TOKYO, Jan. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental,
Ericsson, Nissan, NTT DOCOMO, INC., OKI and Qualcomm Technologies,
Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM),
announced today plans to carry out their first Cellular
Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) trials in Japan. The objective is to validate and
demonstrate the benefits of C-V2X using direct communication
technology defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership
Project (3GPP) in their Release 14 specifications. The trials are
designed to show the enhanced range reliability and latency
benefits of C-V2X direct communications operated in 5 GHz band.
Additionally, the C-V2X trials are designed to demonstrate the
complementary benefits of network-based communications utilizing
LTE-Advanced (LTE-A). The trial results will help develop the
ecosystem by providing inputs to the relevant stakeholders,
including ITS-related organizations and government agencies, as we
prepare for the connected car of the future and the industry's
evolutionary transition towards 5G New Radio (NR), the new global
cellular standard being defined in 3GPP.
While complementing other Advanced Driver Assistance System
(ADAS) sensors, such as radar, lidar, and camera systems, C-V2X
provides non-line-of-sight (NLOS) low latency awareness with longer
range and cloud capabilities, and designed to extend a vehicle's
ability to see, hear and communicate further down the road, even at
blind intersections.
C-V2X radio technology is state-of-the-art cellular technology
and is being validated for global deployments, and leverages the
upper layer protocols developed by the automotive industry over
years of research to support new advanced end-to-end use cases.
C-V2X direct communications provide enhanced range and reliability
without relying on cellular network assistance or coverage.
Preparation work is well underway with the trial expected to
begin in 2018 and the use cases are designed to focus on
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) and
Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) direct communications, as well as
Vehicle-to-Network (V2N) operations over cellular network-based
wide area communications with cloud access.
For the field trials, Continental will utilize the
Qualcomm® C-V2X Reference Design, which features the
Qualcomm® 9150 C-V2X chipset with integrated Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capability to build connected
car systems and integrate the systems into Nissan vehicles. Nissan
will perform V2X use case selection and develop test scenarios with
key performance indicators (KPIs) for C-V2X technology validation.
OKI, one of the leading companies in ITS, will bring their
expertise in roadside unit (RSU) infrastructure and applications to
demonstrate V2I as a viable technology for advanced traffic
applications by integrating the Qualcomm® 9150 C-V2X
chipset into their RSU. Ericsson, as one of the leading companies
in the technology and service for telecommunication, will join to
the V2N use case discussion, considering a combination of direct
communication and LTE-A network technologies. NTT DOCOMO will
provide an LTE-A network and V2N applications to demonstrate the
benefits of complementary use of network-based communications for a
variety of advanced automotive informational safety use cases.
"Connecting vehicles is at the top of our agenda and with more
than 20 years of competence in the development of telematics, over
30 million units shipped, and years of V2V safety product
development culminating in available V2V communications offerings.
We are ready to fully exploit the potential of cellular
connectivity to provide advanced vehicle functionalities. Along
with Nissan, we plan to show that close cooperation between
automotive suppliers, OEMs, mobile operators, infrastructure and
chipset suppliers is of high importance to further advance and
develop Cellular V2X," said Lars
Schultheiss, vice president and head of business unit
Infotainment & Connectivity at Continental in Japan.
"The C-V2X solution is unique in that it, within a common
technology and eco-system, offers both network-based and direct
communication for V2X services. With the network-based
communication, there is a possibility to provide traffic safety and
traffic efficiency services utilizing already existing coverage and
penetration of cellular modems and smartphones. It also provides
connectivity to various cloud-based services, providing a range of
applications and value-added services. In these trials, all
stakeholders are present to showcase the strength of the complete
solution covering both connectivity and different applications.
Ericsson is contributing with leading 4G, 5G radio, and network
expertise and by leveraging our understanding of the IoT
ecosystem," said Erik Ekudden, chief technology officer at
Ericsson.
"We are pleased to have the opportunity to participate in this
C-V2X trial; we expect this new communication technology is
designed to assist us to offer new safety and convenience
features," said Tetsuo Sasaki,
general manager, connected car and services engineering department,
Nissan. "With the data made available by this real-world trial, we
will be able to accelerate our development to offer new services in
a timely manner, once the 5G technology is available."
