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{{Short description|Traffic information technology used in Japan}} |
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'''Vehicle Information and Communication System''', or '''VICS''', is a technology used in Japan for delivering traffic and travel information to drivers. |
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'''Vehicle Information and Communication System''' ('''VICS''') is a technology used in [[Japan]] for delivering [[traffic information|traffic]] and [[travel]] information to [[road vehicle]] drivers. It provides simple maps showing information about traffic jams, travel time, and road work - usually relevant to your location and usually incorporating infrared beacons. |
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It can be compared with the European [[Traffic Message Channel|TMC]] technology. |
It can be compared with the European [[Traffic Message Channel|TMC]] technology. |
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VICS is transmitted using: |
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* [[Frequency modulation|FM]] [[Multiplexing|multiplex broadcasting]] (uses [[Data Radio Channel|DARC]]). With this method, you have to manually select road conditions on-screen. |
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* [[Infrared]] |
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* [[Infrared]] beacons over Japan's highways and urban roads. With this method, road conditions automatically pop up. |
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* [[Microwave]]s in the [[ISM band]]. |
* [[Microwave]]s in the [[ISM band]]. |
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* [[Frequency modulation|FM]], similar as [[Radio Data System|RDS]] or [[DARC]]. |
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It is an application of [[Intelligent transportation system|ITS]]. |
It is an application of [[Intelligent transportation system|ITS]]. |
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The VICS information can be displayed on the car navigation unit at 3 levels: |
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# Level-1: Simple text data |
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[[ja:VICS]] |
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# Level-2: In form of simple diagrams |
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# Level-3: Data superimposed on the map displayed on navigation unit (e.g., traffic congestion data) |
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Information transmitted generally includes [[traffic congestion]] data, data on availability of [[Rest area|service areas]] (SA) and [[parking area]]s (PA), information on [[road works]] and [[traffic collision]]s. |
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Some advanced navigation units might utilize this data for route calculation (e.g., choosing a route to avoid congestion) or the driver might use his/her own discretion while using this information. |
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==See also== |
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*[[G-Book]] |
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*[[Internavi]] |
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*[[CarWings]] |
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[[Category:Information systems]] |
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[[Category:Warning systems]] |
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[[Category:Road transport in Japan]] |
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[[Category:Intelligent transportation systems]] |
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[[Category:Japanese inventions]] |
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Latest revision as of 05:49, 21 June 2023
Vehicle Information and Communication System (VICS) is a technology used in Japan for delivering traffic and travel information to road vehicle drivers. It provides simple maps showing information about traffic jams, travel time, and road work - usually relevant to your location and usually incorporating infrared beacons.
It can be compared with the European TMC technology.
VICS is transmitted using:
- FM multiplex broadcasting (uses DARC). With this method, you have to manually select road conditions on-screen.
- Infrared beacons over Japan's highways and urban roads. With this method, road conditions automatically pop up.
- Microwaves in the ISM band.
It is an application of ITS.
The VICS information can be displayed on the car navigation unit at 3 levels:
- Level-1: Simple text data
- Level-2: In form of simple diagrams
- Level-3: Data superimposed on the map displayed on navigation unit (e.g., traffic congestion data)
Information transmitted generally includes traffic congestion data, data on availability of service areas (SA) and parking areas (PA), information on road works and traffic collisions.
Some advanced navigation units might utilize this data for route calculation (e.g., choosing a route to avoid congestion) or the driver might use his/her own discretion while using this information.