January 18, 2019
“Demonstration of an Emergency Vehicle Priority System using Japanese originatedinternational standard V2X communication technology that has been undertaken inAhmedabad city, INDIA”
ZERO-SUM,LTD.
TOYOTA InfoTechnology Center Co., Ltd.
In December 2018, ZERO-SUM, LTD. and TOYOTA InfoTechnology Center Co., Ltd., withthe support from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication, JAPAN and incollaboration with Connected Solutions Company, Panasonic Corporation and with approval
from the Amdavad Municipal Corporation in INDIA, conducted a demonstration experimentshowcasing an emergency vehicle priority system that uses a UHF band based Japaneseoriginated international standard V2X communication technology.
This experiment demonstrated the use of an emergency vehicle priority system in which anemergency vehicle such as ambulance and traffic information display boards communicate
with each other through the UHF band using V2X communication technology originatingfrom JAPAN and International standard. This is the first demonstration of its kind in the world
on a public road.
Goal of the experimentThis demonstration experiment that uses the application of UHF band V2X communication
technology, aims at addressing and solving one of the most important challenge faced byemergency vehicles such as ambulances today, i.e. reaching their destination in thequickest time possible which is sometimes not possible owing to traffic congestion.
This technology prompts traffic information display boards installed on the road to display
information of an approaching emergency vehicle. Upon the detection of an emergencyvehicle, the display boards will inform motorists on the road to make way for the priority
passage of the emergency vehicle, thereby enabling the emergency vehicle to get freepassage and reduce the travel time to its destination safely. The demonstration used UHFband frequency for the communication of information, which due to its high penetrability
through buildings and natural obstructions and less interference from other devices is themost ideal for urban areas in ASIA where there is a higher urban populace and buildingsalongside the roads that are densely populated.
Outline of experiment
A V2X communication device was installed on an emergency vehicle and on traffic
information display boards. When an emergency vehicle equipped with a V2X
communication device approaches the traffic information board on which a V2X
communication device is installed, the V2X devices communicate with each other and theinformation that an emergency vehicle is approaching is immediately displayed on the traffic
information board for the convenience of motorists on the road, enabling them to make way
and allow the priority passage of the emergency vehicle. This system has helped
demonstrate that a priority system for emergency vehicles on public roads can beimplemented.

Image of experiment
Location of experiment
The experiment was conducted on the West Bank of the Riverfront Road in Ahmedabad,which is the capital of the western state of Gujarat in INDIA.
The River front Road runs along the western banks of the Sabarmati River which flows
through the center of Ahmedabad City.

Image of experiment location
Results of the experiment
Upon completion of the demonstration it was found that the emergency vehicle priority
system that uses UHF band and the V2X communication technology which is similar to theJapanese "700 MHz band Intelligent Transportation Systems Standard (ARIB STD - T109)"
is very stable as the communication between the V2X devices was confirmed. Furthermore,
it was also observed that by displaying the emergency vehicle approaching information on
the traffic information boards, most motorists move aside to give priority passage to theemergency vehicle, thereby enabling the emergency vehicle to run smoothly. The UHF band
used in the demonstration experiment was acquired under an experimental license from theWireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Ministry of Communications,
Department of Telecommunications, INDIA.

