The Howen protocol
The protocol of Howen devices, a Chinese manufacturer specialising in <strong>vehicle video with on-board analysis</strong>: the camera itself detects driver drowsiness, distraction or following distance, without sending all the video out.
It is spoken by the Hero families — Hero-ME40, Hero-ME31, Hero-G05. Like any video device it consumes far more data than a tracker and needs its own plan.
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Devices that use it
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No server to set up and nothing to program: the platform already reads this protocol. You add the brand and the domain.
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Where the data comes fromPublic mobile TAC database (MIT licence, Copyright (c) 2026 Moaz Ebrahem), TAC codes published by Teltonika on its official wiki, and the protocol observed on devices connected to the Appogio platform. We publish no full IMEI and no customer data.
Frequently asked questions
What is on-board analysis on a Howen camera?
The camera itself detects drowsiness, distraction or following distance, without having to send all the video out.
How much data does it use?
Far more than a tracker. It needs its own mobile data plan: quoting it on the tracking plan is the mistake that costs the most money.
Can I fit cameras without telling the drivers?
Not advisable. The customer must inform them in writing first: rolling out without notice ends in a labour dispute and you end up in the middle.