BOSTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In-car payments and
cars that communicate are becoming possible with software-defined
vehicles (SDVs), enhancing experiences within the car. Cars are
becoming not just a means to travel but a base that uses smart
qualities to integrate work and lifestyle into the vehicle.
Out and about
Taking the car shopping will be made possible with the
installment of third-party apps enabling registration recognition
and address association. Going through a drive-through for a snack
could be even more convenient, with no stretching out to tap bank
cards or phones, as payments can be charged to the car. For
security, fingerprint authentication or pin requests might be
required from the car's display to authorize the payment, allowing
the driver to access all they might need from within the
vehicle.
Over-the-air
Powerful in-car computers can make these exciting features
possible, with people waking up to an upgraded car overnight. With
the car's smartphone app, drivers could receive a notification when
the over-the-air software update is completed, updated with new
screen customizations and technological improvements for an
enhanced relationship between the car and its driver. The car could
even greet passengers with AI-enhanced human-like speaking
abilities for a more personal interaction.
Asking the car to change the route or add a stop could be done
hands-free. Detailed navigation is another software feature to be
improved by over-the-air updates; with the use of larger screens,
maps will be easy to read, and journey times and traffic updates
will be more precise, giving the car multifaceted reliability and
increased ease of use.
Games on the go
Some SDVs have even been designed with the option to play games
with an Xbox controller within the car, magnifying the
possibilities of what powerful software updates can do. At CES
2023, BMW demoed users playing games on the BMW i7's 32-inch
screen, installed via an over-the-air update. IDTechEx predicts
that just over 80% of SDVs will have in-vehicle entertainment by
2034, meaning this feature will be even more accessible.
On-the-road working
Days spent traveling for work won't mean missing out on
meetings. With larger automotive displays and fantastic data
connection, emails can be checked, and calls can be joined all from
one place while on the move. The same voice assistant that will be
able to greet passengers and take instructions could also respond
to questions, join calls touch-free, and sieve through emails and
messages quickly. With self-driving qualities being developed
within vehicles simultaneously, safety won't be an issue. By 2034,
it is predicted that 100% of SDV vehicles will have cellular
connectivity, and almost all vehicles will have Wi-Fi availability,
meaning working from the car on the move will be easy.
Software-defined vehicles bring new excitement and depth to
technology that is commonly used every day. Having the option to
change the colors of the car's screens and pay for coffee without
opening the window means the difference of an extra level of
comfort. Communication with the car with as little as a vocal
request allows passengers to work and travel with ease and
flexibility.
For more information on this topic, please see the IDTechEx
report, "Connected and Software-Defined Vehicles 2024-2034:
Markets, Forecasts, Technologies". Details of the report's coverage
and downloadable sample pages are available at
www.IDTechEx.com/CSDV. For the full portfolio of research available
please see www.IDTechEx.com/Research.
About IDTechEx
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technologies and their markets. Since 1999, we have been
helping our clients to understand new technologies, their supply
chains, market requirements, opportunities and forecasts. For more
information, contact research@IDTechEx.com or
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