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InventHelp Inventor Presents Customized Sports Wheels (JKN-201)

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — «After washing my car one day, I felt that my car was clean but somehow lacking in appearance,» said the inventor from Picayune, Miss. «I noticed that the wheels were dull so I thought of this concept to help improve the overall appearance of my vehicle.»

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — «After washing my car one day, I felt that my car was clean but somehow lacking in appearance,» said the inventor from Picayune, Miss. «I noticed that the wheels were dull so I thought of this concept to help improve the overall appearance of my vehicle.»

The patent-pending WHEEL FANS invention features a unique way for motorists to customize the appearance of their vehicle. This is designed to be safe, corrosion resistant, easily cleaned and adaptable to a variety of vehicles.

The design was submitted to the Birmingham sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 19-JKN-201, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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Maryland Teen Wins Drive Safe D.C. PSA Contest

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kaylee Franklin, a student at Middletown High School in Middletown MD, has been named winner of the fourth annual Drive Safe D.C. PSA Contest, sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation in conjunction with the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. 

The contest invited teens from D.C., Virginia and Maryland to submit their…

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kaylee Franklin, a student at Middletown High School in Middletown MD, has been named winner of the fourth annual Drive Safe D.C. PSA Contest, sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation in conjunction with the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. 

The contest invited teens from D.C., Virginia and Maryland to submit their ideas for a 30-second public service announcement that warns of the dangers of speeding, which is a factor in 26 percent of fatal crashes nationwide, killing an estimated 9,000 people every year.  

Kaylee, 14, will receive $2,000 and an Emmy Award-winning director will work with her virtually to make her idea into a finished TV public service announcement that will air on more than 160 TV stations nationwide.  It will be featured on the nationally-syndicated TV program «Teen Kids News.»   

Kaylee’s public service message opens with two cars talking to each other in a parking lot.  A new car brags to an older car about all its new features.  The older car admits it doesn’t have all the new features.  The new car talks about how fast it can go.  The spot closes showing a tow truck pulling a smashed car, as a mother and child get into the older car.  As the child buckles herself into the car seat, the older car says to the new one, «I may not be a smart car, but I have a smart driver.»  The words «Be a SMART driver, speeding kills» come onto the screen.

«I’ll be driving in about a year, and while I’m not nervous about my own driving, I don’t want to be afraid of others on the road around me,» Kaylee said.  «My message is that you need to be cautious on the road, and that includes not speeding.»

«Kaylee’s message will help make people think about their behavior when they get behind the wheel,» said Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit that promotes safe driving.  «It conveys a message that no matter how advanced your car is, you as the driver have to be responsible and speeding can have much more serious consequences than getting a ticket.»

«We salute Kaylee for an idea that we think will resonate with teens and, in fact, drivers of all ages,» said Washington Auto Show President and CEO John O’Donnell.  «It shows that even as today’s cars have many great features to help keep us safe, the ultimate safety feature is a safe driver.»

Ryan Corbin, 18, of Stevensville, MD, was named runner-up and will receive a $1,000 prize.  He is a student at Kent Island H.S.

The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. (NRSF) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that for nearly 60 years has been dedicated to reducing crashes, deaths and injuries on our nation’s highways by promoting safe driving habits through greater public awareness.

NRSF produces educational programs for broadcast and for use in safety, educational and enforcement programs by police, teachers, traffic safety agencies, healthcare professionals, youth advocacy groups and other grass-roots related agencies, as well as federal, state and local government agencies. NRSF programs, which are free, address distracted driving, speed and aggression, impaired driving, drowsy driving, driver proficiency and pedestrian safety. The Foundation works with youth advocacy groups and sponsors contests including the national Drive2Life Contest to engage teens in promoting safe driving to their peers and in their communities.  For information or to download free programs, visit www.nrsf.org.

