Video car to car communication: Flash++ video

Informal signals currently used on the road, such as headlight flashing, are very basic and often interpretable in many different ways. This results in misunderstandings, frustration and aggression. To solve this problem Flash++ is designed. This is a standalone system that allows drivers to send more detailed messages to each other and other road users. The system utilizes daytime running lights, extended with colors and animations, to communicate a number of common messages through naturally mapped light signals. The driver can send messages simply by saying what he wants to communicate. The car recognizes voice commands and automatically sends out the proper light signal, making the interaction with the system very natural and fast. A fully working prototype was created and implemented into an existing car for validation purposes. This is the outcome of a Master Graduation Project (Department Industrial Design of the TU/e) of student Tom van Bergen (www.tomvanbergen.nl), who was coached by Dr. Jacques Terken.

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Science & Technology

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• car to car communication
• car2car communication
• car-to-car communication
• automotive technoloy