Sep 1, 2003 12:00 PM, [Compiled by Gary Macklin • gmacklin@primediabusiness.com]

Qualcomm Inc offers new functionalities for its EutelTRACS mobile communications system specific to the European transport industry: HourTRACS, SensorTRACS, TrailerTRACS, and ViaWeb systems.

TrailerTRACS provides real-time monitoring of connect and disconnect events and current trailer and truck identification, location, and status. At the same time, it eliminates driver intervention and allowing dispatcher anticipation of loaded and empty calls.

HourTRACS provides an immediate overview of all of a company's drivers and provides them information to stay within the applicable European working and resting time requirements.

SensorTRACS performance monitoring system extracts and analyzes vehicle data. By tying into the vehicle's sensor outputs, it transmits key rpm, speed, and idle information to a host software application that isolates and tracks vehicle operations in the driver's control.

Using data from the EutelTRACS system, the ViaWeb Internet-based load tracking service enables carriers and their customers to track and report load status and position, shipment information, proof of delivery, and exception data via the Internet.
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