Calling it 'the fountain of youth', Nvidia states
So they've designed a simple, modular in dash system that can be upgraded at will. Let's hope it catches on.the average age of cars on the road in the U.S. is 11.4 years, according to new data released by IHS Automotive. And that average is projected to rise over the next five years.
Now, think about your personal technology. In the past 11 years, you’ve probably gone through at least a few laptops and something close to a half dozen mobile phones.
To enhance the in-vehicle experience, NVIDIA provides solutions like the Tegra visual computing module (VCM), a modular computer that can easily be slid into place. That means the car’s dashboard and infotainment system can be easily updated – putting it on a different life cycle than the rest of the vehicle. The computing hardware is upgradable and the software updatable, so the user experience in the car can progress over the life of the car.
The big advantage of the Tegra VCM is that it’s programmable. So, software applications can be enhanced or added long after the car has left the dealership. With a fast processor and enhanced graphics capabilities, new downloads of software can enable new features in the vehicle years down the road.
