Non-stationary and body-worn telematics and camera-enabled systems and devices

Abstract

A body-worn telematics device comprising a camera component, a positioning system providing, in real-time, positioning information for the wearer, a communication interface configured to wirelessly receive from one or more external data sources additional positioning information relating to a location of at least one of an object, target, or event, and to wirelessly transmit at least one of the positioning information, the image data, and the additional information; a memory for storing data and instructions; and a processor operably coupled to the camera, the positioning system, the memory, and the communication interface, the processor configured to automatically notify at least one of the wearer and a remote monitor of at least one of: a proximity to a target location, one or more objects proximal to the wearer, and one or more events occurring proximal to the wearer.

Description

NON-STATIONARY AND BODY-WORN TELEMATICS AND CAMERA- ENABLED SYSTEMS AND DEVICESFIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0001] The present disclosure relates to body-worn telematics and camera-enabled systems and devices.BACKGROUND

[0002] Existing body-cam devices typically comprise a forward-facing camera and have limited communications and telematics functionalities. For example, most body -worn cameras are used in a law-enforcement context and may capture a forward-facing view for evidence gathering purposes. Furthermore, body-worn cameras currently lack precise locational information that can be used to assess location of the body-worn camera, particularly when the wearer is away from central location. In addition, body -worn cameras generally lack the ability to receive from and transmit to other sensing / imaging devices that have now become ubiquitous, and thus have limited sensing capabilities relating to objects, locations, and events that may be in a relatively close proximity and impacting the wearer. Accordingly, such devices are of limited help for detecting or monitoring objects, locations, or events that may be within the proximity of the that wearer but which are beyond line- of-sight or are not in a field-of-view; in any case, the locational information (including relative to such objects, locations, and events) have limited accuracy. Furthermore, to the extent that such prior devices provide indications relating to objects that are or may be in the vicinity of the wearer (or otherwise impact the wearer), body-worn cameras lack any communication that may assist the wearer or other relevant user when interacting with such objects, locations, and / or events.

[0003] This background information is provided to reveal information believed by the applicant to be of possible relevance. No admission is necessarily intended, nor should be construed, that any of the preceding information constitutes prior art or forms part of the general common knowledge in the relevant art.11428P-RVI-WO01SUMMARY

[0004] The following presents a simplified summary of the general inventive concept(s) described herein to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosure. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure. It is not intended to restrict key or critical elements of embodiments of the disclosure or to delineate their scope beyond that which is explicitly or implicitly described by the following description and claims.

[0005] There is provided in some embodiments a body -worn telematics and / or camera- enabled devices which leverages communication with external data sources, such as available over V2X services (or other device-to-device communications protocols) from external objects, such as other body -worn telematics and / or camera-enabled device, traffic cameras, doorbell cameras, vehicle cameras (e.g. dash cams), and other third-party data sources, to provide information relating to other objects, locations, and events that may impact wear safety and / or provide useful information regarding the wearer’s current and recent activity (e.g. rapid and complete “last mile” delivery). Using artificial intelligence (Al) processes for extracting and inferring valuable information from the collected information and received information, highly accurate and timely information about the wearer’ s status, location, and surroundings can be determined with a high level of accuracy.

[0006] A need exists for body -worn and non- stationary mountable telematics systems and devices that overcome some of the drawbacks of known techniques, or at least, provides a useful alternative thereto. Some aspects of this disclosure provide examples of such telematics devices.

[0007] In accordance with one aspect, there is provided a body-worn telematics device comprising: a housing; a fitting component secured to the housing and configured for removably securing the housing to a wearer of the telematics device; a camera component mounted in the housing, the camera component comprising at least one camera positioned away from the wearer when the housing is secured to the wearer by the fitting component for acquiring image data proximal to the wearer; a positioning system in the housing configured to provide, in real-time, positioning information for the wearer; a21428P-RVI-WO01communication interface configured to wirelessly receive from one or more external data sources additional positioning information relating to a location of at least one of an object, target, or event, and to wirelessly transmit at least one of the positioning information, the image data, and the additional information; a memory for storing data and instructions; and a processor operably coupled to the camera, the positioning system, the memory, and the communication interface, the processor capable of executing the instructions stored in the memory that, when executed, configure the body-worn telematics device to automatically notify at least one of the wearer and a remote monitor of at least one of: a proximity to a target location, one or more objects proximal to the wearer, and one or more events occurring proximal to the wearer.

[0008] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided a telematics device for mounting to a subject, the device comprising: a camera component comprising at least one camera positioned to acquire image data proximal to the subject; a positioning system in the device configured to provide positioning information for the subject; a communication interface configured to receive from one or more external data sources additional positioning information relating to a location of at least one of an object, target, or event, and to transmit at least one of the positioning information, the image data, and the additional information; a memory for storing data and instructions; and a processor operably coupled to the camera, the positioning system, the memory, and the communication interface, the processor capable of executing the instructions stored in the memory that, when executed, configure the telematics device to automatically provide notification of at least one of: a proximity of the subject to a target location, characteristics of one or more objects proximal to the subject, and one or more events occurring proximal to the subject. In accordance with various aspects, the subject may be a person, vehicle, or stationary object, construction, or edifice. In some embodiments, the telematics device is a video-telematics device.

[0009] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided a method of determining positional information of a telematics device, the method comprising: Acquiring at least one of positional information relating to the telematics device and additional positional information relating to relating to a location of at least one of an object, target, or event,31428P-RVI-WO01which are proximal to the telematics device, the acquiring being from at least one of: a camera component integrated in the telematics device and comprising at least one camera positioned to acquire image data proximal to the telematics device; a positioning system integrated in the telematics device configured to provide positioning information for the telematics device; Receiving additional positional information from one or more external data sources; and Communicating relational information of at least one of: a proximity of the subject to a target location, object characteristics of one or more objects proximal to the subject, and event characteristics of one or more events occurring proximal to the subject. In accordance with some aspects, there is provided a method wherein the telematics device implements an Al-based analysis to assist the positioning system in generating at least one of the positioning information and the additional positioning information using the image data. In accordance with some aspects, there is provided a method further comprising: Transmitting at least one of the positioning information and the additional positioning information to at least one of the external data sources. In accordance with some aspects, there is provided a method further comprising: Generating a notification upon reaching a threshold proximity between the telematics device and at least one of the following: the target location, one or more objects, and / or one or more events. In accordance with some aspects, there is provided a method wherein the notification is triggered upon reaching a threshold proximity between the telematics device and at least one of the following: the target location, one or more objects, and / or one or more events.

[0010] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided a telematics information system comprising: one or more telematics devices, each mountable to a subject, each telematics device comprising: a camera component comprising at least one camera positioned to acquire image data proximal to the subject; a positioning system located in said telematics device and configured to provide positioning information for the subject; a communication interface configured to receive additional positioning information relating to a location of at least one of an object, target, or event, from one or more external data sources and to transmit at least one of said positioning information, said image data, or said additional information; a memory for storing data and computer-readable instructions thereon; and a processor operably coupled to the camera, the positioning system, the41428P-RVI-WO01memory, and the communication interface, the processor capable of executing the computer readable-instructions stored in the memory that, when executed, configure the telematics device to automatically provide notification of at least one of a proximity of the subject to a target location, characteristics of one or more objects proximal to the subject, or one or more events occurring proximal to the subject; and one or more remote servers configured to: communicate with the one or more telematics devices over a network via the communication interfaces thereof; receive at least one of positioning information and additional information for each of the one or more telematics devices; and generate notifications based on information received from the one or more telematics devices.

[0011] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices that may be configured to communicate with the external data sources using direct device-to-infrastructure communications protocols, including but not limited to V2X.

[0012] In accordance with yet another aspect, there is provided a system comprising: a plurality of body -worn telematics devices, wherein each device being as herein described; and a remote central processing system configured to wirelessly receive data from the plurality of body-worn telematics devices in real-time; wherein such received data is aggregated and analyzed to generate a predictive situational awareness model, which, in some embodiments, provides situational awareness relating to a wearer of the body-worn telematics devices.

[0013] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices that may be configured to communicate with external data sources including security cameras, loT-enabled devices, traffic cameras, doorbell cameras, telematics devices, and other body-worn telematics devices.

[0014] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices that may be configured such that a target location is a delivery destination, and / or wherein the event is one or more of: a security event, a traffic event, a health and safety event, and a non-compliant delivery event.51428P-RVI-WO01

[0015] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices that may be configured with: positioning system comprising real-time kinematics (RTK) in association with existing external infrastructure; and / or a positioning system comprising one or more inertial measurement units (IMUs) in data communication with the processor, wherein the IMU collects inertial data relating to the body-worn telematics device, the inertial data for use by the positioning system in generating positioning information, and, optionally, the one or more IMUs comprise at least one of the following: an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer; and the positioning system uses, optionally, image data from the camera component to, at least in part, generate at least some of the positioning information and / or additional positioning information.

[0016] In some aspects, the processor of the body-worn telematics devices is configured to detect a loss or degradation of one or more positioning signals, and in response thereto, the processor is configured to initiate a positioning fallback mode using any one or both of dead reckoning and inertial measurement unit (IMU) data. In some aspects, the processor is configured to detect GNSS radio interference based at least in part on inconsistencies between IMU-derived inertial data and GNSS-derived positioning data. In some aspects, the GNSS radio interference comprises any one or both of GNSS spoofing and GNSS jamming. In some aspects, the processor is configured to perform sensor fusion using a Kalman filter to integrate data from the positioning system for real-time positioning accuracy.

[0017] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices that may be configured with a processor that implements an artificial intelligence (Al) based analysis to assist the positioning system in generating at least one of the positioning information and the additional positioning information using the image data. In some aspects, the processor implements an Al-based analysis to generate at least one of: the positioning information, the additional positioning information using the image data at least in part, status information of the subject, identifying information of external objections using the image data at least in part, and a combination thereof.61428P-RVI-WO01

[0018] In some aspects, an artificial intelligence (Al) based analysis can be implemented to identify, categorize, and determine the existence of objects in proximity (or that will soon be in the proximity of the wearer); such analyses determine one or more object-related characteristics associated with objects and assesses them in accordance with by a dynamic situational awareness model, in conjunction with any one or combination of operator state, environmental conditions, object proximity, other object existence, other object proximity, and data relating to wearer health and / or stress and / or attention, to determine one or both of relevance and priority of the object-related characteristic prior to indicating the existence thereof, or situational status information existing or developing at or near the wearer, including the existence of risks to health and safety to the wearer. In some aspects, the Al-based model assigns to the object-related characteristic identified object classification data; and wherein the processor is configured to contribute the object classification data, without raw image data, to a federated learning system of the Al-based model, via the wireless communication interface.

