@yourCOMAND - The Future of Infotainment Systems
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:41 am
Mercedes showcased the future of infotainment systems with yourCOMAND.
Mercedes-Benz's future in telematics is the always-online yourCOMAND system, providing enhanced information, safety, and comfort.
Unrestricted access to information has become essential for many individuals in their everyday lives, whether at work or during leisure activities. Furthermore, a growing number of individuals worldwide are spending more time on the go, especially in cars, where they want to remain completely connected whenever feasible. Mercedes-Benz has addressed the increasing consumer demand by implementing a seamless telematics strategy via its @yourCOMAND system. The pioneer of the car industry demonstrates a full cloud-based system in its new F 125! research vehicle. Mercedes-Benz now provides safe and simple in-car internet connectivity in several models with the COMAND Online multimedia system launched this year.
The new COMAND Online multimedia system by Mercedes-Benz offers various functions such as Internet access, LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control, two navigation solutions, mobile device interfaces and an intuitive operating concept, all in line with the motto "always on in the car." The F 125! research vehicle showcases the future of in-car telematics and entertainment technologies, offering a preview of the multimedia advancements to come from Mercedes-Benz.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, a member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, describes @yourCOMAND as transforming the car into a mobile communications centre that offers the driver and passengers constant access to all modern media and services. Thanks to the cloud-based approach, we can detach from traditional car development cycles and keep pace with the fast advancements in consumer electronics. We can constantly provide our clients access to the most up-to-date software for comprehensive in-car connection.
Effortless pleasure and intuitive operation
The Mercedes-Benz telematics strategy relies on four components. @yourCOMAND stands for
Effortless pleasure, organic handling, sensory excellence, and remote convenience.
Mercedes-Benz has used this strategic strategy for the first time in its F 125! research vehicle.
The multimedia systems in the F 125! are seamlessly connected and integrated across functions to provide a smooth experience. The apps are designed to be socially engaging without causing distractions to the driver. The driver gets smooth access to all media in the car due to the persistent link with the data cloud, eliminating the requirement for synchronisation.
The F 125! utilises natural handling to allow operation of its telematics and entertainment systems primarily via voice commands, supplemented by intuitive gestures and touch features. To enhance driving fitness and safety, the research vehicle acts as a vigilant front passenger for its occupants. The driver may get personalised news updates and ask context-specific questions without needing to remove their hands from the steering wheel.
Sensory perfection refers to top-quality audio and high-definition screens with precise, individualised visuals. The auto stereoscopic 3D display shows a 3D image of the instrument cluster and may display pertinent information on the F 125! screen when needed. The display is designed to align with normal viewing patterns, offering a more distinct summary, which in turn decreases the driver's tasks. A retractable 17-inch display is installed on the front passenger side, operated only by gestures as part of the touchless interface. A high-resolution widescreen display replaces traditional mirrors, allowing for effortless monitoring of the whole traffic environment beside and behind the car. This method also aids in promptly and instinctively recognising the specific traffic scenario.
The remote convenience feature allows users to preconfigure the car and its multimedia system via a PC or smartphone. This includes configuring the navigation and entertainment system, as well as setting particular interior temperatures for each seat. Authorised individuals have continuous access to data such as the gasoline level in the tank, the next servicing schedule, and the fuel use via the vehicle's own webpage.
Mercedes innovations quickly go from the research lab to the road.
Historically, the firm has consistently shown Mercedes-Benz's ability to swiftly incorporate innovative technology into mass production, particularly in the realm of active road safety. The firm is actively progressing in innovating telematics and entertainment systems. The core features of the myComand connection concept introduced in 2008 are now integrated into COMAND Online, which is accessible in many models of the brand.
The COMAND Online multimedia system offers a wide range of features and provides maximum ease.
The COMAND Online multimedia system enables Mercedes-Benz to achieve its goal of constant connectivity in the Mercedes-Benz C- and E-Class, as well as in the SLK-Class and the CLS-Class cars. The feature will also be accessible for the next B- and M-Class models set to be released in November. Starting in November, new applications for FacebookTM and GoogleTM Street View and Panoramio by GoogleTM will be accessible on this system. Additional new applications include "Google Local search" and "Weather," along with the capability to transfer preconfigured routes or areas of interest from a PC using Google Maps to the vehicle's navigation system. Internet connectivity for COMAND Online features is obtained using a mobile device connected via Bluetooth.
In the near future, twelve more applications are being developed in partnership with various entities, such as cutting-edge startups and well-known online content providers. Customers with a Mercedes-Benz equipped with COMAND Online may use the new applications. The Daimler vehicle backend server autonomously maintains COMAND Online and offers app updates without requiring assistance from an authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or a garage.