The Washington, D.C. Auto Show is one of the five top auto shows in the nation and is the largest annual indoor consumer event in the District of Columbia.  For more information on The Washington, D.C. Auto Show visit: www.washingtonautoshow.com

Media Contact:

David Reich  914-325-9997

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United Launches Industry-Exclusive Technology to Ease the Burden of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines today launched the «Travel-Ready Center» – a new, digital solution where customers can review COVID-19 entry requirements, find local testing options and upload any required testing and vaccination records for domestic and international travel, all in one place. United is the first airline to integrate all these features into its mobile app and <a target="_blank"…

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines today launched the «Travel-Ready Center» – a new, digital solution where customers can review COVID-19 entry requirements, find local testing options and upload any required testing and vaccination records for domestic and international travel, all in one place. United is the first airline to integrate all these features into its mobile app and website.

«While pre-travel testing and documentation are key to safely reopening global travel, we know it can be confusing for customers when they’re preparing for a flight,» said Linda Jojo, Executive Vice President for Technology and Chief Digital Officer, United. «Starting today, our ‘Travel-Ready Center’ gives customers a personalized, step-by-step guide of what is needed for their trip, a simple way to upload required documents and quickly get their boarding pass, fully integrated within our app and website.»

In the weeks and months ahead, United will add more innovative, industry-first features to the Travel-Ready Center platform to make navigating evolving entry requirements even easier. United customers will soon be able to:

  • Schedule a COVID-19 test at one of more than 15,000 testing sites around the world, right from the app or website.
  • Access the recently launched «Agent on Demand«, a United-exclusive feature that gives customers the ability to video chat live with a customer service agent to answer any questions about pre-travel requirements or documentation.
  • View details about visa requirements for the countries they plan to visit.

Customers with an active reservation can access the Travel-Ready Center through the «My Trips» section of the United App and on united.com. The Travel-Ready Center will provide tailored details on requirements for all travelers 18 and older on a customer’s itinerary, with status indicators noting if they are travel-ready based on specific requirements each individual needs to meet in order to board their flight, including any additional requirements for connecting flights. Documents uploaded by a passenger will be reviewed by designated personnel for verification. The individual status indicators for each passenger will then note whether they are «travel ready» and they will be allowed to complete the check-in process. Customers should still plan to bring the physical documents to the airport in case further inspection is needed along their journey.

The Travel-Ready Center is just one of many new technologies the airline has introduced to create a safer and more efficient experience for customers. United recently redesigned its mobile app with new enhancements intended to make travel easier for people with visual disabilities, introduced Destination Travel Guide, which allows customers to filter and view destinations’ COVID-19 related travel restrictions, and debuted a new chat function to give customers a contactless option to receive immediate access to information about cleaning and safety procedures.

This year, United made numerous enhancements to its business that improve the travel experience for its customers. The carrier eliminated most change fees, pledged to reduce its greenhouse gases 100% by 2050, teamed up with Clorox and the Cleveland Clinic to guide its cleaning and safety protocols as a part of United CleanPlus℠, extended MileagePlus® Premier® status to all customers through January 2022 and made earning status for the next two years easier for all MileagePlus members. United also announced this year that beginning in January, all customers will be able to fly standby on another flight to the same destination on the same day for free, and all MileagePlus Premier members will be able to confirm a new flight on the same day to the same destinations at check-in when space is available in the same fare class.

About United

United’s shared purpose is «Connecting People. Uniting the World.» For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of UAL is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol «UAL».

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How Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Could Become Easier to Detect – new research from Draper, MIT

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Detecting the presence of an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) is usually achieved by intercepting the noise radiated by its propeller. In a noisy harbor, this task is hindered because the acoustic signature of a UUV and the noise in the local environment often present too much signal complexity for current technologies to process.

That may be about to change. Researchers at Draper, Massachusetts Institute of…

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Detecting the presence of an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) is usually achieved by intercepting the noise radiated by its propeller. In a noisy harbor, this task is hindered because the acoustic signature of a UUV and the noise in the local environment often present too much signal complexity for current technologies to process.

That may be about to change. Researchers at Draper, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) have developed an acoustic remote sensing method for high-precision propeller rotation and speed estimation of unmanned underwater vehicles.

The new method is detailed in a study published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.

