Month: October 2017
San Jose, CA USA – October 30, 2017 – Spirent Communications (LSE:SPT), the leading provider of connected car and automotive Ethernet test solutions, announced today that its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) solution has successfully completed the qualification process as OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment for WAVE-DSRC compliance certification. This certification gives connected car makers confidence that their vehicular communication devices and associated software will pass global industry requirements for interoperability and compliance with current standards and regulations.
Automotive OEM manufacturers, their suppliers and governments are actively investing in V2X communications. With the first US pilot deployments ongoing in several states, in the near future V2X will be widely deployed and used to notify drivers about road work, lane closures, traffic signal timing and even potential collision hazards, in order to optimize the safe flow of traffic and ultimately enable fully autonomous vehicles to operate in a safe and cooperative manner.
The OmniAir Consortium, an industry association promoting interoperability and certification for intelligent transportation systems, tolling and connected vehicles that use dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) and radio frequency (RF) technologies, recently launched its global V2X device certification program, an independent, third-party testing and certification program for V2X-DSRC connected vehicle products.
OmniAir has fully certified Spirent’s TTsuite-WAVE-DSRC test equipment to validate the conformance of an implementation or a system based on Certification Operating Council (COC) test specifications, as recommended by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). All of Spirent’s V2X conformance test suites enable full test automation and provide global V2X standards coverage, including both the European ITS-G5 and the USDOT /COC WAVE-DSRC standards, as per IEEE1609.x and SAE J2945/1.
“Our V2X device certification program is designed to advance safer transportation systems and connected car communications by improving the mobility, efficiency and interoperability of ground transportation networks,” said OmniAir Executive Director Jason Conley. “OmniAir has selected Spirent’s TTsuite-WAVE-DSRC for V2X conformance testing, a suite that elevates OmniAir’s portfolio of testing equipment and commitment to independent third-party testing.”
“Spirent is honored to be one of the first qualified test solutions in OmniAir’s new V2X device certification program,” said Abhitesh Kastuar, Spirent’s General Manager for Automotive business. “Our products help partners and customers deploy their solutions assured that they meet requirements regarding functionality, interoperability and performance as outlined by the OmniAir Consortium and in forthcoming regulations by the U.S. department of transportation. We are fully committed to supporting evolution of these standards and specifications as the industry needs evolve.”
To learn more about Spirent’s automotive solutions visit, https://www.spirent.com/automotive.
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Spirent Communications (LSE:SPT) announced today it has agreed to partner with Commsignia, the leader in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication protocol stack and V2X Hybrid/ADAS solutions to provide the market with the most reliable and complete testing platform for the certification of V2X devices to the latest global standards. As part of the co-operation, Spirent will combine Commsignia’s V2X Software Golden Sample with Spirent TTsuite-WAVE-DSRC test system whilst Commsignia will use the Spirent TTsuite-WAVE-DSRC test system as a pre-certification tool for its Unplugged-RT V2X Protocol Stack.
Spirent and Commsignia are both members of the OmniAir Consortium which is responsible for certifying V2X devices and their communication software, in order to ensure that all the devices on the US and global markets are interoperable and compliant with current standards and regulations.
Automotive OEMs, Tier-1s, smart cities and governments are investing heavily in V2X Communications technology. In the near future, V2X communications will be used to assist drivers with notifications such as collision and road work warnings, lane closures, traffic signal phase and timing, to optimize the safe flow of traffic and ultimately to enable fully autonomous vehicles to operate in a cooperative manner to avoid collisions.
Abhitesh Kastuar, Spirent’s General Manager for Automotive solutions explains, “V2X-enabled vehicles are already in mass production and major deployments are expected by 2019. As V2X requires interoperability among the devices used for communication supplied by many radio and communication software stack suppliers, testing for standards compliance and interoperability among these devices is crucial.”
According to Alain Vouffo, Automotive Product Manager at Spirent, “After thorough research and testing of available V2X communication software stack solutions, Spirent has selected Commsignia’s Unplugged-RT V2X Communication Protocol Stack as the Golden Sample for V2X Software testing to combine with Spirent TTsuite-WAVE-DSRC test suite. The system is available now for the test houses, OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers wishing to validate and certify their V2X solutions.”
