Microsoft Corp.’s automotive business unit has announced the release of Windows Automotive 5.0, the latest version of its automotive-grade software platform.
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The latest package is claimed to provide the automotive industry with a powerful, flexible software platform to create an array of in-vehicle ‘solutions’. Building on previous versions, new features such as the automotive user interface toolkit (AUITK) and expanded virtual memory support enable the creation of complex 3D graphics and advanced navigation displays, while enhanced power management and faster cold-boot times improve performance.
In addition, the platform is expected to help the industry deliver better products faster using the new automotive system tools (ASTS), which include improved test modules and easy-to-use product engineering guidelines to help simplify the development process and increase reliability.
“Windows Automotive 5.0 is designed to deliver on the industry’s need for scalable, customisable and reliable technology that reduces development costs and creates innovative, differentiated systems for every price range and vehicle type,” said Marty Thall, general manager of the automotive business unit.
Based on the real-time embedded operating system Windows CE 5.0, Windows Automotive 5.0 contains the building blocks necessary to integrate with off-board services, including those offering real-time traffic updates, directions to petrol stations and turn-by-turn navigation.
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By GlobalDataMany other new features have been added and the software is claimed to be more stable.
Since its initial release in 1998, Windows Automotive has been used by developers, suppliers and original equipment manufacturers worldwide. The latest version of the software platform is claimed to build on this success, delivering the tools designed to help expedite the development of reliable and robust in-vehicle technology, at lower cost to the automotive industry.
The latest package was co-developed by Microsoft in Redmond, Washington, and Tokyo in an effort to meet the differing needs of automotive industry worldwide.
Suppliers including Alpine Electronics, Clarion, Kenwood, Matsushita Electric Industrial, Mitsubishi Electric, Pioneer and Tottori Sanyo Electric are using the Windows Automotive platform to develop a broad range of products ranging from digital radios and hands-free kits to high-end 3-D navigation systems.