[0019] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices that may be configured with a wireless communication interface further configured to share with the external data sources at least one of the positioning information and the additional positioning information.

[0020] In some aspects, the wireless communication interface comprises a short-range wireless communication module which is configured to establish wireless connections with the one or more external data sources using a short-range communication protocol. In some aspects, the one or more external data sources comprise one or more short-range wireless- enabled devices associated with the one or more objects external to the vehicle. In some aspects, the short-range communication protocol comprises a Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) protocol and wherein the one or more short-range wireless-enabled devices comprise Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) enabled devices. In some aspects, data packets received by the device via the short-range wireless communication module are wirelessly transmitted over a long-range communication interface to a remote, cloud-based server. In some aspects, data packets received in respect of a particular object is stored on the remote, cloud-based server in linkable association with other data from the device which is71428P-RVI-WO01associated with the particular object based at least in part on the object positioning information.

[0021] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices that may be configured with a display screen for viewing by the wearer, wherein the display screen may be optionally configured as a touch screen for receiving input information, and the display screen may optionally be configured to display a position of the wearer based on at least one of the positioning information and the additional positioning information and / or to display a position of one more third-party objects relative to the wearer based on at least one of the positioning information and the additional positioning information.

[0022] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices that may be configured with at least one of a speaker system and a microphone.

[0023] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices that may be configured to generate a notification upon reaching a threshold proximity between the body-worn telematics device and at least one of the following: the target location, one or more objects, and / or one or more events; and, optionally, the notification is communicated by at least one of an electrical signal, a display screen, a speaker system, and a haptic signal generator; optionally, the notification may be communicated to a central monitor system.

[0024] In some aspects, the device comprises a peripheral connector port for connection of a peripheral device, wherein the peripheral connector port optionally receives a port expander hub to allow connection of two or more peripheral devices to the device. In some aspects, the port expander hub is operable under control of the processor to selectively enable or disable any one of both of power delivery and data communication associated with each downstream port.

[0025] In some aspects, the device comprises an adaptive power management module configured for selectively managing power supply to any one or combination of: device-81428P-RVI-WO01integrated components and peripheral components, based on any one or combination of sensor activity, object-related characteristics, and user-defined priorities.

[0026] In some aspects, the predictive situational awareness model outputs at least health and safety hazard alerts based on the received data. In some aspects, the predictive situational awareness model outputs one or more available risk-avoidance routes or one or more protective prompts based on the received data.

[0027] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices in which at least one of the positioning information and the additional positioning information is communicated to a central monitor system; optionally, a central monitor system transmits video and / or audio signals to the body-worn telematics device.

[0028] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices that may be configured to provide video and / or audio signals comprising event de-escalation communications.

[0029] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices that may be configured to identify object characteristics of objects from image data; and, optionally, image data may be used to identify object characteristics of objects captured in the image data by the camera system, including for real-time inventory assessment of objects captured in the image data.

[0030] In accordance with various aspects, there is provided body-worn telematics devices and other telematics devices wherein third-party data sources provide object information relating object characteristics of objects proximal to the body -worn telematics device and the object information is used to provide real-time inventory assessment.

[0031] Some aspects of the device further comprise one or more biometric sensor arranged to capture biometric data associated with the wearer of the body -worn telematics device, and the processor is configured to analyze the biometric data to assess various characteristics of the wearer; including, wearer identity, wearer stress or fatigue levels (and optionally selectively triggering alerts based on one or more thresholds derived from91428P-RVI-WO01biometric data trends), wearer health indicators (e.g. pulse, breathing rate, blood pressure, blood oxygenation), and wearer attention indicators.

[0032] Other aspects, features and / or advantages will become more apparent upon reading of the following non-restrictive description of specific embodiments thereof, given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0033] Several embodiments of the present disclosure will be provided, by way of examples only, with reference to the appended drawings, wherein:

[0034] Figure 1 is front view of a body-worn telematics device and system worn by a wearer in accordance with various embodiments described herein;

[0035] Figure 2 is a schematic flow diagram of functional blocks of a non-stationary telematics device in accordance with various embodiments described herein; and

[0036] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary chipset for a non-stationary telematics device in accordance with various embodiments described herein;

[0037] Figure 4 is a side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a mountable telematics device and system in accordance with various embodiments described herein;

[0038] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a non-stationary telematics device in use in association with related devices and use contexts in accordance with various embodiments described herein; and

[0039] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing a mode of position information acquisition used in association with a non-stationary telematics device in accordance with various embodiments described herein.

[0040] Elements in the several figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be emphasized relative to other elements for facilitating understanding101428P-RVI-WO01of the various presently disclosed embodiments. Also, common, but well-understood elements that are useful or necessary in commercially feasible embodiments are often not depicted in order to facilitate a less obstructed view of these various embodiments of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Various implementations and aspects of the specification will be described with reference to details discussed below. The following description and drawings are illustrative of the specification and are not to be construed as limiting the specification. Numerous specific details are described to provide a thorough understanding of various implementations of the present specification. However, in certain instances, well-known or conventional details are not described in order to provide a concise discussion of implementations of the present specification.

[0042] Various apparatuses and processes will be described below to provide examples of implementations of the system disclosed herein. No implementation described below limits any claimed implementation and any claimed implementations may cover processes or apparatuses that differ from those described below. The claimed implementations are not limited to apparatuses or processes having all of the features of any one apparatus or process described below or to features common to multiple or all of the apparatuses or processes described below. It is possible that an apparatus or process described below is not an implementation of any claimed subject matter.

[0043] Furthermore, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the implementations described herein. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the relevant arts that the implementations described herein may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the implementations described herein.

[0044] In this specification, elements may be described as “configured to” perform one or more functions or “configured for” such functions. In general, an element that is111428P-RVI-WO01configured to perform or configured for performing a function is enabled to perform the function, or is suitable for performing the function, or is adapted to perform the function, or is operable to perform the function, or is otherwise capable of performing the function.

[0045] It is understood that for the purpose of this specification, language of “at least one of X, Y, and Z” and “one or more of X, Y and Z” may be construed as X only, Y only, Z only, or any combination of two or more items X, Y, and Z (e.g., XYZ, XY, YZ, ZZ, and the like). Similar logic may be applied for two or more items in any occurrence of “at least one ...” and “one or more...” language.

[0046] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

[0047] Throughout the specification and claims, the following terms take the meanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The phrase “in one of the embodiments” or “in at least one of the various embodiments” as used herein does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, though it may. Furthermore, the phrase “in another embodiment” or “in some embodiments” as used herein does not necessarily refer to a different embodiment, although it may. Thus, as described below, various embodiments may be readily combined, without departing from the scope or spirit of the innovations disclosed herein.

[0048] In addition, as used herein, the term “or” is an inclusive “or” operator, and is equivalent to the term “and / or,” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The term “based on” is not exclusive and allows for being based on additional factors not described, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, throughout the specification, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on."

[0049] The term “comprising” as used herein will be understood to mean that the list following is non-exhaustive and may or may not include any other additional suitable121428P-RVI-WO01items, for example one or more further feature(s), component(s) and / or element(s) as appropriate.

[0050] As used herein, unless context dictates otherwise, the term “non-stationary telematics device” is generally used to refer to various embodiments of body -worn camera- enabled telematics devices and / or mountable camera-enabled telematics devices, as disclosed in accordance with the various embodiments of this disclosure. Some embodiments of the non-stationary telematics device may or may not comprise a camera system; such embodiments without camera systems may receive image data, or other data relating to surroundings and / or objects, locations, and events that may be rendered from a camera system’s image data, from external data sources. Indeed, the term non-stationary telematics devices as used herein may be used to refer to any variants thereof include those with any of one or more of the following: camera systems, proximity sensors, positioning systems, device-to-device communications systems, two-way communications systems, and / or combinations thereof.

[0051] As used herein, unless context dictates otherwise, the term “object” is generally used to refer to other objects that are proximal (or will be proximal) to the non-stationary device. They may include any object or set of objects that are in proximity with, or, depending on the position and positional changes thereof, may be expected to be in proximity, with the wearer (or the stationary location) with which the non-stationary telematics device is associated. Such objects may include packages, people, vehicles (including emergency vehicles), houses, buildings, doorways, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, pets and other animals, traffic signals and signs, poles, infrastructure, road dividers and traffic cones, garbage cans, road lines, sidewalks, buildings, or any other physical object that may be accessible, visible, or associated with the device’s surroundings. In some cases, the term “object,” or derivatives thereof, may refer to a group or combination of any of the foregoing.

[0052] As used herein, unless context dictates otherwise, the term “location” is generally used to refer to a location that is associated with a non-stationary telematics. It may include the location of the non-stationary device, or a predicted location, a route or131428P-RVI-WO01portion thereof, a destination location, an intermediate location, or a delivery destination associated with the non- stationary telematics device. In some cases, the term “location,” or derivatives thereof, may refer to a group or combination of any of the foregoing. For example, the term “delivery location” or “destination location” may refer to the final destination for delivery of a package or similar object.

[0053] As used herein, unless context dictates otherwise, the term “event” is generally used to refer to incidents or occurrences that generally require attention, intervention, response, or record-making. It may refer to any change of status or position, including those that are unexpected, as well as those in some embodiments, particularly for record keeping or later analysis, expected changes (e.g. a wearer’s delivery route, where deviation therefrom may be flagged to a central monitor, or where the route, expected or otherwise, is simply recorded for future analysis). The term may refer to an incident relating to an unexpected health and safety event; e.g. a rapid deceleration, and loud noises associated with a traffic accident or raised voices or a gunshot. The term may refer to an objective being met successfully or unsuccessfully (e.g. delivery-person drop-off or failure to drop off). An event may refer to a successful or unsuccessful operator-triggered communication, such as a location request or ping, or a status inquiry; in such cases, the operator-triggered communication may be initiated by a remote monitor or a wearer of a body-worn non- stationary telematics device. For example, a remote worker may send a location and status notification to a centralized monitor, or vice versa; such requests and responses may, independently or collectively, be referred to as an event. In other cases, the term “event,” or derivatives thereof, may refer to a traffic incident, road blockage, road safety incident, a traffic accident, emergency situation, traffic signaling equipment, or other event that a wearer or a monitor of the wearer or the device’ s surroundings would want or need to know about.

