Database method and system for conducting integrated dispatching

Abstract

A technique for integrating a pre-existing business system with a fleet management system. The pre-existing business system includes, for example, an accounting system, a warehousing system, a dock management system, a yard management system. These fleet management system uses, for example, a combination of a raster map and vector data to provide an easy-to-read display for managing objects or articles, e.g., vehicle, container. The method uses a host gateway to provide a TCP/IP or like interface between the various systems.

1 . A method for integrating a fleet management system onto legacy systems, said method comprising: 
 providing a fleet management system on a first platform;    providing a legacy system on a second platform;    providing a database; and    integrating said fleet management system comprising raster data and vector data to said legacy system using said database and a host gateway, said raster data and said vector data being used to display a digital map.    
     
     
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