Telematics Smartphone Applications

Safety, Monitoring, Tracking, Diagnostics, Remote Control, and Infotainment Software

Research Report

The integration of smartphones and smartphone applications into vehicles represents nothing less than a renaissance of the interest in both consumer and commercial telematics markets. Car OEMs, automotive "tier ones," telematics service providers and independent system and software developers are rushing to launch smartphone applications, with new solutions being announced almost on a daily basis. The dynamics of the smartphone and application store revolution are now spilling over into the automotive industry, in terms of integrating smartphones into the vehicle environment. This study covers the different types of telematics smartphone applications (standalone, hybrid, embedded), drivers and barriers, main players and solutions, user interface and safety issues. It includes detailed subscriber and revenue forecasts.

Table of Contents

  • Executive Brief: Top-Line Forecast
  • Executive Brief: Applications, System Configurations, and Operating Systems
  • Executive Brief: Drivers
  • Executive Brief: Inhibitors
  • Executive Brief: Telematics Smartphone Application Types
  • Executive Brief: Summary and Strategic Recommendations
  • 1. Executive Summary 2
    • 1.1. Relevance of Telematics Smartphone Applications 2
    • 1.2. Telematics Applications Technologies and Categories 2
    • 1.3. Drivers and Barriers 4
    • 1.4. Forecasts 5
    • 1.5. Conclusions 7
  • 2. Strategic Recommendations 9
    • 2.1. Recommendations for Automotive OEMs and Tier One Suppliers 9
    • 2.2. Recommendations for Telematics Service Providers 9
    • 2.3. Recommendations for Smartphone Application Developers 9
    • 2.4. Recommendations for Handset Vendors 9
  • 3. Telematics Application Types and Technologies 10
    • 3.1. Application System Configurations 10
      • 3.1.1. Standalone Telematics Smartphone Applications 10
        • 3.1.1.1. Fully Standalone Telematics Smartphone Applications 10
        • 3.1.1.2. Semi-Standalone Telematics Smartphone Applications 10
      • 3.1.2. Hybrid Telematics Smartphone Applications 10
        • 3.1.2.1. Smartphones Applications Used as Remote Controls/Diagnostics for Embedded Systems 11
        • 3.1.2.2. Smartphone Proxy Applications Leveraging In-Car Displays 11
        • 3.1.2.3. Smartphone Applications Leveraging Embedded Telematics Functionality 11
      • 3.1.3. Embedded Telematics Applications 11
    • 3.2. Application Types 11
      • 3.2.1. Remote Control Applications 11
      • 3.2.2. Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics Applications 12
      • 3.2.3. Virtual Dashboards 13
      • 3.2.4. Tracking and Geo-Fencing 13
      • 3.2.5. eCall 13
      • 3.2.6. bCall 13
      • 3.2.7. Driver Behavior Monitoring and Insurance Telematics 13
      • 3.2.8. Navigation 13
      • 3.2.9. Multimedia and Infotainment 14
      • 3.2.10. Local Content 14
      • 3.2.11. Social Media Applications 14
      • 3.2.12. Communication Applications 14
      • 3.2.13. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Applications 14
      • 3.2.14. Others 15
    • 3.3. Telematics Smartphone Application Interfaces and Connectivity Methods 15
      • 3.3.1. OBD/OBD-II 15
      • 3.3.2. CAN-Bus 15
      • 3.3.3. Bluetooth 15
      • 3.3.4. USB 15
      • 3.3.5. Wi-Fi 15
      • 3.3.6. Cellular 16
    • 3.4. Mobile Operating Systems and Middleware Platforms 16
      • 3.4.1. Apple - iOS & iPod Out 16
      • 3.4.2. Google - Android 16
      • 3.4.3. Nokia - Symbian, MeeGo, and Terminal Mode 16
      • 3.4.4. RIM - BlackBerry & QNX 17
      • 3.4.5. Java 18
      • 3.4.6. Microsoft - Windows Mobile and Windows Embedded 18
    • 3.5. Bosch 19
    • 3.6. Continental - AutoLinQ 19
      • 3.6.1. GENIVI 20
      • 3.6.2. Luxoft 21
    • 3.7. Smartphone Mounts and In-Car Integration 21
    • 3.8. Technology Trends 22
      • 3.8.1. Open Source Development Environments 22
      • 3.8.2. Cloud-Based Services and Web-Based Applications 22
      • 3.8.3. Application Stores and Online Portals 23
  • 4. Main Players and Solutions 24
    • 4.1. AAA 24
    • 4.2. ATX Group 24
    • 4.3. Audi 25
    • 4.4. Audiovox - Jensen 25
    • 4.5. Airbiquity Inc 25
    • 4.6. BMW 25
    • 4.7. Cell Cease 26
    • 4.8. Chrysler Group LLC 26
    • 4.9. Clarion 27
    • 4.10. Cobra Electronics Corporation 27
    • 4.11. Crystal Ball Ltd 28
    • 4.12. CVIS 28
    • 4.13. Delphi Automotive LLP 28
    • 4.14. DevToaster 28
    • 4.15. Directed Electronics - Viper 29
    • 4.16. DriveGain Limited - CarEconomy 29
    • 4.17. Fiat - Ciao Mobile 29
    • 4.18. Firstech LLC - DroneMobile 30
    • 4.19. Ford Motor Company - SYNC and AppLink 30
    • 4.20. FujitsuTen 31
    • 4.21. Fullpower 31
    • 4.22. GM - OnStar MyLink and myChevrolet 31
    • 4.23. GoPoint Technology - CARbonga 34
    • 4.24. Griffin 34
    • 4.25. Harman - Aha Mobile 34
    • 4.26. Hughes Telematics Inc 34
    • 4.27. Hyundai 35
    • 4.28. JVC 35
    • 4.29. Kenwood Corporation 35
    • 4.30. Lexus - Enform 35
    • 4.31. Masternaut UK Ltd 36
    • 4.32. Mavizon Technologies - AutoBot 36
    • 4.33. Mercedes-Benz - mbrace 36
    • 4.34. MINI 37
    • 4.35. MiX Telematics 37
    • 4.36. Motolingo LLC 37
    • 4.37. Navman Wireless 38
    • 4.38. Nissan - LEAF 38
    • 4.39. obdEdge - Cellcontrol 38
    • 4.40. Palmer Performance Engineering Inc 38
    • 4.41. Pandora Media Inc 38
    • 4.42. Parrot 38
    • 4.43. PhoneGuard 39
    • 4.44. Pioneer Electronics Inc 39
    • 4.45. RealVNC Limited 39
    • 4.46. Rosen 40
    • 4.47. Siemens 40
    • 4.48. SK Telekom - E-MIV 40
    • 4.49. Smart - car2go 40
    • 4.50. Streetcar Limited 41
    • 4.51. TeleNav 41
    • 4.52. Toyota 41
    • 4.53. Vehicle Tracking Solutions 41
    • 4.54. Visteon Corporation 42
    • 4.55. ZoomSafer 42
    • 4.56. Volkswagen 42
    • 4.57. Volvo 42
    • 4.58. Zipcar Inc 42
  • 5. User Interfaces and Safety Issues 43
    • 5.1. Overview 43
    • 5.2. Legislation 43
    • 5.3. Automotive HMI 44
      • 5.3.1. General Design Guidelines 44
      • 5.3.2. Speech Technologies 44
      • 5.3.3. Touchscreens 44
      • 5.3.4. Future Interface Technologies 45
    • 5.4. Smartphone Application Certification 45
    • 5.5. Smartphone Applications Safety Policies 45
  • 6. Telematics Smartphone Applications and Connectivity 46
    • 6.1. Brought-in versus Embedded Connectivity 46
    • 6.2. Safety & Security versus Multimedia and Infotainment 46
    • 6.3. Predictable versus Unlimited Data Usage 46
    • 6.4. On-Board Content and Applications versus Cloud-Based Services 46
    • 6.5. Side-Loading versus Over-the-Air Downloads 46
    • 6.6. Luxury versus Low-End Cars 46
    • 6.7. Multi-SIM and Usage-Based Data Plans 47
    • 6.8. Cellular versus Broadcast Connectivity Technologies 47
    • 6.9. Alternative Revenues and Connectivity Subsidization Mechanisms 47
    • 6.10. Control versus Openness 47
  • 7. Forecasts 48
    • 7.1. Definitions, Methodology, and Assumptions 48
      • 7.1.1. Definitions 48
      • 7.1.2. Methodology 49
      • 7.1.3. Assumptions 50
    • 7.2. North America 50
    • 7.3. Europe 52
    • 7.4. Asia-Pacific 54
    • 7.5. Rest of the World 56
  • 8. Company Directory 58
  • 9. Acronyms 56

