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This page is devoted to discussions regarding specific in-vehicle technologies: cell phones, navigation systems, night vision systems, wireless Internet, and information and entertainment systems, among others. The purpose is to provide an avenue for drivers to share their experiences with, and impressions of these technologies so that benefits of these systems can be realized without causing unsafe driver distraction. Although specific in-vehicle devices are emphasized here, comment and discussion relevant to other non-technological or conventional sources of distraction are also welcome. Be sure to take or view results of our informal polls.

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Cell Phones
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Navigation Systems
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Night Vision Systems
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Wireless Internet (E-mail)
            
   Speech-based Interaction with In-vehicle Computers: The Effect of Speech-based E-mail on Drivers’ Attention to the Roadway   5/31/00 11:52:26 AM

   E-Distraction: The Challenges for Safe and Usable Internet Services in Vehicles   5/31/00 12:04:41 PM

comments   Speech based E mail on drivers attention   7/6/00 1:42:05 PM

comments   E distractions the challenges   7/6/00 2:02:33 PM

comments   wireless internet (e-mail)   7/6/00 3:03:22 PM

comments   Hmmmmm....   7/11/00 7:36:53 AM

comments   Talk and Drive   7/12/00 11:27:20 AM

comments   talking to computers vs. talking to humans   7/12/00 12:49:01 PM

comments   talking to computers vs. talking to humans   7/12/00 12:49:21 PM

comments   This is an absolutely absurd idea   7/15/00 12:35:08 AM

comments   You *can* safely use e-mail while traveling...   7/15/00 11:47:07 AM

comments   Its a basic answer...   7/15/00 4:40:55 PM

comments   Cars MUST be connected to the internet.   7/15/00 10:41:58 PM

comments   voice controled emails   7/16/00 11:46:17 AM

comments   Re: OnStar   7/17/00 4:26:21 PM

comments   Outlaw this dangerous distraction   7/19/00 9:15:56 AM

comments   Importance of life   7/19/00 10:54:48 AM

comments   You're nuts!   7/19/00 11:01:06 AM

comments   Time Waits for No one, nor do Emails   7/19/00 1:50:15 PM

comments   RE: Outlaw this dangerous distraction   7/19/00 2:07:37 PM

comments   Driver use is the problem, not passenger use   7/25/00 2:16:35 PM

comments   The Future vs. the Past   7/25/00 7:28:38 PM

comments   The Future vs. the Past   7/25/00 7:28:44 PM

comments   Conversation   7/26/00 10:14:57 AM

comments   No, You're nuts! Cars MUST be connected to the internet.   8/1/00 11:03:37 AM
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Refering to: You're nuts!

In reply to "You're nuts": Ah, my little grasshopper. You have much to learn about the power of the Net. We are only at the beginning of the journey, and it is difficult for you to see what lies ahead. But have no fear, grasshopper. Open your mind, and one day you might understand. The Net is the key to intelligent machines. Imagine a place, where the Net is everywhere, and in everything. Imagine if everything is part of the net, and every object is able to "talk" to other objects. Objects that are inanimate today, will come to life. Imagine a car that can "talk" to the car ahead, and each car know's where it's going, and they exchange what speed they are going. When one car slows down, it immediately communicates this to the other cars behind it, who communicate to the cars behind them, instantaneously, and the cars adjust their speed accordingly, avoiding a pile-up. Your car "knows" before you do, that the fifth car ahead of you just slammed its brakes, because the cars ahead told it so. Imagine that you get in an accident in a lonely highway, and your car automatically contacts 911 for you. Imagine that the speed limit sign has a chip inside it, and is connected to the net, and it talks to the passing cars and tells them to slow down. Imagine that the streetlight can communicate to headquarters when one of its bulbs has blown out. Imagine that the streetlight can "tell" your car that it's about to turn yellow in 1 second, and your car tells you to slow down. Imagine that your car can receive personalized traffic reports, and suggest alternate routes. Imagine that your car can detect when it needs service, and can send an automatic email to the repair shop and schedule an appointment for itself. My little grasshopper, just imagine the possibilities of intelligent cars.



comments   WHY???   8/5/00 9:00:13 AM

comments   You're Nuts   8/8/00 11:18:09 AM

comments   voice email   8/11/00 10:41:31 AM

comments   RE: You're Nuts   8/12/00 1:27:31 AM

comments   RE: Cars MUST be connected to the internet.   8/12/00 2:45:22 AM

comments   RE: No Your Nuts! Cars MUST be connected to the internet   8/12/00 7:42:00 AM
Information & Entertainment Systems
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Other
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