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EGNSS applications fostering digitisation

 

Actions should deliver new innovative applications, with commercial impact and a clear market uptake perspective (a Business Plan is required as part of the proposal).

The proposed EGNSS applications may integrate digital technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, big data and robotics.

The areas which are identified as especially promising for further EGNSS applications development are commercial Location Based Services, e.g. secure financial transactions; and other solutions that would need time stamp and geo-reference; mobile workforce management, tracking solutions and augmented reality, as well as future telecommunication networks. The applications related to the concept of Smart Cities are also within the scope of this topic.

For all the areas, the development and innovation should build on:

  • Galileo features that improve performances;
  • Multi-constellation, fusion with other positioning techniques, including sensor fusion and innovative n

    As stated in the Digital Single Market Strategy, the combination of digital technologies (big data, Internet of Things, 5G, high performance computing etc.) with other advanced technologies and service innovation offers huge opportunities for increasing industrial competitiveness, growth and jobs.

    Location Based-Services (LBS) segment represents a large and fast-growing market, both in terms of number of devices and of cumulated downstream revenues. Mobile operators and application developers are showing a growing interest in using location data as an enabler for numerous enterprise, consumer and public safety services. GNSS LBS applications are supported by several categories of devices, mainly smartphones and tablets, but also specific equipment such as tracking devices, digital cameras, portable computers and fitness gear. These devices support a multitude of applications tailor-made to satisfy different usage conditions and needs.

    The main challenge of this topic is to develop EGNSS applica

    • Contribute to the ongoing digitisation of industry and services that leads to customised products, networking and innovation models that leverage community interaction;
    • Leverage Time To First Fix (TTFF) improvement, enhancement of the continuity, accuracy and availability of the proposed solutions;
    • Accelerate the market take up and foster the competitiveness of European GNSS application providers that build innovation on chipsets and devices;
    • Foster applications building on the capacity of EU providers in the area of machine to machine chipset and modules.
    • Commercialise the products and services developed.