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The client is a leading German manufacturer, specializing in infotainment and connectivity, tires, brake systems, automotive safety, powertrain & chassis components.
About the Client
Business & Technology Context
KPIT was involved in a range of activities across the development lifecycle that included:
• HMI design & application development around applications such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Audio/Radio, Media, Connection Manager, Messaging, Phone, Vehicle Functions and more• Business Logic development & some part of middleware development• Verification & validation strategies – for unit testing, functional testing and integration testing
KPIT’s Solution
A French vehicle manufacturer wanted to build a unique and feature-rich infotainment system for their future vehicle models for which they turned to the client. This infotain-ment system had to be delivered within three years.
The production program objectives involved development of multiple features of superior quality, HMI screens, modules, and themes while achieving superior quality, with full test coverage and time-to-market. The German client was looking for an engineering partner who could completely own the activities such as HMI & applications develop-ment, verification & validation along with strong program governance, delivery, and quality management capabilities.
The client chose KPIT considering its deep domain expertise, delivery excellence, and platform know-how (KPIT’s Proprietary In-vehicle Infotainment Platform - KIVI).
Case StudyHMI Design, Business Logic & Middleware development for a high end Infotainment System of an European Tier1
About KPIT
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Infotainment software architecture & KPIT’s responsibility:
KPIT’s know-how in GENIVI Connection Manager built more credibility that enabled the company to bag additional responsibility for the development of Middleware Layer.
The complexity of the engagement demanded multi-location development, periodic delivery reviews for achieving the above milestone and rigorous quality control.
Key Success Factors and Client Bene�ts• Extreme quality control with focus on tools and automation : 100% reviewed artifacts, 100% coverage of critical use cases, 1,400 defects identified & rectified• Verification & Validation Strategies - 100% traceability with respect to the requirements• Quick ramp up capabilities - KPIT scaled up to 5 times of its initial capability within 2 months• KPIT’s robust delivery processes & well organized team structure helped in achieving all the deliverables within the desired time
Key Highlights• Story boarding to identify gaps in HMI requirements• HMI screen development through automation• Daily build, Static code analysis, Unit testing, Integration of multiple tools through KPIT’s proprietary tool “CBA- Continuous Build Automation”• Tailor-made solution provided for OEM specific requirements with GENIVI Connection Manager• Worked on extensive set of tools used across
HMI Infrastructure
Connectivity Business Logic
Vehicle FunctionsBusiness Logic
ConnectivityMiddleware
Vehicle Functions Middleware Navigation Speech
HMI Base Widgets
Application Framework Layer
Other Business Logic
Linux Kernel & Device Drivers
Middleware & Infrastructure
HMI Screens
KPIT Responsibility Customer Responsibility
400+Features
As a part of the engagement, KPIT delivered:
450+HMI Screens
17Modules
3HMI Themes
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