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Friday, October 10 2008
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Synovia's GPS solutions were inspired by what's happening on the road. With a fleet of school buses, how can you help make time on the road safer, shorter, and less expensive? The information you need is out there. But is it accurate and is it getting to you in time? The answers lie in a hardworking system of school bus GPS hardware and software that brings the street to you.


HARDWARE

The backbone of the entire GPS system is designed to accommodate both current and future transportation needs, transmitting the following information in real time:

> ignition on/off events
> bus stop times, locations,
   loading/unloading times

> location, speed, and direction between stops
> activations: exit door/window buzzer,
   driver call button, and chair lift

> mileage traveled on routes or field trips
> speeding and excessive idling
> entry and exit times from schools and bus yards
> student ridership and passenger information

With redundant messaging and a store-and-forward feature, data is always secure and never lost in transmission.

GPS Hardware for School Buses


Transmitting GPS Data Over Cellular Networks
COMMUNICATIONS

The communications component of your solution allows your GPS hardware to automatically transmit bus and student activity directly to your district network in real time. There are two communications solutions: radio and cellular. Because cellular is known for its air-tight security, nationwide real-time tracking, and increasing affordability (approximately $10 or less/month with no additional equipment), many consider it the GPS choice for today and for the future. Read more here about cellular vs. radio technology.



SOFTWARE

What do you want to know? Where and when buses stop? Who gets on and off? When they leave the bus yard and arrive at school? Build your own personal resource with reporting, mapping, and activity alert options.

MAP activity

> location, time and speed
> bus stops
> ignition on/off events
> speeding and idling
> entry/exits from schools/
   bus yards

ANALYZE reports

> route activity with mileage and duration
> bus stop locations, times, durations
> school arrival/departure times
> idle time summaries and locations
> mileage and engine hours

ACT on alerts

> emergencies
> speeding
> pre-trip inspection failures
> preventative maintenance

KNOW now

> immediate location of bus or entire fleet
> nearest buses to another bus, school, or address
> live yard monitor for entries/exits
> auto-route playback of bus activity

All bus and student tracking information can be managed using Synovia's proprietary software or can be integrated within your existing GIS, student management, or routing package. Visit our Partners page to see a few of the companies we work with.
GPS Software for School Districts
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