Unex leverages the innovative V2Xcast® software-hardware separation architecture to enable seamless switching between DSRC and C-V2X technology standards on the same hardware platform. This bidirectional conversion capability allows you to choose the most suitable communication protocol based on project or market requirements, significantly reducing hardware investment costs while ensuring technical adaptability.
With the V2Xcast® platform, you can switch between DSRC and C-V2X technologies without the need to rewrite extensive code. Thanks to Unex’s unique flexible licensing mechanism, you have full control over your technology deployment. Whether you need to upgrade from DSRC to C-V2X or switch back to DSRC for specific applications, this compatibility design effectively protects your software development investment and makes technical adjustments more cost-effective.
Our unique V2Xcast® communication middleware provides a unified protocol conversion framework that efficiently handles data format differences between different standards, allowing application development teams to focus on their work without needing to dive into the underlying communication details.
Simplifying Protocol Differences to Enhance V2X Application Development Efficiency
V2Xcast® offers a unified API interface, allowing developers to experience consistent development when working with DSRC and C-V2X protocols, without having to manage underlying protocol differences.
During the development phase, users need only 2 steps: 1) procurement of a valid software license, and 2) subsequent firmware upgrade (FW update) implementation to complete the conversion. Mere updates to configuration parameters or license entitlements are insufficient to effectuate this transformation. The middleware automatically handles protocol conversion, significantly improving development efficiency and simplifying integration processes.
Once the system is deployed, it operates according to the selected protocol and does not support dynamic switching during operation, ensuring system stability and performance.
Note: DSRC and C-V2X are two distinct connected vehicle communication technologies. A device can only operate using one of these standards at a time.
V2Xcast® Technology Advantages
The design of V2Xcast® ensures that even when underlying communication technologies change, the usage model of the upper-layer application software remains consistent. When switching between DSRC and C-V2X, you only need to adjust API parameters and service configuration files to meet the specific requirements of different product configurations.
Based on the real-world experience of our numerous partners, this conversion process is efficient and smooth, with no significant barriers to development progress.
Once the conversion is complete, you can continue to develop your existing applications using the familiar development approach, quickly mastering and leveraging the technical advantages of different communication standards. This allows your development team to focus on innovative smart transportation application features, rather than adapting to underlying communication technologies, ensuring a seamless experience in technological transformation.
Application Environment
Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure Upgrade
Traffic management departments can easily upgrade existing DSRC roadside equipment to support C-V2X without replacing the entire system.
The RSU series adopts a modular design, allowing for an upgrade by simply replacing the communication module, significantly reducing infrastructure reconstruction costs. It also complies with U.S. USDOT and European ETSI standards, ensuring global interoperability and reliability.
On-Board Communication System
Automakers can flexibly deploy systems across different markets, reducing R&D and production costs.
Unex’s OBU series allows for switching between DSRC and C-V2X technologies through firmware updates, eliminating the need to develop different versions of in-vehicle systems due to regional specification differences.
In addition, Unex’s on-board devices are designed to operate reliably in various vehicle environments and can be integrated into different vehicle models based on requirements, providing automakers with greater design flexibility and market adaptability.
Smart City Projects
City planners can ensure that existing deployments remain adaptable and scalable with future technological advancements through our solutions.
We offer a modular V2X platform and integration services, helping customers build optimized infrastructure and in-vehicle system architectures that meet the specific needs of various environments.
The V2X Protocol Stack supports major V2X standards and provides OTA wireless update capabilities, allowing seamless upgrades as technology standards evolve, thus reducing the risk of equipment obsolescence. It has already been successfully deployed in multiple city pilot projects, demonstrating excellent system compatibility and future scalability.