Tables

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  1. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Type, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  2. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  3. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Type, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  4. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  5. Telematics Smartphone Application Offers, World Market, Forecast: 2010
  6. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Type, North America, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  7. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Type, North America, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  8. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Type, Europe, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  9. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Type, Europe, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  10. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Type, Asia-Pacific, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  11. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Type, Asia-Pacific, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  12. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Type, Rest of the World, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  13. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Type, Rest of the World, Forecast: 2010 to 2016

Charts

  1. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  2. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Type, World Market, Forecast: 2010 to 2016
  3. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Type
  4. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Region
  5. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Type
  6. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Region
  7. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Type
  8. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Type
  9. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Type
  10. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Type
  11. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Type
  12. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Type
  13. Telematics Smartphone Application Users by Type
  14. Telematics Smartphone Application Revenues by Type

Figures

  1. Telematics Smartphone Applications Overview Diagram
  2. Nokia Terminal Mode Diagram
  3. Continental AutoLinQ Diagram
  4. GENEVI Platform Diagram
  5. Oxygen Audio 1DIN Head Unit
  6. BMW Head Unit
  7. BMW Remote Application
  8. BMW M Power Meter Application
  9. Chrysler Application
  10. Cobra Application
  11. Viper Application
  12. Fiat Application
  13. OnStar Application
  14. OnStar MyLink Application
  15. myChevrolet Application
  16. Lexus Enform Application
  17. mbrace Application
  18. MINI Application
  19. RealVNC Diagram