Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Head-up displays show driving relevant information as a virtual image
several metres in front of the car, making it easier for the driver to keep
his or her eyes on the road and to see the information that is displayed
faster (available; systems with extended field of view and luminance
range under development).
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Speech input for operation of suitable functions (available; natural
dialogue under development).
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Improved navigation (matching of navigation hints and external world).
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Systems improving driving activities:
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Cruise control with extended range (urban area, stop & go, traffic jams).
Detection of driver impairment due to health or drug problems.
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Detection of driver inattention (gaze direction) and potentially mental
distraction.
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Obstacle and collision warning.
Crash mitigation/avoidance systems.
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Lane-detection/lane-departure warning/lane-keeping support (available
for standard situations; extended functionality under development).
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Parking assistance which support or even perform the parking process
(informing systems on the market in large quantities; systems with lateral
control available by leading OEMs; with lateral and longitudinal control
in research vehicles available but still problems with detection of all kinds
of obstacles and with legislation/responsibility).
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Systems improving comfort and wellbeing:
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Identification of driver and passenger for adaptive functions.
Improvement of thermal comfort (individual, faster reaction).
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Improvement of acoustic comfort (active noise reduction, intercom
between front/back seats).
Physical-training devices.
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In-car illumination adaptable or adaptive to driver/passenger mood.
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3.3.3.
Public transport
Transport - the ability to get from A to B - is fundamental to independent living. Public
transport must be accessible and easy to use, especially for older people, many of
whom do not have access to - or do not want to drive - a car. This refers not only to the
vehicles, but also to the transport infrastructure such as stations, airports and ticket
machines and on-street approaches. Pre-trip planning should be quick and simple, and
on-trip planning should be available so that people can make adjustments to their
journey for whatever reason (social, emergency or change of plan).
There are many different modes of public transport (bus, train, metro/subway, air,
taxi, ferry), and it is vital that integration of the services (usually a political issue) and
integration of information (usually a business issue) takes place where possible. Such
measures enhance the convenience and simplicity of using public transport, which in
turn (and in combination with measures such as travel training) increases user
confidence.