UUVs are marine platforms that are untethered and autonomous and often used for a variety of applications, including national security and ocean exploration. The robots selected for this study belong to the smallest class of vehicles called micro-UUVs, which have a diameter of six or fewer inches.

Detection, classification and tracking of ships are important tasks for improving port security and the security of coastal and offshore operations, explains Kristen Railey, who led the study as a Draper Fellow. «However, identifying UUV signatures and using those signatures to estimate a UUV’s speed for passive tracking is a relatively unexplored research area in comparison to other marine vessels.»

A state of the practice technique for identifying the presence of ships is by analyzing passive acoustic data with the Detection of Envelope Modulation on Noise (DEMON). The DEMON method, which operates by filtering propeller noise, varies by vessel, and can be challenged in a noisy and dynamic environment such as the shallow waters of harbors.

In the study, the authors set out to isolate and characterize motor noise, so they focused on brushless DC (BLDC) motors because of their prevalence in UUV propulsion systems. They designed a passive acoustic, high-precision method for estimating a micro-UUV’s propeller rotation frequency.

In field experiments, the new method outperformed the DEMON algorithm. When boats passed by the UUV, the new method could detect the motor noise, but the DEMON spectrum was dominated by the interfering boats’ propeller noise.

Quieter UUVs could have many benefits, the researchers explain in their paper. «Understanding the origins of acoustic noise in autonomous platforms can inform quieter UUV propulsion design to avoid interference with onboard sensors and disturbance to marine life. In the future, based on these findings, quieting techniques for BLDC motors in UUVs can be compared and assessed.»

While the current work is focused on micro-UUVs, the new method can apply to other robotic platforms that are powered by mass-manufactured BLDC motors. Brushless motors are found in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, personal transporters and electric aircraft.

Co-authors of the journal paper include Railey, a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical and ocean engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) / Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI); Henrik Schmidt, Railey’s academic advisor and a professor of mechanical and ocean engineering at MIT; and Dino DiBiaso, a computer scientist, systems engineer and distinguished member of the technical staff at Draper.

Draper

At Draper, we believe exciting things happen when new capabilities are imagined and created. Whether formulating a concept and developing each component to achieve a field-ready prototype or combining existing technologies in new ways, Draper engineers apply multidisciplinary approaches that deliver new capabilities to customers. As a not-for-profit engineering innovation company, Draper focuses on the design, development and deployment of advanced technological solutions for the world’s most challenging and important problems. We provide engineering solutions directly to government, industry and academia, work on teams as prime contractor or subcontractor, and participate as a collaborator in consortia. We provide unbiased assessments of technology or systems designed or recommended by other organizations—custom designed, as well as commercial-off-the-shelf.

http://www.draper.com

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«A Smartphone Will Become a Car Key», LG Innotek Develops a «Digital Car Key Module»

  • Ultra-wideband technology applied
  • Industry’s top-level location detection precision with improved security
  • «Accelerating inroads into the digital key module market»

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LG Innotek (CEO Cheol-dong Jeong) revealed on the 25th that it had succeeded in developing a digital car key module with improved location detection precision and security.

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  • Ultra-wideband technology applied
  • Industry’s top-level location detection precision with improved security
  • «Accelerating inroads into the digital key module market»

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LG Innotek (CEO Cheol-dong Jeong) revealed on the 25th that it had succeeded in developing a digital car key module with improved location detection precision and security.

A “Digital Car Key Module” developed by LG Innotek. This module can detect the smartphone location 5 times more precisely than the existing modules and provides enhanced security.

A digital car key module is a communication component that is installed in a car and allows wireless data transmission between a car and a smartphone. A digital key is a next-generation car key that allows users to open or lock the car door or start the engine using a smartphone. A driver can use his/her smartphone to oversee the vehicle conditions, including driving distance, fuel efficiency, tire pressure, etc., at a glance as well as control the vehicle.

A “Digital Car Key Module” developed by LG Innotek

Users can lend the digital key to another person or allow only specific functions, such as opening or closing the trunk, using a smartphone app. Users don’t need to carry a physical key, reducing the risk of losing the key. Also, the smartphone must be inside the car to drive it, reducing the risk of car theft.

