Leading Automotive, Telecom and ITS Companies Unveil First Announced Cellular V2X Trials in Japan
2018年1月12日 - 12:02PM
JCN Newswire (英)
Continental, Ericsson, Nissan, NTT DOCOMO, INC., OKI and
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated
(NASDAQ: QCOM), announced today plans to carry out their first
Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) trials in Japan. The
objective is to validate and demonstrate the benefits of C-V2X
using direct communication technology defined by the 3rd Generation
Partnership Project (3GPP) in their Release 14 specifications. The
trials are designed to show the enhanced range, reliability and
latency benefits of C-V2X direct communications operated in 5 GHz
band. Additionally, the C-V2X Trials are designed to demonstrate
the complementary benefits of network-based communications
utilizing LTE-Advanced (LTE-A). The trial results will help develop
the ecosystem by providing inputs to the relevant stakeholders,
including ITS-related organizations and government agencies, as we
prepare for the connected car of the future and the industry's
evolutionary transition towards 5G New Radio (NR), the new global
cellular standard being defined in 3GPP.
While complementing other Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
sensors, such as radar, lidar, and camera systems, C-V2X provides
non-line-of-sight (NLOS) low latency awareness with longer range
and cloud capabilities, and is designed to extend a vehicle's
ability to see, hear and communicate further down the road, even at
blind intersections.
C-V2X radio technology is state-of-the-art cellular technology that
is being validated for global deployments, and leverages the upper
layer protocols developed by the automotive industry over years of
research to support new advanced end-to-end use cases. C-V2X direct
communications provides enhanced range and reliability without
relying on cellular network assistance or coverage.
Preparation work is well underway with the trial expected to begin
in 2018 and the use cases are designed to focus on
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) and
Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) direct communications, as well as
Vehicle-to-Network (V2N) operations over cellular network-based
wide area communications with cloud access.
For the field trials, Continental will utilize the Qualcomm C-V2X
Reference Design, which features the Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset
with integrated Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
capability to build connected car systems and integrate the systems
into Nissan vehicles. Nissan will perform V2X use case selection
and develop test scenarios with key performance indicators (KPIs)
for C-V2X technology validation. OKI, one of the leading companies
in ITS, will bring their expertise in roadside unit (RSU)
infrastructure and applications to demonstrate V2I as a viable
technology for advanced traffic applications by integrating the
Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset into their RSU. Ericsson as one of the
leading companies in the technology and service for
telecommunication will join to the V2N use case discussion
considering combination of direct communication and LTE-A network
technologies. NTT DOCOMO will provide LTE-A network and V2N
applications to demonstrate the benefits of complementary use of
network-based communications for a variety of advanced automotive
informational safety use cases.
"Connecting vehicles is at the top of our agenda and with more than
20 years of competence in the development of telematics and over 30
million units shipped, and years of V2V safety product development
culminating in available V2V communications offerings, we are ready
to fully exploit the potential of cellular connectivity to provide
advanced vehicle functionalities. Along with Nissan, we plan to
show that close cooperation between automotive suppliers, OEMs,
mobile operators, infrastructure and chipset suppliers is of high
importance to further advance and develop Cellular V2X," says Lars
Schultheiss, vice president and head of business unit Infotainment
& Connectivity at Continental in Japan.
"The C-V2X solution is unique in that it, within a common
technology and eco-system, offers both network-based and direct
communication for V2X services. With the network-based
communication, there is a possibility to provide traffic safety and
traffic efficiency services utilizing already existing coverage and
penetration of cellular modems and smartphones. It also provides
connectivity to various cloud-based services, providing a range of
applications and value-added services. In these trials, all
stakeholders are present to showcase the strength of the complete
solution covering both connectivity and different applications.
Ericsson is contributing with leading 4G, 5G radio, and network
expertise and by leveraging our understanding of the IoT
ecosystem," said Erik Ekudden, chief technology officer at
Ericsson.
"We are pleased to have the opportunity to participate in this
C-V2X trial; we expect this new communication technology is
designed to assist us to offer new safety and convenience features.
