The Four Core Components and Future Trends of Connected Vehicles

V2X vehicle networking is an advanced transportation system that uses wireless communication technology to connect vehicles, pedestrians, and road infrastructure, including V2V, V2I, V2P, and V2N. It achieves comprehensive traffic perception and collaborative control through information sharing between vehicles, between vehicles and infrastructure, between vehicles and pedestrians, and between vehicles and the network, thereby improving road safety and traffic efficiency.
The core of V2X vehicle networking is the in vehicle communication unit (TCU), which can receive and send traffic information. Through V2V communication, vehicles can obtain information about the position, speed, direction, braking, and other factors of surrounding vehicles, predict potential collision risks in advance, and take preventive measures such as actively slowing down or changing lanes. V2I communication enables vehicles to communicate with road infrastructure (such as traffic lights, electronic toll systems, etc.) in real-time, obtain traffic control information, road condition information, etc., thereby optimizing driving routes and improving traffic efficiency.
In addition, V2P communication allows vehicles to perceive pedestrians' positions and movement intentions, avoiding traffic accidents; V2N communication can enable vehicles to access cloud services and obtain a wider range of traffic information and navigation services. The development and application of V2X vehicle networking technology will have a profound impact on the transportation industry, helping to achieve safer, more efficient, and smarter intelligent transportation.
With the gradual popularization of connected cars, this function can greatly improve the intelligence level of vehicles and gradually become an indispensable part of the "smart cockpit". The smart cockpit mainly connects multiple screens and mobile devices in the cabin through wireless communication technology, realizing entertainment and information application scenarios in the cabin. This article will be divided into two parts to present to you. Firstly, the concept and related application functions of the Internet of Vehicles. Then, from a research and development perspective, we will further explore the technical aspects and trends.
The four core components of the Internet of Vehicles
The main functions carried by the Internet of Vehicles are mainly divided into four core components: mobile communication technology, navigation function, intelligent in car system, and in car automatic diagnostic system
1. Mobile communication technology: the foundation of high-speed connectivity
The implementation of the Internet of Vehicles cannot be separated from high-speed and secure mobile communication technology, just like smartphones accessing the network. Technologies such as 4G/5G provide vehicles with a channel to access the network, enabling real-time information exchange with the outside world.
2. Navigation function: guide the smooth path
Navigation function is another important component of the Internet of Vehicles. It utilizes GPS global positioning system and map data to provide real-time driving navigation information for drivers, helping them plan the optimal driving route and avoid traffic congestion or wrong routes.
3. Intelligent in car system: a new experience of human vehicle interaction
The intelligent in car system is the "brain" of the Internet of Vehicles, responsible for information exchange and processing between the vehicle and the driver. It achieves a user-friendly operating interface through voice recognition, gesture control, touch screen, and other methods, and provides rich in car entertainment and information services to enhance the driving experience.
4. In vehicle automatic diagnostic system: safeguarding driving safety
The on-board automatic diagnostic system is responsible for monitoring and diagnosing the operating status of the vehicle, like the "health steward" of the vehicle. It can promptly detect vehicle malfunctions and issue warnings to drivers, helping them prevent accidents from happening.
As a leading global SiP solution provider, Huanxu Electronics provides strong support for the development of connected vehicles and intelligent cockpits with its profound technological accumulation and innovative research and development capabilities. We provide SiP module products for use in intelligent cockpits. These SiP modules not only meet the high-performance and high reliability requirements of intelligent cockpits, but also provide customers with more flexible customized services. The module can mainly achieve three key capabilities:
System integration: Integrating various electronic functions of the vehicle into SiP modules, simplifying system design, reducing costs, and improving efficiency.
Sensor Fusion and Perception Technology: Integrating and processing data from different sensors to provide vehicles with comprehensive environmental perception capabilities.
Networking and Communication System: Supports real-time information exchange between vehicles and the outside world, providing rich connectivity services for drivers and passengers.
Continuing the key capabilities mentioned above, the SiP module for automotive use by Huanxu Electronics can be further applied to the following product projects, such as information entertainment systems, which can provide drivers and passengers with a richer audio-visual entertainment experience. Through the networking capability of the Vehicle Network Access Device (NAD) SiP module, car owners can ensure that their smart cockpit keeps up with the latest services and features, whether it's real-time road conditions, voice assistant control, or software updates.
The future that the Internet of Vehicles is realizing
User competition: a key battle in the era of connected vehicles
The Internet of Vehicles turns vehicles into Internet terminals, just like the mobile Internet era takes APP as the entrance. Therefore, competing for users, data, and traffic has become the key to winning in the field of connected vehicles. Unlike the high-frequency replacement and openness of mobile phones, cars have a longer replacement cycle and relatively lower openness. This has also driven a nationwide car manufacturing boom, with all parties wanting to seize user access and gain a first mover advantage.
Intelligent Transportation: Building the Internet of Things
V2X encompasses multidimensional interconnectivity between vehicles, people, roads, and depicts an intelligent transportation landscape of interconnected everything. For example, V2V communication allows your vehicle to receive real-time traffic information from vehicles ahead and recommend the best route. In the era of autonomous driving, your vehicle can even proactively remind you of the end of work time and turn on the air conditioning in advance. At that time, smart cars will no longer be just a means of transportation, but a member of society that seamlessly interacts with people, cars, and roads.
User centered: Winning the Golden Key to the Future
Putting users at the center is the key to winning the future. For example, Tesla offers free map updates, constantly improving autonomous driving capabilities, and convenient after-sales service. The Internet of Vehicles is reshaping the automotive industry, and creating car networking applications that are deeply loved by users is a thought-provoking topic. From the perspective of users, providing high-quality products and services is the key to winning market competition.
In summary, V2X vehicle networking technology will completely change the transportation industry, bringing safer, more efficient, and intelligent transportation experiences. V2X vehicle networking technology is the key to achieving intelligent transportation, which improves road safety and traffic efficiency through information sharing between vehicles, pedestrians, and road infrastructure. The core technologies include V2V, V2I, V2P, and V2N communication, which together construct a comprehensive traffic perception and collaborative control system.
As a leading global supplier of SiP solutions, USI has provided strong support for the development of connected vehicles and intelligent cockpits through its profound technological accumulation and innovative research and development capabilities. On this road towards the electric vehicle revolution, we believe in professionalism and excellent choices, and set off together with Huanxu Electronics