1. SAFENET The OSU SAFENET Project The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research & Center for Intelligent Transportation Research

2. U. O. Sept. 1999 Outline of Contents n The user needs for a mobile future n The technology requirements in creating the networked mobile platforms n Possible Customer Features n Why OSU/CAR/CITR? n Research Directions

3. U. O. Sept. 1999 Top user needs n “Smart Car” n Vehicle to Vehicle communications n Vehicle to roadside communication n Risk Information at Intersections n Information exchange for smooth-safe flow n Car is an information Hub – Virtual traveling partner with full communication interaction like a private secretary n Risk Identification & Categorization – Adaptive correction

4. U. O. Sept. 1999 Tight car-office/home connection n Full interaction with office/secretary while on the road n Sharing of driving experience with partner

5. U. O. Sept. 1999 Car as the Center of Communication Vehicle to Infrastructure to Vehicle Roadway Network information Intersection / Freeway Interchange Info. Emergency Vehicle Information Congestion / Routing Information Lights / Crossing cars / Merging Info.

6. U. O. Sept. 1999 General needs for smooth flow

7. U. O. Sept. 1999 SAFENET The OSU SAFENET Project n System Aids to Facilitate Exploration of Needed Enhancements in Transportation n Involves Communication Networks for Intelligent Safety & Security Features n Broad 20-year plan n 5 Year plan for Research Projects

8. U. O. Sept. 1999 Key Areas Requiring Research n Networks n Wireless Communication n System Integration/Information Distribution n Risk Analysis and Warning/Intervention n Software architecture

9. U. O. Sept. 1999 Communication Networks Center for Information Processing Vehicle to Vehicle Communication Vehicle to Infrastructure to Vehicle Communication The Vehicle as a part of the Network

10. U. O. Sept. 1999 Target Communication Networks n Vehicle To Vehicle Communication – Within 1/4 Mile n Vehicle to Driver to Vehicle Communication – Within 10 Feet n Vehicle to Infrastructure to Vehicle Comm. – Wide range / Multiple frequencies / Protocols n The “Smart Car” becomes the Center for Information Processing

11. U. O. Sept. 1999 Relevant Commertial Ventures and Standards n SUN: Jini software n Bluenose radio n Motorola PIANO n The National ITS Architecture

12. U. O. Sept. 1999 Example: A concept car software architecture SunLabs’ concept car software architecture for the GM EV1

13. U. O. Sept. 1999 Architectural Issues

14. U. O. Sept. 1999 Vehicle to Infrastructure to Vehicle n Congestion / Accident warnings n Warning to plan stop at traffic light n Construction / Detour warning with alternate route n Driving speed to pace traffic / signals n Input Intended Destination and Get: – Estimated travel times – Best Route n Weather conditions / hazards

15. U. O. Sept. 1999 Potential Vehicle-to-Vehicle Areas Information n Driver Characterization – Aggressive, Slow, Unskilled or Erratic (potentially impaired) n Vehicle Speed & Direction (Location) – Estimate left turn & passing clearances n Advanced Warning – Intended maneuvers from vehicles out of visual contact n Emergency situations – High deceleration, ABS or Traction Control actuation n Emergency vehicles in the area n Cross traffic approaching too fast to stop

16. U. O. Sept. 1999 Vehicle to Driver n Multi-sensory feedback methods n Prioritization of feedback (reduce confusion and make faster decisions) n Early warning of danger approaching n Hands-free communication n Eyes-on-the-road communication

17. U. O. Sept. 1999 Driver-to-Vehicle n “Smart Card” in pocket – Unlocks/opens doors / trunk – Identifies driver and accommodates seats, mirrors, entertainment system, etc. – Notes medical information (in case of emergency) n Voice Recognition n Hands-Free Communication n Driving Habits Monitored & Characterized – Better able to anticipate hazards / problems

18. U. O. Sept. 1999 Broad Areas of Research Activity Consumer Features 50 40 30 20 10 00 Time Modeling & Simulation Smart Antennas Networks System integration Modeling & Simulation Protocols Frequency assignments Communication Systems Interface Issues Modeling & Simulation System Integration Hardware Development Human Interaction Research Limited Testing & Verification Modeling & Simulation System Integration Man/Machine Interface Research Consumer Testing Limited Test Fleet Modeling & Simulation System Integration Real Time Diagnostics Fault Tolerant Control Modeling & Simulation Outside Service Providers Enhanced Feature Integration 2020 Customer Features Provided by Vehicle Manufacturer Areas of Research at OSU

19. U. O. Sept. 1999 External Involvement Required Time Interaction with OSU Vehicle Manufacturer Infrastructure / Standards Information System / Hardware Development 2020

20. U. O. Sept. 1999 Five-Year Research Plan n Network Development – Simulation – Levels of network n Information Definitions/Needs n Safety enhancement n Computer reliability/Network reliability – QOS – Timing n Limited test demonstration – At TRC with two or three vehicles – On Campus with busses

21. U. O. Sept. 1999 Why Do This Research at OSU? Recognized leader in Wireless Technology & Computer Networks The only University to Demonstrate Autonomous Vehicle Control Multi-Discipline Center focused on Automotive & TransportationResearch Access to the Transportation Research Center (TRC & NHTSA) Leveraging Funds For Transportation Research (TREP)

22. U. O. Sept. 1999 n Facilities- Different Departments, Research Centers and Research Labs n All possess capability for Modeling, Simulation and System Integration. n Unique experiences and know-how in intelligent vehicles n Alliances exist with NHTSA, TRC, other organizations and Universities Research Capability at OSU

23. U. O. Sept. 1999 Next Steps n Formation of alliances for the SAFENET project