Mexican Media Brands
Harman Launches Updatable Mapping System
Harman International Industries Inc. says it has developed a dynamic mapping technology that automatically updates cloud-based navigation systems based on traffic signs and other real world information collected from vehicles as they’re being driven.
Share
Harman International Industries Inc. says it has developed a dynamic mapping technology that automatically updates cloud-based navigation systems based on traffic signs and other real world information collected from vehicles as they’re being driven.
The system can alert drivers to upcoming construction zones, new speed limits and other changes, according to the supplier. It says the technology, which uses spatial machine learning techniques, currently is being launched with an unnamed German carmaker.
Harman’s dynamic map layers technology uses data collected from cameras and other car sensors to recognize road signs and compares it with the digital map information from the navigation system. If a difference is detected, the information is anonymized and sent to the cloud, where Harman’s platform analyzes and compares it with data collected from other vehicles. Once it’s verified, the new information is integrated into Harman’s overall map database.
Harman says the technology is compatible with the navigation data standard (NDS) protocol developed by carmakers and suppliers in 2012. This will allow information from Harman’s dynamic map layers system to be shared among different vehicle makes and models that also use NDS.
The system also could incorporate information from other advanced driver assistance system sensors to provide additional map updates, Harman says. And the company envisions the technology being used to create and update high-definition map content for autonomous vehicles.
RELATED CONTENT
-
Mustang Changes for 2018
On Tuesday Ford unveiled—using the social media channels of actor Dwayne Johnson (this has got to unnerve some of the auto buff book editors)—the 2018 Mustang, which has undergone some modifications: under the hood (the 3.7-liter V6 is giving way to a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four, and a 10-speed automatic is available), on the dash (a 12-inch, all-digital LCD screen is available for the dashboard), at the tires (12 wheel choices), on the chassis (MagneRide damper technology is being offered with the Mustang Performance Package), and on the exterior (three new paint colors). And while on the subject of the exterior, there are some notable changes—a lower, remodeled hood, repositioned hood vents, new upper and lower front grilles, LED front lights, revised LED taillamps, new rear bumper and fascia.
-
When Automated Production Turning is the Low-Cost Option
For the right parts, or families of parts, an automated CNC turning cell is simply the least expensive way to produce high-quality parts. Here’s why.
-
on lots of electric trucks. . .Grand Highlander. . .atomically analyzing additive. . .geometric designs. . .Dodge Hornet. . .
EVs slowdown. . .Ram’s latest in electricity. . .the Grand Highlander is. . .additive at the atomic level. . .advanced—and retro—designs. . .the Dodge Hornet. . .Rimac in reverse. . .
