Hughes Telematics, the company that’s created the latest in-car communication systems for Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz, is working on a new series of compatible downloadable widgets that will make your car responsive to inputs from exterior sources, like a cell phone or laptop computer.
According to the New York Times, potential applications include a carbon emissions estimator loaded with tips on how to shrink your footprint, a camera that would automatically snap and e-mail photos of individuals around the car during a break-in and an iPhone app that can unlock doors, start the engine and reset the alarm.
Apps for Autos
Hughes Telematics to Develop Downloadable Programs for Passenger Cars
Trend Themes
1. Connected Car - The trend of developing downloadable programs for passenger cars, allowing them to be responsive to inputs from exterior sources.
2. Smartphone Integration - The trend of developing smartphone apps that can unlock doors, start the engine, and perform other functions for passenger cars.
3. In-car Safety and Security - The trend of using in-car communication systems to enhance safety and security features, such as automatically snapping and emailing photos of individuals around the car during a break-in.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The industry that can benefit from developing compatible downloadable widgets and smartphone apps for passenger cars, creating new ways to interact and enhance the driving experience.
2. Mobile Technology - The mobile technology industry can explore opportunities in developing smartphone integration solutions for cars, allowing users to control various car functions through their smartphones.
3. Internet of Things (iot) - The IoT industry can leverage the connected car trend to develop innovative in-car safety and security features, such as using sensors and cameras to detect and prevent break-ins.