Supported by EB’s expertise and products BMW was able to roll out its new infotainment solution, which is compatible with several brands and models, worldwide. EB provided a modularly designed solution, which led to a high level of software reusability. As BMW benefitted from EB’s automotive experience, they were able to fulfill the highest standards regarding driving comfort.
The challenge
BMW had looked for a scalable premium navigation system for various brands.
Prerequisite:
Across different car lines, it had to allow software reusability and consistency.
Constraints:
- GENIVI-based system
- Compatibility across various brands (BMW and Mini)
- BMW-specific HMI that requires the joint development of an HMI navigation adaptation layer
The solution
EB contributed with its global navigation solution EB street director by using NDS maps and EB robinos Provider, the name of EB’s electronic horizon provider. EB robinos Provider delivers map data and supports advanced driver assistance functions such as adaptive cruise control or engine management. The navigation feature set includes amongst others:
- Online traffic
- Highly performant route calculation
- Online POIs
The benefit
The modular design of the solution enabled high levels of software reusability. The infotainment solution enabled BMW to provide highly performant premium navigation for its brands BMW and Mini in various markets worldwide.
EB’s contributed value
EB has a proven record in mastering large scale navigation projects with worldwide rollouts of various models and brands. EB‘s customer proximity and experience are crucial factors when it comes to successfully completing complex projects at highest standards.
