Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Satellite technology
Improvements of
accuracy of GPS/
GLONASS available
Galileo a available,
seamless switch between
satellite, mobile and
wireless technology
Digital Maps for
Pedestrians
Comprehensive
coverage of urban areas
with detailed, regularly
updated digital maps.
Delivery to hand-held
devices via range of
suitable outputs
Near Field
Communication
Technology mature by
2010
Widespread deployment
in transport applications
Sensor Networks
Deployment of systems
Systems and people
communicate via
personal wearable
devices (PWD) or smart
phone/handheld devices
Smart Cards
Largely mature
technology in 2008.
More deployed systems
in 2010
Greater use of vicinity
cards.
More applications on
card.
Cards store large amount
of data.
