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DMS Driver Back Alert

Definition / Description

The DMS Driver Back Alert is triggered when the Driver Monitoring System (DMS) detects the return or reappearance of the driver after a temporary absence from the seat or camera view. This alert helps fleet managers ensure that the driver is back in position and actively operating the vehicle, improving trip continuity, driver accountability, and safety monitoring.

Parameters Considered (Prerequisites)

  • Video Streaming Device or DMS:
     A DMS-enabled camera or video streaming device must be installed and properly configured on the object screen to detect and report driver presence or absence events.

How to Configure

  1. Select the relevant Company and Branch.
  2. Under Based On, choose on what objects you want the alert to be triggered: Object, Object Group or Object Type.
  3. Select the Object where the alert should be applied.
  4. Enter an Alert Name (e.g., “DMS Driver Back”).
  5. From the Alert Type dropdown, select Driver Back.
  6. In the Text field, enter a descriptive message (e.g., “Driver returned to seat as detected by DMS system”).
  7. Configure Valid Day(s):
    • Everyday – for all days.
    • Custom – to select specific days.
  9. Set Valid Time From / To (e.g., 00:00 to 23:59).
  10. Select the appropriate Timezone.
  11. Choose the Severity Level — Low, Medium, or High.
  12. Configure the Action to be taken when the alert triggers: SMS, Email, or Notification.
  13. Click Save to complete configuration.

Example / Use Case

A DMS Driver Back Alert is triggered when the installed DMS camera detects that the driver has returned to the seat or come back into the camera’s view after being temporarily absent. This alert helps ensure that the driver is present and ready to resume vehicle operation safely, improving visibility into driver behavior and ensuring continuity during the trip.

Action

The selected notification or action must be configured (e.g., SMS, Email, or Notification).

  • SMS: SMS must be configured while creating an Admin, Reseller, or Company account. After setup, you can add the contact numbers that should receive the alert notification.
  • Email: Email must be configured while creating an Admin, Reseller, or Company account. You can then add email recipients to receive the alert notification via email.
  • In-App Notification: You can select the notification sound and specify the users who should receive the alert notification within the platform.

When Based On: Object, Object Group, or Object Type

  • Object: Select individual vehicles equipped with a DMS device for which the alert should be applied.
  • Object Group: Select a group of DMS-equipped vehicles; all in the group will appear for selection.
  • Object Type: Select vehicle types that support DMS-based driver presence detection; all vehicles under that type will be available for configuration.