Author: Ryan Hall

OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, is developing a certification program for aftermarket vehicle-to-everything (V2X) devices. 

The new program will help extend OmniAir Certification benefits to new classes of connected mobility products, such as e-bikes, micro-mobility, emergency and transit vehicles. 

The new program will help to ensure that aftermarket C-V2X devices (AVD) conform to industry standards and are interoperable with C-V2X On-Board Units (OBU) and Roadside Units (RSU).

Central to this effort is the drafting of certification test plans by OmniAir’s Aftermarket Safety Device (ASD) Working Group, comprising industry stakeholders, including vendors, chipset providers, test laboratories, and V2X deployers.  

The program is designed in alignment with the emerging SAE J3315 standard and is tailored to accommodate the diverse classes of AVDs. The focus is currently on three categories: ultra-light, light, and professional ASDs, with primary emphasis on the first two.

OmniAir plans to validate the draft AVD test cases and test plans at the upcoming OmniAir San Diego Plugfest in October.

With the Federal Communications Commission announcing plans to vote on final rules for deploying C-V2X technologies in the 5.9 GHz Band and the increase in federally funded deployment projects, there is a demand for trusted V2X communications solutions. 

OmniAir currently offers independent, third-party testing and certification for C-V2X OBUs, RSUs, and modules.  OmniAir Certified® devices conform to industry standards and meet interoperability, security, and performance requirements.

OmniAir encourages industry and government experts to participate. If you want to contribute, please contact Ryan Hall or click here to join the working group.

About OmniAir Consortium:
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for Intelligent Transportation Systems (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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於推動智慧交通系統（ITS）、收費系統和車聯網互操作性及認證都具領先地位的 OmniAir Consortium® 宣布：Unex 開創性地成為了全球首家獲得 OmniAir 最新的模組認證計劃下，蜂窩車聯網（C-V2X）模組認證的公司。

此次里程碑通過了德國萊因 TÜV 台灣公司的嚴格測試；測試於 OmniAir 授權的台北測試實驗室，並使用來自 Keysight Technology 和 Spirent 的 OmniAir 認證測試設備。

今年稍早時，OmniAir® 擴展了傳統專注於車載單元（OBUs）和路側單元（RSUs）的認證計劃，將 C-V2X 模組納入其中；這一舉動旨在應對日益增長的認證 LTE-V2X PC5 無線電模組需求，對於提升車聯網技術的互操作性和可靠性至關重要。

「此番 Unex 的 C-V2X 模組獲得重大意義的認證，為行業樹立了新的標準，並標誌著車聯網通信技術新時代的開始。」OmniAir Consortium 執行董事 Jason Conley 說道：「OmniAir 致力於滿足市場不斷變化的測試和認證需求，並樂於為我們的成員提供更多的認證選項，為 V2X 部署者提供更多的認證產品選擇。」

Unex 獲得 C-V2X 模組認證，證明了該公司對品質和行業標準的承諾。最新的認證測試文件協助完善現有的符合性測試，補充了目前的計劃藍圖。這一嚴格的認證過程確保了 Unex 的模組在性能和互動操作性方面都達到最高標準。

「 Unex 的創新解決方案將在汽車供應鏈和車聯網基礎設施項目中發揮關鍵作用，」Unex Technology Corporation 執行長 Nick Lee 說道：「 Unex OmniAir 認證的模組將有助於在車聯網生態系統中建立信任度和整合可能性，促進 V2X 技術的無縫部署。」

OmniAir 通過其認證測試實驗室網絡，利用經認證的測試設備和經驗證的測試案例，提供 C-V2X 無線電和模組的獨立第三方測試和認證。如欲了解有關 OmniAir 認證計劃的更多信息，請訪問我們的網站。

如需了解更多關於模組認證測試或 OmniAir 認證計劃的任何信息，請聯繫 OmniAir 商務發展副總裁 Ryan Hall。

關於 Unex：Unex 是一家致力於開發創新通信解決方案，將車輛與一切（V2X）連接起來的台灣先進技術公司。如欲了解其產品及其在車聯網業內的影響，請參訪 Unex 的網站：https://unex.com.tw/en

關於 OmniAir Consortium：OmniAir Consortium 是推動智慧交通系統（ITS）、收費系統和車聯網互操作性及認證的領先行業協會；會員包括公共機構、私人公司、研究機構和獨立測試實驗室，請參訪 www.omniair.org 以了解更多信息。

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announced a pioneering achievement for the connected vehicle industry that Unex has become the first company globally to receive certification for its Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) module under OmniAir’s newly launched Module Certification program.