As the car sharing and rental services have grown recently, the demand for a digital car key module has increased every year. But the existing digital car key modules had low location detection precision and concerns for low security as they were prone to hacking, etc.

The digital car key module that LG Innotek developed uses the ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, which is a wireless LAN communication technology, and a proprietary algorithm, improving the location detection precision. In addition, the module has increased the security by applying a proprietary hacking prevention technology.

  • Industry’s top-level location detection precision with improved security

The digital car key module that LG Innotek developed can detect the location of a smartphone 5 times more precisely than the existing key modules. The module’s error range between the actual smartphone’s location and the recognition location has been reduced from 50 cm (19.7 in) to under 10 cm (3.9 in).

For example, if an existing car key module detects that a smartphone is located between 4.7 m (15.4 ft) and and 5.2 m (17.1 ft) from the module when the phone is actually 5 m (16.4 ft) away, the LG Innotek’s new digital car key module can detect that the smartphone is located between 4.9 m (16.1 ft) and 5 m (16.4 ft), which is a fairly good accuracy.

To achieve this, LG Innotek used the ultra-wideband technology with better precision for distance and direction than the Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology. In addition, for the module, LG Innotek used its proprietary design technology for a wireless communication antenna and its proprietary location measurement algorithm.

The more precisely a digital car key module detects the location of a smartphone, the more diverse and more convenient functions can be implemented. The digital car key module can detect the smartphone location and open the driver’s seat door in advance or start the engine automatically.

In addition, it can provide a driver with personalized driving environment. When several people use the same car, the module can recognize the smartphone location and set the driver’s seat or side-view mirrors automatically for the corresponding driver. When several people with the same digital car key get on the vehicle, the module can detect the person on the driver’s seat accurately.

This module also enhanced the security for a car. LG Innotek’s proprietary hacking prevention technology prevents electromagnetic interference and tampering of communication between vehicle and smartphone. This drastically reduces the possibility of car theft due to the loss of smartphone or digital key hacking.

With all these functions, the digital car key module is compact and slim. The module, with the size of a single clip thanks to the ultra-precision high integration technology, contains about 60 components including RF (radio frequency) element, power block element, etc. With its compact size, it can be freely installed anywhere inside and outside the vehicle.

Besides, the module complies with the latest standards of the Car Connectivity Consortium, a global digital key standardization organization, allowing it to be used regardless of country, terrain, and vehicle type. LG Innotek is a core member of this organization and actively participates in the standardization of a digital car key in cooperation with major global companies in the industry.

  • «Accelerating inroads into the automotive digital key market»

With the digital car key module, LG Innotek plans to actively make inroads into the market for next-generation communication components. The company is actively running promotions targeting global manufacturers of vehicles and vehicle components in the US, Japan, and Europe as well as in Korea with the aim of mass-producing the product by 2020.

Insoo Ryu, the Head of Automotive Components & Electronics Business Division, says, «It will be possible to implement various mobility services using the digital car key module to enhance customer value.» He adds, «We will continue to release innovative automotive components that can provide drivers with convenient, safe, and enjoyable driving experience.»

According to Strategic Analytics, a global market research institution, the number of vehicles with a digital key in the global market will increase by 360% from 6.3 million units in 2020 to 28.9 million units in 2025.

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As the Car-Buying Process Moves Online, Satisfaction Climbs to an All-Time High

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There was a time when consumers rated the car-buying process roughly on par with a stubborn root canal. But those days are passing into the rearview mirror now, as auto dealers move more steps of the retail process online resulting in consumer satisfaction hitting an all-time high, according to the new Digitization of End-to-End Retailing (DoEER) study by Cox Automotive.

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ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There was a time when consumers rated the car-buying process roughly on par with a stubborn root canal. But those days are passing into the rearview mirror now, as auto dealers move more steps of the retail process online resulting in consumer satisfaction hitting an all-time high, according to the new Digitization of End-to-End Retailing (DoEER) study by Cox Automotive.

