SafeAPP Working Group

Date: 06/11/2013 v2

Meeting: Car Connectivity Consortium Summit, Krakow

Speaker and organisation: Theo Kamalski TomTom (theo.kamalski@tomtom.com)

Outline presentation1 Background

2 iMobility Forum

3 SafeAPP Working Group

4 Role of EC

5 Safe APPs in European context

6 Benefits of cooperation / liaison CCC-SafeAPPs

7 Conclusions

The Nomadic Device Forum raised the issue of driver distraction by APPs in 2010.

Most APPs are not designed to be used by driverswhen executing their driver’s task,

but

they hitchhike on Nomadic Devices into the car environment because customers wants to be connected everywhere and being on-line all the time also when driving the car.

Recommendations NDFTo separate applications from device types in regulation

To breakdown APPs into main functionality/driver tasks

Create cross device requirements for functionality/driver tasks

Implement a mechanism to disable/enable APPs

Add vehicle type identification

to avoid safe APPs can be used in unsafe situations (e.g. passenger car

navigation in trucks)

SafeAPP working group at a glancePart of the iMobility Forum

Advisory for safe APPs (for drivers executing their driver’s task)

Co-chaired by Mika Rytkonen (HERE) and Theo Kamalski (TomTom)

WG started in September 2013

Final report expected by end of 2015

Current status: scope definition finalization

iMobility Forum at a glanceInitiative of the EC - DG Connect

Stakeholders platform dealing with specific topics in the field of ITS, including research, innovation and deployment

Co-chaired by DG Connect, ACEA, ERTICO and ACECAP

DG Move and DG Enterprise participate (deployment)

10 active and 12 dormant working groups (www.imobilitysupport.eu)

iMobility Forum - VisionSafe, smart and clean mobility with zero accidents, zero delays, no negative impact on the environment and connected and informed citizens, where products and services are affordable and seamless, privacy is respected and security is provided.

In the time period 2011-2020, the iMobility Forum estimates for ITS the following potential contributions for the EU: 30% reduction in the number of fatalities 30% reduction in the number of seriously injured persons 15% reduction of road traffic related congestion 20% improvements in energy-efficiency 50% increase in availability of real time traffic and travel

information

iMobility Forum - StrategyStrategic focus is on defining research and innovation priorities, the speeding up of overall development / deployment processes and will cover requirements for all stakeholders along the whole value chain

Ensure that all relevant stakeholders are participating in the Forum

Ensure timely and high-quality deliverables from the Working Groups

Why a SafeAPP working group?

Public aspectsAPPs are part of the car and used by driversNegative impact of driver distraction on EU traffic safety objectives

Industry benefitsPreventing harmful regulation at EU Member StatesHaving influence on regulation

In Dubai, traffic accidents fell 20 per cent from average rates on the days BlackBerry users were unable to use its messaging service. In Abu Dhabi, the number of accidents this week fell 40 per cent and there were no fatal accidents.On average there is a traffic accident every three minutes in Dubai, while in Abu Dhabi there is a fatal accident every two days.

Press release based on figures police of Oct 15, 2011

Tasks of SafeAPP WG

Advise EC how driver distraction of APPs can be reducedHelp deploying the EU ITS Action Plan and DirectiveAlign with the HMI working groupAdvice on assessment of compliance Advice on maintenance after deployment

Advise on driver distractionPolitical specifications

R&D and technological gaps

Organizational aspects

Regulation to facilitate deployment process

International cooperation (e.g. NTHSA)

Roles of European CommissionDG Connect: bringing stakeholders together, initiate definition and R&D activities and if essential provide funding

DG Move: deployment, regulation and legislations in public sector

DG Enterprise: deployment, regulation and legislations in private sector

Other DGs: internal EC support

Tools for RegulationEuropean Statement of Principle (ESoP) based on the merged work of HMI and SafeAPP working group.Directive implementation compulsory for Member States and industry.EU legislation e.g. making paring of phone and head unit mandatory.

Choice will depend on (potential) safety impact of APPs

Main benefits of cooperation / liaison Political and regulatory choices will be close to market developments.Industry sector can influence regulatory processes towards feasible solutionsIndustry sector can smoothly at forehand prepare for potential future regulation.Aspects to be considered: • European Interface Standard for pairing and firewall• No IPR royalties to avoid a “get around” needs to be developed

ConclusionsDriver distraction of APPs is a hot topic at the EP, EC and MS.Regulation is very likely, in whatever form.Traffic accidents, caused by APPs, may make the political demands harder and deployment faster. Regulation may reduce driver distraction but will not solve it.The solution has be attractive enough to withheld users to operate the device in their hand. A cooperation between CCC and SafeAPP WG could be beneficial for both (feasibility, timing, attractiveness, etc.)

Thank you for your attention

theo.kamalski@tomtom.com

Back-up slides

Scope discussion topics HMI WG1. Vehicle types2.Specialist vehicles3.Origin of hardware and fixing4.Function5. HMI technology6.Responsibility of stakeholders 7.Assessment of compliance8.International cooperation

Source: HMI WG

9. User groups10. Mode of operation and equipment configuration11. Safe presentation12. Prioritization of messages13. Deployment accelerators

Specific Scope items for SafeAPP