RDS-TMC

RDS or Radio Data Systems is a broadcast mechanism for FM transmission. TMC or Traffic Message Channel, is developed under TC204, an ISO standard by a technical committee for Intelligent Transport Systems. It enables the processed traffic information from TRIP to be transmitted to a RDS-TMC enabled device.

Currently, the available navigational systems in the market only allow motorists to pin point their location on a map, plan driving routes, and in some systems also show traffic information in graphic format. This means that the route chosen by these systems are not influenced by actual real time traffic conditions. With RDS-TMC, drivers will now be able to receive actual “real-time” traffic information from Traffic Information Platform (TRIP) a platform developed by Land Transport Authority (LTA) in partnership with Quantum Inventions Pte Ltd (QI), in their Personal Navigation Devices (PND).

EastGear Pte Ltd, in partnership with Maction Technologies Inc and Quantum Inventions Pte Ltd (QI) launched the Galactio PAPAGO! X3 TMC Real Time Navigation Software at COMEX 2009. The 1st in Singapore to provide Real Time Dynamic Navigation to consumers over RDS‐TMC.