MODULAR UNIT IDENTIFICATION IN A MODULAR UPGRADEABLE VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM

摘要

An infotainment arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a non-permanent upgradeable portion non-permanently installed in the vehicle and replaceable in the vehicle. The non-permanent upgradeable portion has an electrical characteristic unique to a type or model of the non-permanent upgradeable portion. A permanent portion is in electronic communication with the non-permanent upgradeable portion. The permanent portion includes a plurality of non-upgradeable electronic components. The permanent non-upgradeable portion is permanently installed in the vehicle. The permanent non-upgradeable portion senses the unique electrical characteristic and thereby identifies the type or model of the non-permanent upgradeable portion.