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News Flash: TOYO Wins Contract with Test Center Approved to be the First Test Facility for Connected Vehicles

February 11, 2022

TOYO Wins Contract with Test Center Approved to be the First Test Facility for Connected Vehicles

Hybrid Test Facility Capable of Testing EMC Performance and Wireless Communication Quality

Fremont, Calif., Feb 11, 2022  — TOYO Corporation announces that its Chinese subsidiary, TOYO China, just won a major contract for “Wireless Communication Performance Measurement System for Connected Vehicle” from the Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification & Tech Innovation Center Co., Ltd. (SMVIC). The contract is valued at 1.4 million USD, with delivery slated for September 2022.

Since its founding in 2003 as a national test center, SMVIC provides automakers with testing services and certifications that permit them to sell their vehicles in the Chinese market. SMVIC was recently approved to become the first test center for connected vehicles, and the organization decided to acquire instrumentation from TOYO to provide testing services to such vehicle types.

This is the second order from China’s national institutes. TOYO China won a contract in 2021 with CICV, a research institute for intelligent connected vehicles.

Leveraging its broad EMC business and technical experiences, TOYO Corporation continues to expand its business footprint not only to the People’s Republic of China but also to the United States and other overseas markets.

The system utilizes a patented Radiated Two-Stage (RTS) method approved by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) as a test method for LTE mobile terminals and base stations to measure connected vehicles’ wireless communication performance. Since its formulation in 1998, the 3GPP has established protocols and globally agreed specifications for third-generation (3G) mobile systems.

The TOYO-supplied system is an add-on to the existing vehicle-sized anechoic chamber for EMC tests. The system supports two essential types of tests for connected vehicles: EMC tests and in-vehicle wireless communication performance tests. Repurposing test equipment and an existing anechoic chamber reduces overall cost and increases the operational efficiency of the test facility.

Supporting the development of next-generation mobility and communications is one of TOYO’s top priorities. By providing a comprehensive solution that combines EMC tests and wireless communication tests for connected vehicle development, we continue to focus on our key corporate initiative of focusing on Sustainable Development Goals.

The “Wireless Communication Performance Measurement System for Connected Vehicles” is designed for measuring the wireless communication performance of automobiles. It was developed by General Test Systems (GTS), a leading company in the field of mobile terminals, antennas, and OTA testing. The system utilizes GTS’ RTS technology to support the measurements of in-vehicle wireless communication performance for connected vehicles. Radiation performance, reception sensitivity, electromagnetic interference, multi-antenna performance, vehicle communication performance in real-world environments – all required for the development of such vehicles – can be evaluated.

Further, this system leverages existing EMC test facilities (anechoic chamber and test equipment). A small mobile vehicle fitted with a robotic arm and test antenna can be remotely controlled and driven into an EMC chamber.

A software test cycle starts after locating the initial point of the test and runs to completion after performing a multitude of different tests. When completed, the robotic arm can be retracted, and the mobile vehicle can be relocated away from the test staging area. Key features include:

• Utilizes GTS patented technology using the RTS method approved by the 3GPP
• Offers 3D Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) test capabilities for larger test devices and objects such as automobiles
• Provides lower capital expenditure costs than conventional multi-probe test systems
• Leverages large EMC anechoic chambers for automobiles which can be scaled accordingly
• Supports multiple testing needs to evaluate vehicle communication performance in real environments

Please send an email to info@toyotechus.com for additional information.

About SMVIC
Founded in 2003, the Shanghai Motor Vehicle Testing and Certification Technology Research Center Co., Ltd. (SMVIC) is a national automobile test center accredited by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA). SMVIC performs quality inspections of conventional vehicles and vehicles using new and alternative energy sources. SMVIC is also accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), which checks and confirms that test labs satisfy the requirements defined by ISO/IEC.

Having been approved to be the first national test center for connected vehicles, SMVIC satisfies the test and research needs of connected vehicles’ communication performance, function verification, scene simulation, demonstration operation and provides technical support in future technology research and application development. SMVIC is also planning to establish an information security lab in cooperation with the State Network Information Office to build a system to test and evaluate the information security on vehicles. https://www.smvic.com.cn/english/pages/index.html.

About TOYO China
Established in 2010 and based in Shanghai and Beijing, we provide our customers with in-house developed EMC, fuel cells, batteries, liquid crystals, and information and communication systems utilizing our long-accumulated knowledge and technical capabilities. https://www.toyochina.com.cn/.

