Satellite location devices can also be used to monitor the route of trucks carrying valuable cargo, including programming their route, which facilitates fleet management in transport companies (analysis of travel times, drivers' working time, the length of the route, etc.). It is also possible to perform other functions, like for example. calling for help in the event of a breakdown or accident. In the latter case, the deployment of the airbag is tantamount to the automatic transmission of information about the incident to the operational center. All incident or collision data and traffic parameters, such, like speed, fuel consumption, engine temperature etc.. are stored in the on-board computer memory ("black box" function). The user can reserve the boundaries of the area, which allows the car to move and speed, which he must not exceed. The option of direct contact between the operations center and the driver is also offered, preview (also in the dark) and wiretapping the interior of the vehicle, self-diagnosis of damage, etc.. The center has a database of hospitals, police units, roadside assistance points and others. similar establishments. The entire system is powered by the car's electrical system, and also equipped with an independent emergency power supply.
Some insurance companies give discounts (do 50%) in the case of purchasing AC policies from them for vehicles equipped with a similar system. In turn, the costs of such protection include the installation price, activation fee and monthly subscription. The device can also be leased. Installation of the system in a specialized plant takes several hours.
An unquestionable disadvantage of this type of solutions is the need to voluntarily submit to third party inspection. When the system is expanded with the function of viewing and listening in on the interior. Some may perceive this as a violation of personal freedom. Perhaps, however, the sense of security is worth interfering with private life.