Jozsef Kovacs, Commsignia CEO commented, “Commsignia is committed to providing V2X software that meets the most rigorous testing and functional criteria of V2X use cases. Spirent was a natural choice for Commsignia to partner with, as both of our organizations strive to provide certified, validated solutions to meet the needs of our customers. Spirent’s offering covers standard variants both in the US and in Europe and will help ensure Commsignia compliance to the latest standards. We are proud that Spirent, a globally renowned brand for standards testing, has selected Commsignia to provide the reference V2X communication software stack for its TTsuite-WAVE-DSRC V2X conformance testing.”
Spirent’s TTsuite-WAVE-DSRC is among the first qualified test solutions approved by OmniAir for WAVE-DSRC certification. Spirent’s V2X conformance test suites enable full test automation and provide global V2X standards coverage, including both the European ITS-G5 and the USDOT Certification Operating Council (COC) for WAVE-DSRC compliance to meet continuously changing development requirements.
The two companies plan to expand their partnership with joint solutions to cover the testing requirements of future global V2X standards, including the upcoming C-V2X/LTE-V and 5G technologies.
To learn more about Spirent solutions, visit: spirent.com/Solutions/Automotive
About Commsignia
Commsignia (www.commsignia.com) is the market’s most dynamic V2X company thanks to its cutting-edge technology and market ready portfolio. Commsignia specializes in Connected Car / V2X “Safer on the Road” software and hardware products compatible with IEEE 802.11p and Cellular V2X / 5G helping to build the next generation autonomous car and smart mobility ecosystem that will make driving safer whilst reducing congestion and lowering emissions. Commsignia supplies best-in-class V2X (Car2X) Communication Software, hybrid V2X /ADAS Applications with robust PKI and SCMS security, a V2X SDK as well as OnBoard (OBU) and Roadside Units (RSU) for connected car and Smart City deployments.
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October 19, 2017 12:43PM
OmniAir™ Launches World’s First V2X Connected Vehicle Certification Program
FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 19, 2017 — Today OmniAir Consortium™ announces the formal launch of the world’s first vehicle-to-everything (V2X) device certification program for the connected vehicle market.
The announcement was delivered at the Plugfest by the Bay to a group of 174 participants representing 30 device makers, 11 test-houses, and test tool providers from nearly a dozen countries.
“Launching OmniAir’s independent, third-party testing and certification program for V2X-DSRC connected vehicle products is the culmination of a decade’s work,” remarked Jason Conley, Executive Director at OmniAir. “We are entering an exciting time and the work we are doing will save lives across the globe.”
As part of the certification process, OmniAir approved test equipment and listed systems from Spirent Technologies and Danlaw, Inc. as Qualified Test Equipment (QTE) for OmniAir Consortium’s Connected Vehicle Certification Program.
Abhitesh Kastuar, Spirent’s General Manager for Automotive, stated, “Spirent is proud to be a member of this device certification program driven by the OmniAir Consortium. As a well- established provider of V2X standards compliance test solutions, Spirent is helping automotive manufacturers around the globe to meet their requirements regarding functionality, interoperability and performance. We are committed to continue with our efforts to support future protocols and other standard specifications for this technology, as industry needs arise.”
“Obtaining OmniAir qualification highlights the confidence that our customers have shown in our products and services,” said Andrew Donaldson, Program Manager – Connected Vehicles, at Danlaw, Inc.
7Layers, Inc., a Bureau Veritas Group company, is the first OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory (OATL) for the testing of DSRC-V2X devices.
“7layers is thrilled to be selected as the first OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory for the connected vehicle certification program,” said CEO Fernando Rodríguez of 7layers, Inc.
OmniAir Consortium was founded over 10 years ago with the express purpose of promoting certification and interoperability for intelligent transportation systems. OmniAir and its members have worked collaboratively with transportation stakeholders to develop requirements and specifications for both RFID tolling and DSRC-based Connected Vehicle devices. Since 2012, OmniAir has certified RFID tags and readers used in electronic toll collection systems.
About OmniAir: OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling and Connected Vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.
