In-Vehicle Infotainment Storage and Networking

Hard Disks, Flash Memory, USB, SD, Bluetooth, UWB, iPod Kits and Other Technologies



Fifty years ago, infotainment consisted of a radio. But today, really for the first time, automakers are finally beginning to embrace collaboration with consumer electronics instead of merely just supporting the media as they did with CDs and the technologies that came before. But what networking and storage technologies will be used, and what will be the pattern of adoption?

This study considers storage formats, wired connectivity such as USB, iPod kits, and flash memory slots, wireless connectivity such as Bluetooth and UWB, and even long-range wireless distribution such as cellular networks and digital terrestrial and satellite radio. It examines the acceptance and potential for these technologies in factory automotive production. The research analyzes OEM infotainment strategies, and provides forecasts through 2012.


What Does This Report Answer?
  • What kinds of storage will be available in vehicles?
  • What storage technologies will be used?
  • What kinds of connectivity will be available in vehicles?
  • How widespread will usage be?
  • What are the OEM strategies for infotainment?
Who Needs This Report?
  • Automotive OEMs
  • Wireless Service Providers
  • Telematics Service Providers
  • Automotive Hardware Suppliers
  • Automotive Application Developers
  • Semiconductor Manufacturers
  • Storage Manufacturers
  • Consumer Electronics Manufacturers


Section 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 The Basics of Infotainment
1.2 Lessons for Consumer Electronics and Silicon Suppliers Looking to Enter the Space
1.3 Technological Approach Fundamentals for Infotainment (or What OEMs Need To Think About Regarding System Architecture)
1.3.1 Store Content Locally
1.3.2 Interface with a Portable Device
1.3.3 Stream Content into the Vehicle
1.3.4 Pull Content into the Vehicle
1.4 Market Overview
1.4.1 Storage Solutions
1.4.2 Short-Range Connectivity Solutions
1.4.3 Wireless Push Solutions
1.4.4 Wireless Pull (2-Way) Solutions
1.4.5 Synchronization and Tether Support: Which Devices Need to be Acknowledged?
1.4.6 Mobile Phones
1.4.7 Media Players
1.4.8 Portable Navigation
1.5 What about DRM?
1.6 Tying it Together: How Does This Relate to In-vehicle Networking?

Section 2.
TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS ISSUES
2.1 Wireless Infotainment Technologies
2.1.1 Satellite Radio
2.1.2 Satellite Radio for Telematics
2.1.3 Satellite Radio in Europe: The Rely Project and WorldSpace
2.2 WiMAX (802.16e)
2.3 Cellular Data
2.3.1 GSM/CSD
2.3.2 GPRS
2.3.3 EDGE
2.3.4 CDMA
2.3.5 WCDMA/UMTS/HSDPA/FOMA
2.4 Bluetooth (Including Ultra-Wideband)
2.4.1 Bluetooth Technical Specifications and Price Points
2.4.2 Bluetooth Profiles
2.4.2.1 Generic Access and Service Discovery Application Profiles
2.4.2.2 Headset Profile
2.4.2.3 Hands-Free Profile
2.4.2.4 Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
2.4.2.5 Audio/Video Remote Control Profile and General Media Control Profile
2.4.2.6 Dial-Up Networking Profile
2.4.2.7 Phone Book Access Profile
2.4.2.8 SIM Access Profile
2.4.2.9 Video Distribution Profile
2.4.3 Bluetooth and DRM: An Architecture Discussion
2.5 DMB
2.5.1 T-DMB
2.5.2 S-DMB
2.6 DVB-H
2.7 MediaFLO
2.8 HD Radio
2.8.1 HD Radio over FM
2.8.2 HD Radio over AM
2.8.3 HD Radio Current Status
2.8.4 HD Radio in Automotive
2.8.5 HD Radio Multicasting (HD2)

Section 3.
KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS
3.1 BMW
3.2 DaimlerChrysler
3.3 Fiat
3.4 Ford
3.5 General Motors
3.6 Honda
3.7 Hyundai
3.8 Mitsubishi
3.9 Nissan
3.10 PSA Peugeot Citroen
3.11 Renault
3.12 Toyota
3.13 Volkswagen

Section 4.
MARKET FORECASTS
4.1 The Digital Radio Market
4.2 The Digital Radio Video Market
4.3 The iPod Integration Market
4.4 The Bluetooth Connectivity Market
4.5 The Cellular Connectivity Market
4.6 The Infotainment Onboard Storage Market
4.7 Market Support for USB and Secure Digital
4.8 Market Support for UWB in the Vehicle

Section 5.
COMPANY LIST

Section 6.
ACRONYMS

SCOPE OF STUDY

SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY

NOTES
List of Tables
  • Technical Overview of Mobile Video Standards World, 2006
  • Availability of Automotive iPod Digital Integration Kits by Model World, 2006/2007 Model Years
  • OEM Shipments of Digital Radio Hardware World Market by Region, 2006 to 2012
  • Market Value of OEM Digital Radio Hardware World Market by Region, 2006 to 2012
  • OEM Shipments of Digital Radio Hardware for Video Applications World Market by Region, 2006 to 2012
  • Market Value of OEM Digital Radio Video Hardware World Market by Region, 2006 to 2012
  • OEM Shipments of iPod Integration Kits World Market by Region, 2006 to 2012
  • Market Value of OEM iPod Kits World Market by Region, 2006 to 2012
  • OEM Shipments of Bluetooth Kits World Market, 2006 to 2012
  • Market Value of OEM Bluetooth Kits World Market, 2006 to 2012
  • OEM Shipments of Cellular Hardware World Market, 2006 to 2012
  • Market Value of OEM Cellular Hardware World Market, 2006 to 2012
  • OEM Shipments of Head Units with Onboard Storage World Market by Region, 2006 to 2012
  • OEM Shipments of Head Units with Secure Digital Slots World Market by Region, 2006 to 2012
  • OEM Shipments of Head Units with USB Ports World Market by Region, 2006 to 2012
  • OEM Shipments of Head Units with UWB World Market by Region, 2006 to 2012
Report Code: RR-IVIN

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Release Date: 2Q 2007


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