A RAPID PROTOTYPING APPROACH FOR THE DESIGNOF EXTENSIBLE IN-VEHICLE TELEMATICS SYSTEMS

摘要

In view of the sharp uptake of mobile computing and communications technologies, many hardwarernand software vendors and telecommunication services providers [IBM & Motorola], [SunrnMicrosystems], [NEWSBYTES] have developed keen interests in the deployment of these technologiesrnin vehicles as so-called In-Vehicle Telematics Systems (IVTS). Design is recognised as arnvital discipline to envision innovative applications of new and existing technologies in newrnproducts and services that are fit for purpose, aesthetically appealing and delivered on time andrnto cost. Characterized by their component-based and hybrid systems nature – the rapid developmentrnof in-vehicle telematics systems requires a seamless and integrated design approach thatrnsupports multidisciplinary design teams. This paper considers the rapid prototyping process forrnthe development of IVTS. The paper describes an Integrated Design Environment developed out ofrnthe FRETSET project [FRETSET] to assist in IVTS prototyping and demonstrates its applicationrnto an industrial case study.