Introducing the

BIOMETRIC OPERATOR LOG

Transportation Technology For Today’s World

Highway to Hell

Driving along U.S. 220 in North Carolina, Gerald Campbell and his wife were headed to South Carolina in the early morning hours, when the tractor-trailer behind them suddenly accelerated . . .

The truck rammed the Campbell’s pickup truck, rolling it several times. The pickup exploded and the couple was thrown from the carnage. When the first eye witnesses arrived – they found the couple on fire, writhing in pain on the side of the road. Both died from injuries sustained within 24 hours.

Highway to Hell

The truck driver survived the fiery crash with only minor injuries. The ensuing investigation found that he’d dozed off at the wheel. Authorities discovered that he hadn’t had a day off in more than 2 months (even though he’d begged his employer for time off), and had been driving 92 hours during the 8 days prior to the accident.

In court, it was proven the trucker's written log, that showed him obediently adhering to federally mandated driving hours, was false. The trucking company agreed to a $7.25 million settlement to the Campbell’s family.

Truth in Numbers

Heavy Truck Crash Fatalities On The Rise 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 1985 1995 2000 SOURCES:

U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,

Traffic Safety Facts 1999,

DOT HS 809 100 (Washington, DC: December 2000), tables 8 and 9, and personal communication, Nov. 28, 2001.

Truth in Numbers

• More than 56,000 crashes in the U.S. are attributed to drowsy driving each year.

• With truck driving logs unchecked, drivers travel farther, faster and on less sleep.

SOURCES: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Sleep Foundation.

Truth in Numbers

Each day, 14 people die in truck related crashes . . .

. . . the equivalent of an airliner going down each week.

More truck drivers are killed on the job than any other type of worker.

Truth in Numbers

A majority of crashes involving common truck carriers are caused by driver fatigue, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

In crash investigations, drivers are often cited for driving longer than the 11 hours allotted, for falsifying driver logs and not resting the 8 hour stint required before resuming driving.

It is estimated that drowsy driving crashes cause losses of a staggering $12.5 billion each year.

Truth in Numbers

• With statistics like these, the trucking industry requires a better practice than relying on drivers to follow safety regulations.

• Skyrocketing insurance costs and liability claims demand a modern solution.

• How far-reaching is this problem?

Truth in Numbers

“When roadside inspections were performed … we found that approximately 62% of the driver out-of-service violations discovered were related to hours-of-service and logbooks. On-site reviews of carrier management practices and safety compliance indicate that 18% of total citations issued to motor carriers relate to hours-of-service and falsified logbooks.” George L. Reagle, Associate Administrator for the Motor Carriers Federal Highway Administration.

No Laughing Matter

“Drivers have been listening to their bodies and fudging their logs. Logs are so routinely falsified that some drivers call them

‘Comic Books’

.” Lana R. Batts, President of the Truckload Carriers Association.

How Do They Do It?

In a recent survey of long-haul truck drivers, nearly 50 percent admitted to driving more than the 11 hours permitted.

Neither manual or computer generated log books verify the identification of the driver.

This allows drivers to enter misinformation about the number of hours they’ve actually driven and allows the opportunity to falsify information regarding driving partners that don’t exist (phantom driving partners).

A New Threat

In a post 9/11 world, it is common for national security forces to issue warnings to truck drivers, admonishing them not to leave their cargo or cabs unattended. Alone and on the road, late at night – truck drivers are often the last line of defense in protecting cargo that could be used in a terrorist attack or other criminal activity.

A New Solution

A patent was recently awarded for the Biometric Operator Log (Bio-Log). The device uses proven technology to fully integrate the positive identification of authorized drivers/operators and an accurate report of the number of hours driven.

The Bio-Log can be integrated into a truck’s (or other vehicle’s) computer or mechanical systems and is both tamper-proof and accurate.

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Today…

Paper log books that haven’t changed since the 1930’s; with no possibility of verifying time or driver identification.

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No dependable link between a computer-generated or manual log to a specific driver.

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“Phantom” drivers appearing in log books.

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Astronomical insurance premiums and litigation settlements.

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Security threats to drivers and cargo.

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Preventable truck crashes occurring day after day.

Tomorrow…

 Time the start and end of an interval, while monitoring truck operation.

 Verify driver identity and the accuracy of printed logs, using a biometric fingerprint sensor on the truck.

 Accurate, electronic logs, allowing 100% auditing by the F.H.A.

 Built-in anti-hijacking capabilities.

 Reduction of crashes, insurance premiums and litigation.

Fool-proof Integrity

The Biometric Operator Log (Bio-Log)

Providing common carrier trucks and other vulnerable equipment with computer produced records that enforce the integrity of the driver/logbook relationship –finally overcoming the shortcomings of the systems currently in use.

Fool-proof Integrity

The Biometric Operator Log will:

 Equip carrier trucks with a system that will automatically log computer-monitored parameters.

 Include anything from hours of operation to the number of miles an employee has driven.

 Reduce risk, increase security and reduce insurance rates.

 Positively identify drivers – eliminating the risk of falsified log books and increasing security through

Biometric Identification .

Positive ID

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Positive identification can be guaranteed up to 99.9% accurate when a biometric device is used.

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Forging a signature in an electronic or paper log book is easy.

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Measuring an innate human trait, such as a fingerprint, is the best option for positive identification.

Opportunity . . . .

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The need exists for the Biometric Operator Log product.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation is now required by law to better enforce truck safety regulations.

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The Biometric Operator Log is ready to step up to the plate.

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Are you the manufacturer for this solution?

Opportunity . . . .

• Biometrics spending will nearly triple, increasing to more than $300 million by 2004, according to Allied Business Intelligence, a New York-based technology research firm.

• According to a senior analyst for the firm, biometrics are, and will continue to be, in high demand for security purposes.

FACT:

• Biometric security devices provide access control through an innate human attribute (such as a fingerprint) that is nearly impossible to replicate. • The cost to manufacture biometric hardware has dropped dramatically.

• The demand for biometric solutions from both government and private industry will continue to rise.

Who wants the Bio-Log?

Because the Bio-Log can be configured for a variety of uses, the potential customer-base and end-user potential is unlimited. However, here are a few examples of the types of buyers you can expect once the device is manufactured:

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Government agencies and departments – from the military to the Department of Justice to the National Transportation Safety Board Vehicle (heavy/medium truck) manufacturers Heavy equipment manufacturers Department of Defense/Military contractors Fleet Owners/Operators Aftermarket distributors Fleet sales and leasing companies Private manufacturing/distribution/warehousing companies

Thank you . . . .

For more information about the Biometric Operator Log patent, visit our Web site: www.compu-trol.com.

Contact the inventor and patent-holder of the Biometric Operator Log, Ronald Weiss at: 516-679-2737 Or via e-mail at: [email protected]