This significant milestone was accomplished through rigorous testing conducted by TÜV Rheinland Taiwan, an OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory in Taipei, which utilized OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment from Keysight Technology.

Earlier this year, OmniAir® expanded its certification programs, traditionally focused on On-Board Units (OBUs) and Roadside Units (RSUs), to include C-V2X modules. This expansion addresses the growing demand for certified LTE-V2X PC5 radio modules, which are crucial for advancing the interoperability and reliability of connected vehicle technology.

“This landmark certification of Unex’s C-V2X module sets a new standard for the industry and marks the beginning of a new era in connected vehicle communication technology,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “OmniAir is committed to meeting the evolving testing and certification needs of the marketplace and is pleased to offer our members more certification options and V2X deployers more market choices for certified products.”

Unex earning C-V2X module certification for its SOM-352UC module is a testament to the company’s dedication to quality and adherence to industry standards. The newly approved test document guided the conformance testing, which supplements the existing program scope. This rigorous certification process ensures that Unex’s module meets the highest standards for performance and interoperability.

“Unex’s innovative solutions are poised to be critical in automotive supply chains and connected infrastructure projects, said Nick Lee, CEO of Unex Technology Corporation. “The Unex OmniAir Certified module will help foster trust and integration across the connected vehicle ecosystem, enabling more seamless deployment of V2X technologies.”

OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification for C-V2X radios and modules through a network of accredited test laboratories, employing qualified test equipment and validated test cases. Please visit our website for more information about OmniAir’s certification programs.

For more information about module certification testing or any of OmniAir’s certification programs, contact Ryan Hall, Vice President of Business Development at OmniAir.

About Unex:
Unex is a pioneering technology Taiwan company dedicated to developing innovative communication solutions that connect vehicles to everything (V2X). Visit Unex’s website for more information on its cutting-edge offerings and their impact on the connected vehicle industry. https://unex.com.tw/en

About OmniAir Consortium:
 OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for Intelligent Transportation Systems (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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The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has joined OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles.  

Maricopa County is the fourth-most populous county in the United States, and the MCDOT plans, designs, constructs, and maintains roadways primarily in the county’s unincorporated areas.

As a member of OmniAir, MCDOT will gain access to valuable resources, technical expertise, and a network of industry leaders dedicated to enhancing the efficacy of connected vehicle technologies. 

“We are excited to welcome Maricopa County DOT, one of the nation’s leading infrastructure owner-operators, as our newest member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “Maricopa County’s expertise and experience in deploying intelligent transportation systems and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies will help to advance OmniAir’s testing and certification programs.”

In June, Maricopa County was awarded a $19.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for a largescale deployment of V2X technologies, connecting 750 RSUs and OBUs.  Maricopa was one of only three grant recipients, including locations in Texas and Utah, selected to serve as a national model for deploying V2X to help save lives on our nation’s  roadways.

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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OmniAir Consortium and the Intelligent Transport Society of Korea (ITS Korea) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining areas for collaboration to advance the testing and certification of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technologies in the Asia-Pacific region.

The agreement signed by ITS Korea Executive Director, Kyoung-Hwon KIM, and OmniAir Executive Director, Jason Conley, is focused on promoting conformance and interoperability of C-V2X technologies in Korea.

“This landmark MOU lays the foundation for a strong partnership between ITS Korea and OmniAir Consortium, focused on the deployment of trusted C-V2X equipment in Korea and around the world,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir.  “Our goal is to promote interoperability and the growth of a global market for connected vehicles and connected infrastructure technologies.”

The MOU details areas of potential joint activity, including:

  • Conducting one more joint Korea-based Plugfest testing events for C-V2X technologies.
  • Use of OmniAir test specifications for use in certification of devices for the Korean market.
  • Joint identification of standards and protocols in support of interoperability and conformance in Korea.
  • Joint identification of candidate test labs in Korea as potential OmniAir Authorized Test labs.
  • Cooperation to align U.S. and Korean interoperability conformance and certification programs.
  • Formation of a joint Connected Vehicle working group, as well as an executive-level Cooperation Committee, comprised of representative members from each organization.

This agreement updates the original MOU from November 13, 2018.  The organizations have also entered into a separate license agreement which addresses the use of OmniAir test specifications for C-V2X testing and certification in Korea.

About ITS Korea
ITS Korea is committed to resolving traffic and environmental issues as a representative organization dedicated to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Korea.

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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