December 11, 2015
Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Media Service Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Media Service develops "TransLog," a new telematics service for corporate users
Introduced nationwide through Toyota Rent a Car dealers
Toyota Motor Corporation (hereinafter called "Toyota") and Toyota Media Service Corporation have developed TransLog*2, a new telematics*1 service providing support to corporate car lease users in fleet operation management, and will introduce the service through Toyota Rent a Car dealers nationwide on January 20, 2016.
TransLog replaces G-BOOK BIZ, building upon existing services (automated daily operation log, safety and eco-driving diagnosis, dangerous driving warnings, etc.) with new feature for better a service that meets customer needs. New features include Eco Drive Support and fuel efficiency management, which provide more effective guidance for eco-driving, the dangerous behavior record, which helps drivers to confirm road conditions with the driver recorder feature through coordination of video and map data, and vehicle tracking and tracing, which can be used for improving commute management and work assignment areas. In addition, new contracts have been prepared so that the service can be introduced in one go even to vehicles already on lease. Through the promotion of eco-driving, TransLog will support initiatives for cost reductions, road traffic accident prevention, and the optimization of operational management. Furthermore, Eco Drive Support and fuel efficiency management gathers fuel efficiency data from the vehicle's Controller Area Network (CAN)*3 greater safety and security. This action was taken to address the possibility of unexpected difficulties such as battery drain or warning lights turning on as a result of retrofitting devices to the diagnostic system connector*4 to gather fuel efficiency data, possibilities for which the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association is issuing warnings. Other services will be introduced in the future after TransLog is introduced in order to expand the scope of services to meet customer needs.
Toyota and Toyota Rent a Car dealers plan to make use of the upgraded TransLog to strengthen Toyota Rent a Car Driving Improvement Support, which proposes optimal ways of using cars to community-based customers.
- *1 Telematics: A word coined from telecommunication and informatics, this service utilizes data transmission devices installed in cars and other moving bodies, wireless networks, and data centers.
- *2 TransLog: Term for "gathering, analyzing and processing data logs for transmission and delivery of operation data to customers"
- *3 An international ISO standard for communications.
- *4 Diagnostic system connector: Connector for obtaining "data necessary for fault diagnosis" by an on-board computer with a self-diagnosis program
TransLog summary
(1) Service description
| Services | principal features | anticipated effects |
|---|---|---|
Services (1) Eco Drive Support·Fuel efficiency management (not compatible for some models; see (2) Service-compliant models) |
principal features ·Fuel efficiency data from the vehicle is shown automatically on the Eco Drive Support analysis screen. Improvement advice is also emailed to the driver's smartphone.·TCM-Support*5 also shows fuel efficiency data by vehicle and driver per trip, day and month. |
anticipated effects ·Hassle-free assessment based on fuel efficiency per vehicle helps provide timely eco-driving advice to drivers and reduce cost.·It is expected to boost eco-driving awareness among employees. |
Services (2) Dangerous behavior record |
principal features ·The drive recorder feature detects sudden acceleration or deceleration while driving and offers online driving video footage for the 20 seconds before and after the incident. |
anticipated effects ·Useful in checking road conditions and providing advice for better driving through examination of what, where, and when dangerous driving took place through coordinated video and map data. |
Services (3) Vehicle location |
principal features ·Displays the vehicle's current location, in addition to a list of the drive paths of multiple vehicles. |
anticipated effects ·Offers greater visibility of commute management and wasted time in driving routes, making it useful for improving operation assignment areas. |
Services (4) Dangerous driving warning |
principal features ·Detects dangerous behavior during driving and issues real-time audio warnings to the driver. |
anticipated effects ·Immediately makes driver aware of dangerous driving, enabling prompt improvements in driving behavior. |
Services (5) Automated driving log production |
principal features ·An automatically-produced driving log that shows time, location, driving distance, and idling time. |
anticipated effects ·Effectively preserves vehicle assets. |
Services (6) Safety & eco-driving diagnosis |
principal features ·Displays a total assessment of driving performance as a score, based on frequency of speeding and near misses. |
anticipated effects ·This report is linked to safe and eco-driving through offering continual guidance to drivers. |
| (7) Vehicle tracking & security guard dispatch | principal features ·Tracks vehicle location when requested by customer in the case of car theft. Also dispatches security guards. |
anticipated effects ·Effectively preserves vehicle assets. |
- *5 Global ExpansionToyota Car Management-Support (Web system for fleet managers offered by Toyota Rent a Car)
(2) Service-compliant models
Probox*6, Succeed*6, Corolla Axio*6, Corolla Axio (hybrid model), Corolla Fielder*6, Corolla Fielder (hybrid model), Prius, Noah, Voxy, Esquire, Aqua, Vitz*6, Passo*6, Pixis Van*6, Pixis Epoch*6, Hijet Cargo (Daihatsu)*6, Mira e:S (Daihatsu)*6
- *6 Models that do not offer Eco Drive Support and fuel efficiency management
(3) Method of use
In addition to the conventional use as an option in lease contracts, independent TransLog contracts are available through an equipment rental system.
[System configuration]
[Principal screen images]
Eco Drive Support & fuel efficiency management
Dangerous behavior record
Vehicle location and drive path display
Safety & eco-driving diagnosis
[On-board device]
Major specifications of the on-board device
Measurements: Approx. 150 mm x 25 mm x 125 mm
Weight: Approx. 410 g
Operating voltage: DC12 V/24 V"