Functional Requirements
- User Management
- Account Creation and Login: Allow users to create accounts, log in securely, and manage their profiles. Support various user roles such as fleet managers, drivers, and administrators.
- Role-Based Access Control: Implement role-based access control to define permissions for different types of users, such as view-only access for certain users and full management capabilities for others.
- Profile Management: Enable users to update their personal details, contact information, and preferences.
- Vehicle Tracking
- Real-Time Location Tracking: Provide real-time tracking of vehicle locations using GPS or other positioning systems. Display the vehicle’s current location on a map interface.
- Historical Data: Store and display historical tracking data, including past routes, stops, and locations.
- Route Optimization: Provide tools for optimizing routes based on traffic conditions, delivery schedules, and other factors.
- Geofencing
- Geofence Creation: Allow users to create and manage geofences (virtual geographic boundaries) to define specific areas of interest or restricted zones.
- Alerts and Notifications: Send alerts or notifications when vehicles enter or exit predefined geofenced areas.
- Vehicle Status Monitoring
- Real-Time Status: Monitor vehicle status indicators such as engine status, fuel level, and battery health.
- Diagnostic Information: Collect and display diagnostic information from vehicles, such as error codes or maintenance alerts.
- Trip Management
- Trip Logging: Automatically log trips, including start and end times, distances traveled, and routes taken.
- Trip Analysis: Provide analysis and reporting on trip data, including metrics such as fuel consumption, trip duration, and average speed.
- Alerts and Notifications
- Customizable Alerts: Allow users to set up and receive alerts for various events, such as vehicle movement, speed violations, or maintenance issues.
- Push Notifications: Send real-time push notifications to users’ mobile devices for important updates or alerts.
- Reporting and Analytics
- Performance Reports: Generate reports on vehicle performance, including fuel efficiency, driver behavior, and maintenance needs.
- Custom Reports: Provide options for users to create custom reports based on specific criteria and data points.
- Integration
- Third-Party Integration: Integrate with third-party systems such as fleet management software, ERP systems, or navigation services.
- API Access: Provide APIs for integration with other platforms or services, allowing for data exchange and extended functionality.
- Maintenance Management
- Scheduled Maintenance: Track and manage scheduled maintenance tasks, including reminders for routine service and repairs.
- Maintenance History: Maintain a record of all maintenance activities, including service dates, types of repairs, and costs.
- User Interface
- Dashboard: Provide a user-friendly dashboard displaying key metrics, vehicle status, and real-time tracking information.
- Map Interface: Display vehicle locations and routes on an interactive map with zoom and filter capabilities.
Non-Functional Requirements
- Performance
- Response Time: Ensure low latency for real-time tracking updates and quick response times for user interactions (e.g., under 2 seconds for map updates).
- Scalability: The system should handle increasing numbers of vehicles and users without performance degradation.
- Reliability
- Uptime: Ensure high system availability with minimal downtime (e.g., 99.9% uptime).
- Error Handling: Implement robust error handling and recovery mechanisms to manage system failures and ensure continuous operation.
- Security
- Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data, including vehicle location and user information, both in transit and at rest.
- Authentication and Authorization: Use secure authentication methods and role-based access control to protect user accounts and vehicle data.
- Data Privacy: Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) to safeguard user privacy.
- Usability
- User Interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface that facilitates easy navigation and interaction for all user roles.
- Help and Support: Provide user guides, tutorials, and support resources to assist users in navigating and utilizing the system.
- Maintainability
- Code Quality: Write high-quality, well-documented code to facilitate system maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting.
- Documentation: Provide comprehensive documentation for users, administrators, and developers, including user manuals, technical documentation, and troubleshooting guides.
- Availability
- Backup and Recovery: Implement regular data backups and establish procedures for data recovery in case of system failures or data loss.
- Failover: Ensure the system has failover capabilities to switch to backup systems or servers if necessary.
- Portability
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ensure the system is compatible with various devices and operating systems used by users, including desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
- Supportability
- Technical Support: Provide mechanisms for obtaining technical support and resolving issues, including help desks, online resources, and customer service.
- Error Reporting: Include functionality for reporting and tracking issues or bugs within the system.