[0054] The systems and methods described herein provide, in accordance with different embodiments, different examples of non- stationary telematics devices and related systems. Embodiments hereof comprise a body-worn telematics device comprising one or more components or functionalities directed to monitoring, recording, and assessing information regarding a wearer’s status and location, as well as the status and location of141428P-RVI-WO01objects and events in the wearer’s immediate surroundings. In some embodiments, the non- body-wom telematics device may comprise one or more output components or functionalities directed to providing information, such as alerts or alarms, to the wearer, including audible, visual, and haptic indicators (e.g. a speaker system, a display screen or lights, and a vibration mechanism). Embodiments disclosed herein may further comprise components and functionalities directed to enable communication with a variety of external data sources from which the telematics device can acquire image data, positional data, and object, location, and event identification data, that relate to any objects, locations, or events in the wearer’s vicinity. In some embodiments, the body -worn telematics device may be configured to monitor characteristics of the wearer to provide timely and effective information that may increase safety, security, or efficiency, as well as to reduce stress on wearer, such as de-escalation communications, directions, confirmation of delivery locations and corresponding packages, assistance requests and other types of requests and acknowledgements thereof, and biometric data (as acquired or inferred from image data, positional information (including but not limited to orientation data, or a heart rate or breathing monitor).

[0055] Developments in communications technology, as well as the ubiquity of cameras and sensing devices, especially those that are network connected devices (e.g. doorbell cameras, dash-cams, traffic monitoring devices and cameras, connected traffic signals, connected vehicles, loT devices, etc.) provides opportunities to leverage available external information regarding objects, locations, and events associated with a wearer, including in real time with a much higher degree of accuracy and scope of knowledge than previously available. Positional data regarding objects and the wearer, is acquired from any, and typically multiple, relevant external sources, including but not limited to doorbell cams, dash cams, other body-worn telematics devices (including but not limited to such devices as disclosed herein). This information is used, in connection with any vehicle positioning information acquired by the body-worn telematics device, to assess, inter alia, proximity between the wearer and any objects in the surroundings. The body -worn telematics device may supplement the positional information acquired from the external sources with positional information acquired from sensors associated with or incorporated in the body-worn telematics device.151428P-RVI-WO01

[0056] In embodiments, positional information collected by or about the body-worn telematics devices can be used to assess, in real time, the proximity between the wearer and surrounding or proximal objects, locations, and events. Based on such proximities and that nature of the objects, locations, and events, as well as, in some embodiments, additional information relating to the wearer or the central monitor, the body-worn telematics device may be configured to interact with the wearer to provide information, such as directions, package confirmation, instructions, de-escalation information, or other information, including viva voce or live communication with an operator associated with the wearer’s employer, their agent, or a central monitor associated therewith.

[0057] Some embodiments comprise non- stationary telematics devices that are intended to be body-worn. Some embodiments are non-stationary telematics devices are configured to be mountable to other objects, including stationary objects (fences, gates, doors, doorways, walls, etc.) and non-stationary objections (e.g. vehicles). Some embodiments disclosed herein are non-stationary telematics devices comprising some or all of the following interconnected components: LTE-enabled communications components, mobile camera systems (forward, upward, and sideways facing, and, in some embodiments, rear facing via a supplemental device mounted on a wearer’s back), sensor systems, microphone component, speaker system, GPS system, an RTK chipset, Bluetooth communications module, gyroscope, accelerometer, water and dust proof enclosure (e.g. IP67 rated enclosures), touch-enabled screen, one or more buttons, haptic feedback device, battery component (including replaceable and / or rechargeable batteries with USB charging port), and magnetic leads to powered mounting options (e.g. “pogo pins”).

[0058] In some embodiments, non-stationary telematics devices may be used in association with employees, contractors, or other individuals in the following settings: body cams during service or delivery; trailer cams (internal and external); jobsite cams; cams for jobsite and storage area ingress and egress; delivery trucks and drivers; bicycle couriers; remote working locations; security guards; home inspectors; and Bluetooth low energy beacon or other type of digital or electronic signal beacon for employees and equipment, which may provide locational and / or identification information. In some embodiments, non-stationary telematics devices may be configured to emit a loud siren or161428P-RVI-WO01other audible signal, and / or send a notification upon unexpected objects or events occurring in the proximity of the device. In a home inspection setting, the device can acquire, store, or transmit to a remote location for viewing or storage, evidence of potential improvements or that there was no interference by an inspector or other employee or person associated therewith.

[0059] In some embodiments, non-stationary telematics devices may comprise one more options for communications. These include satellite-based SMS and SOS (e.g. Message Mule-ing); WiFi® HaLow (as supported by 802.1 lah); and UWB. In some embodiments, the communications may support tracking, monitoring, or finding of remote workers for safety purposes. They may also provide for finding of lost or misplaced non- stationary telematics devices or the objects (e.g. equipment, vehicles, luggage, etc.) to which they have been mounted. UWB supports presence detection, digital key and touchless digital key functionality, short range radar, and VRU safety. For example, the communication components may provide notifications to homeowners via a network- enabled door cam or doorbell camera, as well as possible door unlocking and re-locking in association with a delivery, upon proximity sensing within a certain threshold distance and time. In embodiments, image and other sensed data may be used in association with land survey activities.

[0060] In some embodiments, non-stationary telematics devices may provide safety options for vulnerable road users (“VRU”), such as pedestrians, cyclists, visually impaired individuals; in such cases, in addition to providing the user warnings and other information regarding nearby objects, locations, and events, the device may notify nearby vehicles and infrastructure, including through traffic signal pre-emption (e.g. a pedestrian crossing or other traffic signal may be triggered if a VRU is approaching an intersection). For cyclists, for example, the devices may be mounted to a bicycle (or motorcycle, scooter, etc.) to provide real-time telematics and V2X communications services and provide indications of other objects, locations, and events that may impact the safety of the cyclist (or indeed other VRU).171428P-RVI-WO01

[0061] With reference to Figure 1, some embodiments of a body -worn telematics device may comprise a harness 110 securing a wearable non- stationary telematics device 120 to a wearer 100. The wearable non- stationary telematics device 110 shown in Figure 5 comprises a camera system (which is not visible through a transparent portion of the housing 125), a display and touchscreen element 130.

[0062] With reference to Figure 4, some embodiments of a non- stationary mountable telematics device may comprise a mounting apparatus 435 configured to secure a non- stationary telematics device 405 to an object, such as a fence, pole, doorframe, bicycle, scooter, or automobile. The non- stationary telematics device 405 shown in Figure 4 comprises a camera system (the lens 420 of which is shown) on the housing 425. In the embodiment shown in Figure 4, the mounting apparatus 435 comprises mounting portion for securement to another object (or person) that is pivotally attached to an attachment bracket. In the embodiment shown, there are shown magnetic contacts 430 that permit the housing 425 of the mountable telematics device 405 to be releasably attached to the mounting apparatus 415. In the embodiment shown, there is further shown an intermediate mounting support 410 that allows for secure attachment to the housing 425 but for ease of release and re-attachment of the same non- stationary telematics device 405 to a number of different mounting apparatuses 435. This may include a harness on a wearer, clothing on a wearer (e.g. a work vest that is exchanged to different coworkers), vehicles, and other stationary objects.

[0063] In some embodiments, a non-stationary telematics device may be intended to be worn by a user on a harness (such as shown in Figure 5) or it may be intended for installation inside or outside a vehicle (e.g. a delivery vehicle) or another stationary object for, e.g., security or other similar purposes (e.g. a doorway, a light pole, a gate, or a fence). In some embodiments, there is provided some or all of the following componentry: an LCD display, or other visual notification means, for conveying relevant information to the wearer or user; a camera system, which generally includes a forward facing camera (although some embodiments may have more than one camera and may face in different directions, including through the use of a supplement device that can be word on a rearfacing portion of the harness to collect information from different fields of view); an181428P-RVI-WO01internal processor for data processing functionalities (which may in some embodiments include the ability to execute Al-based models that use training sets made up of, inter alia, pre-existing or acquired other data); a highly accurate location information system configured to use a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) (e.g. GPS (North America), Beidou (China), Galileo (China), Glonass (Russia), IRNSS (India), Quasi -Zenith (Japan, East Asia, and Oceania), optionally in association with Real-Time Kinematics (RTK) system and inertial or other positional reckoning analysis; and other sensing devices, including proximity sensors, biometric sensors for monitoring the status of the wearer, a light for illuminating a field of view of the wearer, and haptic feedback devices for providing notifications to a wearer.

[0064] In addition, the telematics device comprises a communications bus configured to permit communication with other non-stationary telematics device, as well as number of other external data sources, such as traffic cameras, traffic signals comprising communications functions, connected traffic monitoring devices, communications-enabled vehicles, or other data sources configured to communicate or be accessible over a network. The communications bus may be configured for wired and wireless communication (e.g. USB-C, cellular, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®) and, in some embodiments, is configured for direct satellite communications. The non-stationary telematics device may be configured in some embodiments to use image data, positioning data (relating to both the non-stationary telematics device as well as other objects, locations, and events), and identifying information relating to objects, locations, and events. The non-stationary telematics devices disclosed herein, in general, therefore may have real-time access to highly accurate positional information, either or both absolute and relative, regarding the wearer and surrounding objects, locations, and events.

