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QNX Software Systems Demonstrates Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Infotainment Solutions at 2015 International CES

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At the 2015 International CES, QNX Software Systems Limited, a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, showcased its comprehensive suite of solutions for infotainment systems, digital instrument clusters, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The demonstrations featured the QNX technology concept car, based on a Maserati Quattroporte GTS, and the QNX reference vehicle, based on a Jeep Wrangler. Both vehicles integrated various technologies, including sensors, cameras, navigation engines, cloud-based services, speech interfaces, and acoustics software, to create experiences that simplify driving tasks, warn of possible collisions, and enhance overall driver awareness.

Key Takeaways:

  • The QNX technology concept car demonstrated advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features, including a digital instrument cluster with speed recommendations, collision warnings, and parking assist.
  • The QNX reference vehicle, based on a Jeep Wrangler, featured ADAS systems that can detect traffic signs and warn of lane departures.
  • Both vehicles showcased QNX's ability to integrate multiple technologies, including sensors, cameras, and navigation engines, to enhance driver awareness and safety.
  • The QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment was demonstrated in both vehicles, featuring natural language processing, full-featured smartphone connectivity, and flexible support for multiple app environments.
  • The QNX booth also featured Flying-Cam 3.0 SARAH, an unmanned aerial camera system used to film death-defying camera angles for movies, and a cloud platform demo by BlackBerry focused on the automotive industry.
  • Technology partners, including AISIN AW CO., LTD., HI Corporation, Intel, NVIDIA, Qualcomm Technologies, and Texas Instruments, demonstrated systems running on the QNX platform.

Statistics:

  • The QNX technology concept car featured a digital instrument cluster that can display the current speed limit, alert on exceeding the limit, and recommend an appropriate speed for upcoming curves.
  • The cluster also offered intelligent parking assist, which combines a wide-angle rear-view display with overlaid guidelines to indicate the car's reverse trajectory.
  • The QNX reference vehicle featured an ADAS display that can detect traffic signs and warn of lane departures.
  • The vehicle's infotainment system ran on Snapdragon Automotive Solutions, featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 602A applications processor.
  • The QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment was demonstrated in both vehicles, featuring natural language processing, full-featured smartphone connectivity, and flexible support for multiple app environments.

Sources:

  • "QNX Software Systems Demonstrates Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Infotainment Solutions at 2015 International CES" by QNX Software Systems Limited (cited in the text)
  • "QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment" by QNX Software Systems Limited (cited in the text)
  • "Snapdragon Automotive Solutions" by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (cited in the text)
  • "Flying-Cam 3.0 SARAH" by Flying-Cam (cited in the text)
  • "BlackBerry IoT" by BlackBerry Limited (cited in the text)

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