Embitel Technologies is a product engineering services company that specializes in automotive and automation domains. Headquartered in Bangalore, Embitel has business presence in US, Germany, Sweden, France & UK.
Recently Embitel participated in the 9th edition of Freescale technology Forum (FTF 2014) India on August 26, 27. FTF India is an avenue for Freescale’s customers and partners to interact learn and share the latest innovations in embedded design from around the world. Embitel was a Silver Sponsor of FTF India 2014.
“ Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) 2014 – India chapter, is one of the premier embedded technology events for exchanging ideas, forging collaborations & together shaping nascent innovations into business realities of the future. At FTF we had showcased our engineering team’s abilities that can be leveraged by OEMs’ & Suppliers to fast-track their product launches.” – Aneesh Adkadkam, Head of Automotive BU at Embitel
Embitel had demonstrated following solutions at FTF India 2014:
Android based Automotive Infotainment Solution
Embitel demonstrated Freescale i.MX 6.0 based Android 4.2.2 In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system.
‘Automotive infotainment’ system is a connectivity experience for the end-users. It is their gateway to the ‘Connected Car Lifestyle’.
Following are the important features that were demonstrated:
- Modifications to stock Android to suit vehicle environment & IVI application
- Smart device pairing with IVI system – Smart-phone pairing through Bluetooth profiles like PBAP, HFP, MAP, A2DP to access phone contacts & phone apps, receive/make calls through dash-board, access messages of the phone & external multimedia/ radio systems through IVI system
- Steering wheel controls integrated to IVI system
- Interface with other ECUs on board to fetch vehicle data for diagnostics
- Software updates through over the air or through connected media
- Design & development of OEM-specific apps
- Integration of automotive specific 3rd party apps for navigation purposes, locating nearest fuel station etc
- Voice commands to mitigate driver distractions
- Vehicle networking – Instrument Clusters by fetching vehicle data through CAN networks
More details about Embitel’s Automotive Infotainment offerings are mentioned here – http://www.embitel.com/embedded-services/automotive-infotainment/
J1939 stack for Freescale’s i.MX 6 platform demo
Embitel also demonstrated the reusable software stack and boot loader, that is developed in compliance with SAE J1939 standard. It is implemented in ANSI-C and is independent of the CAN controller, CPU and operating system
It can be readily adapted for any automotive control unit and tooling applications.
Embitel has integrated based Android IVI system & in an Electronic power steering system to fetch vehicle parameters for diagnostic purposes.
Additionally, Embitel also has reusable UDS (ISO14229), KWP2000(ISO14230), OBD (ISO15031), TP (ISO15765) and LIN stacks, boot loaders and Fault code memory implementations readily available for Freescale platforms.
http://www.embitel.com/j1939-stack-integration-services
Embitel is a registered member of the unique Freescale Connect Partner Program. As a partner Embitel has access to advance product road-map information.
As a technology partner Embitel offers Software and Hardware Design engineering services across a range of Freescale platforms.
Design Innovations for Automotive OEMs’ and Suppliers
An Automotive Infotainment system is now an integral part of the Connected Car product that an OEM offers to their customers. With more innovations in IVI, going ahead, Car in true sense would be part of the increasing list of Smart Devices owned by end-users.
With Google, Microsoft & Apple taking charge of the user-experience within the car, from point of view of OEMs’ & Suppliers, Automotive Infotainment design would be a critical to their brand identity. Thus the HMI/UI design needs to be in sync with their brand experience to ensure customer loyalty & gain competitive edge.
Also the Innovations in automotive specific end-user & engineering apps would be critical to brand differentiation for OEMs’ & Suppliers
Embitel website – http://www.embitel.com/
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