High-end 32-bit processors, 3D graphics, wireless connectivity, high-accuracy GPS radios, dead reckoning, and large amounts of locally stored data – today’s portable and in-dash navigation systems are increasingly complex and demanding on hardware resources.

As a result, developers face a number of challenges:

• New demands around 3D for navigation functionality
• Integration with off-board services: traffic, road conditions, points of interest, diagnostic information
• Device connectivity (portable devices, Bluetooth phones, portable navigation devices, etc.)
• Failure-prone hard disks (typically needed for map data)
• Off-board internet services like Google maps or Yahoo local, or OEM-provided internet content
• Integration with speech technologies for destination entry and hands-free communication
• Connectivity via multiple buses, etc

Besides offering the ultra-reliable QNX® Neutrino® RTOS, QNX Software Systems provides an array of innovative technologies for the in-car computing market. These include a highly customizable framework for managing power consumption, multi-layered 3D graphics, and instant-on technology for ultra-fast response. Leading-edge navigation solutions from some of the industries most progressive navigation providers are available now, already integrated into QNX CAR.

QNX customer highlight

Daewoo VisionJoy Navigation System

An integrated navigation and information unit, VisionJoy uses a touchscreen interface and GPS to provide traffic and congestion updates, automatic route selection and detailed turn-by-turn voice directions. It also supports multimedia CD/MP3 playback and internet connectivity for web access, email and shopping.

 

Hyundai Mobis MTS-1 Navigation System

The MTS-1 simultaneously manages navigation, a hands-free phone module, a rear-seat entertainment screen and other media-rich applications. The unit also integrates standard automotive controls like window lifts, seat adjusts and HVAC through a single, multi-functional console.

 

SAAB 9-3 Infotainment Unit ES3-7

A high-end infotainment system that combines Bluetooth, navigation and connection to MOST, the ES3-7 provides mapping navigation and turn-by-turn driving display. Drivers can also run several devices simultaneously, including a DVD-based GPS navigation system, RDS receiver, CD changer and mobile phone.

 

Navigation ecosystem