Support System And Support Services

The support system is an interface for drivers, enforcement officials, and carrier managers to monitor and control collected data. It often includes multiple functions in monitoring driver compliance, managing log records archives, and managing the operations of and data transfers with vehicle systems. There are implementation to support data transfers between systems used by different carriers although drivers are required to provide complete certified logs to each carrier if time is split between carriers.

VEHICLE SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS

Computing System Components	Vehicle Data Interfaces	Peripherals
Processor + display unit Integrated processor & display Operating system and firmware Internal clock Internal data storage and data management software Wireless antennas/modems, digital cellular, 802.11, dedicated short-range communication (DSRC) Satellite modem GPS receiver Tablets and smartphones	Connection splice to CAN bus network Diagnostics connector Other CAN bus connector Engine control module (ECM) - e.g. speed, RPM, other, etc. ECM/odometer Independent motion sensor Independent GPS receiver ECM - secondary data [e.g., parking brake, auxiliary power unit (APU) status, RPM/idling, seat belt, other, etc.] RP 1226 Connector	USB interface Serial interface Bluetooth interface Smart card interface Printer Scanner Keyboard External data storage Physical media data transfer device

multiple forms for current implementations of support systems, from cloud-based computing services, turnkey service providers, and to completely integrated enterprise systems architectures. On a limited scale, standalone computers (e.g., laptops) may be used. Options for service provider support system functions are also outlined below for the "services" layer of the general framework. See SUPPORT SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS for a list of support system features and options.

Support services for electronic driver log systems cover a number of service areas that can be bundled for full service/turnkey providers, partially bundled with the carrier coordinating multiple service providers, and even in-sourced for carriers that provide their own system services capabilities. See SUPPORT SERVICES AREAS AND OPTIONS for a list of support services areas and options.