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Our connected car data catalogue grows with every new manufacturer. Explore the variety of data items available via our Auto API.

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Connected Vehicle Data

Using telematics devices, cars can distribute data for many purposes for an end-user. Car data is created by electrical sensors linked to the ECU or Electronic Control Unit. An ECU is linked to an onboard telematics device which transmits live data. A user in a central location receives this data over the air, with an end interface that can be configured in a way that works for their business.Many attributes of a car can be transmitted live or at set intervals using GPS and mobile data networks.

Using car data, fleet management companies analyse their vehicles to help reduce costs, prevent maintenance issues and schedule service appointments in advance. Governments and councils can use car technical data to better manage traffic. Insurance companies can have real-world use cases for their customers and the introduction of smart cities with connected cars results in more efficient infrastructure. Most importantly, emergency services receive live vehicle data to accurately locate an accident, with automatic triggers to call ambulances if the vehicle senses it is in a severe accident.
Our connected car data catalogue grows with every new manufacturer. Explore the variety of data items available via our Auto API.
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What is Window Position Data?

Ensuring the window is closed is important for the security and safety of a business and personal vehicle. ‘Open’ or ‘closed’ are the two main data points captured by a telematics device which is sent to a central server. The degree to which a window is open forms the next step in analysing window position data. As it has several important use cases.

Window Position Data Use Cases

In recent times, due to the pandemic, airborne viruses are being analysed much more. The way that airflow affects the distribution of the virus, how easy it is for others to catch and the amount of virus in the air gives us an understanding of the transmission rate.

During wet weather, it is important to ensure windows are closed to prevent vehicle and cargo damage. Window position data can be combined with weather and location data to make sure nothing inside the vehicle gets damaged. If windows are left open and it starts raining, users can be sent an alert to close the window, or triggered automatically to close the window in these conditions.