"This collaborative project will bring together the invaluable
knowledge and experience of world leaders in the automotive and
telecom domains, and will be imperative for all parties to underpin
their roles in the era of connected cars toward improved road
safety and comfort. NTT DOCOMO is determined that our experience in
telecommunications system will be indispensable to maximize the
values of C-V2X. This project will set a clear path toward
connected cars and roads of the future that materializes the power
of C-V2X," said Hiroshi Nakamura,
Chief Technology Officer at NTT DOCOMO.
"Towards the realization of a connected car society, the
functionalities of network infrastructure for V2X must be much more
intelligent. With OKI's strong track record of ITS infrastructure
deployment, we expect to achieve great results through this trial
regarding the applicability of V2X for ITS with a view to the
evolution towards 5G in conjunction with other member companies,"
said Yukio Kato, general manager,
social infrastructure solutions division, ICT business division of
OKI.
"We are pleased to be working alongside such a dynamic group of
forward-thinking companies to demonstrate the capabilities of C-V2X
technology in the first announced Japanese trials. With its direct
communications capabilities, C-V2X is ideally suited to be an
important factor in facilitating enhanced safety consciousness and
driver assistance. This Japan
trial is a milestone in the global deployment of C-V2X technology
which is expected to be featured in production vehicles by 2020,"
said Nakul Duggal, vice president of
product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
About Continental
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for
sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient,
intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines,
traffic and transportation. In 2017, Continental generated
preliminary sales of around €44 billion and currently employs more
than 233.000 people in 56 countries.
For more information, please visit our websites
www.continental-press.com and www.continental-automotive.com.
About Ericsson
Ericsson is a world leader in communications technology and
services with headquarters in Stockholm,
Sweden. Our organization consists of more than 111,000
experts who have provided customers in 180 countries with
innovative solutions and services. Together we are building a more
connected future where anyone and any industry is empowered to
reach their full potential. Net sales in 2016 were SEK 222.6 billion (USD
24.5 billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX stock
exchange in Stockholm and the
NASDAQ in New York. Read more on
www.ericsson.com.
About Nissan
Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells
more than 60 models under the Nissan, INFINITI and Datsun brands.
In fiscal year 2016, the company sold 5.63 million vehicles
globally, generating revenues of 11.72
trillion yen. In fiscal 2017, the company embarked on Nissan
M.O.V.E. to 2022, a six-year plan targeting a 30% increase in
annualized revenues to 16.5 trillion
yen by the end of fiscal 2022, along with a core operating
profit margin of 8% and cumulative free cash flow of 2.5 trillion yen. As part of Nissan M.O.V.E. to
2022, the company plans to extend its leadership in electric
vehicles, symbolized by the world's best-selling all-electric
vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters
in Yokohama, Japan, manages
operations in six regions: Asia
& Oceania; Africa, the
Middle East & India; China;
Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has a global workforce
of 247,500 and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault
since 1999. In 2016, Nissan acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi
Motors. Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi is today the world's largest
automotive partnership, with combined annual sales of more than 10
million vehicles a year. For more information about our products,
services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit
nissan-global.com.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading
mobile operator with over 75 million subscriptions, is one of the
world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network
technologies. Beyond core communications services, DOCOMO is
challenging new frontiers in collaboration with a growing number of
entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and convenient
value-added services that change the way people live and work.
Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO is
pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative
services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond their
expectations. DOCOMO is listed on stock exchanges in Tokyo (9437) and New
York (DCM). www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english.
About OKI
Founded in 1881, OKI Electric Industry is Japan's leading telecommunications
manufacturer in the Info-telecom field. Headquartered in
Tokyo, Japan, OKI provides
top-quality products, technologies, and solutions to customers
through its info-telecom systems and printer operations. Its
various business divisions function synergistically to bring to
market exciting new products and technologies that meet a wide
range of customer needs in various sectors. Visit OKI's global
website at http://www.oki.com/.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G
and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated
includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority
of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary
of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries,
substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and
development functions, and substantially all of its products and
services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For
more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the
evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more
closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more
information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and
Facebook pages.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered
in the United States and other
countries. Qualcomm C-V2X Reference Design and Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X
chipset are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete Lancia, Corporate
Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
John Sinnott, Investor
Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
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