Mercedes-Benz Unveils DriveBy InfoFueling Research Car; DriveBy InfoFueling Car Shows Future Telematics Concepts.Business Editors/High Tech Writers & Columnists COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2001 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2001 The Mercedes-Benz DriveBy InfoFueling research car makes its debut today at COMDEX Fall 2001, the premiere convention for the computer and electronics industry. Developed by DaimlerChrysler Research and Technology North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Inc. (DCRTNA) in Palo Alto, California “Palo Alto” redirects here. For other uses, see Palo Alto (disambiguation). Palo Alto (IPA: /ˌpæloʊˈʔæltoʊ/, from Spanish: palo: "stick" and alto: "high", i.e. , the DriveBy InfoFueling prototype is a Mercedes-Benz C320 sedan fitted with a special broadband telematics Originally coined to mean the convergence of telecommunications and information processing, the term later evolved to refer to automation in automobiles. GPS navigation, integrated hands-free cellphones, wireless communications and automatic driving assistance systems all come under the system that allows high volumes of wireless data to be transmitted efficiently in a few seconds. "Sometime, Somewhere" to Complement "Anytime, Anywhere" DriveBy InfoFueling will rely on a short burst of data as the vehicle drives by a high-bandwidth transceiver along the roadside, instead of requiring a continuous cellular-type connection. By inexpensively transferring very high-volume data in and out of the car, the new DriveBy InfoFueling technology introduces a new "sometime, somewhere" paradigm that will complement the existing "anytime, anywhere" paradigm of cellular technology. Such data could be digital video, music and even up-to-date maps incorporating real-time traffic reports. Conventional cellular systems will still be needed for voice communication and safety services such as automatic emergency notification -- a key feature of the Mercedes-Benz Tele Aid system. Buy a Song for Yourself or Send a Video to Grandma A number of startling star·tle v. star·tled, star·tling, star·tles v.tr. 1. To cause to make a quick involuntary movement or start. 2. To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly. See Synonyms at frighten. examples demonstrate the real-world usefulness of "sometime, somewhere" DriveBy InfoFueling: You hear a great new song on your satellite radio. Although you didn't catch the artist or song title, you push the "buy button" on your audio system, which initiates a secure on-line transaction, and a legal copy of the song is purchased and downloaded to the car at the next DriveBy InfoFueling station. From now on, you can listen to the song over and over again, just like you would with a CD. In another scenario, you shoot a digital video of your five-year-old playing in the sand at the beach, and you transfer the video to the car. On the way home, you e-mail the video to Grandma, and it's transmitted to her as you pass the next DriveBy InfoFueling station. You can also use the system to upload digital photos and video to a server, freeing up your camera to take more pictures. Next, imagine that you're driving in an unfamiliar city with the help of a good GPS navigation See GPS. system that relies on maps stored on CDs. Wouldn't it be nice if your DriveBy InfoFueling system updated your maps to show new roads, highway construction, and detours, as well as up-to-the-minute traffic information with suggested alternate routes around traffic slowdowns? In addition, when you synchronize your e-mails, calendar and address book with the car, your navigation system A GPS-based electronic system in a car or truck that provides a real time map of the vehicle's current location as well as step-by-step directions to a programmed destination. See GPS and vehicle tracking. can take the destination for your next off-site meeting and give you directions. While you're driving, the e-mail invitation, agenda and participants list are read to you through the use of text-to-speech technology. How Does DriveBy InfoFueling Work? The DriveBy InfoFueling system will use Dedicated Short Range Communications “DSRC” redirects here. For other uses, see DSRC (disambiguation). Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) is a short to medium range wireless protocol specifically designed for automotive use. It offers communication between the vehicle and roadside equipment. (DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communications) A wireless technology for vehicular traffic. Using a modified 802.11a technology for North American cars and trucks, DSRC is designed for several applications. ), a system that involves a series of high-bandwidth wireless local area network transceivers at strategic locations along the road. For future Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) services, DSRC has been designed for the high-speed transfer of information between vehicles and the infrastructure as well as between vehicles. To encourage the development and implementation of driver information and assistance services such as electronic toll collection Electronic Toll Collection (ETC), an adaptation of military "identification friend or foe" technology, aims to eliminate the delay on toll roads. It is a technological implementation of a road pricing concept. and local traffic information, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. ) allocated the 5.9 GHz range for DSRC usage two years ago. Recently, the standards writing group for DSRC 5.9 GHz decided to use 802.11a R/A R/A Registered Agent R/A Return Air (air conditioning) R/A Radius of Action R/A Receive/Acknowledge as the base technology for licensed telematics applications in the reserved ITS band. Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive manufacturer to showcase a DSRC prototype application using 802.11a technology, supplied to DaimlerChrysler Research and Technology North America, Inc. by Atheros Communications, Inc. High Performance, High Value and Scalable, Too The Mercedes-Benz research car can reliably transmit many megabytes of data at highway speeds during each drive-by. DriveBy InfoFueling is designed to be extremely cost effective to transfer large amount of data. In addition, the DriveBy Info Fueling concept is easily scalable - adding new stations between existing ones would maintain system capacity, so that serving millions of cars during commuting hours is quite feasible. What's It All Mean? While it's still in the research stage, DriveBy InfoFueling is likely to establish a new paradigm New Paradigm In the investing world, a totally new way of doing things that has a huge effect on business. Notes: The word "paradigm" is defined as a pattern or model, and it has been used in science to refer to a theoretical framework. for "sometime, somewhere" wireless communication. While the "anytime, anywhere" advantages of existing cellular systems will remain significant, especially for safety and security applications such as Mercedes-Benz Tele Aid, the cutting-edge benefits of DriveBy InfoFueling and other dedicated short range communication applications have the potential to offer great value and high performance for an entirely new range of services. |
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