The era of connected cars has already begun.
Connected cars are like computers on wheels. The great potential of the connected car can be fully realized with the right software including the operating system and applications. Here is an overview of the core technologies developed by HMG for the connected cars of the future.
Proprietary software for differentiated connected car services
Hyundai Motor Group is developing a connected car-only operating system that quickly processes data generated from vehicles.
Turning cars into computers on wheels is the first step in unlocking the potential of connected cars. The incorporation of advanced IT features, is turning automobiles into a mobile living space. HMG has developed an advanced software platform that helps ensure strong connectivity, the ability to process vast amounts of data quickly and to ultimately enable great connected services.
ccOS architecture concept diagram
Connected Car Operating System (ccOS) is a proprietary infotainment operating system developed by Hyundai and Kia for efficient operation of their high performance connected car systems.
The ccOS consists of an automotive framework that provides vehicle networks and control functions, an infotainment framework that provides navigation, multimedia, and customizable UX functions, and a connectivity framework that provides server-based data processing functions.
With ccOS as the foundation, it becomes possible to upgrade the connected car service with smartphone, smart home link service, intelligent remote support, full autonomous driving, smart traffic, and mobility hub. In addition, inter-vehicle compatibility allows for the use of standardized software, which in turn enhances stability and reduces cost.
HMG created a dedicated R&D organization to create the new architecture necessary and conducted a wide range of simulation tests to bring it closer to commercialization.
Car Cloud & Platform provides service beyond any expectations, with analytics and utilization of big data
Collects big data through car cloud connections and provides the driver with a variety of services
One of the best highlights of the 2017 Seoul Motor Show was IONIQ driving itself on to the center stage when “Send IONIQ to the main stage” was spoken into the artificial intelligence speaker. The "Connected Car Service Platform (ccSP)" of the HMG, which was unveiled at the same event, was what enabled this demonstration by interlinking vehicles, smart devices and transportation infrastructure altogether.
In order for ccSP to efficiently provide various connected car services to the driver, it is important to collect large amounts of data from vehicles which is then analyzed and turned into meaningful information. That is the only way to provide a highly tailored service to our customers.
HMG established its first Hyundai Car Cloud in 2013 in South Korea and first global big data center in Guizhou, China in September 2017. HMG has since gained valuable experience in cloud system management. HMG plans to establish additional big data centers in key global markets, and to link them for more efficient analysis and to ultimately create better connected car services.