About TOYO Corporation
TOYO Corporation (TSE: 8151) is a Japanese technology company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with subsidiaries in the United States and China. Since its founding in 1953, TOYO has become the leading distributor of advanced measurement instruments and systems in Japan. TOYO also engages in original product designs and develops advanced solutions for many of the markets that it serves, including automotive, sustainable energy, and cybersecurity industries. TOYO’s innovative products are used by many leading companies in Japan, the United States, and APAC countries, helping TOYO’s customers accelerate development, reduce time-to-market, and improve product quality. For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://www.toyo.co.jp/english.

About TOYOTech
TOYOTech, founded in Fremont, California, in 2015, is a wholly-owned local subsidiary of TOYO Corporation. TOYOTech provides the customers in the US and other countries with TOYO Corporation’s self-developed products incorporating the know-how and technologies accumulated over many decades, as well as TOYOTech’s own-developed products that are unique in the markets – these include test and measurement solutions for automobile, new materials, ICT, and EMC applications among others. At the same time, TOYOTech keeps a keen eye on the newly emerging technologies and up-to-date information in Silicon Valley, a holy site of innovation, actively collaborating with startups and seeking M&A opportunities. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.toyotechus.com.

 

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News Flash: General Test Systems and TOYO Corporation Announce the Formation of a New Company to Focus on the Over-the-Air (OTA) Measurement Market

February 9, 2022

General Test Systems and TOYO Corporation Announce the Formation of a New Company to Focus on the Over-the-Air (OTA) Measurement Market

Action Creates a Pure Play Company, Provides Innovative Solutions to Global Customers, and Delivers Value for Shareholders

 
 

Fremont, Calif., Feb 9, 2022 – General Test Systems (GTS), a leading developer of Over-the-Air (OTA) measurement solutions, and TOYO Corporation (TOYO), a Japanese test and measurement pioneer, today announced that their respective boards of directors have approved a plan to form a new company called AeroGT Labs Corporation (AeroGT). The company is chartered to leverage product solutions, market knowledge, and sales expertise from GTS, TOYO, and TOYOTech, TOYO’s US subsidiary, to expand the reach of GTS’s OTA measurement solutions across the globe.

 

 

Market research firm Allied pegs the global OTA measurement market to be valued at USD 2.2 billion in the year 2022 growing to USD 3.1 billion by 2025 or a CAGR of 12%. A subsegment of the market focused on next-gen automobiles, particularly autonomous vehicles, is expected to exhibit even higher growth rates.

AeroGT will be located in Fremont, California, and will initially share office space with TOYOTech.  It will have its own management team and the flexibility to implement its own strategies, allowing the company to focus and define its business activities to maximize growth.

The new company received financing commitments from GTS and TOYO to fund business activities during its initial ramp-up phase. Based on a sales pipeline developed over the past six months, AeroGT expects to be cash-flow positive by the end of its first year of operation and pay aggregate dividends to shareholders.

The transaction is expected to close in the early first quarter of 2022. When completed, GTS shareholders will own 51% of the common equity in AeroGT, and TOYOTech shareholders will own 49%.   The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including final approval by said stakeholders and the approval of applicable regulatory authorities in People’s Republic of China (PRC), Japan, and the United States.  GTS is a privately held company, while TOYO trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TOKYO:8151).

AeroGT is expected to become a leading provider of OTA test and measurement products and offerings that serve markets across the globe, with a particular focus on the intelligent connected vehicles, consumer electronics, and satellite and terrestrial instruments segments and verticals.

“Full-vehicle OTA testing has gotten off to a slow start in the PRC with many testing organizations waiting and watching from the sidelines.  But that is all changing.  Two leading research institutes made significant investments in test facilities to support OTA testing, including the Connected Vehicles (Beijing) Research Institute (CICV),” says Fang Dalong, Senior Manager of the Platform Division at CICV.  “Our organization is constructing a large-scale test lab to be designated as an innovation center for connected cars; the center will emphasize automotive intelligence and networking.  Technologies and solutions acquired from GTS provide the critical testing foundation and infrastructure for the lab.”

“Over the past decade, we have designed and manufactured preeminent OTA measurement solutions for a wide variety of vertical and industry segments,” states Fred Yu, chief executive officer of General Test Systems. “While we have found immense success in our home country of the PRC, we continuously look to increase our business footprint elsewhere around the world. AeroGT unlocks the value of our solutions to global markets while strengthening the competitive positioning of our technologies.”