With buyers spending less time at dealerships and benefitting from more efficient, digital retailing processes, those who were «highly satisfied» with the overall shopping experience reached 72%, up from 60% in 2019. The average vehicle buyer now visits only 2 dealerships in the vehicle buying process, down from 2.7 in 2016.

«According to our data, car buyers have never been happier,» notes Cox Automotive Vice President of Research & Market Intelligence Isabelle Helms. «Consumers have long asked for a process that is more efficient and requires less time at the dealership. With more steps moving online, that’s exactly what they are getting. And it is not just consumers who are benefitting. Dealers, too, are seeing the advantages of a more efficient, streamlined purchasing process.»

The Cox Automotive Digitization of End-to-End Retailing study was undertaken to measure and understand the shifts in consumer preference toward a more online purchase process. Beginning in August 2020, a total of 1,859 purchase intenders were interviewed, along with 462 franchised auto dealers that offer digital retailing tools. The results of the study are being released today.

Digital retailing is not new to the automobile business, and Cox Automotive, among the largest automotive services providers in the world, has been a proponent of the approach for years, offering both the tools and the know-how to help dealers move more of the purchase process online. Still, the Cox Automotive Digitization of End-to-End Retailing study shows that only 1-in-3 franchised automobile dealers in the U.S. offer all the purchase steps online.

The shift is on, though. In 2020, 69% of franchised dealers added at least one digital step due to COVID-19, and 74% indicated their customers have used digital retailing tools more since the onset of the global pandemic. Among the most popular activities for shoppers to complete online or at home: Finding information on incentives; calculating monthly payments; applying for credit; and finalizing the vehicle price.

Importantly, franchised automobile dealers know what the future holds. In the survey, 75% of dealers agreed that they would not be able to survive in the long run without adopting digital retailing tools and moving more of their sales process online.

Digital Retailing is a Win-Win for Consumers and Dealers
According to the study, 64% of shoppers want more of the purchase process to happen online, compared to the last time they bought a vehicle. But consumers are not the only ones that see the appeal – and the benefit – of the shift to digital retailing.

Sixty-one percent of franchised dealers note that digital retailing efforts are allowing them to spend less time on a sale; more than half believe it helps them improve the customer experience. Importantly, 75% of dealers agree that digital retailing provides shoppers a more customized experience, a key to higher satisfaction with the shopping process.

While interest in digital retailing continues to grow – and grew significantly in 2020 during the pandemic – Cox Automotive still believes that auto dealerships as physical locations play a critical role in the vehicle buying experience. To be sure, research consistently demonstrates that automobile shoppers still have a strong desire to spend quality time at the dealership, test driving the vehicle and setting up their new vehicle after purchase – both hands-on activities that are a lot more fun and informative than filling out paperwork and waiting.

Still, the future is digital, and the process is moving online, right down to negotiating the final purchase price. In 2017, research by Cox Automotive showed that 25% of buyers wanted to finalize the vehicle price online. By 2020, that number had jumped to near 40%. Dealers are taking notice: 80% of franchised dealers surveyed in the DoEER study indicated they plan to offer even more parts of the purchase process online in the next 1-2 years.

To learn more, download the Digitization of End-to-End Retailing study highlights from the Cox Automotive Newsroom or register to attend Cox Automotive Experience to hear Isabelle Helms present the full study findings during her session «This is The Way Forward: Digital Retailing Insights to Drive Success in 2021» on Monday, February 1 at 10 a.m. EDT.

Cox Automotive Complete Retail
Concurrent with the release of the DoEER study, Cox Automotive is launching Complete Retail, a revolutionary end-to-end digital retail experience that allows consumers and retailers to complete the shopping and buying processes from anywhere. Complete Retail, the first end-to-end retail experience to bear the Cox Automotive name, is underpinned by and serviced through a suite of the company’s most recognized, trusted, and connected solutions: Autotrader, Dealer.com, Dealertrack, Kelley Blue Book and VinSolutions. Read more information about Cox Automotive Complete Retail on the Cox Automotive Newsroom.

