| |
ProSyst OSGi Technology Selected by the Connected Vehicle Proving Center
|
|
| |
| |
OSGi Middleware and Remote Management System provided |
|
| |
| |
COLOGNE, Germany, February 8, 2008 - ProSyst Software
GmbH » www.prosyst.com,
announced today that the Center for Automotive Research (CAR),
has selected ProSyst mBedded Server (mBS) Professional Edition,
mBS Telematics Extension and mPower Remote Manager for its
Connected Vehicle Proving Center (CVPC).
The Center for Automotive Research selected ProSyst’s
software after a comprehensive review and thoughtful
consideration that compared other vendors and the leading
proprietary systems in the automotive industry today.
The ProSyst solution delivers an unmatched open standard based
platform that combines flexibility with ease of integration.
ProSyst was chosen for the quality and breadth of its OSGi
solutions and its extensive automotive expertise.
ProSyst mBedded Server is a high performance and low footprint
OSGi R4 certified implementation with many interesting add-ons
for the telematics industry. Based on open standards from Java,
OSGi and OMA specifications, ProSyst’s mPower Remote
Manager is a highly scalable remote management system geared to
manage OSGi frameworks, e.g. running on in-vehicle systems, and
enabling dynamic deployment of services and applications after
manufacturing. Those new components can be remotely installed,
started, stopped, updated on the fly, removed, re-installed,
etc.
“Being selected by CAR/CVPC is important for ProSyst.
It further strenghtens our position as a leading provider of
OSGi solutions in the automotive and telematics space,”
said Daniel Schellhoss, Executive VP ProSyst.
Other components selected come, among others, from NAVTEQ
(Map Data Services, Intelligent Signage Application, and their
Off-board Navigation Application) and ZOOM Information Systems
(The ARTIIS Framework).
Technology advancements in wireless communication enable
vehicles to communicate with each other, as well as with the
infrastructure. The result is improved safety, mobility, vehicle
performance and personal convenience. The CVPC is a cooperative
venture between CAR and the Connected Vehicle Trade Association
(CVTA) that tests, evaluates, and showcases connected vehicle
systems by integrating connected vehicles, smart roadway
infrastructure, and telecommunications technologies. Scott
McCormick, President of CVTA commented, “ProSyst’s
generous contribution of this important piece of the Proving
Center’s development environment is a testament to their
commitment to the future of vehicle communications. Their
significant expertise and continued support is greatly
appreciated.”
“ProSyst’s platform brings important functionality
to the CVPC and its partners and customers.” added
CAR’s Steve Underwood, Director of the CVPC.
The CVPC offers a comprehensive test and evaluation suite to its
partners for testing and validating connected vehicle systems
and components. The CVPC also serves as a showcase for
demonstrating the capabilities of connected vehicle systems.
Applications of this technology include:
- Roadside units transmit data to vehicles warning drivers
that it is not safe to enter an intersection.
- Vehicles, serving as data collectors, anonymously
transmit traffic and road condition information to
transportation agencies who then implement strategies to
relieve traffic congestion.
With offices located near the birthplace of the modern
automobile industry, the CVPC brings together a cross-section
of public, private, and non-profit entities working together to
create the next-generation vehicle - one that is connected
wirelessly to other vehicles, the roadway, and beyond.
The Connected Vehicle Proving Center consists of both physical
facilities and virtual assets. The facilities include a home
office located at 1000 Victors Way in Ann Arbor. CAR and its
partners opened this facility on October 2, 2007, with a
dedication ceremony highlighted by remarks from leading state
officials, including Kirk Steudle, Director of the Michigan
Department of Transportation, and partner organizations, as well
as tours of the facility and technology demonstrations.
“Connected vehicles” are connected to one another,
the roadside, and beyond via wireless communication pipelines.
The technologies involved include cellular, WiFi, and at least
one dedicated to transportation applications. This latter
technology operates at 5.9 GHz and is known as Dedicated
Short Range Communication (DSRC) or Wireless Access in a
Vehicular Environment (WAVE). Connected vehicle technology is
most effective when vehicles, infrastructure (such as roads
and highways), and infostructure (the telecommunications and
Internet backbone) work together.
Ultimately, by providing a shared test and evaluation
environment that can be accessed by vehicle manufacturers, parts
suppliers, transportation agencies, and telecommunications
companies, the CVPC serves as a catalyst for growing the
connected vehicle industry and a magnet for attracting
technical and engineering jobs supporting automotive
electronics and communications technology innovations in the
State of Michigan.
More information about the CVPC may be found at
» www.cvpc.com
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
About ProSyst
ProSyst offers client and server side OSGi service platforms
as well as the development of generic and custom applications.
Manufacturers and service providers use the OSGi-based and
certified technology from ProSyst to dynamically extend,
manage and secure platforms and to enable the creation of
applications and functions as simple, interoperable, sharable
components.
ProSyst offers products and services for all vertical markets
that use OSGi technology, such as Mobile Devices, Smart Home,
Automotive, Enterprise and industrial applications.
ProSyst customers include Alpine, BMW, Bosch, Bombardier, CA,
Cisco, Epson, GM, HP, ICW, Motorola, Miele, Nokia, Philips,
SAP, Siemens, Sprint Nextel, Telefónica, Telstra and Thales
Alenia Space, and many more.
The company was founded in 1997. Headquartered in Cologne,
Germany ProSyst operates additional offices in Sofia, Bulgaria
and Seoul, Korea. ProSyst is a privately held company and
employs 120+ Java/OSGi engineers.
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
 |
| |
|
|
|
