Welcome to FlowOS, an Android application designed for efficient and secure management of bus transportation systems. This solution integrates various sensors and technologies to track bus location, monitor bus motion dynamics, and facilitate passenger count.
This Android app gathers data from NFC cards to identify bus drivers, GPS to locate the bus in the road, accelerometer, linear acceleromenter, and gyroscope to understand how the motion of the bus and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) sensor to detect how many passengers are in the bus at a given time.
Besides, this app takes over the device, locking it when the bus is in movement and unlocking it in no-movement timeframes. Also, the app sets up Kiosk Mode which enables the Android device to only run FlowOS. Other Android features (like dialer, messages or email app, among others) are disabled.
The app enables drivers to log in through NFC cards, providing a reliable method for driver identification and authentication.
Utilizing GPS sensor, the app determines the real-time location of the bus on the road, ensuring efficient route management.
The app leverages a combination of accelerometer, linear accelerometer, and gyroscope sensors to gain insights into the motion dynamics of the bus. This information contributes to a deeper understanding of the vehicle's behavior during transit.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) sensor is employed to detect an approximation of the number of passengers on the bus at any given time.
To prioritize safety and minimize distractions, the app automatically locks the device when the bus is in motion. This feature ensures the driver's focus remains on the road.
In instances of no movement, the app intelligently unlocks the device, allowing the driver to access necessary information during breaks or when the bus is stationary.
The app goes a step further by implementing Kiosk Mode, restricting the Android device to run exclusively on FlowOS. This focused environment eliminates distractions by disabling non-essential features such as the dialer, messaging apps, and email, ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