[0065] The non-stationary telematics devices disclosed herein may also be configured to use the image data, positioning data, and identifying information to recognize certain types of objects, locations, and events. With respect to objects, in a retail setting, non- stationary telematics devices may be configured to identify sale items and to then carry out various inventory management routines, including to collect object data, through its own camera system and / or sensing devices and / or in connection with external data (the latter191428P-RVI-WO01may be used to confirm self-collected data), and, for example, provide a count of unsold items, update and / or access inventory information in accessible data storage, compare current inventory status with a recent inventory status (to, for example, track recent sales). Also in a retail setting, certain events may be automatically identified, including a need for clean-up, shoplifting events, a change in the number of customers, or events impacting health and safety. For example, the processor may be configured to identify (or rely on the identification by an external source) of an event associated with, for example, a spill or other mess requiring clean up; a sudden increase in foot traffic in a store or warehouse; the presence of unauthorized persons in a warehouse or “employees only” area; a change in items from store shelves or warehouse storage areas. In respect of each of the foregoing examples, embodiments of the non- stationary telematics devices may rely on Al-based analyses of pre-existing retail settings to identify such events; embodiments may automatically provide a notification to a central monitor and / or trigger an appropriate response (e.g. contact a cleaning crew, request additional staff assistance, call security personnel, or update an inventory count).

[0066] In a delivery context, the “last mile” of delivery, or final delivery legs, can be problematic to complete and monitor for a variety of reason. The “last mile” may refer to the final leg or legs of delivery when a delivery item is transported or stored separately in association its own unique delivery destination; it is generally associated with the step or steps of delivery when an delivery item is no longer being transported or stored along with other delivery items in transportation or storage means configured for multiple items (e.g. cargo transportation, a regional or city depot, etc.), and is transported over such final leg or legs to its own final, often non-standard, and generally unique delivery destination. Final delivery legs are often associated with delivery persons in road vehicles (e.g. cars, vans), and may be on-foot from the vehicle to the final delivery destination where monitoring of delivery success, health and safety issues, location, and efficiency, and evidence thereof, can be difficult The body-word non- stationary telematics devices provide monitoring of “last mile” delivery, including through monitoring of employees (in circumstances where such monitoring is not otherwise possible or practical), communication of delivery instructions, health and safety monitoring of employees (and related de-escalation actions in the event of altercation or theft between delivery personnel and other persons),201428P-RVI-WO01confirmation of correct package for delivery, confirmation of delivery completion, and recorded evidence associated with the foregoing. In some embodiments, the non-stationary telematics devices be used with, or mounted on, cars, bicycles, scooters, etc., often used for such final delivery legs. In such cases, the non-stationary telematics devices may be docked to such vehicles, including with an electrical connection for power and / or communication signals, and thus be recharged from the vehicle power systems, or have access to the vehicle electronic control unit (“ECU”), and in some cases transmit and / or receive positional and other data from the vehicle ECU (for example through the vehicle OBD-CANBUS communications protocols). Such docking may provide additional external data sources and allow a non-stationary telematics device to augment its positional data using vehicle data (e.g. vehicle GPS and / or WiFi® signals if the vehicle has such functionality).

[0067] Some embodiments of non-stationary telematics devices provide for additional functionality within or near a final destination leg, including QR code identification and reading, and assistance in finding target addresses.

[0068] In some embodiments, non-stationary telematics devices may comprise an ultra-wideband (“UWB”) chipset. This may provide, for example, highly precise location functionality for, among other things, localization and authentication. As such, non- stationary telematics devices may be configured to provide presence detection (e.g. in a delivery vehicle; at a final destination such as near a doorbell camera or smart door lock or other smart home device) and health and safety risk detection (e.g. rapidly approaching nearby objects detected with UWB can trigger an alarm). If other communications mechanisms in a non-stationary telematics device are non-operative or out of range, UWB can provide positional information through interaction with other UWB enabled devices. This may be useful in final delivery leg contexts by, for example, confirming delivery, notifying recipients, automatically opening or unlocking (and then re-locking) doors, gates, and other points of egress or ingress, and collecting evidence of delivery.

[0069] Some embodiments of non-stationary telematics devices provide for direct engagement between a central monitor with others, including those receiving delivery211428P-RVI-WO01goods, or persons involved with a health and safety related event (e.g. support and / or de- escalation for delivery personnel, including two-way audio for communication abilities and automated assistance calls, such as 911 or other emergency responder).

[0070] Although other communications protocols may be used, embodiments hereof comprise a communications bus utilizing or being configured to operate in accordance with a V2X communications protocol. While typically V2X, or “vehicle-to-everything” refers to a communication protocol between a vehicle and any other communications device that is configured to communicate using V2X, V2X protocols have been adapted to permit non- stationary telematics devices to communicate directly with other devices. D2X has been developed as a vehicular communication system that may incorporate protocols configured for some or all of V2I (vehicle-to-infrastructure), V2N (vehicle-to-network), V2V (vehicle- to-vehicle), V2P (vehicle-to-pedestrian), V2D (vehicle-to-device), or D2D (device-to- device), or D2X (device-to-anything) communications. V2X communication protocols may be associated with WLAN-based communications and / or cellular-based communications; two exemplary, but different communications protocols may be used, as well as other communications known to persons skilled in the art: 802. l ip (DSRC) and 3 GPP (C-V2X). In some embodiments, non-stationary telematics devices use SAE 2735 as a V2X communications protocol, although other as device-to-everything / -vehicle / - device communications protocols known to persons skilled in the art may be used. In some embodiments, there is provided direct communication between vehicle and other vehicles or devices (V2V, V2I); for example, a non-stationary telematics device using an interface configured for V2X communication can communicate directly with vehicle or other connected device that is similarly configured directly over a direct channel, or alternatively, indirectly over a communications network using existing telecommunications infrastructure. In some embodiments, therefore, the communication with telecommunications infrastructure, e.g. a base station, is not required but it is available. Since V2X has been developed as a vehicular communications protocol, many vehicles are now being manufactured with such capabilities, as well as traffic cameras, traffic sensors, and other internet-enabled devices that are associated with vehicle traffic. Embodiments hereof leverage the ubiquity of such vehicles, cameras, and sensors to gain access to significant data relating to objects, locations, and events that may be proximal to the device221428P-RVI-WO01or associated with a non- stationary telematics device but in respect of which the device itself cannot acquire the data directly at all or in a complete manner.

[0071] In some embodiments, there is provided a non- stationary telematics device that comprises a screen to convey safety messages and alerts to a wearer based on the presence of objects, locations, event, or statuses thereof as determined using image and positional data as acquired from external data sources. In some embodiments, the non-stationary telematics devices disclosed herein may supplement the image and positional information communicated to it from external data sources using, for example, the device’s own positioning data as determined using its own components (e.g. GNSS data, optionally in connection with RTK -based capabilities and / or inertial correction (i.e. “dead reckoning”)). Highly accurate positional data relating to the non-stationary telematics device and, if applicable, the wearer, relative to surrounding objects, locations, and events are provided.

[0072] In some embodiments, there is provided a non-stationary telematics device comprising auxiliary speakers and / or haptic devices. In embodiments, the speaker system is configured to provide alerts or alarms relating to objects, locations, and events in proximity or otherwise associated with the device and, if applicable, the wearer. In some such embodiments, the processor may be configured to provide sound and / or haptic alerts and notifications that are specifically associated with a real-time position of an object, location, or event in question. For example, a bicycle passing by a vehicle from behind on the right side of the wearer, as initially identified by the telematics device from, for example, the received additional positional information from one or more external devices (e.g. doorbell cams, vehicles and vehicle-associated cameras, traffic cameras, other cellular devices configured to detect traffic information, or other V2X-enabled traffic infrastructure monitoring devices) and possibly subsequently identified by or supplemented by the sensory capabilities of the non-stationary telematics device itself, may cause sound and / or haptic sensory signals to be emitted from the corresponding side of a body-worn non- stationary telematics device. In this case, a visual alert of alarm may be raised on the display screen and associated with the type of object, location, or event that an operator would recognize as such (e.g. the word “BICYCLE” or the chime of a bike bell; “DESTINATION ON RIGHT”; or “TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AHEAD ON RIGHT”).231428P-RVI-WO01

[0073] In some embodiments, there is provided Al-based image processing capabilities that configure the processor to analyze the image data collected by the camera system and / or image data from external sources. Among other reasons, this may be to determine the level / type of an alert or notification to provide a wearer and / or a central monitoring resource. For example, the image processing may recognize a gesture, position, or status of a wearer or body parts of a wearer (e.g. eye and eye direction, eyelids, hands, head, torso, etc.) using, as an input, a training set of image-related data of other persons and / or body parts in association with corresponding gestures, positions, or statuses. In some cases, the analysis is to alert a wearer in manner commensurate with a potential safety-risk and particular alarm urgency (e.g. concurrent high volume, high intensity / intermitted haptic responses, and bright flashing light responses) may be applied for objects, locations, and events that are not located within a zone of focus (in general, the field of view of a forwardfacing camera). The Al-based image processing may determine that the wearer has become aware of the object, location, or event (e.g. due to an associated reaction) and / or the object / location / event is clearly within the wearer’s zone of focus, and then reduce the urgency of the alarm (e.g. turn off or reduce intensity / volume of associated alarm functions); such suppression can be beneficial since a plurality of alarms may become distracting and / or result in desensitization and / or draw attention from other safety risks.

[0074] In some embodiments, the Al-based image processing is configured to determine whether the wearer is exhibiting actions or stress level thresholds that can be associated with health and safety issues, including if an emergency situation has been detected (which can be confirmed using IMU, proximity, or GNSS / RTK data; e.g. sudden deceleration). In such cases, automated actions performed on the wearer’s behalf such as engaging with safety monitoring & emergency services (such as 911) or through direct communication with the operator to provide de-stressing stimuli or information and / or notifications that assistance has been notified and / or is enroute. In some embodiments, there is provided a non- stationary telematics device comprising biometric sensors or means for assessing biometric data relating to the wearer that are configured to likewise monitor health and safety issues relating to the wearer. Such biometric sensors may comprise one or more of the following: an electrical detection mechanism that, for example, can detect heart rate and heart activity; an acoustical device that, for example, can hear heart beats,241428P-RVI-WO01breathing, and noises associated with health and safety risks (e.g. car crash, fall, gunshot, etc.); and other biometric sensors. In some cases, biometric data can be inferred from other data, such as positional information (i.e., if the wearer falls or suddenly accelerates and / or decelerates).

