This special 'Industry insight' brings together TU’s comprehensive coverage of the latest advances in human-machine interfaces (HMIs). For exclusive business analysis and insight on HMIs, download TU’s Automotive HMI Report 2013
Telematics and operating systems: The ‘open’ versus ‘closed’ debate, part I
What offers the best opportunities for the future of infotainment: proprietary systems or open innovation? Jan Stojaspal finds out
Telematics and operating systems: The ‘open’ versus ‘closed’ debate, part II
What offers the best opportunities for the future of infotainment: proprietary systems or open innovation? Jan Stojaspal finds out
The smartphone as a model for telematics HMIs, part I
As smartphones become the center of our increasingly connected lifestyles, drivers are starting to expect their in-car infotainment to mimic the experience. Jan Stojaspal reports on how human-machine interface (HMI) designers are keeping up
The smartphone as a model for telematics HMIs, part II
As smartphones become the center of our increasingly connected lifestyles, drivers are starting to expect their in-car infotainment to mimic the experience. Jan Stojaspal reports on how human-machine interface (HMI) designers are keeping up
Telematics, HMIs and perfecting the user experience
Susan Kuchinskas examines the next generation of human/machine interfaces designed to provide the right information and controls at the right time
Telematics and virtualization tech
Jan Stojaspal reports on advances in virtualization technologies that could enable apps and safety-critical functions to share the same hardware without disrupting each other
Telematics and apps: New displays for new kinds of content
Dashboard displays must evolve to support new content and services. Susan Kuchinskas looks at how that evolution will drive innovation
Telematics and digital displays: The case for context-aware HMIs
Susan Kuchinskas looks at how digital displays could reduce distraction and provide easy access to infotainment
Telematics: What’s next for apps and services, part I
In the first of a two-part series, Jan Stojaspal outlines how the in-car experience is being enhanced through increasingly sophisticated telematics
Telematics: What’s next for apps and services, part II
In the second of a two-part series, Jan Stojaspal outlines how the in-car experience is being enhanced through increasingly sophisticated telematics
Can voice recognition make telematics services safer?
Twiddling with your phone while driving is dangerous. Susan Kuchinsk evaluates competing studies about the safest way to access infotainment
Telematics, smartphones and the future of connected infotainment
Jan Stojaspal investigates how smartphones are starting to complement embedded telematics solutions
Telematics and voice recognition: Overcoming the tech challenges
Susan Kuchinskas explores how automakers and tech vendors are making voice commands as intuitive as speaking
Telematics and speech recognition: Finally ready for prime time?
Susan Kuchinskas analyzes the opportunities and challenges of the voice interface
Telematics: The user interface as strategic advantage
Susan Kuchinskas reports on how OEMs are using the human-machine interface to enhance brand distinctiveness
Executive Viewpoints
Q&A: Telematics and voice control technology
David McNamara, principal of McNamara Technology Solutions, on innovations in voice control technology and how they play into the bigger question of developing safe and highly usable HMIs
Pascal de Mul, global head of hardware partnerships at Spotify, on standardization of in-vehicle infotainment platforms and bringing 20 million music tracks to the car in a safe and non-distracting way
Susan Kuchinskas looks at how making cars more social could enhance the driving experience - and make customers more loyal
Siegfried Mortkowitz explores whether the implementation of ERA-GLONASS will be a game-changer in the Russian telematics market
Steven H. Bayless, senior director, telecommunications and telematics at the Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of America, on why a common platform for vehicle communications will provide more opportunity for the industry than individual OEM solutions
Crispin Moger, managing director of the Marmalade Group of Companies, on targeting usage-based insurance to an underserved audience
Arvin Baalu, director of automotive engineering & product delivery, Harman International (India) Pvt. Ltd., on the importance of timing and bold decision-making when designing infotainment platforms for emerging markets