Title:	INTERNET POWERED INTELLIGENT NAVIGATION ANDASSISTANCE: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE
Author(s):	S. Maji , Abhishek Agarwal , Siddharth Arora , Sparsh Gupta
ISBN:	978-972-8924-39-3
Editors:	António Palma dos Reis, Katherine Blashki and Yingcai Xiao (series editors:Piet Kommers, Pedro Isaías and Nian-Shing Chen)
Year:	2007
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Intelligent system, Intelligent Vehicle, Intelligent navigation.
Type:	Full Paper
First Page:	166
Last Page:	171
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	Observing the escalating number of vehicles on Indian roads and the deteriorating conditions of traffic and infrastructure, several problems have come into sight. The problems of stressed driving, traffic congestion, increased travel time on roads, etc. are of prime concern. The students at Delhi College of Engineering (DCE) present a novel technique to resolve these pressing issues. Beginning with an intensive study of driving and traffic patterns across India, the prime concerns were identified. A broad concept is therefore proposed, that aims at overcoming these glitches and equipping the user with features to make his road trip a stress-free and relaxed journey. An iVehicle (Intelligent Vehicle) has been conceptualized which aims at reducing driving related stresses in countries having similar demographics as of India. The concept of making India's first iVehicle has also been modelled and programmed to confirm its credibility. The system synthesized at DCE, primarily provides real time traffic updates of the routes which are of interest to the driver/ user. Initially, data is automatically collected by the central server through the various iVehicles at different places in a region. The entire system (central server and various iVehicles) operates in real time synchronization and signals are sent from the central server to other iVehicles approaching that route, presenting them the traffic, road, or even the weather conditions beforehand. The software application part of the system presents the received data from the server in a user-friendly interface so that the driver can make the best possible use of the same. The proposed system has been designed to intelligently communicate with the user and to connect to his home and office. The final iVehicle technology would be entirely adaptive to the emotions of the user. Security of the vehicle will be linked directly to the user, and the user can control the access of others into the vehicle, no matter where he or his vehicle may be. The paper discusses the Indian scenario and then elucidates the methods used to implement and test the iVehicle concept, its operation techniques, detailed features, and its effect on the Indian transportation system. It also highlights how it can reduce the travel time and facilitate a smooth flow of traffic through busy streets, and how it can effectively be used for preventing thefts and road accidents.
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