[0075] In some embodiments, the processor may be configured, or have access to a computing device that is similarly configured, with the capability to analyze the image data from the camera system (or from image data provided by external sources) to identify specific types of events that are occurring in the proximity of a non- stationary telematics device. This may include detecting altercations involving other people, existence of people or objects that would not be prohibited in the proximity of a non-stationary telematics device. In the event of such event, a non-stationary telematics device may be further configured to automatically notify a central location, raise an alarm or notification for a wearer, engage two-way communications, or automatically contact emergency services or other assistance.

[0076] In some embodiments, a non-stationary telematics device may comprise a positioning system configured to provide real-time location data of the device and, as applicable, a wearer. In embodiments, the positioning system uses a satellite navigation system which uses satellites to provide autonomous geo-positioning information, which may include satellite navigation system with global coverage such as the global navigation satellite system (GNSS). The GNSS may comprise one or more of the Global Positioning System (GPS), GLONASS, IRNSS, BeiDou, or Galileo, or other regional systems. In embodiments, a multi - variant / multi -region GPS module is provided in connection with the GNSS. In some embodiments, the GNSS system may be supplemented with Real Time Kinematics positioning systems (RTK), in which the GNSS module comprises an RTK receiver for receiving RTK signals from satellites as well as third-party telecommunications or RTK-configured infrastructure (e.g. base stations), which use measurements of the phase differences between corresponding signals from one or satellites directly and those received from the satellite indirectly via a transceiver of known location. RTK systems can generally obtain accuracy at or near centimeter-level. With reference to Figure 6, there is provided a non-stationary telematics device 610 that251428P-RVI-WO01comprises RTK functionality. The non-stationary telematics device 610 receives from one or more satellites 601a, 601b, 601c, both direct signals and, via a base station 605, indirect satellite signals. Based on differences between the direct and indirect signals, including signal phase, a highly accurate position can be determined for the non-stationary telematics device 610. The base station 605 may be a special purpose base station. For example, if the wearers are working in a highly remote location, a localized base station may be set up; in which case, independently of RTK functionality, such local stations may be used to enable real-time or non-real-time communications and monitoring of the remote workers. In other cases, the base station 605 may be available third-party communications infrastructure. In either case, a relative position of the non-stationary telematics device 610 may be determined, generally with knowledge of the base station 605 can be determined with location uncertainties in the order of centimeters.

[0077] In some embodiments, the positioning system comprises an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for additional positional correction. An IMU may comprise one or more of accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers, within an electronic device. The IMU uses the foregoing components to measure, and report same as data to the positioning system and / or processor, one or more of the device’s specific force, angular velocity, and orientation. Along with a starting position, as provided by the GNSS, optionally supplemented with RTK correction, a highly accurate real-time assessment of positioning and relative orientation can be determined continuously using the data acquired from the IMU.

[0078] In some embodiments, a non-stationary telematics device may comprise one or more proximity sensors configured to detect objects and measure proximity from the device (and, if applicable, the wearer) once the object is sufficiently close to the device. In some embodiments, a non-stationary telematics device may comprise one or more mmWave radar sensors, which are configured to measure to measure movement and acceleration of objects relative to the device as small as a fraction of a millimeter. Such sensors may be used by the processor to assist in determining a proximity between the device (or, if applicable, a wearer) and surrounding objects.261428P-RVI-WO01

[0079] In some embodiments, a non- stationary telematics device may comprise one or more cellular communications antennas (e.g. LTE, 4G, 5G, etc.) associated with the communications bus. The cellular communications antennas are configured to receive communications from external data sources, including other non-stationary telematics devices, vehicles, devices, or networks; in embodiments, a V2X communications protocol is used permitting direct or indirect communication from such external data sources. The external data sources may provide positioning data regarding one or more objects, locations, or events proximal or associated with the non-stationary telematics device. A non-stationary telematics device may comprise a processor that is configured to process such information to determine a proximity between the device and one or more objects, locations, or events. Additional position information may also be provided by such external data sources as an alternative or a supplement to the sensors and components of the non- stationary telematics device. A non-stationary telematics device may use such positional data from a plurality of external sources transmitted to it over a V2X communications protocol; it can in many cases therefore provide highly accurate positional data, including positional data relating to the device itself, or for events, locations, and objects, or relative distances therebetween.

[0080] With reference to Figure 5, and in accordance with one exemplary embodiment, a non-stationary telematics system, generally referred to using the numeral 500, will now be described. The system 500 comprises a non-stationary telematics device 120 that can be worn or mounted using a harness, or other mounting mechanism, to a wearer 504 (the non- stationary telematics device may be mounted to stationary objects such as poles, fences, doorways, light posts, etc.). The non-stationary telematics device 120 also comprises, although not shown in Figure 5, the following components: a camera system, a display system for conveying relevant information to a wearer; an external-facing high resolution cameras; a peripheral bus support for collecting telematics data directly from the wearer; one or more external communications ports (e.g. a USB port) to support wired peripheral devices and docking stations for peripheral devices such as additional cameras; wireless communications interfaces (e.g. Cellular, WiFi® and Bluetooth® connectivity); an infrared LED for night vision; an inertial measurement unit (IMU) (comprising one or more of an accelerometer, magnetometer, and / or gyroscope); a GNSS / GPS device; an Real-Time271428P-RVI-WO01Kinematics (RTK) receiver; a proximity sensor; one or more noise-canceling microphones (e.g. dual microphones); an internal speaker and / or access to an external audio system (including the integrated audio system of a vehicle associated with or being controlled by the wearer); an internal battery; a memory; and a Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor (other processors may be used). With reference to Figure 5, the camera system faces forward when properly installed on the wearer 504 or stationary object and captures a forward-facing view from the wearer or stationary object. The other components (or a combination thereof) described above that may not be shown, may provide other information to the processor of the device.

[0081] As described further below with reference to Figure 2, the non-stationary telematics device 120 may be connected to the non-stationary telematics device power supply as well as including an internal battery source. The connection to the non-stationary telematics device’s power supply may be provided directly to the non-stationary telematics device’s internal battery or may be connected to a switched power supply controlled by, for example, a 12 VDC port, which can also serve to recharge the battery in embodiments having a rechargeable battery. However, when the non-stationary telematics device 120 determines reduced voltage / current levels on the internal rechargeable battery, the device 120 may enter a low-power mode in order to prevent unnecessarily draining the non- stationary telematics device’s battery or when a voltage / current level drops below a predefined threshold, as well as to raise a notification to, for example, the wearer or a central monitor regarding the reduced voltage / current levels.

[0082] The non-stationary telematics device 120 may capture and process the image or sensory data from the camera(s), IMU, the positioning system, a vehicle ECU (if it is connected to one), mmWave radar sensor, or other sensory components to perform various actions, including to acquire data that provides one or more of: an indication of the non- stationary telematics device’s position and changes thereto, and positions and status of the wearer of the non-stationary telematics device. The data may be communicated to remote or cloud-based storage (e.g. as represented by remote computing devices 514, 522 and their associated storage resources, as shown in respect of 514) and / or stored in the telematics device internal memory. For example, the device 120 may either or both store internally,281428P-RVI-WO01and / or communicate to remote storage, digital representations acquired from image data from which positional and other data may be determined relating to objects depicted therein. In such communication, as well as with direct or indirect communication with external data sources, the non-stationary telematics device may be configured to encrypt any such data while in communication, including, for example, using cryptographic protocols such as transport layer security (TSL). In addition, in some embodiments, the data may be pre-processed to obfuscate data that is, or may be, capable of identifying individuals (e.g. license plates, faces, etc.); in some embodiments, an Al engine associated with the non-stationary telematics device to (a) identify such personally identifying information; and (b) cause such data to be obfuscated or amended to remove such personally identifying information without degrading the purpose of the information (e.g. locational information of a bike rider is critical but their face is not and can be blurred or removed). The non-stationary telematics device 120 may include image processing functionality for processing the image data received from the camera system in order to identify features within the image data; in this respect, some embodiments comprise processing functionality that may include machine learning functionality that is configured to identify objects in the images (and distinguish them from other objects). The image from the camera system may also be processed to detect gestures or statuses, and trigger an action associated with the detected gesture and / or status; such identification may include determining a zone of focus of a wearer. The zone of focus is generally presumed to be a zone or space forward of the wearer, and in which the wearer has, will have, or is likely to have immediate awareness of objects and positional or status changes relating thereto.

[0083] The non-stationary telematics system 500 may receive additional data, via the componentry of the non-stationary telematics device 120, via direct communication from other non-stationary telematics devices 530a, 530b or other external sources (e.g. a street or doorbell camera 550), or via indirect communication from other non-stationary telematics device or external sources via a cellular network infrastructure 510 and networks 512. It may also communicate to a remote computing device 514, a mobile device 508 with monitoring functionality, or a web server (which may be represented by remote computing device 522) that may provide web-based interface for configuring and interacting with the non-stationary telematics device 120, including via a web browser at location remote to the291428P-RVI-WO01non- stationary telematics device 516 and such computing devices 520 via other Wi-Fi routers 518. The remote computing device 514 may be an online storage provider including a cloud computing resource, a social network, a website or websites or other remote locations. The non- stationary telematics device 120 is configured to communicate with external data sources that are configured to transmit and / or receive object, event, and location data; such external data sources including street or doorbell camera 550 or other third-party infrastructure configured to transmit and / or receive non-stationary telematics device’s object data; such communication may be direct or via cellular infrastructure 510 and networks 512. In addition, satellites 540 provide GNSS services to the positioning systems in the vehicle telematics device 120, and optionally RTK data, directly from the satellite as well as via cellular (or other RTK-configured) infrastructure 510.

