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Emerging Technology Analysis: Automotive IP Nodes, Automotive Electronics
29 September 2009
 
Mike Williams  

Wireless Internet access will be available in new cars within the next ten years driven by dynamic navigation, traffic management and safety applications.








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Table of Contents


    
 Analysis

1.0
    
 Overview
2.0
    
 Description of Technology
3.0
    
 Technology Adoption

3.1
    
 Factors Enabling Adoption

3.1.1
    
 Wide Availability and Market Acceptance of Low-Cost GPS Technology
3.1.2
    
 Pervasiveness of Bluetooth Technology as a Wireless Connectivity Interface
3.1.3
    
 Greater Access to Data Services Using 3G Telephony and GPRS/EDGE
3.1.4
    
 High Penetration of USB Interface Technology in Several Portable Devices
3.1.5
    
 The Global Acceptance of Wi-Fi as an Established Wireless Networking Communications Technology
3.2
    
 Factors Inhibiting Adoption

3.2.1
    
 Infrastructure and Compatibility
3.2.2
    
 Network Coverage Limitations
3.2.3
    
 Cross-Border Roaming
4.0
    
 Technology Impacts

4.1
    
 Users

4.1.1
    
 "Big Brother" Is Watching
4.1.2
    
 Road Safety
4.1.3
    
 Entertainment and Convenience
4.1.4
    
 Dynamic Information
4.1.5
    
 Time Management
4.1.6
    
 Hardware Investment
4.2
    
 Markets

4.2.1
    
 Insurance Companies
4.2.2
    
 Internet Radio
4.2.3
    
 Floating Car Data
4.2.4
    
 Fleet Management
4.2.5
    
 Traffic Management
4.2.6
    
 Efficiency Improvements for Emergency Services
5.0
    
 Recommendations

5.1
    
 Short-Term — Now
5.2
    
 Mid-Term — Next Six to 18 Months
6.0
    
 References




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