Next Generation Telematics to Rival Your Desktop!
MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 7, 2001--Within five years, the computer components used in automotive telematics will likely rival what is in your desktop computer today. According to a new study conducted by Telematics Research Group, by 2006 there will be more than 30 million telematics-enabled vehicles in the world, each powered by a 32-bit RISC processor and containing up to 512MB of memory."This computing power is not to suggest that drivers will be building spreadsheets or surfing the net while driving down the road. Issues related to driver distraction will prevent this from happening. So will the technology since future telematics systems will limit certain functions while driving." according to Phil Magney, co-founder and principal analyst with Telematics Research Group, "Future telematics systems will be adaptive to driving conditions, limiting driver interaction and functionality when full driver attention is needed."
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Telematics Hardware in 2006
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Low-End Telematics High-End Telematics
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Typical Price $200-$300 $600-$800
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Upgrade Limited Modular, field
upgradeable units
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Processor 32-bit RISC, 300 MHz 32-bit RISC, 900 MHz
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Memory 128 MB RAM, 128 MB memory card 512 MB RAM, 512 MB
memory card
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Mass Storage None, or radio's DVD/CD player 5 GB hard disk, Radio's
erasable DVD
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User interface Speech recognition, Speech recognition,
text-to-speech via
radio
Text-to-speech via radio Web browser on VGA
display resolution
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Display Few lines via radio 640x400 color
(when parked)
Optional head-up
display
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Input-Output USB USB
IDB-1394 or MOST
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Wireless Infrared at 115 Kbps Infrared at 4 Mbps
Connectivity Cellular: 2.5G & 3G at 50-200 Cellular: 2.5G & 3G at
Kbps 50-384 Kbps
Bluetooth at 720 Kbps Bluetooth at 720 Kbps
or 2 Mbps
IEEE 802 at 11 Mbps
(Broadband download)
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Other HW GPS receiver GPS receiver
Radio for speaker and display Radio for speaker and
display
Optional DVD/CD-player in radio Satellite radio
receiver (music and
information)
Optional biometric ID
peripheral
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Future telematics systems will also serve as docking stations for PDAs and cell phones. The advantage with these systems is they enable in-vehicle telematics to integrate with a consumer's personal telematics--a capability that will become increasingly important as telematics expands beyond vehicle safety and security.
Next week marks the start of the 59th International Auto Show from Frankfurt Germany. Auto manufacturers as well as hundreds of other companies will be exhibiting their current and future telematics systems. Telematics Research Group will be attending the show to evaluate these new systems. Logon to www.telematicsresearch.com and register for our e-mail alerts if you would like to receive updates, and photos from the show.
Telematics Research Group tracks, analyzes, and forecasts the market for automotive telematics. For more information visit our web site or contact Phil Magney at (952) 935-0400.