVR (9). And then, NVR (9) transmits the audio signal transmitted to it to the server (13). The server (13) processes the voice data transmitted to it and transmits the processed data to the control / control unit (15). In this way, voice calls are made between the operator in the control / command unit (15) and the driver inside the vehicle (A).

When the driver stops outside the delivery point for more than 1 min during transportation, an alarm signal is sent to the control / command unit (15) via CANBUS (10) and IO card (11 ). All engine, fuel and user movements of the vehicle (A) are monitored by CANBUS (10) and the engine of the vehicle (A) can be stopped remotely. At the same time, all movements of the vehicle are reported. CANBUS (10) is able to retrieve all data of the vehicle (A) that is compatible with it. The data about the vehicle (A) such as fuel level, engine oil and so on are transferred from the CANBUS (10) to the tracking device (12). The tracker (12) can be connected to the GSM network via the SIM card it comprises. The GSM network transfers the data transmitted to it to the server (13). The server (13) processes the voice data transmitted to it. The data processed on the server (13) can be tracked from the screens of the control / command unit (15) and / or smart devices (14).

When the vehicle (A) door is tried to open by force, the impact sensor (12) is activated and detects the movement on the door. This detected movement is transmitted to the server (13) via the IO card (11 ). At this time, the audible warning kit inside the vehicle (A) works. The server (13) processes the incoming data instantly. As a result of this process, relevant data is transmitted to the control / command unit (15) and / or smart devices (14) in the form of an alarm notification in order to alert operators and users.

In case of an attack, threat, and similar situation against the driver during the transport, the driver presses the panic button (6). The panic button (6) instantly transmits a signal to the server (13). The server (13) processes the incoming data instantly. As a result of this process, relevant data is transmitted to the control / command unit (15) and / or smart devices (14) in the form of an emergency call in order to alert operators and users.

When transporting heat and humidity controlled products, the compliance of the products with the desired quality standards is controlled through a heat and humidity sensor (5). When the heat and humidity sensor (5) detects any out - of - limit data, it transmits this data to the tracker (12). Data transmitted to the tracker (12) is also transmitted to the server (13). The server (13) processes the incoming data. As a result of this process, relevant data is transmitted to the control / command unit (15) and / or smart devices (14) in the form of an emergency call in order to alert operators and users.