Infotainment System Internet Integration via Portable OS Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Infotainment systems in vehicles lack the ability to utilize Internet applications without a dedicated operating system, limiting their functionality and compatibility with existing systems.
Innovation Solution
A device with a second operating system, compatible with the infotainment system's generic interface, enables radio-supported communication with the Internet, allowing the use of applications designed for the second operating system through the infotainment system's generic radio interface, eliminating the need for a separate antenna and input/output devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a dedicated operating system is installed in the infotainment system to enable Internet applications, then functionality and Internet access are improved, but device complexity and hardware requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into two independent parts: the infotainment system with its first operating system, and the portable device with the second operating system. Each operates independently but can communicate through the generic interface, allowing Internet applications to run on the portable device while the infotainment system maintains its original functionality without modification.
Solution Approach 2:
The generic interface is designed to be universally compatible, allowing it to serve multiple functions: connecting the infotainment system to the portable device, enabling data exchange, and providing control capabilities. This universal interface eliminates the need for dedicated complex hardware while supporting Internet application functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate hardware components (antenna, input/output devices) are added to the infotainment system for Internet access, then Internet communication capability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The portable device serves itself by containing all necessary hardware components (processor, memory, generic interface, and radio communication interface) within its own structure. It independently establishes radio communication with the Internet and exchanges data with the infotainment system through the generic interface, eliminating the need for the infotainment system to have separate Internet access hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The functionality of multiple separate components (Internet access, input, output, and control) is merged into a single portable device. This consolidated device communicates with the infotainment system through a unified generic interface, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining full Internet application capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the infotainment system is updated with new applications, then functionality is improved, but compatibility with existing hardware and operating system constraints worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates application execution from the infotainment system's core operating system. Applications intended for the second operating system are executed on the portable device, which has its own independent operating system environment. This segmentation allows application updates on the portable device without affecting the stability or compatibility of the infotainment system's first operating system.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for an infotainment system. The infotainment system has a computing unit, on which a first operating system is installed and can be executed. The device has a computing unit, on which a second operating system is installed and can be executed. Radio-supported communication with the Internet can be carried out using the second operating system. The device has at least one generic interface to the infotainment system, whereby applications designed for the second operating system can be provided using the infotainment system.