With the data made available by this real-world trial, we will be
able to accelerate our development to offer new services in a
timely manner, once the 5G technology is available," said Tetsuo
Sasaki, general manager, connected car and services engineering
department, Nissan.
"This collaborative project will bring together the invaluable
knowledge and experience of world leaders in the automotive and
telecom domains, and will it be imperative for all parties to
underpin their roles in the era of connected cars toward improved
road safety and comfort. NTT DOCOMO is determined that our
experience in telecommunications systems will be indispensable to
maximize the values of C-V2X. This project will set a clear path
toward connected cars and roads of the future that materialize the
power of C-V2X," said Hiroshi Nakamura, Chief Technology Officer at
NTT DOCOMO.
"Towards the realization of a connected car society, the
functionalities of network infrastructure for V2X must be much more
intelligent. With OKI's strong track record of ITS infrastructure
deployment, we expect to achieve great results through this trial
regarding the applicability of V2X for ITS with a view to the
evolution towards 5G in conjunction with other member companies,"
said Yukio Kato, general manager, Social Infrastructure Solutions
Division, ICT Business Division of OKI.
"We are pleased to be working alongside such a dynamic group of
forward-thinking companies to demonstrate the capabilities of C-V2X
technology in the first announced Japanese trials. With its direct
communications capabilities, C-V2X is expected to be an important
factor in facilitating enhanced safety consciousness and driver
assistance. This Japan trial is a milestone in the global
deployment of C-V2X technology which is expected to be featured in
production vehicles by 2020," said Nakul Duggal, vice president of
product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
About Continental
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for
sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient,
intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines,
traffic and transportation. In 2017, Continental generated
preliminary sales of around Euro44 billion and currently employs
more than 233,000 people in 56 countries.
For more information, please visit our websites
wwww.continental-press.com and wwww.continental-automotive.com.
About Ericsson
Ericsson is a world leader in communications technology and
services with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Our organization
consists of more than 111,000 experts who have provided customers
in 180 countries with innovative solutions and services. Together
we are building a more connected future where anyone and any
industry is empowered to reach their full potential. Net sales in
2016 were SEK 222.6 billion (USD 24.5 billion). Ericsson is listed
on NASDAQ OMX stock exchange in Stockholm and the NASDAQ in New
York. wwww.ericsson.com.
About Nissan
Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more
than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands. In
fiscal year 2016, the company sold 5.63 million vehicles globally,
generating revenues of 11.72 trillion yen. In fiscal 2017, the
company embarked on Nissan M.OV.E. to 2022, a six-year plan
targeting a 30% increase in annualized revenues to 16.5 trillion
yen by the end of fiscal 2022, along with a core operating profit
margin of 8% and cumulative free cash flow of 2.5 trillion yen. As
part of Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022, the company plans to extend its
leadership in electric vehicles, symbolized by the world's
best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF.
Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations
in six regions: Asia & Oceania; Africa, the Middle East &
India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has
a global workforce of 247,500 and has been partnered with French
manufacturer Renault since 1999. In 2016, Nissan acquired a 34%
stake in Mitsubishi Motors. Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi is today the
world's largest automotive partnership, with combined annual sales
of more than 10 million vehicles a year. For more information about
our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility,
visit www.nissan-global.com.
About OKI
Founded in 1881, OKI Electric Industry is Japan's leading
telecommunications manufacturer in the Info-telecom field.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, OKI provides top-quality products,
technologies, and solutions to customers through its info-telecom
systems and printer operations. Its various business divisions
function synergistically to bring to market exciting new products
and technologies that meet a wide range of customer needs in
various sectors. Visit OKI's global website at
http://www.oki.com/.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G
and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated
includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority
of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary
of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries,
substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and
development functions, and substantially all of its products and
services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For
more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the
evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more
closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more
information, visit Qualcomms website, OnQ blog, Twitter and
Facebook pages.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO provides innovative, convenient and secure mobile
services that enable smarter living for each customer. The company
serves over 65 million mobile customers in Japan via advanced
wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the
world's first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique
capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of
cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS,
mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring,
smart grids and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical
and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other
partner companies. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437) and New
York (DCM) stock exchanges. Please visit
https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/ for more information.
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