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company’s more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Clutch Technologies, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com

 

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Carnival Cruise Line Releases Additional Plans On Fleet Deployment

MIAMI, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Cruise Line today released plans for additional ship deployments as it continues to refine its phased in approach to a return to guest operations for 2021, resulting in some ship-specific cruise cancellations and movements.  Those plans include:

  • Related to already-announced dry dock plans for Carnival Magic, Carnival Paradise and Carnival Valor, those ships’ return to operations will be delayed until <span…

MIAMI, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Cruise Line today released plans for additional ship deployments as it continues to refine its phased in approach to a return to guest operations for 2021, resulting in some ship-specific cruise cancellations and movements.  Those plans include:

  • Related to already-announced dry dock plans for Carnival Magic, Carnival Paradise and Carnival Valor, those ships’ return to operations will be delayed until November 2021. Consequently, voyages on Carnival Magic from Norfolk (embarkations from Sept. 29-Oct. 30), Carnival Paradise from Tampa (embarkations from June 5-Oct. 28) and Carnival Valor from New Orleans (embarkations from Sept. 16-Oct. 28) have been cancelled.
  • Carnival Miracle’s planned seasonal service from San Diego has been suspended until further notice, and sailings out of San Diego that were available for sale through April 2023 have been cancelled, with the exception of seven voyages to Hawaii, which will move to Long Beach.
  • Carnival Radiance’s dry dock and transformation has been moved to September, with a planned arrival to Long Beach in November 2021.
  • With Carnival Miracle’s reposition to Long Beach, the ship will assume the three- and four-day itineraries for Carnival Radiance from May 3-Nov. 1, 2021 as well as the seven Hawaii Carnival Journeys referenced above. In addition, Carnival Miracle will launch a new program of four- and five-day cruises to Mexico during the winter season, beginning November 2021 and continuing through April 2023.

Carnival is advising guests and travel agents of these changes.  Where possible, West Coast guests are being accommodated in a transfer to Carnival Miracle (from Carnival Radiance), or the retention of their Hawaiian itinerary via a Long Beach embarkation instead.  With this change, Carnival will eventually run a three-ship operation from its port facility at Long Beach:  Carnival Panorama sailing seven-day Mexican Riviera itineraries and Carnival Radiance operating three- and four-day  itineraries year-round, with Carnival Miracle operating four- and five-day Mexico and 14-day Hawaii itineraries during the winter.

«Like so much about this current global situation, we are adapting our plans as circumstances evolve and we are able to confirm alternatives.  We are disappointed that our return to seasonal ports like Norfolk and San Diego has been impacted and appreciate the support of those port partners and communities.  The support of our guests, travel agents, ports and business partners has truly been overwhelming as we work through this situation,» said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

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«A Smartphone Will Become a Car Key», LG Innotek Develops a «Digital Car Key Module»

  • Ultra-wideband technology applied
  • Industry’s top-level location detection precision with improved security
  • «Accelerating inroads into the digital key module market»

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LG Innotek (CEO Cheol-dong Jeong) revealed on the 25th that it had succeeded in developing a digital car key module with improved location detection precision and security.

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  • Ultra-wideband technology applied
  • Industry’s top-level location detection precision with improved security
  • «Accelerating inroads into the digital key module market»

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LG Innotek (CEO Cheol-dong Jeong) revealed on the 25th that it had succeeded in developing a digital car key module with improved location detection precision and security.

A “Digital Car Key Module” developed by LG Innotek. This module can detect the smartphone location 5 times more precisely than the existing modules and provides enhanced security.

A digital car key module is a communication component that is installed in a car and allows wireless data transmission between a car and a smartphone. A digital key is a next-generation car key that allows users to open or lock the car door or start the engine using a smartphone. A driver can use his/her smartphone to oversee the vehicle conditions, including driving distance, fuel efficiency, tire pressure, etc., at a glance as well as control the vehicle.

A “Digital Car Key Module” developed by LG Innotek

Users can lend the digital key to another person or allow only specific functions, such as opening or closing the trunk, using a smartphone app. Users don’t need to carry a physical key, reducing the risk of losing the key. Also, the smartphone must be inside the car to drive it, reducing the risk of car theft.

