WHITE PAPER Saving Lives with Intelligent In-Vehicle Systems

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1 WHITE PAPER Saving Lives with Intelligent In-Vehicle Systems For more information, please visit: 2012 IEIMobile

2 Approximately 1.2 million people die from traffic injuries and accidents each year. It has now become first priority for governments to ensure road safety and decrease fatalities on the road through the implementation of in-vehicle emergency call systems. In-Vehicle Emergency Call Systems According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 1.2 million people die from traffic injuries and accidents each year. In Europe alone, there were approximately 39,000 deaths and more than 1.7 million people injured in Some of these tragedies can be avoided with faster emergency service response time and more efficient accident information processing. Some of the factors affecting response time are: Delayed alerts at the emergency center: Manual notification (such as dialing 911) by vehicle occupants or third parties is done some time after the accident occurred, delaying the time in which related emergency personnel receive accident alerts. Delayed arrival of emergency services at the accident scene: Emergency services rely on directions provided by phone to locate the accident scene, which leads to increased delays in reaching injured occupants. Insufficient information during rescue: Emergency services are not aware of the vehicle type and other important details leading to long rescue time at the accident scene. Inefficient traffic management: Secondary accidents and traffic congestions may occur because traffic management centers or road operators were not promptly notified of the accident. In order to decrease the mounting number of traffic fatalities and ensure road safety, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are being developed around the world. The invehicle emergency call system is one such system being implemented by Europe and Russia as an attempt to increase road emergency responses.

3 Pan-European Emergency Call (ecall) The Pan-European in-vehicle emergency call system, also known as ecall, is an electronic safety system that automatically dials the emergency number (112) in the event of a traffic accident. Although the traditional method of calling from a mobile phone can be helpful in reducing fatalities, drivers often have inaccurate or incomplete location information. Additionally, both drivers and passengers may be unconscious or otherwise incapable of dialing the emergency number. Hence, the objective of the ecall system is to automate the emergency call; either by initiating it through crash sensors, or manually by the push of a button. When a collision is detected by an in-vehicle sensor, such as the airbag sensor, the emergency 112 call can be initiated by the driver or automatically. This emergency call is transmitted to the nearest Public Service Answering Point (PSAP) in the form of a voice call and minimum set of data (MSD). Important information such as accident location and vehicle description will be decoded and displayed on the PSAP operator screen. At the same time, the voice call enables the operator to hear what is happening in the vehicle and talk with the occupants of the vehicle if possible. This will help the operator determine which emergency services are needed at the accident scene (ambulance, fi re, or police) and quickly forward and dispatch the alert and relevant information to the right service. Voice + MSD Voice + MSD Satellite Position Voice Voice Car Incident Mobile Network PSAP Traffic Info Hospital Car Incident Voice + Hospital Traffic Management Center

4 ERA GLONASS ERA GLONASS is the Russian accident emergency response system resembling the Pan European ecall. The Navigation Information Systems (NIS) GLONASS is responsible for the rollout of this project. NIS GLONASS was designated by the Russian Government as the National Navigation Services provider and includes representatives from both public and private organizations interested in developing GLONASS technologies. At a glance, ERA GLONASS is similar to the ecall system. However, once the emergency call is triggered, the system sends the MSD and creates a voice link to the closest NIS Regional Service Center. The regional service center then distributes these calls to the local police PSAP, ambulance PSAP, and Emercom for respective services. The main difference between ERA GLONASS and the Pan-European ecall is that the former can also serve as a basis for additional location-based services such as toll collection and stolen vehicle recovery. ecall Project - The Pan-European in-vehicle emergency call system - In-Vehicle unit with support of Galileo or GPS/ Galileo - Triggered automatically by the in-vehicle device/system in case of serious accident or manually by vehicle occupants - Based on 112 Emergency number (112 and E112) - Creates a voice link to the closest PSAP and sends a MSD in EU territory ERA GLONASS Project - Russian GLONASS-based emergency response system - In-Vehicle unit with support of GLONASS or GLONASS/GPS/Galileo - Triggered automatically by the in-vehicle device in case of serious accident or manually by vehicle occupants - Based on 112 Emergency number (starting 2012) - Creates a voice link to the closest NIS Regional Center and sends MSD on the territory of Russia Table 1: ecall and ERA GLONASS Comparison Table - NIS Regional Center distributes the calls to local police PSAP, local ambulance PSAP, and local Emercom - Infrastructure of ERA GLONASS system will serve as a base for additional location-based services (pay as you drive, road taxes, toll collect, stolen vehicle recovery, etc)

