Author: Ryan Hall
DEKRA has been recognized by OmniAir Consortium® as an authorized test laboratory for tolling interoperability certification at its Sterling, Virginia facility. DEKRA will provide third-party, accredited laboratory testing on RFID technology including vehicle tags and readers used by state and local agencies at tolling plazas and gantries in North and South America.
“DEKRA is the first OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory able to conduct third-party, independent certification testing across all of our product lines, including DSRC-V2X, C-V2X, and RFID Tolling,” said Jason M. Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “After a rigorous audit, we are pleased to authorize their laboratory in Sterling, Virginia, providing market choice to OmniAir members as we expand our tolling certification program.”
The OmniAir certification program ensures that devices and systems across equipment vendors and toll facilities are interoperable and perform according to requirements established by user groups. Devices must pass a series of rigorous tests to obtain certification, including conformance, environmental, basic interoperability, and applied interoperability tests.
This accreditation marks DEKRA’s second OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory. In April 2021, DEKRA’s Málaga, Spain laboratory was the first in the world accredited to certify cellular vehicle-to-everything technology. DEKRA offers a range of testing services for the connected vehicle, including laboratory testing, field testing, regulatory certification services, such as FCC Part 15 and Part 90 for U.S. market access.
“Tolling interoperability is of critical importance for the tolling industry, but also for drivers who depend on the technology as a convenient and dependable way to seamlessly pay tolls while traveling,” said Bert Zoetbrood, President of DEKRA Americas. “DEKRA and OmniAir have a shared vision to promote the future of interoperability and connected vehicles, which we will both move forward through this partnership.”
For more information, visit DEKRA.us/ProductTesting.
About DEKRA North America
DEKRA North America protects people, assets, and our community by providing comprehensive testing, inspection, certification and consulting services around the globe. DEKRA NORTH AMERICA is a service unit of DEKRA S.E., a global leader in safety since 1925 with over 46,500 employees in 60 countries across six continents.
About OmniAir Consortium
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.
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November 5, 2021 3:31PM
OmniAir Certified iT telecom’s V2X RSU
OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces the V2X-RSU-N2 Road-Side-Unit (RSU) developed by iT telecom, has earned OmniAir Qualification for a V2X connected vehicle device.
The iT telecom V2X-RSU-N2 device was tested at Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) – Seongnam, Korea, an OmniAir Qualified Test Laboratory (OQTE).
“Congratulations to iT telecom for earning OmniAir Certification for their RUS,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir. “OmniAir only awards certification to trusted communications devices that conform to industry standards and meet minimum interoperability and security requirements.”
Based in Anyang, South Korea, iT telecom has provided V2X technology for significant C-ITS R&D and Smart Highway programs for nearly a decade. iT Telecom’s most recent project supplied 3,000 OBU’s and 100 RSU’s for the Jeju Island (Korea) C-ITS project.
OmniAir has offered certification for V2X devices since 2017 and launched the world’s first comprehensive certification program for tolling and connected vehicle field testing sites.
Please visit our product certification page to learn more about the V2X-RSU-N2, RSU, and other OmniAir Certified devices.
About OmniAir Consortium
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.
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October 25, 2021 3:56PM
OmniAir Connected Vehicle Workshop
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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, and our partners, DriveOhio Alliance today announced the agenda for our joint Connected Vehicle Technical Workshop on Monday, November 8 in the atrium of the Ohio Statehouse.
Registration for this in-person event is open to the public, but seating is limited.
This event will feature leading government and industry experts who will offer insights on current and future trends in connected mobility.
Falon Donohue, Partner, Narya Capital, will offer the keynote address, followed by a special video message from the Honorable Jon A. Husted, Lt. Governor, State of Ohio. The event will feature panel discussions and presentations on the testing and deployment of connected vehicle and infrastructure technologies.
Featured Speakers
OmniAir’s Connected Vehicle Technical Workshop is held in conjunction with the OmniAir Ohio Plugfest testing event, in partnership with DriveOhio, The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research, and The Beta District. OmniAir Plugfests are the premier testing events for connected vehicles, consisting of extensive week-long conformance and interoperability testing both in the laboratory and field.
The Ohio Plugfest is the first North American event to conduct field testing in an open and live traffic environment for V2X connected vehicle technologies.
Who should attend?
The connected vehicle ecosystem comprises device manufacturers, tier-one suppliers, OEMs, deploying agencies, chipset manufacturers, test laboratories, test equipment providers, and others interested in contributing to developing a robust certification program for V2X communications. Government officials interested in deploying V2I technology are highly encouraged to attend to learn firsthand about the value that OmniAir Certification adds to their projects and deployments.