As the car sharing and rental services have grown recently, the demand for a digital car key module has increased every year. But the existing digital car key modules had low location detection precision and concerns for low security as they were prone to hacking, etc.

The digital car key module that LG Innotek developed uses the ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, which is a wireless LAN communication technology, and a proprietary algorithm, improving the location detection precision. In addition, the module has increased the security by applying a proprietary hacking prevention technology.

  • Industry’s top-level location detection precision with improved security

The digital car key module that LG Innotek developed can detect the location of a smartphone 5 times more precisely than the existing key modules. The module’s error range between the actual smartphone’s location and the recognition location has been reduced from 50 cm (19.7 in) to under 10 cm (3.9 in).

For example, if an existing car key module detects that a smartphone is located between 4.7 m (15.4 ft) and and 5.2 m (17.1 ft) from the module when the phone is actually 5 m (16.4 ft) away, the LG Innotek’s new digital car key module can detect that the smartphone is located between 4.9 m (16.1 ft) and 5 m (16.4 ft), which is a fairly good accuracy.

To achieve this, LG Innotek used the ultra-wideband technology with better precision for distance and direction than the Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology. In addition, for the module, LG Innotek used its proprietary design technology for a wireless communication antenna and its proprietary location measurement algorithm.

The more precisely a digital car key module detects the location of a smartphone, the more diverse and more convenient functions can be implemented. The digital car key module can detect the smartphone location and open the driver’s seat door in advance or start the engine automatically.

In addition, it can provide a driver with personalized driving environment. When several people use the same car, the module can recognize the smartphone location and set the driver’s seat or side-view mirrors automatically for the corresponding driver. When several people with the same digital car key get on the vehicle, the module can detect the person on the driver’s seat accurately.

This module also enhanced the security for a car. LG Innotek’s proprietary hacking prevention technology prevents electromagnetic interference and tampering of communication between vehicle and smartphone. This drastically reduces the possibility of car theft due to the loss of smartphone or digital key hacking.

With all these functions, the digital car key module is compact and slim. The module, with the size of a single clip thanks to the ultra-precision high integration technology, contains about 60 components including RF (radio frequency) element, power block element, etc. With its compact size, it can be freely installed anywhere inside and outside the vehicle.

Besides, the module complies with the latest standards of the Car Connectivity Consortium, a global digital key standardization organization, allowing it to be used regardless of country, terrain, and vehicle type. LG Innotek is a core member of this organization and actively participates in the standardization of a digital car key in cooperation with major global companies in the industry.

  • «Accelerating inroads into the automotive digital key market»

With the digital car key module, LG Innotek plans to actively make inroads into the market for next-generation communication components. The company is actively running promotions targeting global manufacturers of vehicles and vehicle components in the US, Japan, and Europe as well as in Korea with the aim of mass-producing the product by 2020.

Insoo Ryu, the Head of Automotive Components & Electronics Business Division, says, «It will be possible to implement various mobility services using the digital car key module to enhance customer value.» He adds, «We will continue to release innovative automotive components that can provide drivers with convenient, safe, and enjoyable driving experience.»

According to Strategic Analytics, a global market research institution, the number of vehicles with a digital key in the global market will increase by 360% from 6.3 million units in 2020 to 28.9 million units in 2025.

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Luxury Charter Flights To Four Seasons Resort Lanai From Honolulu Included For The Perfect Island Escape

LANAI CITY, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For those seeking a vacation in a tropical paradise, Four Seasons Resort Lanai provides peace of mind for travelers, as they can bypass the airport wait in Honolulu and head directly to a private hangar for their…

LANAI CITY, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For those seeking a vacation in a tropical paradise, Four Seasons Resort Lanai provides peace of mind for travelers, as they can bypass the airport wait in Honolulu and head directly to a private hangar for their charter flight to the island.  Any new booking made by March 31, 2021 will include round-trip Honolulu flights on Lanai Air, for all guests in room. Inclusion is combinable with all offers; travel must be completed by September 6, 2021.

