Telematics
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The term telematics originated in Europe and remains widely used in the automotive industry. Telematics devices combine a wireless communications device with location sensing-technology and in some cases a service provider to provide a safety and convenience services to drivers. A wide range of services fall under the Telematics umbrella and these include:
• Emergency roadside assistance
• Stolen vehicle tracking
• Automatic crash notification
• Remote engine diagnostics
• Navigation assistance
• Concierge services (such as ordering tickets, making reservations, etc.)
• Receiving and sending e-mail.
As a result of such a wide array of services, a number of different suppliers service this market. These suppliers range to include: Auto manufacturers, automotive component OEMs, Wireless telecommunications equipment makers, GPS receiver manufacturers, GIS developers, Service providers, Content aggregators and Wireless network operators. The Strategis Group projects that 17 million consumer autos will be equipped with a telematics product by year-end 2005.
Telematics
