LAS VEGAS — One of the challenges associated with making connected cars work well is the complexity involved in the interplay between multiple devices and connectivity types in a moving environment — which need to be tested thoroughly in order to ensure that both the mobile device aspect and the vehicle experience will be good for consumers.
The connected car is expected to see major growth in the next few years, and it was definitely top-of-mind last week at CTIA’s Super Mobility Week, with many booths including vehicles and vehicle demos and the topic being highlighted at keynote addresses.
Spirent Communications demonstrated some aspects of connected car testing at the show. In this video, the Pandora streaming radio app is running on a vehicle infotainment system from Chrysler, through the vehicle head unit with the mobile device providing the necessary connectivity. Meanwhile, a device-to-device voice over LTE call was also set up, which required specific quality of service to be applied to the call in order to maintain acceptable voice quality on a primary bearer, while the Pandora app was maintained via a secondary bearer.
Jeff Clark of Frontline Test Equipment talks about the role of ensuring Bluetooth interoperability in connected car systems as well, and demonstrates the system’s ability to transfer the VoLTE call audio from the mobile device to the car’s infotainment system.
Watch more of RCR Wireless News’ coverage from CTIA’s Super Mobility Week on our YouTube channel.
