McCain to Participate in Qualcomm Cellular-V2X Connected Vehicle Demonstrations at CES

VISTA, Calif., Jan. 09, 2018 -- McCain Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the SWARCO Group and a leader in the supply of advanced intelligent transportation solutions for safety and mobility, announced today that it is showcasing connected vehicle-ready technology as part of a live Cellular-V2X (C-V2X) demonstration this week at CES^® 2018 with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. The demonstration showcases how direct C-V2X communications can enable essential data exchange between vehicles and traffic control infrastructure to improve safety, optimize traffic flow, and pave the path to automated driving.

With participation from McCain, Qualcomm Technologies is demonstrating C-V2X technology at the Qualcomm Technologies’ automotive booth during CES, located in the North Hall, booth #5616, and at the main Qualcomm booth, Central Hall #10948.

McCain’s advanced transportation solutions are providing real-time traffic data, including Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT), and traffic signal preemption, to connect vehicles via a Roadside Unit (RSU) equipped with the Qualcomm^® 9150 C-V2X solution from Qualcomm Technologies. Such data is crucial in helping emerging connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) safely navigate roadways. On display are McCain’s compact Backpack Cabinet, running Omni eX^® Intersection Control Software on a FLeX^® Controller. High-resolution data provided by McCain solutions enable the vehicles to display a countdown timer indicating when the signal will change status and provide crucial safety alerts, including warning of a potential nearby pedestrian or approaching emergency vehicle, as well as enabling emergency vehicle preemption.

“We are proud to participate in Qualcomm Technologies’ C-V2X demonstrations highlighting how increasingly connected and autonomous vehicles, by exchanging information with our advanced transportation infrastructure and software solutions, can help improve safety and quality of life,” said Michael Schuch, president of McCain, Inc. and COO, intelligent transportation systems for McCain’s parent company, SWARCO. “As a roadway infrastructure leader, we strive to ensure that all new communication technologies are effectively integrated with existing and emerging traffic signal control infrastructure to make the travel experience safer, quicker, more convenient, and environmentally sound.”

Using direct communication mode, C-V2X is designed to allow vehicles to directly communicate with other vehicles, pedestrian devices, and roadside infrastructure, such as traffic signs and construction zones, without the involvement of a cellular network or cellular network subscription. C-V2X has a clear evolution path to 5G and is designed to be backward and forward compatible. C-V2X is aimed to be featured in production vehicles by 2019.

McCain and Qualcomm Technologies are working on trials for Cellular-V2X technology as part of the San Diego Autonomous Vehicle Proving Grounds, along with Ford, AT&T and Nokia.

About McCain Inc.
McCain Inc., a Company of the SWARCO Group, develops products used by millions of people around the world each day. A manufacturing powerhouse since 1987, the company’s brand portfolio includes advanced traffic control equipment and intelligent transportation systems to create safer, more mobile, and more livable communities. Team McCain is comprised of more than 500 employees at operations in the United States and Mexico.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.mccain-inc.com.

Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.

Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

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