Main functions of car networking

The term "Internet of Vehicles" describes a revolutionary vision of science and technology, aiming at providing unprecedented convenience and safety for drivers by seamlessly connecting vehicles with the network. Its core function can be divided into several key parts:

1. Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and OBD on-board diagnostic system.

As the nerve center of vehicle networking, ECU cooperates closely with OBD system to ensure the stability and intelligence of vehicle operation. They are responsible for real-time monitoring of vehicle status and diagnosis of potential problems, and are the basis for intelligent operation of vehicles.

2. On-board intelligent system

These systems, such as intelligent parking, adaptive cruise and active anti-collision system software, give vehicles some independent decision-making ability through integrated automobile technology. For example, intelligent parking uses sensors to identify parking spaces, adaptive cruise keeps the distance from the vehicle in front, and active anti-collision system can automatically intervene when the collision risk appears.

3. In-vehicle interconnection

In-vehicle systems such as Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife, as a bridge connecting the mobile phone with the car, provide more convenient entertainment and information sharing, project the contents on the screen of the mobile phone into the car, and enhance the flexibility and expansibility of the in-car experience.

On the technical level, the development of car networking is not limited to these functions, but it is moving towards highly intelligent human-computer interaction, such as the integration of cloud computing, information processing and communication technologies, which makes it possible for vehicles to achieve advanced stages such as autonomous driving.

Classification and stage:

Internationally, the classification and development stages of the Internet of Vehicles are different. For example, China Automobile Industry Association divides it into five stages, from primary assistance to full automation. At present, most technical applications are in the standard automation stage, involving real-time communication and remote control supported by cloud computing.

The car networking in China started late, but with the rapid development of technology, it gradually expanded from the initial navigation and rescue to real-time navigation, monitoring and other functions, and then to the application of 5G technology, which promoted the progress of car communication system and the development of application scenarios.

Summary:

The meaning of the Internet of Vehicles is that it can solve the pain points in the driving process through network connection and make the car more intelligent and convenient. Although the current in-vehicle system is only a part of its many possible applications, with the iteration and innovation of technology, the potential of car networking is unlimited, which is constantly reshaping people’s travel mode.