Location Based Systems

ALMAGuide, developer of the Advanced Lane Management Assist (ALMA) advanced lane guidance technology for cars and trucks on freeways, has received approval for two US patents. These describe technology that takes information from centralised traffic management control centres, conditions the data and uses proprietary algorithms and propriety data structures to tell the vehicle (either with driver or driverless) both the best lane to be in on the highway, based on traffic flow several miles ahead of the

Mapping data specialist Here and Berlin-based electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Hubject are to collaborate in a venture that will enable EV drivers who use Here-powered navigation to access real time information on all charging stations in the intercharge network. Integrating information on charging stations from the Hubject platform with the Here mapping system will make it easier for customers to locate charging stations for their electric vehicles, say the companies. The collaboration will en

The latest research by MarketsandMarkets, Vehicle Intelligence Systems Market by Road Scene Understanding, Advanced Driver Assistance & Monitoring, predicts that the global market for vehicle intelligence systems will grow at a CAGR of 12.24%, from US$11.29 Billion in 2016 to US$20.11 Billion by 2021. Given the increasingly stringent safety norms, automotive OEMs are focusing on enhancing the safety of vehicles. To ensure the safety of the driver, passengers, and pedestrians, the vehicle needs to be inte

Following investigations by FIA Region I member Club ADAC, the German Automobile Association, results on data tracking and transfer for two connected vehicles, a Mercedes B Class and Renault Zoe, have been reported. In addition to tests previously carried out, the new data suggests that different models and brands of connected cars are consistently tracking the data of drivers to a high degree. The results show that vehicle data is being shared with auto manufacturers every two minutes. The new result

Cyber security specialist Symantec has expanded its internet of things (IoT) portfolio with the introduction of Symantec Anomaly Detection for Automotive to protect against zero-day attacks and issues facing modern connected vehicles. Symantec Anomaly Detection for Automotive uses machine learning to provide passive in-vehicle security analytics that monitor all controller area network (CAN) bus traffic without disrupting vehicle operations, learn what normal behaviour is and flag anomalous activity that

Here and Hyundai Motor Europe are expanding their collaboration to equip new Hyundai vehicles with built-in navigation systems with the latest map content powered by Here. Available on vehicles sold in Europe, the Hyundai navigation system gives drivers accurate and fresh Here map data. Additionally, the navigation system offers voice-activated turn-by-turn navigation, photorealistic 3D buildings, millions of local search points of interests, and advanced driver assistance systems features. The compan

Inrix is to integrate on-street parking data provided by Canadian company PayByPhone into its end-to-end parking solution for the connected car. According to Inrix, the partnership strengthens the prediction capabilities of its On-Street Parking by adding historical and real-time parking transaction information. It also adds significant coverage to the company’s in-car payment solution in North America and Europe. Inrix launched its dynamic off-street parking service in 2013, and introduced an integra

The Inrix Off-Street Parking service is now available in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Europe and coming to the US this summer, a newly-integrated feature which drivers to easily find, compare and navigate to available off-street parking spaces using the COMAND infotainment system. Inrix Off-Street Parking provides drivers with real-time parking information that includes routes to the closest garage locations, detailed rates, limitations and restrictions and real-time occupancy. It offers access to a comp