A RAPID PROTOTYPING APPROACH FOR THE DESIGN OF EXTENSIBLE IN-VEHICLE TELEMATICS SYSTEMS

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Reilly, D. | Bendiab, A. Taleb

Affiliations: School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK

Abstract: In view of the sharp uptake of mobile computing and communications technologies, many hardware and software vendors and telecommunication services providers [IBM & Motorola], [Sun Microsystems], [NEWSBYTES] have developed keen interests in the deployment of these technologies in vehicles as so-called In-Vehicle Telematics Systems (IVTS). Design is recognised as a vital discipline to envision innovative applications of new and existing technologies in new products and services that are fit for purpose, aesthetically appealing and delivered on time and to cost. Characterized by their component-based and hybrid systems nature – the rapid development of in-vehicle telematics systems requires a seamless and integrated design approach that supports multidisciplinary design teams. This paper considers the rapid prototyping process for the development of IVTS. The paper describes an Integrated Design Environment developed out of the FRETSET project [FRETSET] to assist in IVTS prototyping and demonstrates its application to an industrial case study.

Journal: Journal of Integrated Design & Process Science, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 91-106, 2002