“This is a transformative time for manufacturers that incorporate wireless technologies into their products, particularly for developers and producers of autonomous and intelligent connected vehicles,” says Toshiya Kohno, chief executive officer and president of TOYO.  “We are particularly excited that large markets in the United States and the European Union will be able to benefit from the solution offerings of AeroGT.”

“The fundamental technology of AeroGT, including absorbers, antennas, and electromagnetic theory with resulting algorithms, and its integration into OTA solutions is unmatched in the industry,” declares James Drewniak, Curator’s Professor Emeritus at Missouri University of Science and Technology.  “Wireless applications for devices small to large, spanning 5G mobile devices, IoT, to increasingly intelligent connected automobiles will benefit from AeroGT’s solutions supporting manufacturers’ drive to accelerate time to market.”

Bo Han, TOYOTech’s current chief executive officer, is named chief executive officer and president of AeroGT. “I am excited to lead AeroGT at this pivotal moment for the company,” states Mr. Han. “Having been part of the test and measurement industry for more than three decades, I have tremendous regard for the technologies and business acumens of TOYO and GTS that have provided the key elements to form AeroGT. We have the significant potential to help shape the future of wireless testing technology, helping to create lasting value for our customers and shareholders.”

For more information, please send an email to info@toyotechus.com or visit us at www.toyotechus.com.

 
 

About AeroGT Labs Corporation

Headquartered in northern California and with satellite offices around the world, AeroGT Labs is a global provider of Over-the-Air (OTA) measurement solutions.  Our patented products and solutions are used by leading automotive, consumer electronics, and medical device manufacturers to help them accelerate their product development cycles and ultimately develop higher-quality products.  The techniques and technologies used in a number of our automotive test solutions have been adopted by several standards bodies including the 3GPP organization.  For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.aerogtlabs.com.

 

About General Test Systems

General Test Systems (GTS), founded in 2012, focuses on wireless testing for the Internet of Everything and provides comprehensive solutions for Over the Air (OTA) measurements. GTS is a market leader and technology innovator in the People’s Republic of China; its products support R&D, conformance, and manufacturing applications. The company holds more than 200 patents and is a 3GPP/CTIA standards contributor. GTS’ global customers hail from diverse industries including wireless communications, automotive, aerospace, and defense. For more information, please visit the company on the web at www.generaltest.com.

 

About TOYO Corporation

Founded in 1953, TOYO Corporation (Head Office: Tokyo, Japan) contributes to technological innovations as a leading provider of advanced measurement solutions. Through its variety of business segments – ICT (Information and Communication Technologies), Automobiles, Energy, EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), Ocean Defense and Security, Software Development, Life Science, and Information Security, the company is focused on providing solutions to emerging markets such as 5G network, clean energy, autonomous vehicle development. TOYO also makes significant R&D investments to develop in-house technologies and products. Its growth strategies include developing its market presence in the United States and China and TOYO has established subsidiaries in both of these important markets. By making available the most advanced market-based solutions, TOYO is at the forefront of helping to shape a safe and environmentally friendly society and develop industries. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.toyo.co.jp/english.

 

About TOYOTech

TOYOTech, founded in Fremont, California, in 2015, is a wholly owned local subsidiary of TOYO Corporation. TOYOTech provides the customers in the US and other countries with TOYO Corporation’s self-developed products incorporating the know-how and technologies accumulated over many decades, as well as TOYOTech’s own-developed products that are unique in the markets – these include test and measurement solutions for automobile, new materials, ICT, and EMC applications among others. At the same time, TOYOTech keeps a keen eye on the newly emerging technologies and up-to-date information in Silicon Valley, a holy site of innovation, actively collaborating with startups and seeking M&A opportunities. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.toyo

 
 

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New Collateral Alert: RayOne M400 Product Brochure

January 30, 2022

 

Introducing the RayOne M400 OTA (Over-the-Air) test system that can perform transceiver tests for 5G wireless UE and mmWave radar. It has a compact size, large, quiet zone, and is an all-in-one mmWave test solution. The RayOne M400 provides a complete solution that can act both as a “test platform and test system.”

Click here to access the product brochure.