Lanai Air’s fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, operated by Western Aircraft, offer flexible, daily service between Honolulu and Lanai. Each flight is operated by two pilots and each plane seats up to six passengers in elegant and spacious surroundings. Upon arriving to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, guests will be greeted at their arrival gate, collect any luggage at baggage claim (if needed), then head to Lanai Air’s private hangar. Round-trip transfers to the Resort and intra-island shuttles are also included.

A new partner, Luggage Free, allows guests to ship their bags directly to the Resort from their home or office, ensuring an even smoother experience enroute to paradise. Luggage Free is a safe, white-glove, door-to-door shipping service that sends luggage and sports equipment ahead to nearly any destination worldwide, so travelers can focus on their vacation. For peace of mind, every shipment includes complimentary value protection, real-time tracking, and an on-time delivery guarantee. The service is perfect for guests seeking a seamless transfer in Honolulu while golfers looking to tee off on the Signature Jack Nicklaus Manele Golf Course, where every hole has an ocean view, will appreciate club delivery.

Lanai remains the Hawaii of yesterday: unspoiled, unhurried and unequalled, perfect for an escape with family or friends, or to commemorate one of life’s milestones. Experience a private island adventure across 90,000 acres (36,500 hectares) of diverse landscape with an incredible array of private and small group activities, many managed by Four Seasons, or simply relax by lagoon-style ocean front swimming pools or on the world-renowned beach at Hulopoe Bay where spinner dolphins like to play. Choose from cultural tours and classes, tennis and spa as well as a variety of land excursions and ocean adventures. 

The beachfront Four Seasons Resort Lanai features 213 guestrooms in a series of low-rise buildings spread along the Pacific coastline, providing a private residential experience.  The Resort offers outdoor restaurants, including NOBU LANAI, spa, golf and tennis, a kid club, beach and pool with spacious seating areas nestled among tropical gardens, a variety of complimentary classes and events and luxury retail boutiques to ensure an exclusive island adventure for guests. 

The island features a second property, the award-winning luxury wellness enclave Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort.  The adults-only setting and customized itineraries help guests learn daily practices to live longer, healthier lives. Dine at Sensei by Nobu, enjoy a variety of complimentary fitness and wellness classes, luxuriate in private spa hales with a range of therapeutic treatments or delve deeper into paths that align with intentions in one-on-one sessions with a trained team of Sensei Guides and practitioners who hold degrees in their respective fields. Reservations include round-trip flights from Honolulu on Lanai Air in addition to airport transfers and intra-island transportation, with Luggage Free service available as well.

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HondaJet Elite Obtains Russian Type Certification

GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Honda Aircraft Company announced today that the HondaJet Elite has received Russian type certification from the Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA), demonstrating that the aircraft meets the safety standards set by the organization. The first HondaJet with Russian registration began its operation in the region immediately after receiving the certification.

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GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Honda Aircraft Company announced today that the HondaJet Elite has received Russian type certification from the Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA), demonstrating that the aircraft meets the safety standards set by the organization. The first HondaJet with Russian registration began its operation in the region immediately after receiving the certification.

As customer demand grows, Honda Aircraft Company is continuing to expand its list of type certifications. The HondaJet currently holds 13 type certifications around the world, including, the United States (FAA), Europe (EASA), Mexico (AFAC), Brazil (ANAC), Argentina (ANAC), Panama(AAC), India (DGCA), Japan (JCAB), Canada (TCCA), China (CAAC), Turkey (DGCA) and Pakistan (PCAA).

«The HondaJet Elite is well suited to the needs of business travelers in Russia and the CIS, as it can provide safe, quick and efficient transport between cities in the region, or between Russia and the European Union,» said Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. «Our objective is to change the way we travel by growing the market for business aviation. We are excited to see that the first HondaJet in Russia is already in operation and look forward to further expanding our Russian fleet.»

The HondaJet Elite showcases the aeronautical breakthroughs developed by Honda Aircraft Company and is the most efficient, quietest, fastest, furthest and highest-flying aircraft in its class. The HondaJet fleet is currently comprised of over 170 aircraft worldwide with more than 63,000 flight hours and an industry-leading dispatch reliability.

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