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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces that Unex has joined OmniAir® as an Associate Level Member.

Founded in 1997 in Taiwan, Unex Technology Corporation is a leading provider of pioneering V2X software and hardware solutions. Through various partnerships, they have identified ways to deploy V2X (DSRC and C-V2X) technology across various applications.

Unex also developed a highly integrated and user-friendly software development kit used by all Unex product families of System-on-Module (SOM), OBU, and RSU, including standard compliant V2X stack, advanced IEEE and ETSI communication security, and sample applications in source code.

Unex On-Board Units (OBUs) have been utilized in over 200 AV and C-ITS project deployments. Unex was the first to deploy C-V2X Roadside Units (RSUs) in a live field environment as part of the Taiwan Smart Transportation initiative.

“We are excited to welcome leading V2X technology provider like Unex as our newest OmniAir Member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “We look forward to relying on their expertise and experience as we improve and expand our C-V2X certification programs worldwide.”

As a member of the OmniAir Consortium, Unex will help shape OmniAir’s test specifications and procedures by participating in technical committees and industry working groups. OmniAir’s goal is to ensure the availability of trusted communications devices that conform to industry standards and meet minimum interoperability and security requirements.

OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification for tolling and connected vehicles, including DSRC and C-V2X (LTE-V2X PC5) radios.

For information about our certification programs and readiness testing events, visit our website at www.omniair.org.

 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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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces that iT telecom Co. Ltd has been awarded OmniAir Certification for two LTE-based cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) radios.

Korea’s iT telecom is the first company in the world to earn OmniAir Certification for LTE-V2X on-board units (OBU). OmniAir Certified® devices conform to industry standards and meet minimum interoperability and security requirements. 

OmniAir® has certified the C-V2X radio configuration, and the ASD-Q1 and ASD-A2 conform to OmniAir’s Connected Vehicle, LTE (OBU) v1.0 Conformance test specifications:761, 762, 763, 765, 767, 768 & 769. These industry-developed test cases are based on state-of-the-art technology standards for connected vehicle and transportation environments.

“Congratulations to iT telecom for being the first to earn OmniAir Certification for C-V2X radios,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir. “OmniAir Certification provides assurance to deploying agencies of the availability of trusted communications devices for connected vehicles and infrastructure.”

The iT telecom ASD-Q1 and ASD-A2 OBUs provide short-latency communication. It can be easily and comfortably implemented for inside and outside car networking applications with its efficient, robust, and reliable networking platform.

The iT telecom ASD-Q1 and ASD-A2  devices were tested at Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) – Seongnam, Korea, an OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory for LTE-V2X-based devices. TTA utilized OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment from Keysight Technology, Spirent, and Wayties.

OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification for C-V2X radios and modules through a network of accredited test laboratories, using qualified test equipment and validated test cases.  OmniAir Certification. Please visit our product certification page to learn more about the ASD-Q1 and ASD-A2  OBUs 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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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, is bringing our Plugfest for the first time to sunny Florida.

Join us May 1-5 at the world-class SunTrax Test Facility in Auburndale, FL., for a week of connected vehicle testing in laboratory and field environments.

For this Plugfest, OmniAir® is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and the University of Florida Transportation Institute for the biggest, most comprehensive OmniAir Plugfest yet!

“OmniAir is excited to bring our global testing event to SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “The state-of-the-art testing facility will allow our members to push the boundaries of Vehicle-to-Everything technology testing in a controlled and repeatable fashion.”

The OmniAir Florida Plugfest will feature comprehensive testing for C-V2X devices, including OBUs, RSUs, and modules.  Participants can take advantage of state-of-the-art testing at SunTrax’s test track and host facilities. Their track includes actual and simulated infrastructure elements and vehicles.

SunTrax Facility Overview

In conjunction with the OmniAir Floridia Plugfest, OmniAir is offering a one-day policy conference advancing the connected mobility ecosystem, with a special focus on Florida’s connected and automated mobility ecosystem.

This in-person workshop will address key technical and policy issues and will be held on Wednesday, May 3. In addition to the all-day policy conference, guests will have the opportunity to view live demonstrations of advanced mobility solutions, tour the SunTrax track and test facilities, and view a guided tour of Plugfest testing, followed by an evening networking reception.

The OmniAir Florida Plugfest will test LTE-V (C-V2X PC5) devices for conformance, interoperability, and security in laboratory and field environments. Devices under test will have access to comprehensive testing of the following test cases provided by OmniAir staff, member test laboratories, test equipment, and PKI provider personnel.

