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Car to Cloud: Vehicles Are Getting Connected
Auto makers are adding functions that all depend on connectivity. Plenty of companies also offer car-to-cloud platforms. Bear in mind, though, anyone who claims to have an "end-to-end" solution doesn't.
eetasia.com, Feb. 19, 2020 –
Vehicles are getting connected. That's a good thing. But they are getting connected in haphazard and slapdash ways, and that's not good at all. Each car has multiple connectivity needs and, to date, car makers tend to satisfy each need by adding another, different connection. The electronics industry is eager to provide consolidated connectivity solutions, but most major automobile companies remain dedicated to developing proprietary technologies, which means auto makers and their suppliers are figuratively reinventing the wheel on a constant basis.
What follows is an overview of the connectivity requirements by the automobile industry. We then compare several solutions offered by some of the more prominent vendors in the electronics industry.
Why connect?
In-vehicle infotainment systems and telematics units have become top priority for over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Carmakers plan to add new apps and services – ranging from car-sharing to detecting fuel levels – without redesigning the car. A flood of audio and video streaming media – via Wi-Fi, 4G and 5G – is washing over vehicles.
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