Author: Ryan Hall
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.
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October 3, 2017 3:48PM
Plugfest by the Bay 2017 – Policy Workshop and Reception
OmniAir Hosts Premier Connected Vehicle Forum in San Francisco
OmniAir is proud and excited to announce our dynamic line-up of speakers and topics focused on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. On October 16, 2017, OmniAir will host the connected vehicle workshop at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Bay Area Metro Center.
The discussions will be spirited, lively, and informative as OmniAir pulls together key players with differing viewpoints on the path forward. Those participating include Toyota, Qualcomm, Panasonic, UL, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Colorado DOT’s Road X Project, Integrity Security Systems, HERE Technologies, and Contra Costa Transportation Authority, among others.
Workshop Topics:
- V2X Interoperability and Testing
- Vehicle Connectivity Around the World
- Automotive Cybersecurity
- Future Trends in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
“Ensuring interoperability for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies is essential to widespread adoption of connected and automated vehicles,” remarked Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “This workshop will examine how government and industry are working together to address critical challenges, including testing, certification, cybersecurity, and spectrum policy.”
This one-day policy workshop kicks-off the week-long Plugfest by the Bay 2017, held at the UL facility in Silicon Valley. There will be over 30 companies participating including test laboratories, test tool providers, and device manufacturers striving toward establishing interoperable devices for connected vehicles.
If you are a device manufacturer, test equipment provider, test laboratory, deploying agency, or have an interest in V2X technology, the workshop should not be missed.
To register or learn more about the OmniAir Connected Vehicle Workshop and Plugfest by the Bay 2017, explore our website, follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/OmniAirCon or like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OmniAirConsortium/. To apply for media credentials, please contact Ryan Hall, Rhall@omniair.org.