Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) regulations begin July 2022 Be ready with TomTom Virtual Horizon LEARN MORE USE CASE Intelligent Speed Assistance Speeding has been a leading factor in road deaths since the invention of the car. Now, we are moving into a new era of vehicle safety with advanced technologies such as Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) – powered by digital ADAS map data with speed limits. READ MORE Why ISA is mandatory in all new vehicles Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) is a vehicle safety feature that informs drivers of the current speed limit and, when needed, acts as a speed limiter – automatically reducing a vehicle’s speed by limiting engine power. The technology is estimated to reduce accidents by 30% and deaths by 20%. To make driving safer, EU legislation made ISA mandatory for all new vehicles starting in 2022, and mandatory for all existing carlines per 2024. The legislation applies to all European cars, vans, trucks and buses. The global New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) will also award vehicles with ISA tech higher safety ratings. So how can automakers best adopt the new safety technologies? The safest route to ISA – TomTom ADAS Map data ISA can use cameras alone to identify speed limits through traffic sign recognition. Cameras, however, have limited range, can be blinded by rain or snow, and perform poorly when needing to recognize conditional and variable speed limits, such as speed limits for specific weather conditions or vehicle types. Advanced digital map data solves these issues – containing verified speed limit data that ‘sees’ beyond camera range and performs in all conditions. The map data fuses with a vehicle’s ADAS function to prepare for changing speed limits. The result is not only greater vehicle safety, but also increased driver comfort and energy efficiency. Increasing vehicle safety with the TomTom ADAS Map As proven by vehicles using our technology, see two main ways TomTom enables increased vehicle safety. Traffic sign recognition and intelligent speed control An on-board camera recognizes speed limit signs. Data is verified by TomTom ADAS Map data, or provided directly if the camera fails. The speed is advised to the driver, and adaptive cruise control can automatically reset to the new speed limit. Adaptive cruise control Vehicle speed automatically adjusts to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. Building on intelligent speed control, a fusion of digital map speed limits and camera-based data is used to regulate speed in relation to speed limits. Meet TomTom Virtual Horizon – using our ADAS Map data for ISA Traffic sign recognition and intelligent speed control fuse camera input and compare this with TomTom ADAS Map data. Using GPS positioning, the relevant speed limit is extracted from the map. The map data is then made available via proprietary TomTom software, called Virtual Horizon. Virtual Horizon knows the road ahead, based on the main path for the current or predicted route. Across this route, data for relevant speed limits and traffic signs is accessible. The Virtual Horizon is highly configurable to match application needs. It is available in proprietary, or industry standard ADASIS v2 mini and ADASIS v2 formats. More on map data – achieving qualified safety Many speed limit types are nearly impossible for cameras to recognize, such as speed limits conditional on time of day, weather and vehicle type, and speed limits with sub-plates and implicit speed limits (for example, entering a city boundary). TomTom map data provides highly accurate, verified content for all speed limit types in 100+ countries. TomTom ADAS Map speed limits are collected by TomTom survey vehicles and maintained with crowdsourced data. We attach these speed limits to specific road segments, also indicating specific validity if it is a conditional speed limit. Internal TomTom audits and benchmarks against competition confirm the leading quality of our speed limit data. The benefits Using ADAS Map data for ISA brings many benefits: increased driver comfort, safer vehicles that meet emerging safety standards, better NCAP vehicle safety ratings, and greater road safety for all. Automakers with navigation software supplied by TomTom get an added benefit: our well-loved user interface, which makes it easy for drivers to view the correct speed limit at all times. PAST WEBINAR Why you want ADAS map data with speed limits Discover how speed limit information delivered via map data powers ISA and helps improve NCAP vehicle safety ratings. WATCH WEBINAR Download White paper: ADAS Map Speed Limits - Improve mandatory Intelligent Speed Assistance and vehicle safety ratings PDF 4.26 MB Further products and information PRODUCT TomTom ADAS Map Map content for safer predictive advanced driver-assistance systems. LEARN MORE USE CASE Predictive Powertrain Control Actively control speed, braking and transmission functions to increase safety and fuel efficiency. LEARN MORE PRODUCT TomTom Virtual Horizon Improve driver assistance and automated driving functions in all vehicle types with up-to-the-minute map info. LEARN MORE Want to learn more? Get in touch. First name Last name Work email BE Phone Country Company name Job title Job function Message START THE CONVERSATION *Required field. By submitting your contact details to TomTom, you agree that we can contact you about marketing offers, newsletters, or to invite you to webinars and events. You can unsubscribe at any time by the link included in our emails. 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