Buying Nokia mapping assets , triple German automakers initially aims to use the on-board sensors and camera cars to collect information about weather, traffic jams, and navigation. Agency Bloomberg revealed that that such a service will start operating in the next six months, by car brands BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi / Volkswagen, equipped with the necessary equipment.
Participation in the project of three major German carmakers will significantly improve the information content of such a database, because the information will be collected by a lots of cars. The data will include only important events, rather than the personal characteristics of the route. For example, the operation of the wiper brushes with the anti-lock system or stabilization system will signal to other road users on the slippery road and precipitation. Information will be transmitted not only to alert the driver, but also for the operation of control systems - for example, the car itself can slow down when approaching a dangerous site.
Installed in the transmission in the "cloud" data car camera will recognize the temporary traffic signs. If the repair is carried out, all future members of the movement will be notified about the section of the road. Moreover, the camera can automatically search for available parking spaces along the road, informing the subsequent vehicles of their presence. German manufacturers, who own this service , willing to share this information with other market participants. By the way, the idea is not new: Google has a similar service Waze, and Ford to develop detailed three-dimensional maps of the area in July acquired Civil Maps. M Related Products :
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