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Those who do not know telematics must be able to understand what a term means without looking elsewhere. Each entry links the term to the solution page where it is actually used.
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Ten terms, in alphabetical order.
Each entry is a self-contained definition, linked to the relevant solution page when it exists.
APIs
The interface that allows two software systems to exchange data.
CAN bus
The in-house electronic network that a vehicle uses to let its components communicate.
tachograph
The device that legally records a driver's driving and rest times.
AI Dashcam
An in-vehicle camera that detects configured driving events.
Fleet Intelligence
The approach that turns fleet data into decisions, not just locations on a map.
GDPR (in the fleet sector)
The European regulation on the protection of personal data, including the processing of driver data.
Geofence
A virtual geographic area that generates an event when a vehicle enters or exits.
Idle time
The time a vehicle remains on without moving.
Telematics
The discipline that combines telecommunications and information technology to collect and transmit data from a vehicle.
Webhook
An automatic notification that one system sends to another when a specific event occurs.
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