Wireless vehicle safety communications?

Question

I need all available informations on the term ''Wireless vehicle safety communications''. it's a project i'm working on. it's a sub-topic under the subject ''telematics''. Hope to get as many answers as possible. thanks for your cooperation.

Answer 1

Check out GM's OnStar program.

http://www.onstar.com/us_english/jsp/ind...

Some trucking companies are using GPS tracking systems for their fleet to better maintain routing information and coordinate delivery schedules.

There are also prototype systems being developed or experimented on by car companies like GM to coordinate onboard tracking systems for cars using a specially designed highway systems with sensors to afford hands-off driving control on freeways of the future.  The use of onboard computers and sensors that monitor speed, lane deviation, radar to detect obstacles or distance to other traffic and destination parameters.

Answer 2

Telematics refers to the integration of computing, wireless communications and Global Positioning System (GPS) for sending, receiving and storing information over vast networks.

More specifically, the term refers to automobile systems that provide a variety of emergency and navigational services to motorists.

Telematics devices allow drivers to browse the Internet, send and receive e-mails, receive live traffic updates, listen to satellite radio, and perform various other activities. The best part is that all these things can be done hands-free.

Telematics systems allow a driver to interact with his vehicle in his own voice.

So, if you are driving on an unfamiliar route, you may ask your car to find the shortest route to your destination.

Within seconds, a navigation system reads back the directions. You can check e-mail and review upcoming appointments by passing verbal instructions to your computer.

You can also browse the local paper and receive stock updates while driving. The computer can report when an oil change or a service is due, and ask whether to make an appointment at the dealer.

Telematics can be quite useful during emergency situations. The moment a safety measure is detected in a car, like when the check check engine light goes on, the telematics system sends a message to the operator.

Within seconds, the operator calls up the car to confirm the safety of the passengers. In case there is a problem, the operator sends help. The GPS unit tells the operator where to send the police and ambulance.