News Flash: TOYO Corporation Announces EMI Measurement Software Limited Edition “ES10/LE”

December 16, 2021

TOYO Corporation Announces EMI Measurement Software Limited Edition “ES10/LE”

Supporting the Development Efforts of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles, New Software for Large-scale Driving Simulators and ADAS Camera Verification 

 

Fremont, CA, December 16, 2021 — TOYO Corporation, the parent company of TOYOTech, launches the “ES10/LE” software for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) measurements. The “LE” version joins the “ES10” family which includes the “ES10/RE” for radiated emission measurements, the “ES10/CE” for conducted emission measurements, and “ES10/VE” for automobile and on-vehicle equipment measurements.

 

 

Nearly all electronic equipment emits electromagnetic noise. However, when the level of such noise reaches a certain point, it may adversely affect the operation of other electronic equipment. Manufacturers spend a considerable amount of time validating that the level of electromagnetic noise emitted by their products stays at or below the levels set by the relevant standards. And they measure electromagnetic noise at different phases of the product development cycle to look out for and correct any interfering noise.

A pioneering force in the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test system business for more than thirty years, TOYO develops and markets a variety of EMI measurement software based on three decades of cumulative knowledge and experience. TOYO has delivered over 2,000 licenses of the company’s market-leading EMI measurement software, the “EP” series, to support the compliance work of manufacturers around the globe. The “EP” series has been a pillar of the EMC testing community supporting a wide variety of EMI receivers and measurement equipment. The newly redesigned “ES10” series with their more user-friendly UIs, intuitive designs, and powerful functions have recently obsoleted the “EP” series.

The “ES10/LE” was developed specifically to make it easier for engineers to perform EMI measurements commonly conducted with a small anechoic box or an electric/magnetic field probe. The software can evaluate the measured electromagnetic noise in the time domain in addition to the conventional frequency domain. The time-domain-based evaluation can help visualize the cycle in which the electromagnetic noise appears, and the source of noise can be identified by locating the component that occurs in the same cycle.

The software also can compare multiple sets of measurement results, permitting an engineer to quickly determine the effectiveness of different migration techniques and strategies.

The key features include:
• Identify difficult to detect noise with the time domain scan feature
• Show differences between sets of measurement data
• Improved User Interface
• UI can be customized according to the user’s preference
• Save measurement data for up to 10 pre-defined locations

The “ES10/LE” software application is currently shipping. The company offers no-cost, no-obligation trials of the software for qualified customers to evaluate. Please contact us at info@toyotechus.com if you are interested in evaluating the “ES10/LE” software or if you would like more information.

About TOYO Corporation
Founded in 1953, TOYO Corporation (Head Office: Tokyo, Japan) contributes to technological innovations as a leading provider of advanced measurement solutions. Through its variety of business segments – ICT (Information and Communication Technologies), Automobiles, Energy, EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), Ocean Defense and Security, Software Development, Life Science, and Information Security, the company is focused on providing solutions to emerging markets such as 5G network, clean energy, autonomous vehicle development. TOYO also makes significant R&D investments to develop in-house technologies and products. Its growth strategies include developing its market presence in the United States and China and TOYO has established subsidiaries in both of these important markets. By making available the most advanced market-based solutions, TOYO is at the forefront of helping to shape a safe and environmentally friendly society and develop industries. For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://www.toyo.co.jp/english/

About TOYOTech
TOYOTech, founded in Fremont, California, in 2015, is a wholly-owned local subsidiary of TOYO Corporation. TOYOTech provides the customers in the US and other countries with TOYO Corporation’s self-developed products incorporating the know-how and technologies accumulated over many decades, as well as TOYOTech’s own-developed products that are unique in the markets – these include test and measurement solutions for automobile, new materials, ICT, and EMC applications among others. At the same time, TOYOTech keeps a keen eye on the newly emerging technologies and up-to-date information in Silicon Valley, a holy site of innovation, actively collaborating with startups and seeking M&A opportunities. For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://toyotechus.com/

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Quarterly Newsletter: Q4 2021 – Automotive Test and Measurement Focus

November 22, 2021
TOYO Q4 2021 Newsletter (Automotive Test and Measurement Focus)
 
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Automotive Test and Measurement Focus

Q4 2021 Newsletter



This is the inaugural newsletter from TOYO Corporation devoted to automotive test and measurements. We'll be sending these newsletters out quarterly. Contained in each edition, you will find informative, interesting, and timely information that will be beneficial to you in your professional career. Please let us know what you think and if appropriate please forward it to an interested colleague.