Image of Traffic Information Board with V2X device showing emergency vehicle information
The next deployment
In the next phase of the experiment, more methods on how the emergency vehicle travel
times can be further shortened will be explored. In addition to studying the effects of theexperiment already conducted, further examining and customization of V2X messaging sets
will be undertaken basis the local requirements in INDIA. The next deployment will also aim
at integrating a signal control system with V2X communication technology so as to provide
stoppage free green corridor passage to emergency vehicles. In furtherance, uponcompletion of the experiment, a study to expand the project to cover other key prominent
locations in which we can implement such V2X communication technologies will also beexplored.
Role of organizations in this experimentZERO-SUM, LTD.
ZERO-SUM introduced and operates a traffic congestion mitigation system in Ahmedabad
city of Gujarat, INDIA. ZERO-SUM is in charge of the experiment component to beundertaken in INDIA for the project titled “Research for the oversea expansion of ITS
technologies in Japan” funded by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Telecommunications,JAPAN“. Zero-Sum ITS Solutions India Private Limited, a subsidiary of ZERO-SUM, LTD. isresponsible for coordination with Amdavad Municipal Corporation, local traffic police andWPC, and is also responsible for the preparation of the field experiment in Ahmedabad city,
INDIA.
https://www.zero-sum.co.jp
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TOYOTA InfoTechnology Center Co., Ltd.
TOYOTA InfoTechnology Center Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Toyota Motors Corporation,
focuses on research and development, evaluation of IT technologies and promoting V2X
communication technology globally as a part of research and analysis, go-to-market
strategies, business model, etc. TOYOTA InfoTechnology Center Co., Ltd. is also an active
member of the project titled “Research for the overseas expansion of ITS technologies inJapan” funded by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Telecommunications, JAPAN, by providing
technical views and support for the project
https://www.toyota-itc.com
Connected Solutions Company, Panasonic Corporation.
Connected Solutions Company, Panasonic Corporation is heading a project titled “Researchfor the overseas expansion of ITS technologies in Japan”, funded by Ministry of Internal
Affairs and Telecommunications, JAPAN. Connected Solutions Company, Panasonic
Corporation oversees the organizing and conducting of experiments related to this researchacross several countries worldwide. In India, Connected Solutions Company, Panasonic
Corporation has partnered with ZERO-SUM, LTD to successfully conduct the experiment forthe demonstration of V2X communication technology.
https://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/profile/segments.html#cns
Explanation of terms
Amdavad Municipal Corporation, Ahmedabad city, Gujarat State, INDIA
The Amdavad Municipal Corporation is responsible for the civic infrastructure andadministration of the city of Ahmedabad which is the largest city in the state of Gujarat,
INDIA. Ahmedabad city has a population of 5.6 million people and is the seventh largest cityin INDIA. Several Japanese automotive companies in recent years have setup their
manufacturing facilities around Ahmedabad City. Ahmedabad city is also one of the firstcities selected under the Smart City program implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
and has been at the forefront in the implementation of smart technologies for the bettermentof its citizens.

UHF (Ultra-High Frequency)
Ultrashort frequency band. Radio waves with frequencies range 300 MHz to 3 GHz fallunder this category. Two of the key characteristics of radio waves in the UHF band is thelong communication distance range, and its ability to penetrate natural and man-madeobstacles. It is used in mobile phone communication, wireless LAN, wireless communication
for automobile and mobile communication for business use.
V2X - Vehicle to Everything(X).
V2X is the collective term for technologies and systems for exchanging information between
automobiles and other automobiles, automobiles and roadside equipment & automobiles
and pedestrians using wireless communication system.
700 MHz Band Intelligent Transportation Systems Standard (ARIB STD-T109)
It is a standard compiled by the Association of Radio Industries and Businesses, Japan(ARIB) to support safe driving using vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructurecommunication system. The exchanging of information will enable the prevention of traffic
accidents and help realize safer driving. The safe driving support services started fromJapan and has been in use since 2015.
https://www.arib.or.jp/english/std_tr/telecommunications/std-t109.html
WPC
The WIRELESS PLANNING & COORDINATION (WPC) Wing of the Ministry ofCommunications, Department of Telecommunications, INDIA is the National Radio
Regulatory Authority responsible for Frequency Spectrum Management, including licensingand caters for the needs of all wireless users (Government and Private) in the country. It
exercises the statutory functions of the Central Government and issues licenses to establish,
maintain and operate wireless stations.
“Research for the overseas expansion of ITS technologies in Japan”“Research for the overseas expansion of ITS technologies in Japan”, is a research project
funded by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Telecommunications, JAPAN. This project aims
to undertake a study of the traffic accident information from several Asian countries andregions & thereafter implement demonstrations of the world standard based Japaneseoriginated V2X technology to achieve improvements in the traffic safety conditions. This
research will cover 6 countries and regions for undertaking research on traffic accidentinformation and 3 countries and regions including INDIA for the implementation of V2X
demonstrations.
Contact information
ZERO-SUM, LTD.
Contact Person : Toshinobu KAWAMOTO
Phone Number : +81-75-342-3881 (JAPAN)
Contact : https://www.zero-sum.co.jp/en/contact/
Zero-Sum ITS Solutions India Private Limited
Contact Person : Mallesh B.
Phone Number : +91-80-41486275 (INDIA)
Contact : https://zero-sum-its.co.in/contact-us/
TOYOTA InfoTechnology Center Co., Ltd.
Contact Person : Yoshiharu DOI
Contact : https://www.toyota-itc.com/en/inquiry/index.php