[0084] With reference to Figure 2, and in accordance with one exemplary embodiment, a non-stationary telematics system, generally referred to using the numeral 200, depicts components of a non-stationary telematics device. The non-stationary telematics device 120 may be used as the non-stationary telematics device 120 described above with regards to Figure 1. The device 120 depicted in Figure 2 is only one possible implementation of a non-stationary telematics device. The non-stationary telematics device 120 comprises a processing device 202, which may be provided by for example a central processing unit (CPU), programmable controller or microcontroller, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or similar device. The processing device 202 may be connected to a plurality of components including a power component 204 that supplies electrical power to the processing device 202 and other components of the non-stationary telematics device. The power component 204 may provide output power based on a wide range of input powers. For example, the power component may operate with input voltages of 12 volts commonly found in consumer devices, or 24 volts commonly found in commercial or industrial devices, as well as higher or lower voltages of batteries. The power component 204 may include a battery connection for receiving power from an internal battery 206, which may be a rechargeable battery. Additionally, the power component 204 may include a connection for connecting to an external power source, for example if the non-stationary telematics device is mounted within a vehicle or on a building with a connectable power source. The connection to the301428P-RVI-WO01non- stationary telematics device’s power is depicted as being provided by an OBD port connection 208, although other connections are possible including for example a Deutsch 9-pin connector commonly found in commercial devices. The power component 204 may select an appropriate power source, if available, depending upon operating conditions. Further, the power component 204 may include monitoring functionality for monitoring a voltage of the non-stationary telematics device’s power supply to ensure that the device 120 does not drain the power supply when the device is not running. The device 120 may also monitor the device’s battery to reduce functions of the device 120 when the internal battery of the device is below a certain level to reduce further drain. For example, if the non-stationary telematics device is idle for an extended period, the device 120 may enter a standby mode to reduce power consumption. In a standby mode, the device 120 may only monitor a subset of sensors or cameras of the device 120 to conserve power.

[0085] In addition to the electrical connection to the non-stationary telematics device's power source, the OBD port connector 208 may include data connections to the communication bus of an external data source (e.g. a vehicle or building on which the device is mounted). The OBD port's data connections provide the non-stationary telematics device 120 access to external camera data and telematics information, for example. The data connections may be provided by an appropriate component for communicating with the external source’s data bus. The bus communication component is depicted as a CAN bus interface 210 that can send and receive messages over a CAN bus, which are typically implemented within telematics devices to allow different components, including controllers, sensors, and actuators to communicate with each other.

[0086] The non-stationary telematics device 120 further comprises several components in communication with the processing device 202. As depicted the components include a forward camera 212 and a haptic device 214. Although not depicted, the non-stationary telematics device may include one or more infrared (IR) LEDs for lighting, along with an IR switcher to support night vision. The non-stationary telematics device 120 may further comprise one or more display devices capable of displaying information, such as delivery destination information, package identification, location information, alerts or alarms, etc. The device 120 may further include a speaker and / or microphone 218. Additional sensors311428P-RVI-WO01220, such as pressure sensors, environmental sensors, motion sensors, light sensors, noise sensors, humidity sensors, etc. may be included. Further componentry may include a GNSS (e.g. using GPS) component 222 (which component may include an RTK-enabled receiver) for determining a location of the device 120 and accelerometers and / or gyroscopes as part of an IMU 224 for detecting movement and orientation of the device 120 that may supplement the GNSS 222 to increase accuracy of positional information in real time.

[0087] The non- stationary telematics device 120 may include a plurality of communication radios providing various communication channels. The communication radios may include relatively short-range radios, personal area network or local area network radios, such as a Bluetooth radio 226 and a Wi-Fi radio 228. Additionally, the communication radios include longer range radios or wide area networks radios, including a cellular radio 230 configured to receive V2X-based or other similar communications. The device 120 may be configured to use the Wi-Fi > radio or Bluetooth > radio to transfer data to another computing device such as a mobile device or to implement WiFi® HaLow or similar.

[0088] In addition to the sensors and components described above, the non-stationary telematics device 120 may further include non-volatile (NV) storage 232 for the storage of data, including for example captured audio / video and other sensor data. The NV storage 232 may be provided by removable and / or non-removable memory media and may be encrypted. For example, the NV storage 232 may be provided by non-removable memory as well as a removable memory card. Data may be stored to either the removable or nonremovable storage. Data, such as captured audio / video, may be copied to both the removable storage and the non-removable storage for redundancy. The non-stationary telematics device 120 may provide data logging functionality for telematics. The logged telematics data may be stored in the non-removable storage to prevent tampering with the data. The data can be downloaded from the non-stationary telematics device 120 by physically connecting the non-stationary telematics device 120 to a computer, for example by a USB cable. Securing the data against tampering may allow the non-stationary telematics device to be used in applications which the integrity of the logged data must be maintained. To download the data from the device 120, the non-stationary telematics321428P-RVI-WO01device 120 may require confirmation to be provided from a mobile device associated with the non-stationary telematics device 120 to provide access to the stored data. In addition to the NV storage, the device 120 may further comprise memory 234 for storing data and computer-readable instructions 236 thereon for execution by the processing device 202. The instructions 236, when executed by the processing device 202, configure the non- stationary telematics device to provide various control and analysis functionality, shown generally at 238. The control and analysis functionality 238 may provide various functionality to the telematics device 120 such as that described above with reference to the operation of the non-stationary telematics device 120 described above.

[0089] The control and analysis functionality 238 may be provided through various components or modules, which may be configured by the execution of instructions stored in memory by the processing device 202. Figure 2 depicts the control and analysis functionality 238 as being provided by data capture functionality 240, data processing functionality 242, event detection functionality 244, event processing functionality 246 and device control functionality 248. It will be appreciated that the described functionality may be provided in various ways.

[0090] The data capture functionality 240 may provide functionality for capturing data from numerous sources, including the forward camera 212 and haptic device 214, as well as from external data sources via the cellular radio antenna 230. The data capturing functionality 240 may control details of how the data is captured, including for example, frame rates, resolutions, encoding and compression. The data capture functionality 240 may also capture data from other sensors such as the GPS component 222 and the accelerometers and gyroscopes 224. The data processing functionality 242 includes instructions to assess the existence and relative distances between the non-stationary telematics device 120 and proximal objects, events, and locations, based on the device’s positioning information as determined from the telematics device’s positioning system, which includes the GNSS (GPS) component 222 which comprise RTK information. The data captured from the various data sources may be stored in association with time information to allow the stored data to be combined later. For example, video and audio data may be correlated with GPS / RTK, along with IMU inertial data to provide telematics331428P-RVI-WO01device’s positioning system. Data acquired from external source via the cellular radio 230 is further associated therewith to determine real-time accurate proximities between the non- stationary telematics device 120 and one or more objects, events, and locations.

[0091] In addition to the haptic device 214, the data processing functionality may also process image data captured from the forward camera 212. The forward camera 212 image data may be processed to provide identification of various objects, locations and events and characteristics thereof. For example, object detection and event detection, may include identification of health and safety events, delivery destination locations (including specific delivery instructions associated therewith), road signs and signals, VRU and vehicle detection, which may all be correlated, generally for purposes of ensuring accurate relative positional information, with corresponding positional data from external sources. The data processing may be configured to cause audio to emit alarms or alerts, which may correspond to the identified specific types of objects or object-related events. The data processing component 244 may also process sensor data, such as accelerometer data, and telematics data received from the wearer to identify possible events or triggers such as the wearer falling, hitting an object, sudden or rapid acceleration / decel eration, etc., all of which may trigger a detection and notification to a central monitor or to predetermined contacts.

[0092] With reference to Figure 3, and in accordance with one exemplary embodiment, a non-stationary telematics system as shown in block diagram format showing exemplary componentry and connectivity, generally referred to using the numeral 300, will now be described. There is provided a central control module 301, in this embodiment a Smart Wearable Chipset.

[0093] In some embodiments, this control module 301 comprises a camera system 302 that connects to a camera interface 303, a microphone 305 that connects to a microphone interface 306, a display interface 366 that connects to a display module 365, a speaker interface 361 that connects to a speaker 360, a Cellular / WIF® / Bluetooth® BLED unit 316 that connects to a WIFI® / Bluetooth® antenna 315. The camera system 302 shown comprises a single camera that is forward-facing; in some embodiments, the camera system may comprise a plurality of cameras and / or camera modes; the system may comprise341428P-RVI-WO01sufficient cameras (or camera modes, e.g. wide-angle, infrared, low light, etc.) to capture images from different directions from the telematics device, such as having forward-facing, rear-facing, and side-facing cameras, or indeed any direction, integrated with the camera system 302. In some cases, the cameras may be connected to the camera system 302 by a wired or wireless connection, thereby allowing a rear-facing camera to form part of the camera system when it is mounted on the back of a wearer (e.g. on the same harness or on a belt or other securement) or bicycle (e.g. on the bottom of a bicycle seat or a rear fender or saddle bag mount). Cameras having different modalities from capturing visible light imagery may be used by the camera system; such modalities can be overlaid or otherwise combined in some cases, to show or analyze an image or image data in which visible objects, targets, and events are combined with non-visible objects, targets, and events because they are solely detectable in non-visible spectra. For example, an infrared camera may detect thermal imagery and combine the thermal imagery with visible light imagery collected by a forward-facing camera and provide advance warning of, for example, a person who is around a comer or not visible because of dark clothing at night. The rearfacing cameras may also be used to detect objects, targets, and events that are approaching a wearer (or, for example, a bike or other vehicle on which the telematics device is mounted) which the wearer or operator has not seen or is otherwise not aware, and, in some embodiments, trigger an alarm or a notification.

[0094] In some embodiments, this control module 301 comprises one or more low- speed serial interfaces such as serial peripheral interfaces (SPI) 311 that connects to a sensor such as an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) 310 that provide navigational data. In some embodiments, the control module 301 may also comprise of one or more universal asynchronous receiver / transmitter (UART) interfaces 332 and 336 that may connect to an antenna 330 through a satellite 331 or directly to a haptic feedback device 335. In some embodiments, a SD controller 351 may be connected to an external memory card 350.

[0095] In some embodiments, the control module 301 comprises a universal serial bus interface (USB) 327 that may connect to an antenna 325 through an ultra-wide band interface (UWB) 326. In some embodiments, a universal serial bus interface (USB) 356351428P-RVI-WO01may connect to a peripheral bus 355 and a Global navigation satellite system (GNSS) module 321 may connect to an antenna 320.

[0096] In some embodiments, this control module 301 comprises a Power module interface 341 which may connect to one or more backup battery sources 340. In some embodiments, this control module 301 comprises a General-Purpose Input / Output (GPIO) interface 346 which may connect to an external button 345.