  • 759-Module (3GPP LTE-V Radio Release 14)
  • 761-3GPP (3GPP LTE-V Radio Release 14)
  • 762-J3161/1 (LTE-V2X V-V Minimum Performance)
  • 763-1609.2 (WAVE Security Services & various Message Types)
  • 765-1609.2.1 (WAVE Security Certificates & Services, including WSMs/WSPs/IPs)
  • 765-1609.3 (WAVE Networking Services)
  • 767-J2945/1 (V2V Minimum Performance – Bench)
  • 768-J2945/1A (V2V Minimum Performance – Field)
  • 770-RSU (RSU 4.1→CTI4001 Procedure)
  • 780a-Applications (V2V – Bench)
  • 780-Applications (V2I & V2V – Field)
  • 784-NTCIP 1218 (Bench)

Participation in OmniAir Plugfests is strongly encouraged for any C-V2X vendors considering applying for OmniAir Certification or Qualification of a device or test system.

OmniAir Plugfests draw device manufacturers, Tier One Suppliers, chipset providers, OEMs, deploying agencies, and leading engineering firms from Asia, Europe, and North America.

Tickets are on sale through our Eventbrite registration page. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing through March 15!

Register Today!

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. www.omniair.org

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling and connected vehicles, announces 2023 leaders for OmniAir® Working Groups and Special Initiatives.

OmniAir’s Working Groups develop the policies, procedures and specifications that support OmniAir’s independent, third-party testing and certification programs.  OmniAir Certified® devices conform with industry standards and meet minimum interoperability, security, and performance requirements.

“We are privileged to have recognized experts in ITS, automotive, and wireless communications technologies to serve in technical leadership roles, said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “OmniAir Working Groups provide the opportunity for our members to help shape the certification programs and policies that ensure the availability of trusted communications technologies for transportation.”

 

OmniAir 2023 Technical Leadership

Coordinating Council

Mike Brown, Southwest Research Institute.

Certification Working Group

Parthiv Parikh, SGS

Technical Working Group

Frank Perry, WSP

Cybersecurity Working Group

Jimmy Upton, INTEGRITY Security Services

Tolling & Emerging Payment
Working Group

Jake Royer, E-ZPass/IAG Group

 

RSU Sub-Working Group

 Nick Hegemier, DriveOhio

C-V2X Sub-Working Group

Jim Lansford, Qualcomm

 

Applications Testing Sub-Working Group

Tom Timcho, HNTB

1609.2.1 Sub-Working Group

Woody Kim, Saesol Technologies

 

Plugfest Testing Sub-Working Group

Aaron Moore, DriveOhio

RUC and V2X-based Tolling Initiative

Suzanne Murtha, AECOM

 

Participation in OmniAir Working Groups is open to all OmniAir Members.  If you are interested in joining an OmniAir Working Group, you can apply online, or contact Berkenda, OmniAir’s Director of Operations.            

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 labs. To learn more, please visit our website at www.omniair.org.

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On November 17, OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, met with Federal Communications Commission staff, urging the Commission to quickly grant multiple waiver requests to permit the deployment of Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) devices, operating in the upper 30 megahertz portion of the 5.9 GHz Band.

In the ex parte meeting, OmniAir®reiterated its support for both the Joint Waiver Request for a nationwide waiver from a group of automakers, equipment manufacturers, and state departments of transportation, as well as requests by multiple transportation departments, including Georgia, Florida, and Maryland DOTs, for the issuance of waivers that would permit deployment of C-V2X OBUs and RSUs.

OmniAir provided the FCC an overview of our organization, membership, and ongoing efforts to enable “trusted communications” for C-V2X services.

In addition, OmniAir briefed the Commission on OmniAir’s independent third-party testing and certification program for C-V2X OBUs, RSUs, and modules.  OmniAir also discussed the role certification and OmniAir Plugfest testing events play in ensuring C-V2X readiness for deployment.  

“We urge the Commission to act quickly in granting the waiver requests,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir.  “OmniAir is ready and willing to provide engineering resources to help overcome any outstanding questions to provide Commission confidence in granting C-V2X Waiver Requests.”

OmniAir Certification and Conformance Testing Program for C-V2X radio devices helps to realize these “trusted communications” between the roadside infrastructure, vehicles, and other transportation users to enhance public safety. 

A copy of OmniAir’s ex parte presentation is available here.

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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