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Foundations for Integration of Connected Vehicle Equipment

Rafal IgnatowiczProduct Development Manager and CV Technical LeadBrandmotion

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Who Are We?Vehicle Integrators for:

Tampa CV PilotCDOT RoadX ProjectDenver SmartCitySmartColumbusMCityOhio DOTCity of AnaheimCity of Las VegasCity of GainesvilleMichigan State UniversityUS33 Marysville Ohio

GOVERNMENT/SMART CITIES

“Don’t try to handle OBUs. Hire automotive professionals to manage!”

Bob Frey, Tampa CV Pilot Project Manager

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Brandmotion Business Model

Emerging and Advanced Retrofit Safety Solutions for North American Aftermarket (Blind Spot, FullVUE Mirrors, Parking Sensors, Collision Avoidance)

Custom Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle Builds

Connected Vehicle / Smart City Integration and Deployment Services

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Our Why

Our Vision is to see every vehicle on the road equipped with crash avoiding life saving

technology

Our Mission is to lead a national retrofit approach to safer vehicles

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Foundations

Human Machine Interface Vehicle Variety

Installation Technician Knowledge

Post Installation Issues

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HMI Considerations

Distraction Mitigation and Keeping Eyes on the Road

Warning Comprehension with Minimum Graphic

Complexity and Focus on Element of Interest

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HMI Hardware

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HMI Hardware

MIRROR DISPLAY

Ideal for vehicles with existing mirrors and seamless integration

requirements

Ideal for larger vehicles requiring a bigger display

that is visible to the driver

Ideal for Line of sight warning display

adaptable to any vehicle

Ideal for low cost applications requiring

simple and effective HMI

MONITOR/SCREEN DISPLAY

HEADS UP DISPLAY (HUD) LED LIGHT BAR

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Graphics and Warnings- Devising Scenarios- Designing Graphics- Prioritizing Warnings

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Vehicle Variety Challenges

Uniqueness- Bus/Streetcar- Snowplows- Trucks- Passenger Vehicles- Fleet Vehicles

Availability - Coordination with Agencies- Timing of Installation- Spare/Reserve Cars

Additional Equipment Needed- Wire Lengths- Power Converters and Relays- Existing Aftermarket Equipment

Information Readiness - Preparation based on given information- Brand new vehicle installations- High-end vehicles

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Technician Knowledge

Experience- Certified Technicians- Deep knowledge of electrical systems

and vehicle interiors

Quick Learners - Open to learning about new technology

and willing take direction

Resourcefulness- Use of online guides and manuals to

diagnose and solve issues you run into

People Person - Patience and communication skills

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Post Installation Issues

Water Leaks (Antenna Wire Routing)- Always make drip loops- Double check your work- Use thinner wires when possible

Battery Drains (Wiring)- Check for check engine lights- Check battery condition- Make sure participant is aware of any aftermarket

equipment

Totaled Vehicles and Trade-Ins- Larger drop off than expected- No ability to retrieve equipment

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Post Installation Issues

Equipment malfunctions- OTA is not full proof- Dealership blames aftermarket equipment for

everything

Environmental factors- Sun and Paint Fade and Peel- Use Automotive Vinyl- Hardware Degradation- 8D Process

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Rafal Ignatowiczrignatowicz@brandmotion.com

734-619-1250 x732

Questions?