Additional Notes:
The information is gathered from the sensors that each vehicle is equipped with from the factory and is gathered during operation in real time, the software then processes the information. As the information is processed, it is then used to serve as a Driving Coach gilding the vehicle's driver to the most efficient, economical driving techniques in order to maximize fuel economy.
The Watchdog becomes a very valuable tool as a Driving Coach. A priority in today's market place is saving fuel, getting every last tenth of a mile out of the fuel in the tank. The Watchdog features software that tracks the driver's habits behind the wheel. As these habits show themselves, the software calculates the best remedy and then notifies the driver. As a Driving Coach the Watchdog will recommend and suggest different driving methods to the user in real time as conditions and habits become apparent.
For instance, if the driver of the vehicle is repeatedly waiting until the last minute before applying the brakes before coming to a stop, the software will recognize this and then advise the driver how they can improve their fuel mileage.
| Vehicle Monitoring Functions: |
Battery Voltage |
| Real Time Fuel Economy |
Engine RPM |
| Average Fuel Economy |
Speed |
| Trip Fuel Economy |
Timing Position |
| Load |
Air Intake Temperature |
| Coolant Temperature |
Mass Air Flow (grams/sec) |
| Fuel Pressure (gasoline vehicles) |
Throttle Position |
| Fuel Rail Pressure (diesel vehicles) |
Fuel Level |
| Manifold Absolute Pressure |
Ambient Air Temperature |