[0097] In some embodiments, there is provided image processing utilizing artificial intelligence capabilities, which may be stored as a set of computer readable instructions or software in the data storage component for execution by the processor. For example, the processor can be configured to estimate full body position of the wearer, facial pose of the wearer or other individuals proximal thereto, wearer or other individual face landmark detection, and wearer or other individual gaze at a high frequency, along with additional operator state classifications, optionally utilizing neural network functionality (e.g. MobileNetV3 embedding network + custom fully-connected classification neural network) in order to determine pose, state, and actions in real-time. The estimated 3D environmental considerations relative to the non-stationary telematics device, wearer awareness to important objects, locations, or events can be estimated via an estimated perspective transformation associated with the wearer’s frame of reference and the known transformation between the surroundings and the camera system (or other sensor data or acquired data).

[0098] In some embodiments, the body-worn or non-stationary telematics device processor is configured to implement an Al-based analysis to assist the positioning system in generating at least one of the positioning information and the additional positioning information. For example, RTK / DR geolocation modules may have their accuracy improved, or even used to predict upcoming movement or location of nearby or approaching objects, events, or location, by using traditional visual odometry methods (e.g. Nister's Five Point Algorithm + FAST feature detection + Kanade-Lucas-Tomasi feature tracking) operating on the camera system utilized in conjunction with device or externally acquired sensor data (GPS, IMU data) in order to provide a redundant or confirmatory361428P-RVI-WO01means of obtaining an accurate positional estimation. In some embodiments, RTK and / or DR geolocation methodologies can be used without GNSS, including in the event that GNSS is unavailable, including because, for example without limitation, GNSS is inoperative or jammed, the telematics device does not comprise GNSS functionality (at all or the internal functionality becomes inoperative). In some embodiments, object detection functionalities (e.g. YOLO, EfficientDet) are performed continuously by the processor using, in some embodiments, image data from the camera system in order to detect objects or object classes of interest; e.g. items in a retail setting; final delivery destination location characteristics; package characteristics; health and safety related events, etc. By masking with the detection results, the local optical flow (versus the estimated global static flow, calculated with the Lucas-Kanade method) in collaboration with real-time monocular depth estimation models (Depth Anything, pose-aided SfM photogrammetry) allows for an accurate and efficient monocular estimation of 3D relative motion between the device and both moving and static objects.

[0099] In some embodiments, the non-stationary telematics device processor is configured to implement an Al-based analysis of image data from the camera system to detect wearer stress levels (e.g. yelling, facial stress indicators, hand / finger gestures). Wearers full body, facial pose, face landmark detection, and gaze is estimated (e.g., through using BlazePose, BlazeFace) at a high frequency on the non-stationary telematics device along with additional state classifications (e.g., MobileNetV3 embedding network + custom fully-connected classification neural network) in order to determine pose, state, and actions in real-time. In addition, a high-quality audio feed from the non-stationary device may be captured and classified (YAMNet). From these classifications, wearer or third- party stress levels and anomalous behaviours can be estimated. De-stressing actions can be implemented via the screen and speaker system as result of detected stress levels or stress- related activities.

[0100] In some embodiments, the processor of the non-stationary telematics device is configured to identify an object-related characteristics for a plurality of objects and object types, the object-related characteristic comprising at least one of an object type and object status of the corresponding object. In other words, the processor analyzes image data371428P-RVI-WO01(possibly supplemented with object-related positional information) to determine the type of object and then associate a given alarm or alert with that specific object type. The processor may use an Al-based model using a training set, to identify the object-related characteristic from amongst a set of known object types. The object-related characteristic may be one or more of the following: retail items, items or persons posing a health and safety risk. In some cases, such as for non-stationary telematics devices mounted on bicycles or other vehicles, it may comprise road related objects and events: cycles (e.g. bicycles, quad- or tri-bikes, mopeds, motorcycles, e-bikes, cyclists, etc.), scooters, pedestrian, automotive vehicle, electrically-powered vehicle, lane marker, pole, sign, traffic signal, traffic cone, sidewalk, emergency vehicle, police vehicle, ambulance, fire services vehicle, road hazard, accident, blockage, potential accidents, traffic congestion pot hole, flooding, snow, animals, construction markers, railway, wheelchair, disability and mobility aids, construction sites, construction equipment, roadworks sites, roadworks equipment, roadworks signage, traffic signage, bike lanes, and road accidents and collisions involving any of the foregoing

[0101] In some embodiments, there is a provided an Al-engine accessible from or integrated into the non-stationary telematics devices, in which the Al-engine is configured to process sensor data relating to external objects, as well as, variously in some embodiments, location-related data for the wearer and / or status information relating to the health, stress, and attention status of the wearer, in real-time using sophisticated machine learning algorithms trained specifically for situational recognition, including hazard recognition, health and safety events, and objective completion. The Al-engine may be configured to identify various types of potential safety threats, including approaching vehicles, falling debris, equipment malfunctions, or personnel entering dangerous or other pre-determined or non-predetermined zones; it can further assess whether the wearer is experiencing significant stress, whether their attention is not focused on a pre-determined task (i.e. driving) or a potentially hazardous event, or whether a pre-determined task has been completed. In addition to detection and analysis, the system can perform predictive trajectory analysis to assess the likelihood and severity of potential impacts or collisions, allowing it to prioritize alerts based on urgency and risk level.381428P-RVI-WO01

[0102] In some embodiments, the Al-engine may utilize, using methodologies such as machine learning models, neural networks, and large language models (LLM), if and as applicable, extensive and / or diverse training datasets containing data relating to objects and object characteristics, scenarios involving moving objects, environmental conditions, potential safety threats, object recognition and counting (e.g. for inventory analysis), wearer status and focus, objective completion and / or status information, and other location- , object-, and wearer-related characteristics. By using these training datasets, the Al-engine uses models to distinguish between benign movements, such as wildlife or wind-blown debris, and genuine hazards like runaway vehicles, unstable structures, or unauthorized or agitated individuals approaching the wearer or even restricted areas. In some embodiments, the Al-engine operates through a multi-stage analysis pipeline that begins with object detection and classification, identifying the type, size, and characteristics of every moving element within the sensor range. In some embodiments, computer vision algorithms extract features from visual data while sensor fusion techniques combine information from multiple detection modalities to create a comprehensive three-dimensional understanding of the monitored environment. The system maintains persistent tracking of all detected objects, creating motion histories and behavioral profiles that inform its threat assessment algorithms; this is in addition to providing real-time situational reports. In some embodiments, the histories and profiles are added to the existing training sets for continual improvement.

[0103] In some embodiments, the Al-engine performs predictive trajectory modeling, for example, by using physics-based calculations combined with machine learning predictions. In this way, the Al-engine is configured to forecast the probable path of nearby object while accounting for variables such as motion of a wearer, acceleration patterns, environmental factors like wind or terrain, and historical behavioral data. In embodiments, there is provided a predictive capability that enables the Al-engine to assess not just current positions but future collision probabilities, estimated time to impact, and potential severity of encounters. In some embodiments, the Al-engine may apply machine learning models to assign confidence scores to each assessment while continuously updating their evaluations (including by updating training sets) as new data becomes available. In embodiments, the non-stationary telematics device may be configured to, inter alia, 391428P-RVI-WO01escalate or de-escalate threats to health and safety, monitor task status or completion, and / or monitor wearer status, all in real-time, ensuring that alerts or notifications, to the wearer, a centralized monitoring system, and / or for storage and later analysis, accurately reflect the evolving nature of potential hazards and minimizing both false positives and missed critical events.

[0104] While the present disclosure describes various embodiments for illustrative purposes, such description is not intended to be limited to such embodiments. On the contrary, the applicant's teachings described and illustrated herein encompass various alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, without departing from the embodiments, the general scope of which is defined in the appended claims. Except to the extent necessary or inherent in the processes themselves, no particular order to steps or stages of methods or processes described in this disclosure is intended or implied. In many cases the order of process steps may be varied without changing the purpose, effect, or import of the methods described.

[0105] Information as herein shown and described in detail is fully capable of attaining the above-described object of the present disclosure, the presently preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, and is, thus, representative of the subject matter which is broadly contemplated by the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure fully encompasses other embodiments which may become apparent to those skilled in the art, and is to be limited, accordingly, by nothing other than the appended claims, wherein any reference to an element being made in the singular is not intended to mean "one and only one" unless explicitly so stated, but rather "one or more." All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the above-described preferred embodiment and additional embodiments as regarded by those of ordinary skill in the art are hereby expressly incorporated by reference and are intended to be encompassed by the present claims. Moreover, no requirement exists for a system or method to address each and every problem sought to be resolved by the present disclosure, for such to be encompassed by the present claims. Furthermore, no element, component, or method step in the present disclosure is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether the element, component, or method step is explicitly recited in the claims. However, that various401428P-RVI-WO01changes and modifications in form, material, work-piece, and fabrication material detail may be made, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, as set forth in the appended claims, as may be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, are also encompassed by the disclosure.411428P-RVI-WO01

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A body -worn telematics device comprising: a housing; a fitting component secured to the housing and configured for removably securing the housing to a wearer of the body -worn telematics device; a camera component mounted in the housing, the camera component comprising at least one camera positioned away from the wearer when the housing is secured to the wearer by the fitting component for acquiring image data proximal to the wearer; a positioning system located in the housing and configured to provide positioning information of the wearer; a communication interface configured to receive additional positioning information relating to a location of at least one of an object, target, or event from one or more external data sources, and to transmit at least one of the positioning information, the image data, or the additional information; a memory for storing data and computer-readable instructions thereon; and a processor operably coupled to the camera, the positioning system, the memory, and the communication interface, the processor operable to execute the computer-readable instructions stored in the memory that, when executed, configure the body-worn telematics device to automatically notify at least one of the wearer and a remote monitor of at least one of: a proximity to a target location, one or more objects proximal to the wearer, or one or more events occurring proximal to the wearer.

2. The body -worn telematics device of Claim 1, wherein the body -worn telematics device is configured to communicate with the external data sources using direct device-to- infrastructure communications protocols.421428P-RVI-WO013. The body -worn telematics device of either one of Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein the direct device-to-infrastructure communications protocols comprise vehicle-to-everything (V2X).

4. The body-worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 3, wherein the external data sources comprise at least one of security cameras, internet of things (loT)-enabled devices, traffic cameras, doorbell cameras, telematics devices, or other body-worn telematics devices.

5. The body -worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 4, wherein the target location is a delivery destination.

6. The body-worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein the event is one or more of: a security event, a traffic event, a health and safety event, or a non- compliant delivery event.

