The company demonstrates satellite -based voice communication from a moving vehicle that does the future of safe and connected mobility pioneering work.

LG Electronics (LG), a technology leader of the mobility sector, presented his state-of-the-art internet of the things-not terrestrial networks (IoT-NTN) technology (5GAA) Conference (5GAA) in Paris, France, from May 12th to 15th.

The highlight of the event was a live demonstration that was carried out throughout Paris, with a vehicle equipped with the next generation IoT-NNTN-based telematics control units (Tcus). This demonstration marked the first instance of uninterrupted voice communication at the conversation level and seamlessly switched between terrestrial (TN) and non-terrestrical network environments (NTN).

IoT-NTN is an advanced communication network system that integrates satellite communication and platform stations at a high level. This system ensures connectivity via satellites in areas that cannot be reached by terrestrial networks (TN) such as 3G, 4G and 5G. It supports important applications such as autonomous driving, vehicle persecution, remote control and emergency communication. The technology is particularly valuable in remote environments such as deserts, oceans and mountain regions or in areas affected by disasters in which terrestrial infrastructure is affected, which makes it an important part of future mobility to improve the safety of the driver.

In order to further promote this ability, LG has developed a solution to the next generation that includes AI-powered language compression technology in its IoT-NTN system. This innovation significantly reduces the size of voice messages, overcomes the data restrictions that limit satellite communication to short emergency reports and the expansion of their functions to voice transmission.

As a result, the speeds of voice messages are more than ten times faster. The technology goes beyond a simple exchange of speech messages and enables actual two-way talks. In emergency situations, vehicle residents can press a single emergency button to send a language-based emergency signal and describe the situation without entering a text message or performing additional actions.

During the conference, LG set up both NTN and TN zones and carried out a live demonstration by driving a vehicle with demo equipment on actual roads. Visitors experienced the system first -hand by sending voice messages from a TN area and receiving them in an NTN area and vice versa to emphasize seamless network circuits. In order to support this function, LG developed a cloud-based service platform that expands the communication functions of the vehicle satellites and combines them with TN, which increases the user experience enabled by IoTNTN technology.

LG leads the area of ​​networked technologies that are of crucial importance for the transition to software-defined vehicles, including telematics, communication with vehicles and Everhming (V2X) and infotainment-system connectivity in the vehicle. According to the internal estimates of LG, which are based on data from the market research company Strategy Analytics, the company took number 1 on the global telematics market last year with a share of 24.4 percent.

LG has been an active member of the 5GAA since its foundation in 2016. The global management consortium has been set up to research and commercialize future mobility solutions such as autonomous and networked vehicles based on 5G technology. The association brings more than 110 companies together, including large automotive manufacturers, suppliers of automotive parts, telecommunications operators and manufacturers of chipsets and network devices.

“Our IoT-NTN technology represents a leap forward for seamless, reliable connectivity for vehicles in the distant or challenging environments” Lee Sang-Yong, head of the VS F&E Laboratory at LG Vehicle Solution Company.

“By enabling real-time language communication via satellites, we not only improve the safety of the drivers, but also lay the foundation for the next generation with connected mobility solutions.”