Driver Safety Monitoring (DSM) Cameras Explained
Improve driver safety and behaviour with a Driver Safety Monitoring Camera or ‘DSM’. These tracking cameras are proven to improve driver concentration and provide all road users with a safer and less stressful journey.
How do they work?
- The camera detects and calculates head position, face direction, plus eye and mouth opening/closing.
- The driver is notified with a sound alert when a warning condition is detected.
- The DSM Camera can recognise and store 200 driver IDs and identify which driver is on board.
- Data is sent to a dedicated server for timely monitoring and further analysis. The fleet owner can receive photo evidence for future investigation.
What kind of warning event triggers the DSM?
- Drowsiness
If the driver closes their eyes for a certain period, and again within 30 seconds. - Yawning
When the driver yawns for 3 seconds twice within 1 minute. - Distracted
If the driver remains distracted for a certain period or looks outside of the warning range. - Smoking
When the driver smokes for a certain period. - Using a Phone
When the driver talks over the phone for a certain period (e.g. every 30 seconds) - No Seat Belt
When the driver doesn’t fasten their seat belt over 10km/h.
DSM Additional Features
- Accident Prevention
If a warning event is detected, the DSM Camera can immediately inform the driver. - Voice Recording
A pre-recorded message can auto-play if one of the warning events is detected. - Timestamped Data
Overlay text with date and time will be visible on the event pictures. - Data Records
Event images will be automatically transferred to your server when an event is detected. - Images On Demand
We can configure periodic photo sending and photos can also be requested on demand. - Additional Images
We can configure additional triggers that will send pictures, such as crash, towing, idling, unplug, bad driver behaviour and geofence crossing. - Optimum Storage
The device comes with a MicroSD card 64GB (max 128GB). The 64GB option stores approx. 24 hours of recordings. - Full Solution
Camera is connected to your main RentalMatics tracking device. All information to your server will be sent via this main tracking device.
Embracing telematics isn’t just about adopting a new technology; it’s about unlocking a better way of doing business, that reduces risk and drives growth.
As the car rental industry continues to evolve, telematics will become a cornerstone of success for forward-thinking car rental companies.
