Next generation navigation devices using the TPEG protocol have the capability of delivering a much richer data set to drivers, which should result in a safer driving experience.One of those new data types which will alert drivers to road hazards ahead is LHW, Local Hazard Warning.
LHW is a subset of the TEC (Traffic Event Compact) application contained within TPEG, providing messages for event-oriented messages on road traffic.
LHW and TEC are based on the same specification but LHW is restricted exclusively to information about dangerous situations, i.e. when safety-critical incidents require increased driver attention.
GEWI is involved in a LHW project with BMW in Hessen Germany which will be offered as a commercial service in 2012. Attendees to ITS World Congress in Orlando will also have an opportunity to view a demonstration of this technology, and attendees to ITS Canada will be able to hear a presentation on the topic by Jim O’Neill of GEWI North America.
If you are interested in more information on LHW, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com.
Next generation navigation devices using the TPEG protocol have the capability of delivering a much richer data set to drivers, which should result in a safer driving experience.
One of those new data types which will alert drivers to road hazards ahead is LHW, Local Hazard Warning.
LHW is a subset of the TEC (Traffic Event Compact) application contained within TPEG, providing messages for event-oriented messages on road traffic.
LHW and TEC are based on the same specification but LHW is restricted exclusively to information about dangerous situations, i.e. when safety-critical incidents require increased driver attention.
GEWI is involved in a LHW project with BMW in Hessen Germany which will be offered as a commercial service in 2012. Attendees to ITS World Congress in Orlando will also have an opportunity to view a demonstration of this technology, and attendees to ITS Canada will be able to hear a presentation on the topic by Jim O’Neill of GEWI North America.
