Joining sources and displays in automotive infotainment systems

摘要

Video, whether from cameras, as part of the navigation system, or in-vehicle entertainment, is an integral part of the vehicle ownership experience. Handheld consumer products, such as smartphones and tablets, have raised the expectations in consumers for video, image quality and functionality. Unfortunately, the design cycles for automotive electronics limits how quickly new technology can be introduced into the market. Flexible video bridges enable developers to accommodate improved cameras or larger, higher resolution displays, into vehicle model facelifts without the need to make changes to the ECU hardware. A simple modification of the configuration is all that is required. The same applies to processing of the available video signals. They improve image quality of the ever-increasing number of video cameras being integrated for vehicle comfort and assistance features. With appropriate planning and careful selection of video solutions, such in-vehicle electronics can remain capable of meeting changing video needs over the lifetime of an automotive electronics platform.