This paper introduces the basic concept of the Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) Module as future part of a ship side Integrated Navigation System (INS). Core of the PNT Module is a sensor fusion based processing system (PNT Unit). The paper will focus on important aspects and first results of the initial practical realization of such a PNT Unit, including a realization of a Consiste...

Community dwelling is a problem for people with dementia. Can GPS route navigation support on a mobile device provide a solution? In a small scale exploratory research with this target group we studied the effects of two different types of audio instructions and assessed the pedestrian safety while operating the device. Methodological issues that limited the size and scope of data collection no...

Technological approaches for detecting and monitoring fatigue levels of driver fatigue continue to emerge and many are now in the development, validation testing, or early implementation stages. Previous studies have reviewed available fatigue detection and prediction technologies and methodologies. As the name indicates this project is about advanced technologies in cars for making it more int...

Due to the increasing demand for traveling in public transportation systems and increasing traffic of vehicles, nowadays vehicles are getting to be intelligent to increase safety, reduce the probability of accident and also financial costs. Therefore, today, most vehicles are equipped with multiple safety control and vehicle navigation systems. In the process of developing such systems, simulat...

In this paper, an integrated inter-vehicles wireless communications and positioning system supporting alternate positioning techniques is proposed to meet the requirements of safety applications of Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS). Recent advances have repeatedly demonstrated that road safety problems can be to a large extent addressed via a range of technologies including...

Galileo is the European Global Navigation Satellite System, under civilian control. Galileo will provide their users with highly accurate global positioning services and their associated integrity information. The main objective of this article is to explain the basis of the Galileo integrity concept, which is fundamental for safety-critical applications such as maritime navigation. A review of...

We assessed the feasibility, accuracy, and safety of securing site-selective brain biopsy specimens by using a real-time CT-guided stereotactic navigation system through a mini-burr hole in the skulls of two dogs. Two beagle dogs each underwent two biopsy procedures. Our results indicated that the navigation system was accurate, safe, fast, and reliable for performing real-time brain biopsy in ...