Internet of Everything (IoE) enables people, objects, data, and programs to be optimally aggregated and intelligently joined as part of a network, with the goal of connecting people, people to machines, machine to machine Strengthen various activities and enrich our life.
Since the birth of the Internet of Things, users have always wanted to be 'online' at any time, as well as being able to connect various types of appliances and use them for a variety of purposes. So from the earliest days, some people tried to connect TVs, refrigerators and even linked bread machine.
The concept of Smart Connected Home stems from the desire to make it smarter and interconnected to make home more meaningful because most of our lives are spent at home. Sleeping places have different effects on different people, so it is not necessary for everything in the home to be connected to the Internet.
On the other hand, cars seem to be more convincing when it comes to being able to fully realize the idea of a connected Internet, and indeed, in the automotive world, people, things, data and programs can not only interact within their own ecosystem but also through the Internet Interact with other cars and even external clouds.
Take the car as a technology hub
Today's cars are populated with a large number of electronic devices and are in fact already one of the most consumer electronics devices in their class. As a supplier of a wide range of automotive lens technologies, STMicroelectronics has seen the car as a technology hub (Technology Hub) Today's cars are driven by a variety of technologies that can be divided into three areas: safety & security, infotainment & telematics, , Powertrain & fuel economy.
In addition to the more traditional solutions such as airbags, stability control and anti-lock brake systems, problems with safe driving and information security are beginning to come with automatic brakes, active safety systems (mainly cameras and sensors), night vision systems And other new technologies to solve the infotainment and vehicle information system is through intelligent traffic management, location and location services (LBS), car-to-car and car infrastructure communications, as well as the future may be on the road of autopilot and other technologies to solve As for powertrain and fuel economy, the technologies that are used to solve problems include engine control, shift-by-wire, stop / start, engine reduction, vehicle electrification ) And road predictability.
All of the technology inside the car is already connected and centrally controlled, and some even have networking capabilities such as location and car-to-infrastructure communications.With the automobile as a hub of technology, everything has begun to be connected, with people, objects and programs The concept of interaction allows you to see the whole picture by collecting, managing and analyzing the data and then connecting all the elements to the Internet Internet of Cars is a complete platform for everything connected. Information security and infotainment and telematics systems have also been greatly enhanced by the benefits of wireless networking and data transmission technologies, and the application of powertrain and fuel economy in a connected world may not bring much benefit.
Safe driving and information security
Security is undoubtedly the most concerned topic of car driving.Equipped with the network to control the concept of networking power of the masses, connecting all the cars will be able to help each other to enhance safety.Use of smart sensors to monitor the car's surroundings, connect to the Internet through wireless networking, There are satellite positioning to confirm the relative position, the car will be able to inform each other traffic and traffic information, or the front of any problems.
Today, the vehicle information system application has been able to automatically perform the emergency call function in the event of an accident.Motor-based maintenance through the prevention of driving safety has also been greatly enhanced.Distance of the vehicle condition diagnosis and data loading, you can record And reminded the need for maintenance work.An in-car information system can also provide anti-theft features, tracking stolen vehicles and the whereabouts of the authorities reported.
From a macro point of view, car networking can provide intelligent traffic forecasting and management functions by forming a unified network between vehicles, thereby improving road safety, reducing congestion and reducing emissions caused by traffic jams.
All of the above 'networking' security features, combined with traditional passive safety technologies such as airbags, brakes and stability control systems, form an integrated approach that takes car safety to a whole new level.
Just as with all 'connected' items, information security is naturally one of the factors that must be taken into account. Important vehicle components, including the engine's electronic control unit and other safety systems, must be protected from malicious attacks. The large amount of data generated also needs protection.
We track and record driving behavior and habits, and send the data to insurers for analysis, so that accurate data tracking allows insurers to provide tailored policies based on pay-as-you-drive, Or pay-how-you-drive, etc. With a small amount of personal data, you can indirectly promote more economical and safe driving habits.
Infotainment and Car Information System
Lost is one of the most frustrating driving experiences, but the popularity of navigation systems has drastically reduced the frequency of release.While the Global Positioning System (GPS) has become a navigation technology to prevent the application of the car, if from Galileo, Glonass, Beidou and many other satellite systems receive signals and then gather information (speed, acceleration, tire angle) from various sensors in the car network and use this information to improve vehicle position Determine the accuracy and response time, the use of related functions will be extended to the basic navigation, extended to safety-related applications.
Most people use Web technologies in their daily lives through their smartphones or tablets, including getting information through streaming services, listening to music, establishing communication channels, and social media that has become an integral part of everyday life. Interact with these services throughout the day and the process is fluent.When we have to sit in the car for an hour or two, this interaction should be to maintain the same level of fluency.When we are in the car, do not want to have to adapt to a New network features.
Therefore, it has become a very important goal to 'hand over' personal wireless networking capabilities such as smartphones or tablets to the car to emulate the same feeling and use of the interface, and the authors who have mastered the main workings of smartphones and tablets have been Start alliances and set standards to accelerate the seamless connection between smartphones and cars and create a complete, one-of-a-kind network connection experience.
Familiarity is important, but due to the car you need to focus on, some of the user interface still needs to be redesigned. The driver must be absorbed in the road can not be distracted, if often must press or slide the screen with your finger to start the control will increase the risk. Limit those applications that require visual focus, so ideally would be a hands-free and eyes-free mode user interface. The role of voice-activated commands in the car will become more and more important.
As with the smartphone platform, the automotive platform will also face the problem of ownership of the business model, even in some automotive-specific areas that have not yet been validated and standardized by the more established smart phone platforms. Automakers and traditional stakeholders Will face new entrants into the marketplace and introduce a new devastating and innovative business model to today's automotive industry. Content providers, service and software platform vendors, consumer electronics manufacturers and telecommunications network providers will (in the car) Together, one for the automotive industry to create a new era.
Comprehensive but different types of complementary technologies
Just like the Internet of Everything (IoE), the Internet of Cars acts like a huge and complex beast and requires an organization to define its main criteria and capabilities, and ultimately it will be based on providing functionality, value and Practical variety of techniques to find their own balance.
STMicroelectronics, and others who want to drive change through the Internet of Vehicles, the future must provide technology modules to build many parts of the car, as well as know-how to make these parts work seamlessly and seamlessly together. Realizing that creation can not be isolated from the world, we must work together with other 'players' to build a technological ecosystem.
Key technology modules for everything in the world include a pointing device, a processor equivalent to the brain, a low-power network for data transmission, sensors, and a wide range of analog and digital interfaces for complete product design. These technologies, STMicroelectronics has introduced a strong set of strong product portfolio.
STMicroelectronics also has market leadership in automotive-related technologies, including powertrain, infotainment, positioning, telematics, bodywork, driving safety, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and sensors, and STMicroelectronics combines in-house design expertise and high-efficiency automotive grade manufacturing machinery with the ability to improve and expand its technology offerings to system builders, car manufacturers and other stakeholders in the ecosystem Manufacturers, which successfully build the car network.