Qualcomm Technologies (QTI) and Qualcomm Atheros (QCA) are showcasing a range of new connected mobile computing experiences at the 2015 International CES.
These will highlight a new level of connectivity and immersive user experiences to consumers on the go, in the home and within their vehicles.
These new experiences are powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon technologies, high-performance LTE-Advanced connectivity and next-generation WiFi.
Qualcomm Technologies will show the full potential of the next-generation automobile when it demonstrates two new full technology concept cars that are the world’s first to integrate Qualcomm Technologies’ latest in-vehicle technology and connectivity.
The technology concept cars are based on the 2015 Maserati Quattroporte GTS and the 2015 Cadillac XTS and have been customised to bring the full Snapdragon Automotive Solutions experience to life, including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 602A automotive-grade processor, Qualcomm Gobi 3G/4G LTE wireless modems and Qualcomm VIVE QCA6574 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module, and Qualcomm IZat RGR7640 GNSS module. Qualcomm Snapdragon and Qualcomm Gobi are products of QTI, and Qualcomm VIVE and Qualcomm IZat are products of QCA.
The Qualcomm Concept Car – Cadillac demonstrates pre-integrated support for Android, including the latest Android L and Kit Kat; high resolution infotainment displays; integrated in-vehicle features, including navigation, music, live streaming of sports, news and entertainment content via LTE-Broadcast; enhanced safety features such as lane detection with integrated navigation, driver distraction avoidance notification, gesture recognition, car personalisation via the AllSeen Alliance’s AllJoyn open source framework; wireless audio streaming from personal devices via the Qualcomm AllPlay smart media platform; smartphone integration and Qualcomm WiPower flexible wireless charging for consumer electronics and; 4G LTE multimode Internet connectivity including WiFi hotspot and Bluetooth profile support.
The Qualcomm Concept Car – Maserati features pre-integrated support for the latest versions of the QNX Neutrino OS and the QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment from QNX Software Systems, a subsidiary of BlackBerry.
Highlights include an instrument cluster with speed recommendations, collision warnings, and intelligent parking assist; an infotainment system with 3D navigation, smartphone integration, rear seat entertainment with easy-to-use multimodal UI supporting gestures (tap, swipe, pinch), and voice recognition; an immersive driver experience with rear and side view mirror/displays, complete with refitted cameras and informational safety features; WiPower flexible wireless charging for consumer electronics; and 4G LTE multimode Internet connectivity, including WiFi hotspot and Bluetooth profile support.
Integrated into the technology concept cars are:
* Elektrobit’s EB street director navigation software and the latest version of its EB Assist eHorizon Solution with audible and visual warnings and recommendations about the road ahead;
* TomTom advanced navigation and map services;
* Jungo’s MediaCore smartphone connectivity and multimedia playback;
* Rightware’s software and user interface for the instrument cluster;
* Ricardo’s integrated hardware, controls and electronics;
* Streaming Internet radio services from Pandora via HTML5 and iHeartRadio via Android;
* Voice recognition and speech-to-text services powered by Nuance’s Dragon Drive;
* NXP’s SAF775x AM/FM radio tuner support; and
* QNX Neutrino OS and QNX CAR Platform for next-generation safety and infotainment features.
Qualcomm Technologies is also introducing a range of new experiences around 4K and next-generation immersive entertainment. Utilising the Snapdragon 810 processor with integrated next-generation LTE-Advanced modem and Qualcomm Adreno 430 graphics, QTI will publicly demonstrate the world’s first delivery of 4K content with LTE Broadcast technology.
The Snapdragon 810 processor is an end-to-end 4K processor with support for both 4K capture and display, along with the latest H.265 and High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) compression technologies designed to maximise bandwidth efficiency.
With the Snapdragon 810 processor’s recently announced integrated LTE-Advanced Category 9 modem, mobile users can now enjoy peak download speeds of up to 450Mbps over three 20MHs LTE radio channels and have the optimal platform for next-generation 4K LTE broadcast. QTI’s comprehensive LTE Broadcast solution for evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (eMBMS) includes the LTE chipset, broadcast client, multimedia services and a proven software development kit (SDK) for LTE Broadcast application development.
Building upon the multi-gigabit 802.11ad features found in the Snapdragon 810 chipset, Qualcomm Atheros will also demonstrate the world’s first tri-band wireless solutions for home networking products and media hub solutions. With support for 802.11ad (60GHs), 802.11ac (5GHs and 2.4GHs) Wi-Fi, this new reference design will offer a broad connected experience – providing whole-home coverage with areas of high-speed, high-capacity wireless for residential gateways, set-top boxes and media servers without interference from nearby access points.
The media hub is designed to allow fast downloads, and sharing and streaming of locally cached or cloud-based media such as 4K movies and images. And since 11ad operates in the 60 GHs band, it is designed not to be susceptible to interference from other wireless devices, which means superior 4K experiences. The tri-band access point will ship in the second half of 2015.
At CES, multiple customers will also be showcasing new 802.11ac Wi-Fi routers which utilise Qualcomm Atheros MU-M IMO technology – Qualcomm MU | EFX. Computing and smartphone device manufacturers are expressing support, signalling the expected acceleration of consumer adoption this year.
