Garmin International, a provider of satellite navigation solutions, is showcasing a new range of infotainment technologies for automakers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014.
At the show, Garmin is presenting an interactive head-up display (HUD) interface as well as new developments of its K2 infotainment platform.
Garmin’s K2 infotainment platform and interactive HUD interface have been developed utilizing an in-house driving simulator that uses cameras to track the driver’s eye movements. The interface design is based on the time and cognitive load required to perform a task with the goal of minimizing driver distraction.
The infotainment solutions address one of the biggest challenges of the auto industry today: developing in-car infotainment that allows drivers to stay connected behind the wheel without diverting their attention from the road, said Matt Munn, Garmin managing director automotive OEM.
Garmin’s K2 infotainment platform and interactive HUD interface have been developed utilizing an in-house driving simulator that uses cameras to track the driver’s eye movements. The interface design is based on the time and cognitive load required to perform a task with the goal of minimizing driver distraction.
The interactive HUD concept provides a glimpse at how an automotive HUD interface designed by Garmin can help keep the driver’s hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
Garmin is also showcasing new developments of its K2 infotainment platform. This includes production-ready hardware design, new features, and the evolution of K2’s intuitive user interface (UI), utilizing the company’s long-standing experience from its avionics, marine and consumer segments.
In addition to K2 and the HUD concept, Garmin is also showcasing other automotive OEM developments, including insights into its driver distraction research and a fully integrated Android infotainment head unit.
Garmin offers broad range of in-vehicle electronics for the automotive industry including full infotainment and telematics systems, navigation software, location-based services, and integrated portable navigation systems.