7. The body-worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 6, wherein the positioning system comprises real-time kinematics (RTK) operating in association with existing external infrastructure.

8. The body -worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein the positioning system comprises one or more inertial measurement units (IMUs) in data communication with the processor, wherein the IMU collects inertial data relating to the body-worn telematics device, the inertial data for use by the positioning system in generating positioning information.

9. The body-worn telematics device of Claim 8, wherein the one or more IMUs comprise at least one of the following: an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or a magnetometer.

10. The body -worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 9, wherein the positioning system uses image data from the camera component to, at least in part, generate at least some of the positioning information and / or additional positioning information.431428P-RVI-WO0111. The body -worn telematics device of Claim 10, wherein the processor implements an Al-based analysis to generate at least one of: the positioning information, the additional positioning information using the image data at least in part, status information of the subject, identifying information of external objections using the image data at least in part, and a combination thereof.

12. The body-worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 11, wherein the wireless communication interface is further configured to share with the external data sources at least one of the positioning information and the additional positioning information.

13. The body -worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 12, wherein the body- worn device further comprises a display screen for viewing by the wearer.

14. The body-worn telematics device of Claim 13, wherein the display screen is configured as a touch screen for receiving input information.

15. The body -worn telematics device of either one of Claim 13 or Claim 14, wherein the display screen is configured to display a position of the wearer based on at least one of the positioning information and the additional positioning information.

16. The body -worn telematics device of Claim 15, wherein the display screen is configured to display a position of one or more objects relative to the wearer based on at least one of the positioning information or the additional positioning information.

17. The body -worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 16, wherein the body- worn telematics device further comprises at least one of a speaker system and a microphone.

18. The body -worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 13, wherein the body- worn telematics device is configured to generate a notification upon reaching a threshold proximity between the body-worn telematics device and at least one of the following: the target location, one or more objects, and / or one or more events.441428P-RVI-WO0119. The body -worn telematics device of Claim 18, wherein the notification is communicated to the wearer by at least one of a display screen, a speaker system, or a haptic signal generator.

20. The body -worn telematics device of either one of Claim 18 or Claim 19, wherein the notification is communicated to a central monitor system.

21. The body -worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 19, wherein at least one of the positioning information or the additional positioning information is communicated to a central monitor system.

22. The body -worn telematics device of Claim 21, wherein the central monitor system transmits video and / or audio signals to the body-worn telematics device.

23. The body -worn telematics device of Claim 22, wherein the video and / or audio signals comprise event de-escalation communications.

24. The body-worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 23, wherein image data is used to identify object characteristics of objects.

25. The body -worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 23, wherein image data is used to identify object characteristics of objects captured in the image data by the camera system.

26. The body-worn telematics device of Claim 25, wherein the image data is further used for real-time inventory assessment of objects captured in the image data.

27. The body-worn telematics device of Claim 25, wherein third-party data sources provide object information relating object characteristics of objects proximal to the body- worn telematics device and the object information is used to provide real-time inventory assessment.

28. The body -worn telematics device of any one of Claims 1 to 27, wherein the camera system comprises a plurality of cameras.451428P-RVI-WO0129. The body-worn telematics device of Claim 28, wherein the plurality of cameras capture image data from a plurality of directions around the telematics device.

30. A telematics device for mounting to a subject, the telematics device comprising: a camera component comprising at least one camera positioned to acquire image data proximal to the subject; a positioning system located in the telematics device and configured to provide positioning information for the subject; a communication interface configured to receive additional positioning information relating to a location of at least one of an object, target, or event, from one or more external data sources and to transmit at least one of the positioning information, the image data, or the additional information; a memory for storing data and computer-readable instructions thereon; and a processor operably coupled to the camera, the positioning system, the memory, and the communication interface, the processor capable of executing the computer readable-instructions stored in the memory that, when executed, configure the telematics device to automatically provide notification of at least one of: a proximity of the subject to a target location, characteristics of one or more objects proximal to the subject, or one or more events occurring proximal to the subject.

31. The telematics device of Claim 30 wherein the telematics device is configured to communicate with the external data sources using direct device-to-infrastructure communications protocols.

32. The telematics device of either one of Claim 30 or Claim 31, wherein the direct device-to-infrastructure communications protocols comprise V2X.

33. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 32, wherein the external data sources comprise at least one of security cameras, loT-enabled devices, traffic cameras, doorbell cameras, telematics devices, or other body -worn telematics devices.461428P-RVI-WO0134. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 33, wherein the subject is one of: a person, a vehicle, or a stationary location.

35. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 33, wherein the positioning system comprises real-time kinematics (RTK) operating in association with existing external infrastructure.

36. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 35, wherein the positioning system comprises one or more inertial measurement units (IMUs) in data communication with the processor, wherein the IMU collects inertial data relating to the telematics device, the inertial data for use by the positioning system in generating positioning information.

37. The telematics device of Claim 36, wherein the one or more IMUs comprise at least one of the following: an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or a magnetometer.

38. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 37, wherein the positioning system uses image data from the camera component to, at least in part, generate at least some of the positioning information and / or additional positioning information.

39. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 38, wherein the processor implements an Al-based analysis to generating at least one of: the positioning information of the subject, the additional positioning information using the image data at least in part, status information of the subject, identifying information of external objections using the image data at least in part, and a combination thereof.

40. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 39, wherein the communication interface is further configured to share with the external data sources at least one of the positioning information or the additional positioning information.

41. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 40, wherein the telematics device further comprises a display screen.471428P-RVI-WO0142. The telematics device of Claim 41, wherein the display screen is configured as a touch screen for receiving input information.

43. The telematics device of either one of Claim 41 or Claim 42, wherein the display screen is configured to display a position of the telematics device based on at least one of the positioning information or the additional positioning information.

44. The telematics device of Claim 43, wherein the display screen is configured to display a position of one or more objects relative to the telematics device based on at least one of the positioning information or the additional positioning information.

45. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 44, wherein the telematics device further comprises at least one of a speaker system or a microphone.

46. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 45, wherein the telematics device is configured to generate a notification upon reaching a threshold proximity between the telematics device and at least one of the following: the target location, one or more objects, and / or one or more events.

47. The telematics device of Claim 46, wherein the notification is communicated by at least one of an electrical signal, a display screen, a speaker system, or a haptic signal generator.

48. The telematics device of either one of Claim 46 or Claim 47, wherein the notification is communicated to a central monitor system.

49. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 48, wherein at least one of the positioning information or the additional positioning information is communicated to a central monitor system.

50. The telematics device of Claim 49, wherein the central monitor system transmits video and / or audio signals to the telematics device.481428P-RVI-WO0151. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 50, wherein image data is used to identify object characteristics of objects.

52. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 51, wherein image data is used to identify object characteristics of objects captured in the image data by the camera system.

53. The telematics device of any one of Claims 30 to 52, wherein the camera system comprises a plurality of cameras.

54. The telematics device of Claim 53, wherein the plurality of cameras capture image data from a plurality of directions around the telematics device.

55. A method of determining positional information of a telematics device, the method comprising: acquiring at least one of positional information relating to the telematics device and additional positional information relating to relating to a location of at least one of an object, target, or event, which are proximal to the telematics device, the acquiring being from at least one of: a camera component integrated in the telematics device and comprising at least one camera positioned to acquire image data proximal to the telematics device; a positioning system integrated in the telematics device configured to provide positioning information for the telematics device; receiving additional positional information from one or more external data sources; and communicating relational information of at least one of: a proximity of the subject to a target location, object characteristics of one or more objects proximal to the subject, and event characteristics of one or more events occurring proximal to the subject.

56. The method of Claim 55, wherein the telematics device implements an Al-based analysis to assist the positioning system in generating at least one of the positioning information or the additional positioning information using the image data.491428P-RVI-WO0157. The method of either one of Claim 55 or Claim 56, further comprising: transmitting at least one of the positioning information or the additional positioning information to at least one of the external data sources.

58. The method of any one of Claims 55 to 57, further comprising: generating a notification upon reaching a threshold proximity between the telematics device and at least one of the following: the target location, one or more objects, and / or one or more events.

59. The method of any one of Claims 55 to 58, wherein the notification is triggered upon reaching a threshold proximity between the telematics device and at least one of the following: the target location, one or more objects, and / or one or more events.

60. The method of any one of Claims 55 to 59, wherein the communication with the external data sources uses direct device-to-infrastructure communications protocols.

61. The method of Claim 60, wherein the direct device-to-infrastructure communications protocols comprise vehicle-to-everything (V2X).

62. The method of any one of Claims 55 to 61, wherein the external data sources comprises at least one of security cameras, loT-enabled devices, traffic cameras, doorbell cameras, telematics devices, or other telematics devices.

63. The method of any one of Claims 55 to 62, wherein the positioning system comprises real-time kinematics (RTK) operating in association with existing external infrastructure.

64. The method of any one of Claims 55 to 63, wherein the positioning system comprises one or more inertial measurement units (IMUs) in data communication with the processor, wherein the IMU collects inertial data relating to the telematics device, the inertial data for use by the positioning system in generating positioning information.501428P-RVI-WO0165. The method of Claim 64, wherein the one or more IMUs comprise at least one of the following: an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or a magnetometer.

66. A telematics information system comprising: one or more telematics devices, each mountable to a subject, each telematics device comprising a camera component comprising at least one camera positioned to acquire image data proximal to the subject; a positioning system located in the telematics device and configured to provide positioning information for the subject; a communication interface configured to receive additional positioning information relating to a location of at least one of an object, target, or event, from one or more external data sources and to transmit at least one of the positioning information, the image data, or the additional information; a memory for storing data and computer-readable instructions thereon; and a processor operably coupled to the camera, the positioning system, the memory, and the communication interface, the processor capable of executing the computer readable-instructions stored in the memory that, when executed, configure the telematics device to automatically provide notification of at least one of: a proximity of the subject to a target location, characteristics of one or more objects proximal to the subject, or one or more events occurring proximal to the subject; and one or more remote servers configured to: communicate with the one or more telematics devices over a network via the communication interfaces thereof; receive at least one of positioning information and additional information for each of the one or more telematics devices; and generate notifications based on information received from the one or more telematics devices.511428P-RVI-WO01

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