Automated jobs, smart ignition & AI safety for modern work vehicles.
From NFC job dispatch and face-rec ignition to AI DVRs with number plate recognition and remote vehicle shut-off – we build smarter vans and work vehicles that run tighter, safer and more connected.
NFC job dispatch – phone in holder, jobs appear
NFC (Near Field Communication) tags let a phone pull down the right job data just by being tapped on a tag in the cab. We use NFC tags and mobile apps so your engineers, drivers or fitters get their workload with one tap – no messing with paper, no “what’s next?” calls.
Vehicle-specific NFC tag is built into the cradle, dash or a labelled tag.
NFC triggers the app, pulls down today’s route, jobs and notes from the cloud.
Jobs can be edited, added or reordered remotely – next time the tag is tapped or the app refreshes, the driver sees the changes.
Task completion, photos, signatures and timestamps all come back through the system automatically.
What we can set up for you
- NFC job cards for each van or each regular site
- Phone-in-holder workflows – just mount, tap and drive
- Cloud-based job lists that can be edited from the office
- Checklists, photos and signatures per job via the app
- Optional driver ID tags so you know exactly who did what
Perfect for small fleets that want the big-fleet tech feel without paying enterprise prices.
Face-recognition ignition & smart access control
Biometric ignition concepts
Traditional keys and fobs can be cloned, shared or lost. Biometric systems use things like face recognition to confirm the driver’s identity before the ignition is enabled, massively reducing unauthorised use and theft risk.
- Camera-based driver recognition – only approved faces can start the vehicle (where hardware/software supports it)
- Multi-factor access: face + NFC driver tag + PIN if you want it really locked down
- Automatic logging of who started the van, when, and for which job
- Optional link to remote immobilisation – unknown face, no start
Real-world systems already use face detection and biometrics to authorise drivers and prevent theft – we build around that idea with hardware suited to work vans and fleets.
AI DVR, number plate recognition & smart video analytics
Tie your automation together with an AI-capable DVR that can recognise number plates, flag events and even tag faces or vehicles of interest.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
- Reads number plates from live video feeds
- Logs plate, time, date and location for each detection
- Can trigger alerts when specific plates are seen (e.g. banned vehicles or repeat offenders)
- Helps link footage to specific vehicles for incidents or access control
Face & object tagging (where supported)
- Tag and categorise events with faces or object types
- Faster searching when something happens – “show me every time this van entered”
- Supports security workflows and HR investigations
Event-based recording & alerts
- Record more when something actually happens (movement, impact, geofence breach)
- Push notifications to phone or dashboard
- Less wasted storage, more useful evidence
AI driver assistance & automatic vehicle shut-off
Modern ADAS-style systems use cameras and sensors to watch the road and the driver. We can integrate driver monitoring and assistance tech so your vans help keep drivers awake, aware and in their lane.
Driver monitoring
- Detects distraction, fatigue and phone use (where supported)
- Audible warnings to the driver if they’re drifting or nodding off
- Event footage can be logged back to the DVR
Road & lane assistance
- Alerts for lane departure and potential forward collisions
- Blind-spot / cross-traffic alerts on compatible setups
Remote immobilisation & safe automatic shut-off
For fleets and high-risk vehicles, we can work with remote immobiliser / “remote kill switch” style systems so that, under the right conditions, the vehicle can be disabled safely if it’s stolen or used out of hours.
- Remote stop via app or web portal on compatible tracker hardware
- Safe-stop logic – immobilise only at low speed / when conditions allow
- Tie-in with geofences: if the van leaves a site at 3am, you get alerted and can decide what happens
- Integration with driver ID: unknown driver + bad location = instant alert and optional immobilisation
Note: exact features depend on the tracker/immobiliser brand and vehicle – we’ll spec realistic options, not fantasy.
How this looks in real life
Scenario 1 – Solo tradesman
- NFC job tag in the cab – day’s work appears as soon as the phone mounts
- 2–4 cam CCTV kit watching tools and load area
- Tracker with app so you always know where the van is
- Basic driver alerts for long motorway runs
Scenario 2 – Small fleet (3–5 vans)
- NFC job workflows and driver IDs for each van
- 4-cam DVR + hosted storage for incident review
- Fleet trackers with optional remote immobilisation
- Management can reshuffle jobs during the day from the office
Scenario 3 – Security / high-value use
- AI DVR with ANPR and event tagging
- Driver face recognition paired with ignition
- Remote shut-off options on compatible hardware
- 22" display for live monitoring when parked on site
Tell us how many vehicles you’ve got, what you carry and how you work. We’ll map out an automation plan – NFC jobs, CCTV, tracking, driver assistance and remote shut-off – that actually makes sense for your business.
Call / WhatsApp: 07379 202215 • Email: westondiagnosticscctv@gmail.com