Over the next five to ten years, the number and variety of in-vehicle computer-based applications will escalate dramatically. Some Driver Assistance (DA) systems, such as adaptive cruise control and curve warning systems, are already available in world markets. Computer-based Mobile Services & Information (MSI) products are already available, such as in-vehicle navigation, Mayday and emergency roadside assistance services, and other convenience-enhancing applications for en-route travelers. As the variety of DA and MSI products expands, there is an urgent need to consider how these systems interact with one another, with drivers, and with passengers. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) professionals are recognizing this need. This topic was the centerpiece of a two day workshop, “Research Directions for In-Vehicle Computing,” hosted by the Transportation Research Board Committee on Intelligent Transportation Systems (A5009). On August 25-26, 1998, over 50 professionals from government, industry, and academia met in Newport Beach, California, to attend this workshop. Briefly stated, the goals of this workshop were to * Identify research needed to appropriately advance the overall in-vehicle computing environment and related DA and MSI applications; * Prioritize research needs and areas where additional research attention is needed; and * Identify and recommend appropriate strategies and frameworks for pursuing this research. (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting