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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a group of 27 Earth-orbiting satellites, of which 24 are in operation and three extras in case any fail. When people talk about “GPS,” they usually are referring to a GPS receiver. The U.S. military developed and implemented this satellite network as a military navigation system but now lets everyone use the signals free of charge.

A common misconception among most people is how GPS works. GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites should not be confused with communication satellites used for wireless communications. They are two completely separate satellite networks. All of our systems use GPS satellites for location purposes. Our online systems then use various wireless networks to communicate the location data to our servers so our customers can use built in vehicle tracking GPS to locate the vehicles/assets in real-time or historically.

A GPS antenna is connected to the unit with a lead wire. The GPS antenna collects the GPS data and feeds it to the unit. The unit does some processing of events and speeds. Additionally, the GPS vehicle tracking unit has a wireless modem inside, similar to ones found in cell phones. This modem is used to to communicate with MotoMon’s system software servers. The GPS data is stored to memory and then sent directly from the vehicles unit to MotoMon servers, where it is immediately processed into usable information for users. This all takes place in Real Time.

Some of MotoMon’s hardware has an motion sensor built in. But we prefer to use it for different functions as the number of problems with motion detected trips is much greater than the benefits.

Some examples – if you use motion detection instead of detecting the beginning of a trip with the ignition wire, you are not getting time and place information about when and where the car was when it started or turned off its engine or began and ended a trip. The information is much more accurate and detailed when you do this with a simple ignition wire installation. If the vehicle does a lot of short trips, and stops for only a minute or two in between trips, then the motion sensor will display this as one long trip. With the ignition wire installation you will see it displayed as individual trips.Also, if the motion sensor is too sensitive you can get false readings as if the vehicle has begun to move. This can happen when the vehicle is parked and a large truck drives by or someone bumps the car.

Of course! MotoMon hardware can do the following: Track the vehicle’s ignition on and off.Connect a switch to select the type of trip made, business or private personal use. Unlock your doors, flash the lights, and honk the horn. Disable the ignition or start the ignition. You can listen in on conversations inside the vehicle or talk with the driver.It can control anything with a switch, anything!

Our systems are easy to install. Simply hook up a ground, constant power wire, and a power wire that turns on and off with the ignition, mount the GPS antenna, and the system is ready to go. GPS and GSM antennas can be installed hidden under the plastic covering of a car’s dashboard. You can also choose to have the system professionally installed by any one of our installation specialists located in every part of the United States and Canada.

There is no maintenance required. Once the GPS tracking device is installed you are ready to go.

You have access to almost 100 reports. If for any reason you need a customized report we will work with you and create it. We can easily do this as we are the creators of the tracking platform, not a re-seller.

Yes. Our units are quite small and are often installed under the dashboard including hidden GPS and GSM antennas.

In short – it’s very precise and detailed. Contrary to other GPS tracking system, Motomon’s HW is smart. Which means, it does not have fixed time intervals or distance in which the data tracking samples are transmitted. It continuously evaluates the motion of the asset and depending on speed, distance and direction it decides when to send the data sample to our servers.

As a result, the tracks being projected to the maps are far more precise and tightly follow the road as it is being driven. MotoMon does this far better than any common device currently on the market.

Again MotoMon does it better than the competition! To keep your data charges low, tracking information is being transmitted one time in 5 eventually catching up on time after 10 minutes. This is all done with out compromising accuracy of tracking. In addition to keeping you well informed about the beginning and end of each trip – positioning data is uploaded to the server every time the ignition is switched on or off.

The moment any of our clients start to view and track an asset in Real-Time our server informs the tracking device that it is being watched closely and it instantly starts to communicate position data in 30 second intervals.

Unfortunately, there is not an easy answer to this question. The amount of data being transmitted depends on the type of MotoMon hardware, how much a particular asset moves, its speed, number of trips and so on. Generally this is under 2.5MB / Month.

All MotoMon tracking hardware has build in FLASH storage. The unit memory can store several weeks of tracking information. All the stored data is then transmitted to our servers when the GSM signal in restored.

Our “On-Line” system utilizes wireless GSM networks to allow you to receive information and view the location of your asset in virtual, or near real-time. On-Line GPS vehicle tracking systems are becoming a standardized tool for companies or individuals who wish to use a GPS locator device for tracking fleet vehicles as well as tracking all mobile vehicles or assets. Features of On-Line GPS systems include real-time, geo-zone fencing alerts (entry and/or exit), speeding alerts, movement alerts after hours on weekends, SMS messaging and more.

Passive systems are typically limited to only vehicle-tracking applications. When a passive system is installed in a vehicle, the location data is stored in built-in memory and downloaded from the vehicle at the end of the day or when the vehicle returns to the yard. Passive systems are often recommended for companies who do not have a need to view vehicles in real-time and are generally a little bit cheaper. But they lack many of the significant functions and features.

These types of systems are second rate for the following reasons: Driver Tampering, High battery consumption makes uninterrupted tracking very difficult, Incomplete Reporting if battery is removed, If Coverage is to GSM is lost so is tracking.

We have heard several complaints over and over from companies who have tried using GPS phones to track their vehicles and employees. Some of our customers first tried using GPS cell phones; they eventually began to realize the downsides of the phone tracking solution versus the hard-wired GPS tracking that Motomon offers.

Map coverage changes every year, as new maps are published by our map data suppliers. MotoMon licenses map data from Google and Teleatlas.

There is more than meets the eye regarding the technology that makes up a GPS vehicle tracking system. Most companies who are shopping for a GPS tracking system are not familiar with the behind the scenes technology that is the backbone to the performance of the system. We have several customers who bought systems from our competitors based on price alone and were sorry in the end. Don’t make the same mistake, contact MotoMon first.

When implementing technology into your company, it is important to remember this truism: There is a price to purchase, and a cost to own, and if you purchase the wrong product, the cost to own will exceed the purchase price several times over.

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In the Real-Time tracking mode data comes into the servers as quick as every 5 -10 seconds.

Our professional consultants look forward to assisting you in selecting the right system for you and your company. We will work with you to customize most applications to best suit your individual needs. Please contact us by clicking here.

Yes. We have a network of installation specialists in every part of the U.S. should you decide to use a professional.

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Our mission is to listen to our customer’s needs, educate our customer on GPS tracking technology and to provide our customers with the most reliable, easy to use, cost effective GPS tracking systems available based on our customer’s needs and budget all while providing our customers with the best customer service possible. If our prospective customer is truly educated on the technology that makes up a GPS tracking system, then they will find our products and pricing to be the best value for their investment.

Important part is the browser and online access. It works the same with Windows, Linux or Mac. Most of the functionality is also available on Windows CE devices or iPhone.

Following browsers and their higher versions are fully supported: IE6-8, Firefox 2.X, Firefox 3.X, Safari, Iphone.

Check with your CPA and ask if your GPS fleet equipment purchase qualifies your business for a Section 179 tax deduction. Section 179 allows you to deduct from your taxable income, the full amount of equipment purchases (up to $250,000.00) for 2008. The equipment purchased must be installed during the calendar year from January 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008.

For example, a $10,000 purchase of equipment would ultimately cost your business $6,500.00, assuming you had taxable income to deduct and were in the 35% tax bracket.

Contact your CPA or tax professional and see if your purchase will qualify for the Section 179 deduction.