Foundations for Integration of Connected Vehicle Equipment Rafal Ignatowicz Product Development Manager and CV Technical Lead Brandmotion
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