Automotive android

Mobile Auto
Godfrey Nolan
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o The next big thing
o So many options
o Getting to market
o Sample Android Auto App
o Caveats
o Predictions
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Agenda

o Use Dashboard to control apps
o Use Voice Assistant to control apps
o Even More Options
o Apple Carplay
o Android Auto
o Ford Sync
o GM (partners only)
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Smartphone
Apps

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Smartphone Apps
Ford Sync

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Smartphone Apps
Carplay

o Bypass the Car Companies
o Replaces Dashboard
o Closed Beta
o Approx 30 manufacturers, over 100 models
o http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/available-models/
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Smartphone
Carplay

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Smartphone Apps
Android Auto

o Replaces Dashboard
o Approx 30 Manufacturers. 100 plus models
o http://www.android.com/auto/
o Audio API
o Messaging API
o Locked down UI
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Smartphone Apps
Android Auto

o Limited APIs, audio and messaging but it will get better
o Limited templates for safety reasons
o Extend existing apps
o Developer provides images, colors and strings
o APIs, sample apps and simulators available
o Driver responds to notifications, can’t create new messages yet
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Smartphone Apps
Android Auto

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Smartphone Apps
Android
o You don’t need a new car to get it
o Not every car manufacturer is on board
o Android Auto complies to safety regulations
o Google Now basically runs the show
o Android Auto relies heavily on voice commands
o Not all messaging apps are currently supported
o You can’t use your phone while it’s plugged in
o Apps will have to be approved by Google
o It requires Lollipop, and a companion app
o Everything stays on your phone
o You can’t control the radio with it

o Glanceable and simple
o Predictive, yet predictable
o Connected
o Naturally integrated
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Android Auto
UI Guidelines

o Minimizing driver distraction
o New Requirements
o Review Process
o Fonts & Sizing
o Text String Lengths
o Contrast Ratio
o Night vs Day modes
o Imagery & Video
o Advertising
o Auto-Scrolling Text
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Android Auto
UI Guidelines

o Important Design Principles
o Don’t port app into Android Auto
o Focus on primary actions and content
o Don’t include complicated flows
o Keep choices to recent, frequent or favorite type choices
o Complex actions occur on mobile app when car is stopped.
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Android Auto
UI Guidelines

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o Download Android Auto API extras using SDK Manager
o Install Android Auto on phone, Enable developer mode
o Download sample MessagingService app
http://developer.android.com/samples/MessagingService/
o adb install MessagingService.apk
o Send message from MessageService app (on phone)
o Start head unit server (on phone)
o adb forward tcp:5277 tcp:5277
o Start desktop-head-unit.exe
o View in Desktop Head Unit
Sample
App

Sample
App
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o Update your Messaging App to talk to car
o Provide Android Auto with messages
o Car reads them out

Sample
App o Update NotificationBuilder with CarExtender to pass
message to car
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Sample
App
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o Add remoteInput to allow car to reply to message
o Doesn’t work on simulator

Sample
App o AndroidManifest.xml changes
o New /res/xml/automotive_app_desc.xml file
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Getting to Market
Ford Sync
Please fill out each of the cells under the title 'Value' where applicable
If you have any questions, please use the Community Forums or the Contact Us form
Send to: dnoreply@ford.com
ESNs for development units
List all ESNs of any TDKs or vehicles, separated by commas
Find your ESN:
On MDF display: Menu button -> SYNC-Settings -> SystemInfo ->
Vendor Group
This should be the full name of your company or organization, or
your name if you are a single developer
(i.e. we would use Ford Motor Company and not just Ford)
Device Platform
(Android or iOS)
*Request a different appID for each platform
Application Name & Nicknames
This should be every name, and any translated names, the
application will register with the vehicle. Please separate each
name with a Comma.Application Description
This is a short description of your app. (i.e. what is/will listed in
the app store(s))
Default HMI
This is the default HMI state your app will enter after registering
with SYNC. 'HMI_Background' enables access to notifications or
vehicle data directly after registeration as well as resuming after
an ignition cycle.
Navigation functional Group
NO
Vehicle Data - Vehicle Information
NO
Vehicle Data - Driving Characteristics
NO
Vehicle Data - GPS & Speed
NO
Notifications
YES
Notifications Priority (Alerts from HMI Level of BACKGROUND)
Choose NONE if you did not request the Notifications functional
group.
Android
AppID Request Form
Normal
Your Application
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BetterDriving
Powered by TrafficLand, BetterDriving provides users with
still image snapshots of live traffic conditions in over 100
cities. BetterDriving also uses the Helios imaging system
that use the traffic cameras to provide hyper local weather
data to tell you if the weather conditions are going to
change up ahead as well as alerting you with real-time
None
RPC Permission Groups
This is specific permissions to access other than the basic RPCs
that are given to every application.
You can choose to request access for none, any, or all of the
groups to the right, but must provide all your use case(s) for each
option you request.
EQBC0035

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o Upload to Google Play
o Alpha channel
o Google review process
o Apple still a closed beta
Getting to Market
Android Auto

o Driver Distraction
o Make the car experience better
o Only couple lines of text in Auto or Ford Sync
o Who pays for any recalls
o OTA Dealer recalls
o More Fragmentation
o Google review process
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Caveats

o Carplay and Android Auto solve the car’s UX problem
o It’s not your parent’s Knight Rider
o Gamification, e.g. Facebook challenges
o Wireless or Cloud Based OBD II
o Cloud based apps, Mashups
o Writing is on the wall for OEMs??
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Predicting
the Future

o http://developer.android.com/auto
o http://developer.apple.com
o http://developer.ford.com
o http://developer.gm.com (business partners)
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Resources

Contact Details
godfrey@riis.com
@godfreynolan
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Setting up your own hardware
• Using Pioneer AVH-4100NEX car stereo
• Parking brake bypass
• 2 Amp, 12V DC to 120V AC transformer
• Follow instructions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QntZ3A4bG4w
• Connect brake bypass
• Update Pioneer AVH firmware to 1.03 or above
• Install Android Auto from Google Play onto Android 5.x phone
• Connect Android phone using USB slot 2
• Accept all warnings etc.
• Connect speakers, connect microphone

o Anatomy of Android Auto Apps
o 5 Discrete sections
o Activity Bar and App Switching
o Navigation Drawer
o Overview Screen
o App View and its menu (not yet)
o Demand Layer
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Android Auto
UI Guidelines

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Android Auto
UI Guidelines – Activity Bar and App Switching

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Android Auto
UI Guidelines – Navigation Drawer

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Android Auto
UI Guidelines – Overview Screen

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Android Auto
UI Guidelines – Demand Layer

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