5 Rollout Status Deploying these emergency call systems in the EU and Russia requires enormous effort and resources, as well as the coordination and cooperation of governments, car manufacturers, telecom operators, and emergency centers. With the initial operation date set for 2013, both systems have been under construction since 2009 while legislations are currently being passed to support specification standardization. Various car manufacturers in the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) are also committed to this time table; however, implementation may still be subject to change depending on the EU commission and NIS GLONASS. Nevertheless, the table below lists the important dates, actions, and legislations for the implementation of both systems since their kick-off. ecall Project ERA GLONASS Project Kick-Off: European ecall implementation platform (EeIP) kick-off meeting held in Brussels, Pilot Runs: The HeERO project was set up for three years (from January 2011 to December 2013) to carry out pilot runs in nine countries including Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Romania, and Sweden. Objective is to start the development of necessary system infrastructures and share experiences with other EU Members and Associated States. Current Status: Currently, 15 Member States and 3 Associated States of the European Union are committed to deploying ecall. These countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxemburg, Malta, Romania, Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, The Netherlands, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. Planned Execution: In-vehicle ecall systems will be mandatory for all vehicles entering Europe from Kick-Off: NIS GLONASS designated as the National Navigation Services Provider and concept development of ERA GLONASS system, Pilot Runs: Pilot projects have been launched to test prototype ERA GLONASS vehicle terminals in many regions including Moscow, Kaluga and Ryazan, Tests verify compliance with GSM, UMTS, and in-band modem specifications, transmission and decoding of accident alert signals, and proper establishment of voice communication between in-vehicle occupants and PSAPs. Current Status: Additional pilot tests are currently being done by telecom operators in Russia. It is the intention of both the EU and NIS GLONASS to ensure the compatibility of the two independent systems, such that vehicles crossing national boarders can also receive emergency services during accidents. Pilot trials for this are being set up in Finland. Planned Execution: Full scale operation of ERA GLONASS in Russia is planned to start in Table 1: ecall and ERA GLONASS Comparison Table

6 Implementation Benefits The first and most direct benefit of emergency call systems will be the significant reduction of fatalities and injuries caused by traffic accidents. Emergency services can arrive at the accident scene faster because of the following improvements: 1. The emergency response center (PSAP) operator is alerted immediately after the accident occurs. 2. Important information, such as the vehicle s precise location, is sent with the Minimum Set Data (MSD). Studies throughout Europe suggest that once the ecall system is in place, emergency response times in rural areas will be reduced by 50% while urban areas will be reduced by 40%. Shorter emergency response times result in less serious injuries, which means better healing and recovery prospects. An estimated 2,500 lives and 62 billion Euros could be saved annually if all vehicles in Europe were equipped with an emergency call system. In addition to saving lives, the automotive and telecommunications industry may also benefit from the provision of new services based on the emergency call platform. In other words, this platform can serve as a basis for integration of navigation information systems such as location-based services, stolen vehicle recovery services, and toll collection services. Such integration can help both road operators and vehicle users, allowing them to be more efficient at acknowledging and reporting road incidents.

7 Market Opportunities The emergence of Intelligent Transport Systems has lead to the realization of new industry and market opportunities. With regards to emergency call systems, the drafting of new legislations by different nations will no doubt impact the entire automotive industry value chain. As a mandatory requirement for European cars, those in the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) representing a total of 18 European car, truck, and bus manufacturers at the EU level, are committed to designing in-vehicle systems that supports ecall. Russia has the same requirement for their car manufacturers to embed emergency call systems into vehicles produced in a few years time. With efforts directed toward satisfying both nations mandatory implementation of emergency call systems in the before-market automotive industry, it is expected that a number of opportunities will also appear for after-market solutions. The emergence of these market opportunities can be attributed to the following: 1. Although emergency call systems will be mandatory for cars entering both the European and Russian markets, the complete implementation will still require time. The introduction of after-market solutions can help speed up the implementation process. 2. Vehicles already present in the market (or purchased before the implementation of emergency call systems) will greatly benefit from purchasing in-vehicle devices that can be easily installed. Market analysis reports indicate that providers of after-market solutions who develop and design in-vehicle devices for emergency call systems should take the following main components into consideration: Electronic Control Unit (ECU): This includes functions that allow identification of the accident (for example, airbag activation), and on the other side, triggering (automatic or manual) the bundling of MSD. Positioning System (GNSS Receiver Modules): This supplies accurate location and direction information. Communication System (Wireless Modems): This functions as the wireless network in which a voice call can be set up and MSD can be sent to the nearest PSAP. Human-Machine Interaction (HMI): Human interface designs that can inform vehicle occupants of the status of the emergency call system

8 Conclusion With the imminent deployment of emergency call systems, the planning of related in-vehicle devices by companies in the telematics industry around the world is well underway. As a professional mobile solution provider of in-vehicle computing products we help support technology rollouts in the telematics industry. IEIMobile is committed to continuously integrating and developing new features and solutions that enable users to stay ahead as their market requirements evolve and shift. At the time of composing this white paper, the emergency call systems specifications are still subject to change. Nevertheless, working with leading module suppliers ensures that we make the correct component choices, thus speeding up our product design and time-to-market. IEIMobile is a business unit established by IEI Technology in Taipei, Taiwan that focuses on producing industrial-grade mobile computing devices. We are a professional mobile solution provider seeking to revolutionize the way people work. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes tablet PCs, industrial PDAs, and in-vehicle (automotive) computing devices. We serve the needs of a wide range of industries ranging from retail, logistics, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and hospitality. Any comments or queries concerning the material contained in this document can be submitted to: 5F., No. 29, Zhongxing Rd., Xizhi District, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.) sales@ieimobile.com For more information, please visit: 2012 IEIMobile