Telematics in Automobiles

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The technology of today is rapidly expanding and new innovations are making life easier for many people. These technological inventions can be put mainly into three categories: convenience, entertainment, and necessity. It is difficult to find technology that does not affect our everyday lives because there are so many new inventions arriving everyday. Most of us are using technologies that make life more simplified and amusing and some of us are depending on new medical technologies to improve quality of life. One technological advance that is being implemented into everyday life is Telematics, which is not only convenient it is also entertaining and can be life saving. Telematics is the process of integrating computing, wireless communication, and Global Positioning System for sending, receiving and storing information over vast networks. The use of telematics in automobiles has greatly impacted everyday life by guiding millions of people to their destinations, providing many useful applications that can be used hands free, and offering excellent emergency response to those in need.

With more than two million subscribers, OnStar is known as the leading provider of telematics services in the United States. OnStar provides many services to their customers, but the service most utilized is their Global Positioning System. GPS affects people lives everyday because it helps millions reach their destinations without getting lost. This device can significantly improve a person’s day to day life not only by giving them directions, but also by recognizing traffic patterns which saves a lot of time and stress. Another advantage of the GPS system is the ability to locate your car if it is ever stolen. This can make a huge difference in...

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...e can now travel with less stress knowing that they will get to their destination on time and not have to deal with getting lost or depending on a stranger for directions. People can also breathe a little easier knowing that their vehicle will tell them if there is a mechanical problem and how they should take care of it, eliminating the process of pulling over and trying to flip through the lengthy manual to see what that random symbol that popped up on the dashboard means. The ability for your vehicle to recognize an accident or provide prompt emergency response at a touch of a button is not only life saving, but also relieving to know that you will be taken care of if something occurs. Telematics is not only convenient and helpful on a day to day basis, but it also is a necessity in a country where every 14 seconds a person is injured in a vehicle crash.

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