Media Contact: Ryan Hall, 1250 Connecticut Avenue NW 8th Floor, Suite 825 Washington, DC 20036 rhall@omniair.org www.omniair.org 202-744-6480
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October 10, 2017 11:21AM
Danlaw DSRC Conformance Tester Earns OmniAir Certification
Danlaw is pleased to announce that its Mx-DSRC™ conformance test system has been approved as a Qualified Test Equipment (QTE) for OmniAir Consortium’s Connected Vehicle Certification Program. This program defined the scope, test cases, and templates for technical documents based on the SAE and IEEE specifications, utilizing the DSRC 5.9 GHz radio spectrum assigned by the FCC for vehicle safety and other mobility applications. Achieving this critical testing milestone ensures quality and standards-based conformance for the validation activities of the USDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems’ Joint Program Office in support of their Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program and other near-term projects.
Mx-DSRC will be used by automotive OEMs and suppliers for testing their DSRC devices, and by major testing laboratories that provide certification services for DSRC devices. Current customers of Mx-DSRC including 7layers, DEKRA, Intertek Group PLC, and UL LLC will have their systems available at the upcoming Plugfest By the Bay on October 16-20.
“Obtaining OmniAir qualification highlights the confidence that our customers have shown in our products and services,” said Andrew Donaldson, Program Manager – Connected Vehicles, at Danlaw. “The Mx-DSRC system ensures that DSRC devices meet industry standard requirements, as well as provide interoperability in the field.”
“Adding Danlaw’s Mx-DSRC test equipment to our line-up of Qualified Test Equipment brings us one step closer to realizing the public safety benefits that connected and autonomous vehicles will bring to our roadways,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director, OmniAir. “With this system in place, OmniAir will officially launch our device certification program to members beginning October 16.”
The Mx-DSRC test system, based on Danlaw’s Mx-SuiteTM embedded test automation tool, focuses on verifying protocol conformance and RF quality to the current baseline standards (i.e., SAE J2945/1, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 1609.2, IEEE 1609.3, and IEEE 1609.4.) developed for V2X applications. In addition to protocol testing, the next step is to enable vehicle-level drive
simulation and testing using the Mx-DriveTM Mobility Simulator. Mx-Drive reproduces multi-vehicle and infrastructure mobility systems to generate and execute real-world conditions for validating connected vehicle applications.
ABOUT DANLAW
Danlaw’s 800+ global engineering professionals have been providing connected vehicle telematics and automotive embedded electronics solutions to OEMs and their Tier-1 supply base for more than 30 years. In 2015, Danlaw was selected by the USDOT to develop a certification environment for testing and validation of connected vehicles using the Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) standard, ISO 802.11p. Customers include automotive OEMs, electronics suppliers, fleet and insurance companies worldwide. Danlaw has facilities in the USA, Europe, India and China.
ABOUT OMNAIR CONSORTIUM
OmniAir Consortium is a 501(c) (6) nonprofit trade association advancing the deployment of standards-based, interoperable wireless transport technologies that improve mobility, safety, and efficiency of ground transportation networks. OmniAir is committed to bringing members together to work collaboratively on requirements for connected vehicles, including interoperability and certification.
For more information, contact: Cyrilla Jane Menon, Product Marketing Manager, cyrillam@danlawinc.com.
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October 6, 2017 3:12PM
OmniAir’s Plugfest by the Bay: Connected Vehicle Workshop SOLD OUT!
OmniAir’s Plugfest by the Bay: Connected Vehicle Workshop and Plugfest reached max capacity yesterday with nearly 150 registered participants and attendees.
Teams from 28 DSRC device manufacturers and suppliers have signed up to participate in testing. These vendors will partake in conformance, interoperability, and field testing over four days. Volunteers from nine independent test labs and test equipment providers will be on site, operating testing stations and assisting in testing.
“DSRC based V2X technology for connected and autonomous vehicles is poised to take center stage,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “With nearly 30 device makers participating this year, we have high expectations that many vendors will be ready to apply for OmniAir certification.”
On October 16, OmniAir will officially launch the world’s first commercial DSRC-V2X device certification program.
At that time, OmniAir will begin accepting applications for DSRC device certification, test equipment qualification, and test lab authorization from its members in good standing. Additional information will be posted on our website.
If you have any questions about OmniAir’s DSRC-V2X certification program, or to receive an application, please contact Randy Roebuck; rdroebuck@omniair.org.
For more information about future OmniAir events, including our December Annual Meeting in New York City and our April 2018 Plugfest in the Detroit region, please contact Ryan Hall; rhall@omniair.org.