On August 31, the 2022 OPPO Developer Conference (ODC22) successfully concluded under the theme "Inspire Your Mind, Go Hand in Hand." During the Smart Mobility Forum, OPPO unveiled new breakthroughs in the mobility sector alongside industry partners. Collaborating with SAIC Motor, they announced the pioneering results of their "Eco-domain" project, exploring cross-platform integration solutions to empower the entire mobility supply chain and build an open, interconnected ecosystem.
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Zhilong Xiong, Product Director at YFtech, was invited to attend and delivered a keynote speech titled "Empowering Intelligent Vehicle Connectivity, Embracing a New Era of Intelligent Mobility." He shared YFtech's technological achievements in smart vehicle connectivity and provided an in-depth analysis of how smart connectivity across multiple terminals, vehicle-home integration, infotainment, travel safety, and autonomous driving create a safer, more convenient, and intelligent travel experience.
Technology and Market Synergy
Drives Differentiated Experiences in Intelligent Vehicle Connectivity
As terminal connectivity technology matures, the market for intelligent car connectivity is heating up. In 2022, more than ten new intelligent connected vehicle models were launched, with intelligent vehicle connectivity as one of their main selling points. Xiong highlighted that OEMs, mobile phone manufacturers, and tech companies are the three main forces driving smart vehicle connectivity, and cross-industry collaboration among them has become the new normal.
The core of intelligent car connectivity is human-machine interaction. Xiong believes that only through coordinated hardware and software interaction can an optimal experience be achieved. Utilizing sensors, vehicles can perform multi-modal interactions such as facial recognition, voice recognition, and gesture recognition. These enable smart and convenient travel services like exterior recognition entry, personalized cabin settings, and continuous natural dialogue between human and vehicle, reducing distractions from traditional interaction methods like buttons. Moreover, when cars can quickly and stably connect to the extensive online services and content of mobile phones, travel becomes more enjoyable. This coordinated interaction makes the vehicle a true companion.
Safety is the primary concern in travel. Xiong stated that with AI support, smart vehicle connectivity is playing an increasingly vital role in travel safety. For instance, in fatigue driving monitoring, it offers a new strategy by using in-car cameras to monitor the driver's condition in real-time. When fatigue is detected, the system can automatically call the emergency contact set on the phone and start a conversation mode to keep the driver alert. This smart solution allows for remote monitoring of in-car conditions, acting like an all-seeing eye. For potential risks such as children or pets left in the car, the phone can receive timely alerts, preventing irreversible damage caused by human error.
Safer and More Convenient Vehicle Control:
Digital Keys Open New Possibilities for Intelligent Travel
Digital keys are another popular application brought by intelligent vehicle connectivity. Xiong emphasized that a digital key must be safe and convenient as a basic standard.
As the industry's first manufacturer to mass-produce an integrated "car/cloud/phone" digital key solution, YFtech's digital keys provide financial-grade security with a dual-layer mechanism of "end-to-end communication security + key security." Using patented instant connection technology, it achieves stable and fast connections. The keys also support a keep-alive function, allowing the vehicle to be unlocked without taking out the phone, providing a seamless unlocking experience. When the phone battery is dead, a simple touch can unlock the car and start the vehicle.
As a digital replacement for traditional car keys, the convenience of digital keys extends far beyond unlocking the door. The system can quickly and accurately locate the vehicle, enabling reverse car finding up to 80 meters in open spaces and over 40 meters in dense areas, saving significant time. For tight parking spaces, the remote parking capability allows easy in-and-out parking with a single click on the phone. The feature of summoning the vehicle with the phone has also become an accessible high-tech experience, letting users call their cars to the entrance, avoiding harsh weather conditions.
Additionally, leveraging the virtualization and connectivity features of digital keys, YFtech's automotive big data platform will create more valuable services for users, car manufacturers, mobile phone manufacturers, and the entire ecosystem. These services include remote vehicle retrieval, intelligent maintenance, and smart service recommendations, with more applications continuously enriching and more business innovations being deeply explored.
The Greatest Wisdom is Collective Wisdom, and the Greatest Power is Synergy.
In the future, YFtech will continue to leverage its technical accumulation and practical experience in intelligent vehicle connectivity, promoting the prosperity of the smart vehicle connectivity industry ecosystem by drafting industry technical standards and building industry alliances. Through technological innovation, YFtech will drive the intelligent and digital transformation of the automotive industry!