iButton reader and iButton tags work with GPS tracker for driver ID identify

iButton is the technology used by most major fleet operators to identify the drivers in each vehicle of the fleet. It keeps track of not only vehicles' whereabouts but also each vehicle of the fleet.

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How do iButton reader and iButton function in GPS tracking?

In engine off / parking state, device set the engine in circuit off state also If somebody wants to drive vehicles, he should place the iButton on iButton reader. After iButton authorized, user can start the car engine after 2 minutes. If user still does not start the engine, device will be back to not-able-to start state. After user drives the vehicle to other place, and park car, close engine. after 2 minutes, the device will be back to not-able-to-start state. If iButton tag unauthorized, driver is not able to start the engine.

One of the implemented features for fleet management devices is 1-Wire data protocol, which enables connection of iButton. The iButton device is perfect for any application where AVL data needs to travel along with a person or object identification.

iButton is a solution for fleet management tracker in following cases:

Driver authorization – gives ability to use vehicle only for specific iButton owners and identify which driver is on the road
Immobilizer – without iButton authorization you can not run engine starter and use vehicle
AutoGeofencing – gives ability to know when car leaves customized areas without iButton authorization

iButton reader and iButton tags.