Boosting in-vehicle radio functionalities to support the application ecosystem

Scope

• System specification, validation and productization of multimedia subsystem including internet based radio apps for an IVI system across model variants (MY16, MY17 etc.)

Solution

• Developed IVI system based on Renesas Tri Core A9 processor, running Monte Vista Linux OS, supporting Gstreamer Media Player & integration of OEM specific app framework & third-party apps like iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Slacker, NPR, Pandora
• Resolution of multimedia playback & internet radio streaming issues
• Defining & validating specifications, implementing functionality & enhancement & comprehensive testing including defect triage

Impact

• Enhanced functionality for in-car radio system through integration of popular third party applications and seamless streaming of internet content.