Developing Future-Proof Infotainment Strategies in The Digital World

Publication Date	May 2009
Publisher	SBD
Product Type	Report
Pages	26
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	SBD00046

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Summary

This report provides a technology-by-technology outline of how in-car infotainment is likely to evolve in the next five years, and analyses how manufacturers can ensure the deployment of future-proof, compatible and user-friendly systems. The report is broken down into three sections: media storage trends (e.g. CDs), portable devices trends (e.g. USB connectivity) and broadcast trends (e.g. digital radio).

Content

1. Executive summary
- 1.1 Introduction to the Audio & Video research stream
- 1.2 Introduction to this report
- 1.3 Summary of conclusions
2. Media storage trends
- 2.1 Summary of analysis
- 2.2 Cassette
- 2.3 CD7
- 2.4 CD Changers (CDC)8
- 2.5 DVD
- 2.6 Blray
- 2.7 Flash memory (SD cards)11
- 2.8 PCMCIA
- 2.9 HDD
3. Portable media player connectivity trends
- 3.1 Summary of analysis
- 3.2 Auin
- 3.3 iPod connector
- 3.4 USB17
- 3.5 Bluetooth audio streaming
- 3.6 Next generation shorrange connectivity
4. Broadcast trends
- 4.1 Summary of analysis
- 4.2 Analogue radio
- 4.3 DAB22
- 4.4 DRM
- 4.5 Satellite radio
- 4.6 Internet radio
- 4.7 Mobile TV
List of figures
- Figure 1. The transition from singltechnology entertainment to multfeature infotainment
- Figure 2. Market trends and SBD recommendations for media storage
- Figure 3. Market trends and SBD recommendations for portable media players
- Figure 4. Market trends and SBD recommendations for broadcasting