Product Introduction

1. Weel is a mobile application that converts any smartphone into a dual-purpose GPS navigation system and dashcam without requiring additional hardware or complex installations. It leverages existing smartphone cameras and sensors to provide real-time driving assistance and accident documentation.
2. The core value of Weel lies in eliminating the need for costly dedicated dashcams or GPS devices while ensuring seamless integration with insurance workflows and enhancing driver safety through automated video evidence and AI-driven features.

Main Features

1. Automatic Trip Recording: The app initiates video recording automatically when motion is detected, capturing both road-facing and cabin-facing footage simultaneously. Users can customize camera activation settings based on trip duration or location.
2. Cloud-Based Video Management: All recorded footage is securely uploaded to the cloud, freeing device storage and enabling instant sharing with insurers via a one-tap export feature. Videos are retained for 30 days by default, with optional extended storage plans.
3. Insurance Integration: Weel generates timestamped, geotagged accident reports and compresses video evidence into insurer-compatible formats, reducing claim processing time by up to 70%. Users receive potential premium discounts of 30% through partnered insurance providers.

Problems Solved

1. High Hardware Costs: Eliminates the $400+ expense of standalone dashcams and GPS units by utilizing smartphone capabilities, making advanced driving analytics accessible to budget-conscious users.
2. Insurance Claim Complexity: Targets drivers seeking faster accident resolution by providing insurers with immediate, tamper-proof video evidence and automated incident reports.
3. Storage and Usability Constraints: Addresses smartphone storage limitations through optimized video compression and cloud synchronization, allowing continuous recording without interrupting music streaming or call functionality.

Unique Advantages

1. Hardware-Free Design: Unlike competitors requiring proprietary mounts or dongles, Weel operates entirely through software, compatible with any smartphone model released after 2018 running iOS 14+ or Android 10+.
2. Dual Camera Optimization: Patented algorithms balance resolution and frame rates across front/rear cameras simultaneously, maintaining 1080p quality at 30fps even during low-light conditions.
3. Monetization Ecosystem: Unique partnerships with 12 major insurers provide direct user rewards, including cashback for safe driving metrics tracked through the app’s behavior analysis engine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does the app start recording automatically when I'm on a trip? Yes, Weel activates recording upon detecting vehicle motion via gyroscope and GPS sensors, with manual override options in settings. The system consumes 15% less battery than similar apps through adaptive background task management.
2. Is the exterior (road-facing) camera enabled on every trip? Road-facing recording is default-enabled for all trips, utilizing the smartphone’s rear camera. Users can disable this feature temporarily via a lock-screen widget without stopping cabin-facing recording.
3. Can I run Spotify or take calls without stopping the recording? The app operates in a low-priority thread, allowing simultaneous use of music apps and voice calls. Audio recording is disabled during calls to comply with privacy regulations, while video continues capturing.
4. How are videos uploaded and stored? Footage is encrypted using AES-256 and uploaded via Wi-Fi or cellular networks (user-configurable). Cloud storage allocates 5GB free tier with 720p retention; 1080p requires premium subscription at $4.99/month.
5. Does uploading consume my mobile data? Cloud sync uses adaptive bitrate streaming, consuming approximately 150MB/hour for dual-camera 720p footage. Users can restrict uploads to Wi-Fi networks through data saver mode.
6. Which phone mount do you recommend? Weel’s AI recommends third-party mounts based on phone model and vehicle type, prioritizing options with vibration dampening and quick-release mechanisms. The app’s calibration tool verifies mount positioning for optimal camera angles.
7. How long are videos kept in the cloud? Standard users retain videos for 30 days, while premium subscribers (1080p tier) get 90-day retention. Critical incidents flagged by the collision detection algorithm are preserved indefinitely until manually deleted.
8. Are my raw videos shared with insurers or advertisers? Raw footage remains private unless explicitly shared by the user through the app’s export function. Insurers receive only timestamped 30-second clips centered around detected incidents, stripped of metadata.
9. Can the app record video when I'm not actively using it? Background recording requires enabling "Always-On" mode in permissions, which triggers periodic motion checks. A privacy indicator LED simulation appears on the screen during passive recording.
10. What real-time driver-assist tools are coming? Q4 2024 updates will include AI-powered pothole alerts using crowd-sourced road data and predictive collision warnings based on driver fatigue metrics from cabin camera analysis.