Visteon Unveils Fourth-Generation SmartCore™ Domain Controller for Enhanced Safety and Connected Mobility
06 January 2022 - 12:07AM
Visteon (NASDAQ: VC), a leading global technology company serving
the mobility industry, debuted its fourth-generation SmartCore™
cockpit domain controller at CES® 2022, showcasing a solution
designed to enable global automakers to deliver a more connected,
personalized and safe driving experience.
The modern intelligent cockpit experience includes traditional
cluster information display, safety inputs (internal and external
camera feeds), as well as Android Automotive infotainment ranging
from maps and parking to charging locations along with enjoyable
entertainment experiences for passenger displays.
Visteon’s fourth-generation SmartCore™ cockpit domain controller
brings all of this information together seamlessly across multiple
displays in the cockpit, and can deliver feature upgrades
wirelessly over-the-air, eliminating the need to replace hardware
to further extend the platform’s lifecycle.
“Automakers are quickly adopting over-the-air software updates
and Android-based infotainment for their next-generation cockpits,”
said Sachin Lawande, Visteon president and CEO. “Visteon’s
SmartCore™ uses advanced silicon and software technologies to
enable car manufacturers to offer these kinds of advanced user
experiences in a multi-display cockpit environment and bring a
personalized digital experience to the mobility industry.”
Visteon’s SmartCore™ offers seamless support of multiple
displays and AI-based speech recognition. It also brings
state-of-the-art safety and security technology and advanced
driver-assistance system (ADAS) features to create advanced
in-vehicle entertainment experiences along with reliable instrument
cluster and infotainment integration.
The Technology Behind SmartCore™
The foundation of the fourth-generation SmartCore™ domain
controller is Samsung’s Exynos Auto v9, a SoC that is scalable,
employs industry-leading software architecture, and integrates
leading hypervisor technology. The system provides smooth
interaction between the instrument cluster, ADAS features using the
hardware’s safety island, vehicle infotainment systems, and speech
recognition and support for digital assistant solutions such as
Alexa voice AI. The native Android operating system guarantees
seamless user experience between mobile devices and the
vehicle.
By integrating driver-assistance features such as lane keep
assist within the same system that drives cluster and infotainment
output, SmartCore™ improves display characteristics and
availability. As the world of the connected car expands, SmartCore™
technology enables smooth over the air connections and updates,
native apps, and advanced display technologies similar to those
showcased by Visteon CES 2022.
Visteon launched its industry-first Linux-based SmartCore™
system in Europe with Daimler in 2018. The emergence of Android as
the operating system for in-vehicle infotainment led to the
development of the company’s second-generation system, which was
production ready with a leading Chinese OEM. Visteon established a
new benchmark for integrated cockpit solutions with its
third-generation SmartCore™ cockpit domain controller unveiled at
CES 2020 and launched in Geely Auto Group’s Xingyue L flagship SUV
and the Mahindra XUV700 in 2021.
With the increasing acceptance of Android Automotive globally,
the adoption of SmartCore™ technology by automakers is accelerating
in all regions. Today, Visteon has SmartCore™ business with ten OEM
customers. SmartCore™ is, and will continue to be, a key driver of
Visteon’s growth in the coming years, as systems currently under
development are launched.
Visteon will highlight its latest SmartCore™ domain controller
at CES® 2022 where the company marks its 22nd year as a CES
exhibitor. The Visteon team will meet participants at its new CES®
2022 home, the Paris Hotel Las Vegas Meeting and Convention Space,
on Jan. 5-7, 2022.
About Visteon
Visteon is a global technology company serving the mobility
industry, dedicated to creating a more enjoyable, connected, and
safe driving experience. Our platforms leverage proven, scalable
hardware and software solutions that enable the digital, electric,
and autonomous evolution of our global automotive customers.
Visteon products align with key industry trends and include digital
instrument clusters, displays, Android-based infotainment systems,
domain controllers, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and
battery management systems. Visteon reported net sales of
approximately $2.5 billion and booked $4.6 billion of new business
in 2020. Learn more at https://www.visteon.com/newsroom/.
Visteon Contacts:
Media: Dave
Barthmuss 805-660-1914 dave.barthmuss@visteon.com
Investors:Kris
Doyle201-247-3050kdoyle@visteon.com
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