Agenda

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Agenda

• The Role of IT for Accident-free Driving
• Interaction with drivers physical condition
• Interaction with the roadside environment
• Reduction of the drivers distractions
• Future role of navigation systems
• Vehicle condition monitoring
• Networked traffic signals

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Agenda

• The Role of IT for Accident-free Driving
• Interaction with drivers physical condition
• Interaction with the roadside environment
• Reduction of the drivers distractions
• Future role of navigation systems
• Vehicle condition monitoring
• Networked traffic signals

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Interaction with drivers physical condition (1)

• Heart beat and Oxigen amount in blood
• Measuring point in gear stick and/or steering
  wheel integrated
• Acoustical signals to get attention
• Use existing technology such as in fitness
  machines
• Supported by current state of the art technology
• Medical diagnostic tool (confidential issues)
• Calibration of heart beat range by a doctor
• Smart Card to make these information portable

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Interaction with drivers physical condition (2)

• PIEV (Perception, Interpretation, Emotion,
  Volition)
• Sensors to track braking, road side and steering
  behavior
• Integration and Quality improvement for existing
  sensors
• Enforce regulation or give incentive (insurance,
  toll discount, coupon)

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Interaction with drivers physical condition (3)

• Eye Movement
• Camera measuring speed, direction of the drivers
  eye movement and blinking frequency
• Interface helmet, goggle, multiple cameras
• Technology is in prototyping stage

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Agenda

• The Role of IT for Accident-free Driving
• Interaction with drivers physical condition
• Interaction with the roadside environment
• Reduction of the drivers distractions
• Future role of navigation systems
• Vehicle condition monitoring
• Networked traffic signals

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Interaction with the roadside environment (1)

• Sound filtering
• Technology is already existing but
  standardization of signal frequency is necessary
  (sirens)
• Acoustical and visual warning about the
  approaching emergency vehicle combined with
  lowering the interior noise (music etc.)
• Incentive or law driven
• Time to implement system will be long due to
  standardization process

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Interaction with the roadside environment (2)

• Transponder for children and pets
• Implant under skin
• Technology is on its way
• Radar necessary to detect objects
• Smart clothing
• Law enforcement would be recommended /
  cooperation issues

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Interaction with the roadside environment (3)

• Fog sensor network / Broadcast Road Condition
• Burstmode transition (DC)
• Sensor devices measure traction
• Send actual information about the road
• Interface / display the received information /
  warnings
• Liability issues
• Automatic on/off mechanism (Night Vision / Fog
  light)

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Agenda

• The Role of IT for Accident-free Driving
• Interaction with drivers physical condition
• Interaction with the roadside environment
• Reduction of the drivers distractions
• Future role of navigation systems
• Vehicle condition monitoring
• Networked traffic signals

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Reduction of the drivers distractions (1)

• By cell phone
• Enable / disable function for voice control
• Technical device for measuring and categorising
  the level of distraction (noise, alertness) and /
  or device about road / traffic conditions eg.
  speed
• Speed limitation for phone calls
• If driving condition becomes critical the call
  might be placed on hold or is disconnected

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Reduction of the drivers distractions (2)

• By Passenger
• Adaptive cruise control keeps you in the track,
  separates your car and the leading car, observes
  and reacts to merging traffic
• Radar and optical device necessary to adhere cars
  in lane
• Temporarily autopiloting for driver
• Legal issues

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Agenda

• The Role of IT for Accident-free Driving
• Interaction with drivers physical condition
• Interaction with the roadside environment
• Reduction of the drivers distractions
• Future role of navigation systems
• Vehicle condition monitoring
• Networked traffic signals

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Future role of navigation systems (1)
Extended Head-up display with enhanced features
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Future role of navigation systems (2)
Extended Head-up display with enhanced features
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Future role of navigation systems (2)

• Smart Card Reader
• Customization (Language, Seat/ Mirror, dashboard
  color)
• Personal Information (blood type, diseases, etc.)
• Portable and usable in different cars

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Agenda

• The Role of IT for Accident-free Driving
• Interaction with drivers physical condition
• Interaction with the roadside environment
• Reduction of the drivers distractions
• Future role of navigation systems
• Vehicle condition monitoring
• Networked traffic signals

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Vehicle condition monitoring (1)

• Continuously monitors vehicle performance
• If problem detected, system sends proper
  information to Service Center (via cellphone or
  internet)
• Service Center calculates reparation time
• Maintenance is scheduled and driver informed

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Vehicle condition monitoring (2)

• System assesses potential dangers due to
  malfunctions and alerts cars behind with a
  three-level alarm
• Careful
• Warning
• Danger
• E.g. Tires loosing pressure, heart attack of
  driver, driver falling asleep.

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Agenda

• The Role of IT for Accident-free Driving
• Interaction with drivers physical condition
• Interaction with the roadside environment
• Reduction of the drivers distractions
• Future role of navigation systems
• Vehicle condition monitoring
• Networked traffic signals

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Networked traffic signals (1)
Intelligent traffic signs
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Networked traffic signals (2)
Intelligent traffic signs