4 edits | No distractions with my carputer. My carpc is voice command capable. It uses software called AIVMS. AIVMS can read my email messages to me as they arrive and I can command it to access any web page I want. I can get currently updated on-demand voice announced traffic and weather reports without even moving my hands from the wheel or my eyes from the road. The information is obtained in real time from sites like traffic.com and wunderground.com. Changing channels on my carpc interfaced HD Radio system is accomplished by a simply voice command.
It can modify the vehicles engine computer on the fly for additional economy or to enable more boost levels if I am in a playful mood. It can even flash preset engine computer values for valet mode. It has a 3G EV-DO always on internet connection, and can communicate with my home networks server also running AIVMS which controls my home automation system. My home knows when I arrive and has already set the heat or AC correctly (saving energy), and of course it has adjusted room ambiance(lighting, music, etc.) to my tastes.
The problem with the automotive industry is that it refuses to take even a remote financial or liability risk in order to employ the capabilities that are available, and their acceptance by the public is simply not predictable. They want complete control over all aspects of their product, which for example has lead to the prevention of engine management computer modification by the consumer on their more current models. That might appear to contradict logic with gas prices the way they are headed, but that is not their concern. Thats the same paradigm that will prohibit OEM carpc's from ever becoming a reality, as there would be far too much end user control of such a system. An example of this control paradigm is a system like SYNC currently being installed by OEM's such as Ford, its a "static" system that does not offer any customization (or even expansion for that matter). But, its as close as you will "ever" come to an artificial intelligence control system like AIVMS from a vehicle manufacturer. |
