[CES2020] Samsung Electronics Unveils 5G-Based 'Digital Cockpit 2020'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park So-yeon] Samsung Electronics unveiled its 5G-based 'Digital Cockpit 2020' on the 7th (local time) at 'CES2020' held in Las Vegas, USA, ushering in the era of autonomous driving.

First revealed at 'CES 2018' as the initial result of joint development with Harman, a U.S. automotive electronics specialist acquired by Samsung Electronics, the 'Digital Cockpit' has evolved every year, integrating Samsung's IT technology and Harman's automotive electronics expertise.

This year's 'Digital Cockpit' focuses on the vehicle's growing role as a new living space due to changes in driving environments such as autonomous driving. Based on 5th generation mobile communication (5G), it connects the inside and surroundings of the vehicle to provide drivers, passengers, and pedestrians with a safer and more convenient experience.

'Digital Cockpit 2020' provides driving information by placing displays beside the driver's seat and in front of the windshield for safe driving, while the central display at the driver's seat allows enjoyment of infotainment.

Flexible LEDs installed in the dashboard and micro LEDs on the rear of the vehicle easily convey information for safe driving. Additionally, the advanced 'Bixby' creates a driving environment tailored to the driver's situation, and Samsung's automotive processor 'Exynos Auto V9' chipset efficiently operates eight displays and eight cameras inside the vehicle.

Samsung Electronics also set up a separate kiosk to showcase 5G-based TCU (Telematics Control Unit) technology for vehicles.

Park Jong-hwan, Vice President and Head of Samsung Electronics' Automotive Business Team, said, "The 'Digital Cockpit' introduced this time allows safer and more enjoyable infotainment in various driving environments compared to last year."

He added, "Samsung Electronics is leading technological innovation by expanding the world's first commercialized 5G technology to the automotive sector and commercializing the vehicle 5G TCU for the first time."

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