Imagine a futuristic world. transportation systemWith “talking”You can have your car and roads instantly update with the latest traffic, weather, and road conditions. With up-to-date information, motorists can choose safer routes, which will reduce congestion, reduce travel time, and lower vehicle emissions.
Cinterion, a Gemalto Company and global leader in wireless machine to-machine (M2M), communication technology, believes that the future is now. Industry analysts say that the technology required for driver-friendly, intelligent transportation systems is already available and growing rapidly — more than 30% according to some estimates.
Cinterion specializes on secure M2M technology. Services that allow vehicles, equipment, and machines to securely communicate over wireless networks. “Internet of Things”(IOT). Just as the Internet was for computers and the Internet for businesses, so too is the IOT. It offers great consumer benefits.
“We are improving transportation with technology that instantly communicates highway conditions, traffic patterns and alternative routes. Cinterion solutions can even automatically report collisions to “911” or the nearest public service answering point for immediate help when needed,”Norbert Muhrer is senior vice president at Cinterion M2M Gemalto.
In the event that there is a road accident, M2M technology onboard automatically transmits critical details to local authorities such as vehicle description, time of collision and GPS location. This technology can save precious moments in potentially life-threatening situations.
The Cinterion technology relays pertinent information in real-time in millions of vehicles, signs, and fleets all over the globe. Drivers who are well-informed and have up-to-the minute knowledge will be better able to make informed decisions.
M2M technology is also used to communicate trip time, intelligent meters that notify drivers of empty spots, fleet management systems, which manage logistics, scheduling, routine vehicle maintenance, and fleet management.
Roads are dangerous because of traffic and the many environmental factors that can affect road conditions. Cinterion has brought the M2M advantage of M2M technology to the automotive industry and the transportation sector to increase efficiency and safety. Learn more about M2M technology for transportation at www.cinterion.com www.cinterion.com/m2m-world.