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There is nothing like meeting your industrial friends, colleagues, and associates in person and the recent Auto Testing Expo reminded us why we have live events.  Bo Han, Enri Nuraj, Nick Sugawara, and Tom McGrane attended and shared their impressions of the event. 
REAL VIDEO DRIVE PLAYER NOW SUPPORTS AUGMENTED REALITY 

New augmented reality capabilities are now available in the Real Video Drive Player driving simulator.  Insert digital pedestrians and other objects into your driving environment to create a myriad of scenarios.  


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Learn the proper way to take radiated emissions measurements on a Hybrid Vehicle by watching this video from TOYO EMC subject matter expert Tetsuya Nakamura.
TOYO'S VEHICLE IN THE LOOP SIMULATOR

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The world's most complete line of automotive test solutions from dynamometers to ADAS instruments to radar validation systems can be found under one automotive roof at TOYO Corporation.   
INTELLIGENT CONNECTED VEHICLE MARKET INSIGHTS

We recently spoke with Mr. Fang Dalong, a Senior Manager of the Platform Division at the “China Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (Beijing) Research Institute.” This is a fascinating interview providing deep insights into the intelligent connected vehicle market.   


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News Flash: TOYO President Interviewed by the Worldfolio

November 12, 2021

Recently Toshiya Kohno, President of TOYO Corporation, was interviewed by the Worldfolio where he provided answers to a number of timely questions about the test and measurement market and how TOYO is thriving due to the business decisions it has recently made.  He also explains, among other things, how TOYO’s commitment to creating original, innovative, and high-quality solutions, along with delivering great pre and after-sales service and satisfaction for customers across its business units, provides a formidable business model for the company.  Read the entire interview.

 

Info Flash: TOYO Shares its Impressions of the 2021 Auto Testing Expo in Novi

November 7, 2021

TOYO SHARES ITS IMPRESSIONS OF THE 2021 AUTO TESTING EXPO IN NOVI

Zoom, Skype, and other conferencing tools kept us connected during the pandemic; but there is nothing like meeting your industrial friends, colleagues, and associates in person. The recent Auto Testing Expo that took place on October 26-28 in Novi, Michigan reminded us why we have live events.

Bo Han, Nick Sugawara, Tom McGrane, and Enri Nuraj attended and shared their impressions of the event. Bo remarked that “there were fewer attendees due to the pandemic, but we were still able to have some great conversations with many of the folks that dropped by.” Bo also explained, “that TOYO’s automotive OTA testing solutions were well-received as many saw these solutions as the future.” 

Tom said, “EV-Electric Vehicles are quickly coming to the forefront of the automotive industry, and are becoming a heavy focus for automotive R&D. Torque levels are a big interest area as companies are electrifying passenger cars up to heavy-duty trucks; and are constantly needing more torque.” He continued, “OTA Autonomous vehicles are slowly working their way into development, and companies are investing lots of money into Connected Autonomous Vehicles research without properly defined validation plans yet.” 

Nick thought “that in a post-pandemic world, it was a good event that allowed us to reunite many customers, partners, and friends.” 

And Enri remarked, “OTA is a relatively new technology, and TOYO is one of the first test and measurement companies to introduce this technology to the industry. Autonomous vehicles are still in the early stages, and it will take a little time for the infrastructure and the technology to be in sync with each other. But this is the future.”

Thanks to our TOYO colleagues who provided insights and thoughts on the show. Now it is your turn to share your impressions of the event if you were in attendance. Drop us a line and let us know.  info@toyotechus.com.

News Flash: TOYO and Iwane Announce the Alpha Node, a Driving Simulator for 360° Screens

October 4, 2021

TOYO and Iwane Announce the Alpha Node, a Driving Simulator for 360° Screens

Supporting the Development Efforts of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles, New Software for Large-scale Driving Simulators and ADAS Camera Verification 

 

Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2021 – TOYO Corporation announces the availability of the Alpha Node, a driving simulator that uses real video footage to enable virtual driving with a 360° graphic screen. The Alpha Node was co-developed with Iwane Laboratories. Building on the innovations of the Real Video Drive Player (RVDP), another TOYO-developed driving simulator, the new Alpha Node expands the display range to a full 360° and the image can be adjusted to any dimension. It can be used for large-scale driving simulators such as cylindrical, or partial sphere screens. The Alpha Node can also be adapted for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) camera verification, which requires testing from multiple points of view.

