Automakers can significantly reduce customer use data collection costs associated with early stage product development through utilization of Open Public Wireless Access Points (OP-WAP) as opposed to more traditional cellular and satellite solutions. Various state agencies across the United States are deploying 802.11 WiFi networks to support everything from open public internet access to advanced roadside vehicular communications. In the spring of 2005, a Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) wireless test bed was deployed in the southeast region of the State of Michigan within the United States. This VII test bed was established by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in conjunction with Automotive OEMs, wirelessinfrastructure providers and remote diagnostic data collection experts. The auto industry is starting to use these OP-WAPs to revolutionize the product development process starting with the collection and dissemination ofcustomer use data. As with the emergence of OBD (On Board Diagnostics) this unique data recovery method continues to propel interest in telediagnostic activities to new heights. For the covering abstract see ITRD E134653.
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