Exploring an architecture for extending vehicle telematics services to mobile devices: A Design Research approach

Abstract

In the vehicle industry there has been a constant transformation from mechanical and hydraulic control systems to computer-based systems over the last two decades; this transformation contributed to the foundation of telematics systems. The main objective of this report is to explore how the current generation of mobile devices may interact with embedded and purpose-built systems. We develop a prototype application that uses wireless two-way communication for remote interaction, and based on a literature study where appropriate quality attributes are identified, we reflect on the design experience and suggest an architecture for similar telematics-to-mobile devices solutions.