EUROPEAN TELEMATICS & ITS: Developing future-proof infotainment strategies in the digital world

EUROPEAN TELEMATICS & ITS: Developing future-proof infotainment strategies in the digital world published by SBD in May, 2009. This report consists of 26 Pages and the price starts from US $ 1280.

Introduction

Abstract

This report provides a technology-by-technology outline of how in-car infotainment is likely to evolve in the next five years, and analyses how manufacturers can ensure the deployment of future-proof, compatible and user-friendly systems. The report is broken down into three sections: media storage trends (e.g. CDs), portable devices trends (e.g. USB connectivity) and broadcast trends (e.g. digital radio).

Table of Contents

1. Executive summary

• 1.1 Introduction to the Audio & Video research stream
• 1.2 Introduction to this report
• 1.3 Summary of conclusions

2. Media storage trends

• 2.1 Summary of analysis
• 2.2 Cassette
• 2.3 CD
• 2.4 CD Changers (CDC)
• 2.5 DVD
• 2.6 Blu-ray
• 2.7 Flash memory (SD cards)
• 2.8 PCMCIA
• 2.9 HDD

3. Portable media player connectivity trends

• 3.1 Summary of analysis
• 3.2 Aux-in
• 3.3 iPod connector
• 3.4 USB
• 3.5 Bluetooth audio streaming
• 3.6 Next generation short-range connectivity

4. Broadcast trends

• 4.1 Summary of analysis
• 4.2 Analogue radio
• 4.3 DAB
• 4.4 DRM
• 4.5 Satellite radio
• 4.6 Internet radio
• 4.7 Mobile TV

List of figures

• Figure 1. The transition from single-technology entertainment to multi-feature infotainment
• Figure 2. Market trends and SBD recommendations for media storage
• Figure 3. Market trends and SBD recommendations for portable media players
• Figure 4. Market trends and SBD recommendations for broadcasting

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