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Livetracking – smooth real-time vehicle tracking

 icon2026-02-18

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Livetracking – smooth real-time vehicle tracking

We are pleased to introduce the LIVETRACKING feature – a command that enables the generation of lightweight binary data frames containing the current GPS position and device motion parameters.


Thanks to short, multi-second data packets, it is possible to create a smooth vehicle movement animation on the map – from point to point – providing the user with a real sense of live vehicle tracking.

How does LIVETRACKING work?

Once the command is activated, the device:

  • generates a binary data frame starting with the ASCII identifier „LT”

  • transmits:

    • latitude (float32, Little-Endian)

    • longitude (float32, Little-Endian)

    • current speed (int16, Little-Endian)

    • current heading (int16, Little-Endian)

  • sends data without waiting for TCP acknowledgment (no 0xFB 0xF9)

  • transmits frames directly to the server

  • generates data only when the ignition is on

  • does not generate LT frames while sending archival data

LT Frame Structure

Total length: 14 bytes


Field layout:

2 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2


Field Size Type Description
ID 2 bytes ASCII "LT"
Latitude 4 bytes float32 LE Geographic latitude
Longitude 4 bytes float32 LE Geographic longitude
Speed 2 bytes int16 LE Speed
Heading 2 bytes int16 LE Direction

Example frame (HEX)

4C 54 | CB FA A7 41 | 4B EE 50 42 | 00 00 | A4 00


Decoding (Little-Endian):

  • 4C 54 → "LT"

  • CB FA A7 41 → Latitude: 20.997467

  • 4B EE 50 42 → Longitude: 52.232773

  • 00 00 → Speed: 0

  • A4 00 → Heading: 164°

What do you gain?

Thanks to small, frequent data packets:

  • smooth vehicle movement animation is possible

  • the vehicle icon moves dynamically between points

  • the user gains a real sense of live online tracking

Why is it worth it?

LIVETRACKING means:

  • faster system response

  • improved user experience

  • low data usage

Detailed information about the LIVETRACKING command can be found in the technical documentation available in the partner portal.

 

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