The Waze Beacon Ensures GPS Reception When Driving In Tunnels
Rahul Kalvapalle — September 23, 2016 — Autos
The Waze Beacons are exceptionally high-tech wireless navigation beacons, developed by Waze engineer Gil Disatnik, that represent the very first affordable and scaleable navigation beacons capable of guaranteeing GPS signal reception even inside tunnels.
It's always disconcerting when you're driving in an unfamiliar area, go down through a tunnel and lose your signal, making you anxious about your next turn or lane change. It's also disturbingly common for accidents to occur when people are emerging out of tunnels, due to last-minute lane changes. To prevent this, the Waze navigation beacons are designed to be installed in tunnels and transmit navigation information to drivers' smartphone apps free of charge.
By offering better signal reception in tunnels, the Waze Beacons allow for reliable navigation, which means reduced accidents.
It's always disconcerting when you're driving in an unfamiliar area, go down through a tunnel and lose your signal, making you anxious about your next turn or lane change. It's also disturbingly common for accidents to occur when people are emerging out of tunnels, due to last-minute lane changes. To prevent this, the Waze navigation beacons are designed to be installed in tunnels and transmit navigation information to drivers' smartphone apps free of charge.
By offering better signal reception in tunnels, the Waze Beacons allow for reliable navigation, which means reduced accidents.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Navigation Beacons - The Waze Beacons represent an innovative solution for ensuring GPS reception in tunnels, addressing the challenge of signal loss during navigation.
2. Affordable and Scaleable Technology - The development of affordable and scaleable navigation beacons opens doors for widespread implementation, enabling improved navigation experiences for drivers.
3. Enhanced Road Safety - Integration of Waze Beacons in tunnels reduces accidents by providing reliable navigation information during critical driving situations.
Industry Implications
1. Navigation Technology - The navigation technology industry can explore opportunities to incorporate wireless beacons into their existing products, enhancing GPS reception capabilities and coverage.
2. Smartphone Apps - Smartphone app developers can leverage the use of Waze Beacons to provide uninterrupted navigation, ensuring a seamless experience for users even in tunnel locations.
3. Transportation Infrastructure - Transportation infrastructure companies have the potential to integrate Waze Beacons into tunnels to improve road safety, reducing accidents caused by sudden lane changes or confusion when emerging from tunnels.
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