'New Experiences Inside Vehicles'... Samsung Electronics Unveils 'Digital Cockpit 2021'

Harman Explorer 2021 Held on the 7th
Significant Enhancement of Infotainment Systems and Entertainment Technologies
Equipped with Vehicle Samsung Health Solutions, Monitoring Systems, and Pedestrian Sound
Evolved 'mmWave 5G TCU' Provides Seamless Information to Drivers

Samsung Electronics held an online showcase, 'Harman Explore 2021,' on the 7th and introduced the 'Digital Cockpit 2021.'

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] On the 7th (local time), Samsung Electronics held an online showcase, 'Harman Explore 2021,' and unveiled the 'Digital Cockpit 2021,' which embodies the connected life of vehicle drivers and passengers.

The Digital Cockpit is a device composed of digital electronic control units for vehicle convenience functions in the front areas of the driver and passenger seats, integrating Samsung Electronics' ICT technology and Harman's automotive electronics technology.

After acquiring Harman, Samsung Electronics first revealed the jointly developed 'Digital Cockpit' in 2018 and has been enhancing passenger convenience, safety, and connectivity every year.

Transforming the car into another living space... Strengthening the infotainment system

On the 7th, Samsung Electronics held an online showcase, "Harman Explore 2021," and introduced the "Digital Cockpit 2021." The Digital Cockpit 2021 features a Studio Mode, transforming it into a creator studio space capable of producing one-person media videos.

'Digital Cockpit 2021' has built a more advanced infotainment system to provide drivers and passengers with a 'Connected Life' experience and seamless communication even while on the move inside the car.

Equipped with a 49-inch QLED large display and JBL sound system, it maximizes in-car entertainment experiences. The large display allows users to enjoy live concerts, high-definition movies, and games, and video conferencing for remote work is possible through the display located in the center of the rear seats.

Additionally, it features a Studio Mode that transforms the vehicle interior into a Creator Studio space. The in-cabin cameras located above each seat can capture passengers' images, enabling filming and editing for one-person media content creation. Furthermore,

a 55-inch QLED display is installed on the rear of the vehicle, allowing content enjoyment outdoors. This can be usefully applied in various environments such as camping using the vehicle.

Enhancing driver and pedestrian safety... Vehicle Samsung Health solution, monitoring system, and pedestrian sound system installed

The Samsung Health service, previously available on smartphones and TVs, can now be used in vehicles. The Automotive Samsung Health solution analyzes physical activities and records before boarding through mobile devices and monitors the driver's physical condition in real time using in-vehicle driver monitoring cameras and wearable and mobile devices.

For example, it detects sleep patterns and eyelid movements from the previous night and, if alerts are necessary, induces interior ventilation or delivers caution messages to prevent drowsiness. It also assesses stress levels and adjusts the driving environment?such as lighting, scent, and music?according to the passenger's condition.

Samsung Electronics has strengthened road monitoring with the 360 Vision Monitoring System. Utilizing four cameras at the front and rear of the vehicle and deep learning technology, it monitors 360 degrees around the vehicle, recognizing surrounding vehicles and pedestrians in real time during driving and parking, and alerts the driver to reduce accident risks.

Moreover, communication with pedestrians is possible through a display mounted at the front of the vehicle, sending alert messages to pedestrians to inform them that the vehicle recognizes them. A directional speaker is also installed, which can selectively deliver alerts to specific pedestrians in complex road situations such as crosswalks or alleys, enhancing safety while reducing noise pollution.

Providing uninterrupted information to drivers with 'mmWave 5G TCU'

Samsung Electronics' TCU (Telematics Control Unit) technology, which applied 5G technology for the first time in the world last year, has advanced to the next level. Samsung Electronics implemented '5G mmWave (millimeter Wave, ultra-high frequency)' to enable low latency and accommodate large volumes of data simultaneously for rapid communication with surrounding vehicles, pedestrians, and infrastructure.

To efficiently transmit and receive 5G mmWave signals, Samsung Electronics applied Array Antenna Beam Forming technology. This technology concentrates the antenna beam strongly in a specific desired direction. Through this, it reduces unwanted surrounding interference while increasing coverage, achieving stable connectivity and higher transmission speeds, enabling ultra-high-speed data transmission even while the vehicle is moving.

The mmWave 5G TCU can provide numerous pieces of information to the driver in real time at ultra-high speeds without delay, allowing not only viewing of 8K resolution high-definition videos but also uninterrupted enjoyment of content such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).

In particular, real-time communication enables understanding of road information and preparation for unexpected situations, making it possible to implement various services such as autonomous driving, platooning where one driver leads multiple vehicles, and remote control driving that operates unmanned autonomous vehicles remotely.

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