auto tracking with live video feed
May 29, 2007 gps navigation, tracking

Just recently we talked about a GPS tracking system with microphone that let you listen in to your cockpit. What we have today is taking it one step forward. A Romanian company has developed a system that can track your vehicle with GPS and let you receive live video (and audio) feed too.
Called AutoMonitor, this system is currently setup to work in Romania but it can also work internationally. The retail price is expected to be around 700 EUR.
Here are some details:
- the system sends live video and audio + GPS location over high speed 3G links (HSDPA or 3G or CDMA)
- the framerate is 1-3fps at 640×480
- video is recorded and timestamped/geostamped, archived for 50 hours, so it can be played back at any time and the position shown on the moving map
- camera is infrared capable, can see very nicely in the dark
- internet access in the vehicle is offered via WiFi (you can also use the builtin WiFi access point to grab video archives when the car is parked – it’s faster than downloading them over the air)
If you want more details you’re going to have to wait for AutoMonitor website to be built.



May 29th, 2007 at 9:30 am
This is Razvan from AutoMonitor. While our website is still a few weeks away, you can take a look at our demo movie at http://www.automonitor.ro/demomovie-english.zip or email contact@automonitor.ro for additional details.
Cheers,
Razvan
May 30th, 2007 at 7:27 am
Looks interesting, though the price tag is a little high to my opinion. What will be delivered for this amount? Can users deploy their own website to view the data?
Hopefully the website will give all the answers!!
Jan
May 31st, 2007 at 8:34 am
At this price you get one surveillance unit, camera and microphone included, GPS receiver and the controller box. The box is a web server, so you can access it directly. It also tunnels traffic through one of our servers in case your wireless provider doesn’t give you a routable (and/or static) IP.
I don’t think the price is high, look for similar systems on the Internet and you’ll see that all of them offer lower framerates (they stream over GPRS or CDMA 1x), no sound (or only sound through a direct voice call) and are definitely not real time (you query the system and it answers, you don’t see the video, sound and map position in real time).
Send an email to contact@automonitor.ro if you want, I’ll give you the details
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Cheers,
Razvan
September 6th, 2007 at 8:42 am
Hello,
We are a Nigerian based company. You vehicle tracking system is indeed a nice one and we would love to distribute this systems here in Nigeria because we have less or no security device used in tracking stolen vehicles. Our company since its inception has been proven by the CAC of Nigeria as trustworthy and reliable company one can transact businesses with.
we would love to received a detailed information on this car tracking security system and prices. Pictures would be a wonderful aid to enable us study and review your work.
Regards
Kingsley
February 10th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
How to purchase Automonitor or when avail.
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September 24th, 2008 at 5:18 am
Top of the day my name is taiwo from nigeria i just saw your site today and i will like to know how your devise work because i work with a tracking company in nigeria and i wish to start my own . I will like to know how it is install and what is needed to put it in a car, also i want to know if you need to drill any part of the car or not (am really intrested in it) So if you can send me detail of how it’s work and price ( picture will be an added advantage )
Thank you
Taiwo Ajiboye
October 13th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
regarding auto monitor with live video feed. anything new about it is out. I am interested in knowing more about this product, or any other auto tracking product for the Purpose of surveillance
December 19th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Hello,
I am a Nigerian. Your vehicle tracking system is indeed a nice one and I would love to distribute this systems here in Nigeria. I work for a C-tracking company, I will love us to add this to our services. Our company since its inception has been proven by the CAC of Nigeria as trustworthy and reliable company one can transact businesses with.
I would love to received a detailed information on this car tracking security system and prices.
Regards
Dayo
January 27th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
A quick update: our English website is now operational at http://www.automonitor.net, it shows the new product line (smaller cameras and faster video).
Feel free to email us or use the contact form on the website to inquire about pricing and availability.
Thank you,
Razvan Dragomirescu / Cayenne Graphics / AutoMonitor
March 21st, 2009 at 1:23 am
Nice article, I m really satisfied to foung your article man!
May 26th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Nice blog post, a good read, i’ll be bookmarking this.
December 6th, 2009 at 4:58 am
Hello,
I am a Nigerian. Your vehicle tracking system is indeed a nice one and I would love to be your nigeria agent/distributor of this system in Nigeria. I work for a GIS company, I will love us to add this to our services. Our company is registered with corporate Affair Commission (CAC)
I would love to received a detailed information on this car tracking security system and prices.
Regards
Kolade