Israeli CyberOne completed the development of a system also for Apple-made iPhones
Posted on Feb 11, 2021 by Ifi Reporter - Dan Bielski
CyberOne announced this morning that it has completed the development of a cybervan system also for Apple-made iPhones, thus addressing the problem of distraction in driving for vehicle fleets whose drivers use smartphones with both types of operating systems - iOS and Android.
Uri Gilboa, CEO of CyberOne: "The completion of the development of a cybervan system for iOS users is a significant technological breakthrough, and opens up another large market potential for the company.
Technology company CyberOne, which has developed a unique system that provides a solution to the problem of distraction while driving as a result of using a cell phone, announced this morning that it has completed the development phase of a version of the cybervan system Beta Testing). According to the company, this phase will last about three weeks, at the end of which the company will begin commercial sales of the cybervan system to iOS users.
It is estimated that Apple has a market share of about 28% of the smartphone market in Israel, and is one of the largest and most popular smartphone manufacturers in the world. The launch of a cybervan version for iOS users will allow the company to provide a complete solution for companies and organizations that use both types of operating systems (Android and iOS) at the same time.
The CyberOne system is designed to address the distraction problem of drivers who use various applications on the mobile device while driving and endanger road users. After installing a cybervan system in the vehicle, the driver can use the smartphone while driving only for the purpose of making calls, navigating and listening to music and has no option to use other apps that could endanger his life while driving. If the driver receives WhatsApp messages while driving, they are not received on the device until he finishes driving and the sender of the message receives a message on WhatsApp that "the driver is currently driving and is welcome to call".
If the driver tries to use another phone, which is not registered in the system, the system alerts you and a message is sent to the vehicle officer. It is important to note that the driver cannot stop the system.
Uri Gilboa, CEO of CyberOne, stated that: "Activating a cybervan system in the iOS operating system is also a huge step in the development of the system and will provide a perfect solution to the distraction problem caused by cellular use, even if the drivers use iPhones.
According to studies, the annual cost of road accidents in the US alone is about $ 300 billion, with 25% of accidents related to the use of the mobile device while driving. The company's technology prevents distraction by preventing access to various applications on the device and does not require cooperation. The driver while creating a quiet and safe driving environment.
The company's primary target market includes commercial and private vehicle fleets in which the company's system will be installed in order to reduce risks and reduce costs due to road accidents involving their drivers. Insurance and leasing companies as well as companies that manage vehicle fleets have a keen interest in reducing damages and costs as a result of road accidents.
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