#6: The Road to Innovation: Cars That Evolve Like Smartphones
The Road to Innovation: Cars That Evolve Like Smartphones
Tune in to this episode to learn how Ready Upgrade transforms the vehicle into a cutting-edge electronic device.
Cars have brains too. In this episode of Always Ready, HARMAN Automotive’s Mike Won, Head of Software Product Management, explains how Ready Upgrade’s domain controller operates much like a mobile device – powering continuously new in-cabin experiences throughout the life of a vehicle. And it’s ready to launch in as few as six months, saving 70% in development costs.
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Key Takeaways:
- [2:37] Mike introduces Ready Upgrade and explains how it is revolutionizing the in-cabin experience.
- [4:42] A discussion on the challenges faced in development and how HARMAN Automotive overcame them.
- [5:25] An overview of the differentiating technologies including software approach.
- [7:32] Mike shares how Ready Upgrade improves time to market.
- [8:28] Mike describes new features and functions of Ready Upgrade and the role of partner Cerence.
- [10:41] A discussion on the future of the space and how OEMs can differentiate.
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CI CD: Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery – a set of practices in software development aimed at improving the efficiency, speed and quality of code delivery.
SoC: System on a Chip – an integrated circuit (IC) that consolidates all the essential components of a computer or electronic system onto a single chip.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm relentlessly innovates transforming businesses, enriching lives and fortifying societies. Our solutions are pivotal in crafting a smarter, interconnected world. Building on our nearly 40-year history of era-defining technology breakthroughs, we deliver leading-edge AI, high performance, lower-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. We’re proud to be the partner of choice to many of the world’s largest enterprises. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.
Every day, Qualcomm is transforming the way we work, live and communicate, pushing the limits of technologies like artificial intelligence to help us stay more intelligently connected. This digital transformation is advancing nearly every facet of society and business – from automotive, agriculture and education to healthcare and manufacturing.
Our portfolio includes products for processors, modems, platforms, RF systems, and connectivity, plus products based on the end-use application of your design. We offer a full range of purpose-built, pre-packaged software, hardware, and tools that help you get your invention to market faster.
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About Cerence
Cerence AI is a global industry leader in AI-powered interaction across transportation, working with the world’s leading automakers and mobility OEMs to drive innovation in the car, two-wheeler, and truck user experience.
What sets us apart? 25 years of transportation and AI expertise. Deep innovation partnership with nearly every major automaker. Unmatched dataset and nearly ~650 patents. And automotive-grade, deeply integrated solutions available across an extensive global language portfolio.
Our goal? To use AI to transform the way users interact with their vehicles, making the experience more natural, intuitive, engaging, and productive – for both today’s cars, two-wheelers, and trucks, and for the next generation of vehicles.
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About HARMAN
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.
With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world.
More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile.
HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
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