5.9GHz Technology is Making Its Way to the Road

Dual Mode Antenna combines GPS and 5.9 GHz DSRC in one small package

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- MARK IV IVHS announced the
availability of its newest innovation, a dual mode antenna in use by the
Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) Consortium for proof of concept
testing for all the DSRC applications, including safety and payment. The VII
initiative, a partnership of automotive OEMs, state Departments of
Transportation (DOTs) and the U.S. DOT, seeks the nationwide deployment of a
communications infrastructure on the roadways and in all production vehicles.
"The hallmark of a good vendor is one who thinks ahead on behalf of its
customers" stated Martin Capper, president of MARK IV IVHS. "That's what
we've done with the development of our new dual mode antenna which will be
important to the many toll agencies that choose migration to a 5.9 GHz DSRC
system."
Mr. Capper added, "MARK IV's new antenna is important because it allows
multiple frequency operation, including DSRC and GPS, in a single small unit
flush mounted to the vehicle roof. It allows communications in all directions
around the vehicle. In addition to opening up the possibilities of
integrating the antenna into the vehicle roof, at OEM level it expands the
prospects for an aftermarket device."
5.9 GHz DSRC is a powerful new communication standard proposed by the U.S.
DOT to move information between vehicles and the roadway as well as directly
among moving vehicles. DSRC uses an allocation of radio spectrum established
by the FCC to enable a broad slate of public and private safety applications
that promise to enhance the productivity of the nation's transportation
system.
MARK IV IVHS supplies the majority of electronic toll collection equipment
in the northeastern United States. With more than 17 million toll
transponders shipped and more than 3,000 lanes equipped, MARK IV is the
largest supplier of its kind in North America. Known for its innovations,
MARK IV technology has enabled many landmark intelligent transportation system
deployments, including: Canada's Highway 407 ETR, the world's first, non-stop,
all-electronic toll road; interoperability between truck electronic
preclearance systems and toll collection, numerous border crossing projects;
and, the E-ZPass(R) system of the Interagency Group of 24 toll authorities.
For more information on MARK IV go to http://www.ivhs.com.
SOURCE MARK IV

Margaret Nathan, +1-801-209-5485, margaret.nathan@strategiccommunication.com,
for MARK IV