Highway scene projected on cylindrical screens.  The first image is the rearview and the second image is the front view from the vehicle

 

During the development of electric vehicles (EV), ADAS, and autonomous vehicles, driving simulators need to support the concepts of immersion and realism as they aid engineers in evaluating and tuning the vehicle behavior and design.  Until now, driving simulation spaces are built using Computer Graphics (CG); but they provide experiences that are markedly different from real road driving tests. Actual driving tests required for EuroNCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) and ADAS camera verification need resources and time to create a testing environment and test-driving process.  But because of the processing requirements, constructing more realistic simulation spaces requires months of development.

The Alpha Node is a driving simulator that uses actual videos instead of CG. Engineers can drive virtual vehicles using real video footage with speed and steering angle information synchronized.  They can evaluate and tune vehicle behavior and design. The simulation space is created using previously recorded footage captured with a 360° camera reducing the time to create simulation spaces over traditional CG methods. The Alpha Node integrates with vehicle motion simulators such as CarSim and CarMaker.  CarSim is developed by Mechanical Simulation of the United States, while CarMaker is developed by IPG Automotive of Germany. Both simulate the performance of passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks.

 

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The Alpha Node supports 360° images that the RVDP does yet provide.  Multiple scenes can be sequenced from one single footage.  Scenes with different viewpoints or cuts in certain areas can be utilized. The Alpha Node supports lane detection tests for the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) or the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).  It also supports tests such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) or Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) that require the detection of lead vehicles and pedestrians.  Several real video scenes can be manipulated, synchronized, and evaluated at the same time to test the performance of multiple camera systems on autonomous vehicles. TOYO Corporation contributes to the efficient development of EV and autonomous vehicles with the introduction of the Alpha Node.

Scenes are displayed on a cylindrical screen using the Alpha Node.
Image 4 is the front view. Image 5 is the front, middle view and image 6 is the rear right view from the vehicle.

 

 

The key features of the Alpha Node include:
・ Utilizes real video footage instead of CG models
・Displays 360° or cut images
・Supports 360° cylindrical, or partial sphere screens
・Incorporates anti-shake camera technology
・Synchronizes video footage with vehicle behavior
・Changes the viewpoint of drivers
・Reproduces vehicle movement and view changes along with steering wheel operation
・Reproduces different paths caused by lane changes or other vehicle movements
・Integrates with advanced vehicle modeling software
・Links with advanced GPS (GNSS)
・Records videos of driving tests
・Imports and displays any 3D objects
・Supports multiple drivers in the same simulation space

The Alpha Node is now shipping. Please contact TOYO or your sales representative if you would like to see a demo or if you need more information.

 

About Iwane Laboratories, Ltd.

Founded in 1979, Iwane develops the latest image processing technology under its operating philosophy of: “We realize we are loved by the earth, and we love the earth.”  Iwane’s 3D GIS (Geographic Information System) is widely used in the field of road traffic such as geography and road surface and has gained an excellent reputation globally.  Its market-first, patented and innovative CV (camera vector) technology rapidly converts 2D Spherical video into 3D and enabling the acquisition of 3D road information. For more information, please visit the company’s website at  www.iwane.com/eng.

 

About TOYO Corporation’s Automotive Business

Focusing on advanced automotive technological areas, TOYO has been strengthening its sales force and sharing its technical know-how among various teams since 2018.  There have been growing needs for EMC testing in the automotive space with the increased use of electronics in automobiles and the active development of ADAS and autonomous driving technologies. With 40 plus years of experience in EMC testing, a large number of installations for manufacturers and EMC test service providers, and consultation by our EMC engineers, many of which are iNARTE-certified, TOYO will continue to propose its own EMC test system for in-vehicle equipment that best suits the customer’s needs and contribute to the improvement of car safety.  iNARTE-certified is a global technical certification created by iNARTE (The International Association for Radio, Telecommunications, and Electromagnetics), a US non-profit organization, to recognize the skills of EMC engineers.  For more information, please visit the company’s US website at www.toyotechus.com.

 

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New Collateral Alert: 2021 EMC Measurement Software Selection Catalog

September 2, 2021

Hot off the press.  Here’s our new 2021 EMC Measurement Software Selection Catalog.  Now more than ever, you need to ensure that your electronic components and product comply with well-defined standards in order to adhere to government and regulatory requirements and guidelines.  Even more important, failure to comply could lead to market failure of a product.  Trusted by thousands of organizations around the world, TOYO’s EMC software is the gold standard.  The software provides a unifying framework for engineers to bring their wide variety of equipment from different manufacturers together under one common interface.

Click here to access the catalog.