Abstract
In its new report, Bringing Digital Music Into the Car, SBD analyses the
current and future technologies that will allow drivers to access, control and
listen to their digital music in the car. To mark the publication of this
exciting report, SBD is pleased to offer a complementary iPod Shuffle with
every order.
Table of Contents
1. Executive summary
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Conclusions
- 1.3 Overview of current integration strategies by vehicle manufacturer
2. Integration trends within the automotive industry
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Multiple integration strategies for a complex market
- 2.2.1. Aux-in ∼ low cost, low risk and low functionality
- 2.2.2. iPod integration kits ∼ continued support for market leader
- 2.2.3. USB ∼ a growing consensus
- 2.2.4. Bluetooth ∼ still at the early adopter stage
3. Trends within the consumer electronics industry
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Market trends for digital music devices
- 3.2.1. Dedicated music players
- 3.2.2. Mobile phones
- 3.3 Connectivity trends for portable digital music devices
- 3.4 Consumer trends
4. Overcoming the technical challenges
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Adapting to consumer demand
- 4.3 Ensuring compatibility with all devices and content
- 4.3.1. USB ∼ Overcoming DRM issues
- 4.3.2. Bluetooth ∼ Deployment roadmap
- 4.4 Developing user-friendly HMI
- 4.5 Future outlook
List of figures
- Figure 1. Role of integration solutions in short, medium and long-term
- Figure 2. Overview of vehicle manufacturer integration strategies
- Figure 3. UK market share for digital music player vendors
- Figure 4. Connectivity trends for leading digital music players
- Figure 5. In-car portable audio device integration solutions
- Figure 6. Overview of support for Microsoft DRM & MTP
- Figure 7. Overview of vehicle manufacturer HMI strategies