Connected vehicle solutions provider Harman is showcasing its latest solutions, designed to democratize automotive connectivity, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain (February 26-29, 2024). The showcased solutions, including the Harman Ready Connect 5G Telematics Control Unit, are designed to reduce implementation costs for auto makers while delivering enhanced in-cabin experiences for consumers.
Ready Connect, Harman says, enables “compelling in-vehicle connected experiences” and enhanced safety features, for drivers and passengers. Through partnerships with Samsung and Traffic Technology Services (TTS), Harman integrates smart conformal antenna technology into Ready Connect, to optimize packaging design and connectivity performance. In collaboration with TTS, Ready Connect can enable real-time traffic information delivery, enhancing driver navigation without reliance on roadside sensors.
Ready Connect also introduces a new era of 5G telematics control units (TCUs), designed for enhanced in-cabin experiences while simplifying OEM efforts, as claims HARMAN. The modular hardware design aims to support future-proof upgrades from 4G to 5G, complemented by a scalable software architecture for maximum reuse across product variants.
Another featured technology at MWC is Ready Vision, particularly the Ready Vision QVUE system, which integrates audio and visual components to enhance driver safety by providing real-time updates and hazard alerts. Powered by Samsung Neo QLED, it provides clear visual performance to minimize distractions by displaying relevant information closer to the driver’s line of sight.
Harman is also presenting the Ignite Store, an integrated in-vehicle app platform that enables OEMs to curate a catalog of secure and reliable apps. With over 70 available apps, the Ignite Store can be integrated with Ready Vision QVUE for push notifications and connectivity.
Suman Sehra, global vice president of automotive product and platform portfolio management, Harman, said, “As the automotive industry continues to transform and embrace emerging technological breakthroughs and heightened consumer expectations, Harman continues to provide innovative new products and experiences for the vehicle.
“New additions to the Ready product portfolio underscore the power of collaboration across diverse areas of expertise to boost safety, personalization and sustainability for auto makers and consumers.”
