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1 Overview and Features
The OttoView™-CD device is an in-vehicle data acquisition system used to monitor and
record driving behaviour and vehicle diagnostic information associated with a particular
driver. The system includes a vehicle performance monitoring module based on SAEJ1979
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) technical standards, a GPS receiver-antenna module, a 125
kHz Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) antenna and transceiver module used in
combination with a unique key fob for driver identification, and the provision for a Secure
Digital (SD) memory card to store all data. The device topology is illustrated below.
Figure 1: OttoView™ - CD device topology
The system consists of six (6) major elements:
GPS Network reception providing GMT time and date information; latitude
and longitude; and vehicle speed.
OBDII vehicle information providing driving time, vehicle speed, distance, and
other vehicle engine data.
A Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) key FOB-based device for driver
identification purposes.
Access to all municipal coverage map data, including Posted Speed Limit
(PSL).
An easy-to-use software application for installation on a Microsoft Windows®
PC that manages the data stored on the SD memory card and the exports the
data to various file formats for the desired information extraction.
Access to the PERSENTECH website that provides updates and new
coverage map data for use in data analysis.
1.1 Device Features
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Vehicle diagnostic technology
OttoView-CD device connects to the vehicle’s OBDII port using
a single cable.
