Certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D, the automotive industry’s functional safety standard, QNX Black Channel Communications Technology is based on the safe data communication requirements identified in IEC 61508 and mitigation measures defined in AUTOSAR End-to-End communications protection profiles. The product makes the countless nodes of data communication in embedded systems functionally safe. By safely encapsulating the data being exchanged and validating it with essential safety checks, it protects data communication from systematic software faults, random hardware faults and transient faults while helping in the automatic prevention of damage from these failures, all with minimal impact on system performance.

QNX Black Channel CommunicationsTechnology is certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D, the automotive industry’s functional safety standard, is based on the safe data communication requirements identified in IEC 61508 and mitigation measures defined in AUTOSAR End-to-End communications protection profiles. QNX Black Channel Communications Technology makes the countless nodes of data communication in embedded systems functionally safe. By safely encapsulating the data being exchanged and validating it with essential safety checks, it protects data communication from systematic software faults, random hardware faults and transient faults while helping in the automatic prevention of damages from these failures, all with minimal impact on system performance.

QNX Black Channel CommunicationsTechnology provides a safety layer to protect data being passed from point to point while being agnostic of the underlying communication software and hardware. With the functional safety standard development and certification already done, the solution enables automakers and other embedded software developers to accelerate their development timelines and reduce the cost in moving projects from research to production.

Select OEMs and Tier 1’s are currently utilizing QNX Black Channel CommunicationsTechnology in their development of next generation automotive technology. The solution is scheduled for general availability in April 2020.

The products, Sumitomo Electric connectors, cables and subsystem capabilities combined with Aquantia AQcelerate automotive PHYs, are targeted at In-Vehicle Networks (IVNs) that enable new levels of autonomous driving. The agreement will allow the two companies to co-develop new capabilities for Aquantia AQcelerate devices that meet the needs of Sumitomo Electric’s global customers.

It was in the year 1868 that an English engineer named John Peake Knight invented the world’s first traffic light to help people move through a packed London junction that had become quite threatening for pedestrians because of the numerous horse-drawn carriages that were popular in those times. Moving forward 150 years to the present day at Ford, the company has issued a statement regarding its commitment to deploy C-V2X technology in their future vehicles.

C-V2X serves as a foundation for vehicles to communicate with each other and everything around them to ensure road safety along with plenty of other applications. C-V2X technology uses wireless signals to share a variety of road data with other vehicles in the surrounding such as the vehicle’s location, color of the traffic light, etc,. With this technology the driver will have a head’s up of what is ahead of them before they face it. C-V2X can also complement driver-assist technologies and the autonomous vehicles of the future which utilize on-board sensors. When vehicles are connected together, collisions, bottlenecks, lane change accidents and traffic jams can be avoided.

Ford’s move to deploy this technology builds on their earlier commitment to equip every model they release in the United States with traditional cellular connectivity by the end of 2019. C-V2X will work with Ford Co-Pilot360, their advanced suite of driver-assist and safety features standard across North America on new passenger cars, SUVs and trucks, including F-150, going forward.

For C-V2X to be completely functional, there must be a conductive regulatory environment in place due to which Ford has been working and coordinating with industry and government organizations to create such a technology-neutral environment. Ford is also inviting other automakers, infrastructure and road operators and other key players to work alongside and advance the momentum for C-V2X.

This on-board device provides drivers with all the capabilities of Danlaw’s DataLogger, plus the safety benefits of V2V and V2I applications. Achieving OmniAir certification ensures the AutoLink OBU adheres to stringent interoperability standards, essential for meeting program requirements.

AutoLink’s V2X-DSRC protocol stack generates predictive insights and provides 360-degree situational awareness for safety and mobility applications. Broadcasting Basic Safety Messages (BSM) with lane-level accuracy is made possible by combining data from AutoLink’s dual DSRC 5.9 GHz radios, GNSS receiver, 6-axis inertial sensor, and OBDII vehicle interface. AutoLink interprets DSRC messages from vehicles and roadside units to identify potential threats and provide the driver with critical safety information.

Situational awareness is achieved by alerting drivers to potential collision events including pedestrian alerts, forward collision warnings, blind spot monitoring, and other critical safety messages. These warnings can be supported by a variety of driver feedback options, including LED and head-up displays, infotainment systems and audio output.

The successful cross-chipset interoperability test was held at Qualcomm (China) Limited’s laboratory in Beijing and utilized the Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset solution and Datang’s LTE-V2X module, the DMD31, and represents the maturing state of C-V2X radio technology and applications to improve automotive safety, automated driving, and traffic efficiency.

This interoperability test conducted with Qualcomm Technologies is of great importance and is a milestone for the industry as it is the first chip level PC5 Mode 4 interoperability test, which demonstrated the maturity and readiness of commercial deployment for C-V2X technology.

Source: Qualcomm

Equipped with Affectiva Automotive AI, the first multi-modal in-cabin AI sensing solution, the bright pink Mobile Lab car will showcase multiple examples of how Automotive AI will make driving safer and more enjoyable in semi and fully autonomous vehicles.

Within the Mobile Lab, the in-cabin camera tracks the participants’ cognitive and emotional states. When the in-cabin camera detects moderate or extreme drowsiness, the Mobile Lab will simulate a vehicle adaptation by giving the driver an alert via a tablet display in the center console. It offers suggestions such as getting coffee from nearby coffee shops, navigating to a rest stop, playing the driver’s favorite music, or turning on air conditioning. To prevent distracted driving, the Mobile Lab simulation will trigger an alert recommending that the driver keep his or her eyes on the road, in the event that the driver is spending too much time looking elsewhere.

In addition to being able to identify dangerous driving behavior, the Mobile Lab demonstrates the important role that Affectiva Automotive AI will play in giving OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers a deep understanding of occupants, and establishing mutual trust between humans and AI as autonomous vehicles come to the fore.

Source: Affectiva