Projection/interactive surface opportunities in smart vehicles
Haibo Zhao, Janice L. Tardiff · 2020
Future smart and autonomous vehicles offer opportunities to improve the comfort of drivers and passengers during their journey. Entertainment activities or video conferencing within vehicles require high quality projection surfaces. Vehicle interior surfaces are expected to undergo a revolutionary change to meet the needs of future consumers. Use of technologies such as a 5G network, machine learning and cloud communication create the opportunity to personalize the vehicle experience. Driving information, advertisements, and information on-demand can be displayed as needed on projection surfaces for improved communication and convenience. Interactive surfaces will improve the customer experience by allowing the vehicle occupant to easily control and give commands within the vehicle. Vehicles will also sense the customer and automatically react to specific needs. In this paper, we will discuss technology trends and our evaluation of opportunities and limitations.