IOnRoad
{{Short description|Driving safety app}}
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{{Infobox software
| name = iOnRoad Augmented Driving
| title = iOnRoad
| logo =
| screenshot =
| caption = Smart Phone Smarter Driver
| developer =
| released = May, 2011 (Private Beta)
October, 2011 (Open Beta)
November, 2011 (Public Release)
| discontinued =
| latest release version = 1.3
| latest release date = Oct 14, 2012
| operating system = Android (operating system) Version 2.2
| size =
| language = English
| genre = Transportation
| license = Proprietary
| website = {{url|http://www.ionroad.com}}
}}
iOnRoad is a free augmented reality driving safety app owned by Harman.{{cite news | url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2402079,00.asp | title=iOnRoad Augmented Driving (for Android) | publisher=PC Mag | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Jamie Lendino}} It received the International CES 2012 innovation award.{{cite web | url=http://www.microsoftrnd.co.il/about/think-next/think-next-2012/think-next-2012-demo-fest/ionroad | title=iOnRoad | publisher=Microsoft: Israel R&D Center | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111002648/http://microsoftrnd.co.il/about/think-next/think-next-2012/think-next-2012-demo-fest/ionroad | archive-date=November 11, 2012 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picitup.iOnRoad&hl=en | title=iOnRoad | publisher=Google Play | accessdate=November 7, 2012}} The program uses the GPS feature, gyroscope and video camera stream of the native mobile device to monitor a vehicle’s position on the road, alerting drivers of lane departures and potential collisions with audio and visual cues.{{cite web | url=http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20067732-48.html | title=iOnRoad app keeps an eye on the road for accidents | publisher=CNet | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Antuan Goodwin | archive-date=March 15, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130315074014/http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20067732-48.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/31/technology/personaltech/up-to-date-tricks-for-aging-wheels.html?_r=0&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1352297874-ZfCCivTQbXeGEdBLImXjqQ | title=Up-to-Date Tricks for Aging Wheels | work=The New York Times | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=John R. Quain | date=May 30, 2012}} iOnRoad has been downloaded by over 500,000 people.{{cite web | url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-ionroad-safer-driving-is-just-a-download-away/ | title=Israel's iOnRoad: Safer driving is just a download away | publisher=The Times of Israel | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=David Shamah}}{{cite web | url=http://www.themarker.com/hitech/1.650454 | title=The winning startup of the Israel Mobile Summit and Marker | publisher=The Marker | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Guy Grimland}}
In 2012, iOnRoad won the most innovative product award in the transportation category at the International CTIA conference.{{cite news | url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/post/2012/05/-distracted-driving-prevention-app-ionroad-wins-ctia-award-/1#.UJpunm_A8Rq | title=Distracted driving prevention app iOnRoad wins CTIA award | publisher=USA Today | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Roger Yu | date=May 16, 2012}} The app was also awarded the Best Product Demo at the 2012 Microsoft ThinkNext.{{cite web | url=http://it.tmcnet.com/topics/it/articles/2012/05/02/288691-ionroad-selected-as-best-product-demo-microsoft-think.htm | title=iOnRoad selected as 'Best Product Demo' at Microsoft Think Next event | publisher=Info Tech | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Rahul Arora}} The mobile application is incorporated with Qualcomms FastCV SDK which offers support for ARM based devices.{{cite web | url=http://www.qualcomm.eu/node/34783 | title=Qualcomm Congratulates for CES Award | publisher=Qualcomm | accessdate=November 7, 2012 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} At its launch, iOnRoad was released for Android mobile devices. In 2012, the company announced that it had plans to release the application on the Apple iOS platform in the near future.
History
iOnRoad was developed by an Israeli digital company.{{cite web | url=http://news.discovery.com/autos/ionroad-app-safe-driving-120111.html | title=Smart phone app warns of driving danger | publisher=Discovery News | accessdate=November 9, 2012 | author=Alyssa Danigelis | archive-date=August 15, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815113851/http://news.discovery.com/autos/ionroad-app-safe-driving-120111.html | url-status=dead }} In May 2011, the app was released to closed private beta testing. In October 2011, the app demoed at the International CES trade show where it was selected for the CES innovation, design and engineering award.{{cite web | url=http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gadgets/top-tech-trends-at-ces-2012-50006686/ | title=Top tech trends at CES 2012 | publisher=CNET Uk | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Niall Magennis | archive-date=January 18, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118081355/http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gadgets/top-tech-trends-at-ces-2012-50006686/ | url-status=dead }} In 2011, developers announced the launch of iOnRoad for Android-based devices at the Israel Mobile Summit.{{cite web | url=http://phys.org/news/2011-06-ionroad-augmented-reality-app-safer.html | title=iOnRoad: An augmented reality app that makes driving safer | publisher=Phy Org | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Katie Gatto}} Within the first two months of its release, iOnRoad was downloaded over 200,000 times.{{cite web | url=http://appshopper.com/blog/2012/01/11/ces-2012-ionroad-augmented-reality-driving-assistant-coming-to-iphone/ | title=CES 2012: iOnRoad Augmented Reality Driving Assistant Coming to iPhone | publisher=App Shopper | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Marianme Schultz}} In October 14, 2012, the company released version 1.3 of the program.
In April 2013, iOnRoad was acquired by Harman. Following the acquisition it is planned that iOnRoad's app will be embedded with Harman's media and navigation systems.[http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000835964&fid=1725 Harman buys Israeli road safety app developer iOnRoad], Roy Goldenberg, 11 April 2013, Globes
Features
The program’s primary purpose is to protect cars from being involved in an accident.{{cite web | url=http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2012/02/24/ionroad-turns-your-old-car-into-a-high-tech-safety-machine/ | title=iOnRoad Turns Your Old Car into a High-Tech Safety Machine | publisher=Geek News Central | accessdate=November 8, 2012 | author=Alan Buckingham}} The application measures the vehicle’s headway distance, alerting the driver to his speed, and proximity to the traffic ahead. While iOnRoad is in use, the phone is connected to the dashboard.{{cite web | url=http://www.news10.net/video/1383879141001/1/Consumer-electronic-show-in-Las-Vegas | title=Consumer electronic show in Las Vegas | publisher=News10 | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Nick Monacelli | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704044303/http://www.news10.net/video/1383879141001/1/Consumer-electronic-show-in-Las-Vegas | archive-date=July 4, 2012 | url-status=dead }}
Drivers are provided with a personal web dashboard that they can use in making phone calls, playing music or checking a map. The app also assigns points for safe driving tactics, allowing other iOnRoad drives to compete for the title of safest driver.
Awards and recognition
- CES 2012 Design and Engineering Showcase Award
- Winner of the 2012 CTIA Emerging technology awards{{cite web | url=http://www.ceoutlook.com/tag/ionroad/ | title=iOnRoad Wins CTIA Wireless E-Tech Award | publisher=CEO Outlook | accessdate=November 7, 2012 | author=Amy Gilroy}}
- Gartner Cool Automotive vendor for 2012
- Awarded Best Product Demo at the 2012 Microsoft ThinkNext
References
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External links
- [http://www.ionroad.com/ ionroad.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031061306/http://www.ionroad.com/ |date=2012-10-31 }}
Category:Android (operating system) software
Category:Augmented reality applications