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{{Short description|Traffic information technology used in Japan}} |
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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. |
'''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]] beacons over Japan's highways and urban roads. With this method, road conditions automatically pop up. |
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* [[Infrared]] |
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* [[Microwave]]s in the [[ISM band]]. |
* [[Microwave]]s in the [[ISM band]]. |
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* [[Frequency modulation|FM]], similar to [[Radio Data System]] (RDS) or [[Data Radio Channel]] (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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# Level-3: Data superimposed on the map displayed on navigation unit (e.g., traffic congestion data) |
# Level-3: Data superimposed on the map displayed on navigation unit (e.g., traffic congestion data) |
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Information transmitted includes [[traffic congestion]] data, data on availability of [[ |
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 own discretion while using this information. |
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== |
==See also== |
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*[[G-Book]] |
*[[G-Book]] |
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*[[Internavi]] |
*[[Internavi]] |
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*[[CarWings]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [ |
* [https://www.vics.or.jp/en/index.html VICS official website] |
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[[Category:Information systems]] |
[[Category:Information systems]] |
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[[Category:Road transport in Japan]] |
[[Category:Road transport in Japan]] |
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[[Category:Intelligent transportation systems]] |
[[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.