What is the difference between a “Real-time” GPS tracking system and a “Passive” GPS tracking system?
A “Real-Time” system generally utilizes wireless networks to allow you to receive the information and view the location of your asset in “real-time”. In most cases, response time and location information can result in delays up to 30-second to 1-minute. Real-Time tracking is becoming the industry standard for vehicle and asset tracking. Features include, on-demand location, speed, and direction. A “Passive” system generally is limited to vehicle tracking applications only. With a “Passive” system, the location data is stored and downloaded from the vehicle at the end of the day, or when the vehicle returns. Passive systems are used when companies do not need to view their fleet in real-time or have the need to receive alert notifications for speed violations, zones and other features that real-time systems offer.
