Taxi Fleet Safety & AI Video Telematics Solutions

AlwayCare hardware provides essential technical tools for privacy compliance: recorded streams are encrypted on local storage using AES encryption to prevent unauthorized extraction; firmware supports event-only recording triggers (such as high G-sensor shocks or SOS alarm triggers) without continuous cabin recording if required; and interior recording can be disabled when off-duty. Operational compliance with GDPR, CCPA, or regional transit regulations depends on the fleet operator’s internal data retention policies, deployment configuration, and displaying clear window notification decals informing riders that audio/video recording is active.

AlwayCare terminals utilize an intelligent power management microcontroller (MCU) featuring ultra-low standby sleep current (under 3mA) and configurable low-voltage cut-off protection. When vehicle ignition turns off, the unit executes a programmable delayed shutdown (e.g., 5 to 30 minutes) to cover driver shift handover, before transitioning into micro-amp standby sleep. If auxiliary battery voltage drops below a preset threshold (such as 11.8V on 12V systems or 23.6V on 24V systems), the unit cuts power automatically to protect the vehicle battery reserves.

Monthly data consumption depends primarily on video transmission modes. For standard fleet telematics (GPS tracking, vehicle health status, and driving behavior alarm metadata), cellular usage typically ranges between 500 MB and 1.5 GB per vehicle per month. Transmitting short event alarm video clips (10–15 seconds per incident) adds approximately 1 to 2 GB monthly. On-demand live video streaming consumes roughly 15–20 MB per minute of active viewing. Fleets can also utilize scheduled Wi-Fi auto-offload at depots to synchronize full shift recordings without recurring cellular data costs.

Using high-endurance 256GB or 512GB MicroSD cards with high-efficiency H.265 compression, a dual 1080P dashcam system typically stores 30 to 80 driving hours of continuous cyclic recording (equivalent to 5 to 14 days of typical commercial taxi shifts). When an emergency SOS alarm, hard braking, or collision is detected, the associated video file is automatically moved into a protected non-overwrite folder to ensure crucial evidence remains intact until cloud upload or manual retrieval.

Yes. The hardware is modular. Fleets operating in jurisdictions with strict passenger privacy mandates can deploy the system with forward road-facing ADAS and driver-facing DMS cameras only, completely omitting the auxiliary cabin camera. Furthermore, firmware can be configured to record forward road footage continuously while enabling interior cabin recording strictly upon manual SOS panic activation or severe collision events.

Yes. AlwayCare telematics gateways support open industry protocols including JT/T 808 (telemetry, status, and alarms), JT/T 1078 (live video and remote playback streaming), and MQTT, alongside standard RESTful web APIs. This allows existing telematics service providers (TSPs) and enterprise fleet dispatch platforms to ingest real-time GPS locations, driver fatigue alerts, and video evidence streams directly into their central console.

Because the MR700 integrates the road-facing ADAS lens, driver DMS sensor, 4G cellular modem, and GPS receiver into a single compact housing mounted behind the rearview mirror, standard vehicle installation typically takes 30 to 45 minutes. Wiring involves routing the power harness to the fuse box and mounting an optional foot/dash SOS button. Camera angle calibration is performed via mobile Wi-Fi app, allowing retrofits during regular maintenance without taking cabs out of service for extended periods.

The system integrates Untethered Dead Reckoning (UDR) and intelligent store-and-forward edge buffering. In satellite dead zones such as subways, tunnels, and underground parking structures, the built-in 6-axis MEMS IMU sensor calculates continuous vehicle trajectory using wheel pulses and gyro angles. Cellular network disconnects automatically trigger local high-speed buffering of all alarm events and video clips. Once 4G connectivity is re-established upon exiting the tunnel, accumulated high-priority alarm clips and telemetry data are seamlessly synchronized to the cloud dispatch platform.

Yes. Depending on hardware configuration, AlwayCare terminals offer optional industrial RS232, RS485, and digital I/O interfaces that connect to standard digital taximeters and rooftop light controllers. Fare status (Vacant vs. Hired) and trip timestamps can be stamped onto video recordings as tamper-proof evidentiary watermarks. Triggering an SOS event can also command rooftop vacancy lights to alternate into emergency warning mode.

The emergency trigger utilizes a concealed foot-operated micro-switch (installed under the driver footwell mat next to the footrest) or a discreet switch behind the steering column. This enables silent, zero-visibility activation without requiring hand gestures. Upon activation, the vehicle produces no audible chime or indicator flash to avoid escalating hostile passenger behavior. The terminal immediately locks the preceding 10 seconds and subsequent 15 seconds of dual HD video and audio, transmitting it with high cellular priority alongside real-time GPS coordinates to dispatch screens.

AlwayCare commercial terminals are rated for commercial automotive temperatures (-20°C to +70°C operating, -40°C to +85°C storage). We avoid standard lithium-ion pouch batteries, utilizing automotive-grade supercapacitors for safe power shutdown that prevent thermal swelling or leakage. The aluminum-alloy chassis provides direct conduction heat dissipation away from core processing chips, and isolated SD card thermal channels prevent card overheating during prolonged summer solar exposure.