Connected Vehicle Workshop Agenda
Welcoming Remarks – 9:30 AM
Keynote Presentation and Special Message – 9:45 AM
Panel 1 – 10:15 AM
Connected Vehicle Testing & Deployment in Ohio and Around the World
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Panel 2 – 11:30 AM
Connected Vehicle Applications: V2X Applications – Innovations in Safety and Payment
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Roundtable – 1:30 PM
Future Trends in V2X and Smart Mobility: Where do we go from here?
Panelists
Fireside Chat – 2:45 PM
Ohio Ecosystem for Smart Mobility
Panel 4 – 3:30 PM
Technology Solutions for Distracted
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Closing Remarks – 4:30 PM
Vendor Showcase & Reception – Statehouse Rotunda – 4:45 PM
Event Close – 6:45 PM
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October 22, 2021 5:05PM
Ohio Plugfest Two Weeks Away – Nov. 8-12
The OmniAir Ohio Plugfest, in partnership with DriveOhio, The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research, and The Beta District is coming up fast!
It is just two weeks until OmniAir Consortium® kicks off the premier testing event for connected vehicle technologies in Columbus, Ohio the week of November 8-12.
This event is designed as a readiness event for connected vehicle and infrastructure radios and modules.
OmniAir Plugfests offer a week of comprehensive lab, field, and security testing for On Board Units (OBU), Roadside Units (RSU), and modules. This OmniAir Plugfest will focus on C-V2X (LTE-V2X PC5) devices preparing for OmniAir Certification.
Building off of our success at the recent OmniAir Michigan Plugfest, we will offer bench simulation and field testing for nine different V2X applications, representing important safety use cases.
Laboratory bench testing will take place over 5 days at The Ohio State University, Center for Automotive Research. Field testing, in a live traffic environment, is made possible through our partnerships with the Beta District and DriveOhio.
Field testing will begin on Wednesday, November 10, and continue through Friday, November 12 along the 33 Smart Mobility Corridor in Marysville and Dublin.
We have an incredible amount of test stations offered by the following OmniAir® members: Anritsu, AUTOCRYPT, INTEGRITY Security Services, Keysight Technologies, Microsec, Qualcomm, Rohde & Schwarz, S.E.A. Datentechnik GmbH, Spirent, Wayties, WSP, NI, and Nordsys.
The following companies are already registered and will take advantage of the opportunity to bring multiple devices for testing: Applied Information, Autotalks, Cohda Wireless, Commsignia, Continental, Danlaw, HARMAN, Kapsch, Siemens, and Qualcomm.
These companies have registered several C-V2X On-Board Units (OBU) and Roadside Units (RSU) that are ready for security, conformance, and interoperability testing.
“OmniAir is excited to bring the world’s premier testing event for connected vehicle devices and applications to the Buckeye State,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “Strong participation by leading device manufacturers, test equipment providers, labs, and engineering firms is an indication of the growing market for these life-saving connected vehicle technologies.”
As space is limited we are only able to accommodate a few more C-V2X device makers. Register now to ensure your OBU or RSU is ready for certification and deployment!
Registration ends at the close of business, Thursday, October 28.
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October 7, 2021 7:06PM
OmniAir Ohio Plugfest Partners
OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces that the next OmniAir® Plugfest will take place in Ohio the week of November 8-12. The OmniAir Ohio Plugfest takes place in partnership with the DriveOhio Alliance at the Ohio State University, Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Columbus, Ohio. “OmniAir is excited to bring its next Plugfest to the Buckeye State,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir Consortium. “Our Plugfest partners are proven leaders that support the development and deployment of connected vehicles and advanced mobility technology.” OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere week-long readiness testing event for connected vehicle technologies. The Plugfest brings together leading V2X device manufacturers, test laboratories, and test systems providers worldwide for five days of interoperability, security, and performance testing in lab and field environments.
The OmniAir/DriveOhio Connected Vehicle Technical Workshop will take place on Monday, November 8, at the Ohio Statehouse, with a reception to follow. Participation in the Technical Workshop is open to OmniAir and DriveOhio members, or by invitation only. Testing teams are invited to attend both the workshop and reception. New to this Fall’s workshop, testing participants and sponsors are invited to purchase vendor booths. Vendors will have the opportunity to meet with State legislators and end-users. Space is limited – contact Ryan Hall for more information.
On Tuesday, November 9, OmniAir, along with event sponsor Keysight Technologies, will host its Women in STEM event at the Center for Automotive Research. This dynamic event will be held in conjunction with the OmniAir Ohio Plugfest and will provide female undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to meet with professionals in the technology and engineering fields. Speed-networking booths are available to members interested in meeting students to discuss potential job and/or internship opportunities. Space is limited – contact Kate Oldham for more information.