Additional features included into hard-drive navigation system
The rapid hard-disc navigation feature for COMAND Online has been enhanced with additional functionalities. The new additions consist of a 3D screen that showcases three-dimensional metropolitan landscapes. The device may record and replay covered routes, save personal destinations, import them via an SD card, and offer four alternative routes on the navigation map, including an especially affordable one. European Mercedes-Benz clients get free map updates for their COMAND Online entertainment system for three years. Mercedes-Benz dealers will install navigation data updates for 39 European nations in the car's navigation system at their facilities.
In Europe, COMAND Online includes Speed Limit Assist, which uses a camera and navigation database to recognise traffic signs for providing information. COMAND Online has the LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system for audio, telephone, and navigation. The new "One Shot" input mode for the navigation system allows users to speak both the destination and the route in quick succession, enhancing convenience. This capability is now accessible in seven languages and greatly improves ease of use.
The high-resolution colour display is 17.8 cm diagonally. Images may be shown on a wide screen and flipped through manually, similar to a slideshow. New styles of representation in audio equipment provide a fresh appearance and easier operation. The new Cover Flow feature organises music album title images in a carousel layout, allowing Mercedes drivers to easily browse through their music collection. The memory for compressed audio files (mp3, wma, and aac formats) has been increased to 10 GB. COMAND Online may be equipped with a 6-disc DVD changer.
The Music Search tool provides great comfort by allowing drivers and passengers to search for certain music songs and artists on the hard disc, SD memory cards, USB sticks, CD, and DVD. The search may be based on many parameters such as album, music category, or composer. The programme will accept spelling errors when entering a name. As a result, the driver may focus entirely on the traffic. The occupants may search all linked media and gadgets concurrently, providing an additional benefit.
Seamless incorporation of smartphones
Mercedes-Benz will provide a new infotainment option designed just for the iPhone starting in the middle of next year. When the iPhone is linked to the car, a Mercedes-Benz app transmits different data to the vehicle's display and simplifies operation using the COMAND controller. The technology leverages the iPhone's processing power and the vehicle's large display to provide an innovative user experience with smooth transitions and animations.
Standard for smartphone integration
Mercedes-Benz will facilitate the smooth incorporation and safe operation of smartphones from various manufacturers like Nokia, HTC, or Samsung in the automobile using the MirrorLinkTM open standard. Introduced in 2013, this additional connection option allows smartphone screen information to be mirrored on the COMAND display and operated using the COMAND controller.
Plug and play principle: operation is simple and intuitive
The operation is very user-friendly: users may connect their phone to the vehicle and immediately utilise almost all mobile phone apps in the automobile without any restrictions. The smartphone provides access to apps and services, while the on-board infotainment system offers physical interfaces such as a big colour display, loudspeakers, and microphone. The operation is straightforward and dependable using the central COMAND Online rotary control/pushbutton. The on-board system is effectively enhanced, ensuring continuous access to the most up-to-date apps. Only applications authorised by Mercedes-Benz or the Car Connectivity Consortium may be used while driving to ensure the driver can focus entirely on the road.
The technology allows a variety of mobile apps to be used on the car display and also enables the development of unique vehicle applications with a user interface customised for the vehicle architecture.
Near Field Communication: streamlined pairing procedure
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a modern transmission technology that allows data to be sent without physical touch across short distances. The device intentionally restricts the communication distance to about five cm, ensuring high security against eavesdropping. NFC simplifies use by eliminating standard Bluetooth connection procedures such device search, selection, and passcode exchange. The smartphone should be placed in the vicinity of the NFC sign and the connection request must be approved. NFC will debut in 2013.
The solutions described, such as iPhone integration and NFC, encourage the full use of smartphone features in the automobile, leading to a more flexible, secure, and convenient smartphone experience while driving. These solutions are significant advancements towards implementing the Mercedes-Benz @yourCOMAND strategy as they already provide support for fundamental features like seamless experience and sensory excellence.
Mercedes-Benz has accumulated thirty years of expertise in mobile communications.
Mercedes-Benz led the development of mobile communications in the 1950s by introducing a cost-effective vehicle radio designed for daily usage. The first sets, tested in the 1930s, were sizable, weighty, and excessively costly. In 1992, Mercedes-Benz introduced the first fully integrated telematics system called the Communication and Navigation System (CNS) in the S-Class.
The LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system was introduced in 1996 and is a pioneering invention that continues to set the standard today. Mercedes-Benz introduced the entertainment system called COMAND in 1998. COMAND is an acronym for "Cockpit Management and Data System" which integrates the control of several systems including radio, TV, telecommunications, and navigation. In 2002, Mercedes-Benz introduced the first 16:9 colour screen. The rotary control/pushbutton was first introduced in the S-Class in 2005 and then included in many other Mercedes-Benz cars. It improves the operation of COMAND, boosting the brand's recognised operational comfort.
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Mercedes-Benz's future in telematics is the always-online yourCOMAND system, providing enhanced information, safety, and comfort.
Unrestricted access to information has become essential for many individuals in their everyday lives, whether at work or during leisure activities. Furthermore, a growing number of individuals worldwide are spending more time on the go, especially in cars, where they want to remain completely connected whenever feasible. Mercedes-Benz has addressed the increasing consumer demand by implementing a seamless telematics strategy via its @yourCOMAND system. The pioneer of the car industry demonstrates a full cloud-based system in its new F 125! research vehicle. Mercedes-Benz now provides safe and simple in-car internet connectivity in several models with the COMAND Online multimedia system launched this year.
The new COMAND Online multimedia system by Mercedes-Benz offers various functions such as Internet access, LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control, two navigation solutions, mobile device interfaces and an intuitive operating concept, all in line with the motto "always on in the car." The F 125! research vehicle showcases the future of in-car telematics and entertainment technologies, offering a preview of the multimedia advancements to come from Mercedes-Benz.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, a member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, describes @yourCOMAND as transforming the car into a mobile communications centre that offers the driver and passengers constant access to all modern media and services. Thanks to the cloud-based approach, we can detach from traditional car development cycles and keep pace with the fast advancements in consumer electronics. We can constantly provide our clients access to the most up-to-date software for comprehensive in-car connection.
Effortless pleasure and intuitive operation
The Mercedes-Benz telematics strategy relies on four components. @yourCOMAND stands for
Effortless pleasure, organic handling, sensory excellence, and remote convenience.
Mercedes-Benz has used this strategic strategy for the first time in its F 125! research vehicle.
The multimedia systems in the F 125! are seamlessly connected and integrated across functions to provide a smooth experience. The apps are designed to be socially engaging without causing distractions to the driver. The driver gets smooth access to all media in the car due to the persistent link with the data cloud, eliminating the requirement for synchronisation.
The F 125! utilises natural handling to allow operation of its telematics and entertainment systems primarily via voice commands, supplemented by intuitive gestures and touch features. To enhance driving fitness and safety, the research vehicle acts as a vigilant front passenger for its occupants. The driver may get personalised news updates and ask context-specific questions without needing to remove their hands from the steering wheel.
Sensory perfection refers to top-quality audio and high-definition screens with precise, individualised visuals. The auto stereoscopic 3D display shows a 3D image of the instrument cluster and may display pertinent information on the F 125! screen when needed. The display is designed to align with normal viewing patterns, offering a more distinct summary, which in turn decreases the driver's tasks. A retractable 17-inch display is installed on the front passenger side, operated only by gestures as part of the touchless interface. A high-resolution widescreen display replaces traditional mirrors, allowing for effortless monitoring of the whole traffic environment beside and behind the car. This method also aids in promptly and instinctively recognising the specific traffic scenario.
The remote convenience feature allows users to preconfigure the car and its multimedia system via a PC or smartphone. This includes configuring the navigation and entertainment system, as well as setting particular interior temperatures for each seat. Authorised individuals have continuous access to data such as the gasoline level in the tank, the next servicing schedule, and the fuel use via the vehicle's own webpage.
Mercedes innovations quickly go from the research lab to the road.
Historically, the firm has consistently shown Mercedes-Benz's ability to swiftly incorporate innovative technology into mass production, particularly in the realm of active road safety. The firm is actively progressing in innovating telematics and entertainment systems. The core features of the myComand connection concept introduced in 2008 are now integrated into COMAND Online, which is accessible in many models of the brand.
The COMAND Online multimedia system offers a wide range of features and provides maximum ease.
The COMAND Online multimedia system enables Mercedes-Benz to achieve its goal of constant connectivity in the Mercedes-Benz C- and E-Class, as well as in the SLK-Class and the CLS-Class cars. The feature will also be accessible for the next B- and M-Class models set to be released in November. Starting in November, new applications for FacebookTM and GoogleTM Street View and Panoramio by GoogleTM will be accessible on this system. Additional new applications include "Google Local search" and "Weather," along with the capability to transfer preconfigured routes or areas of interest from a PC using Google Maps to the vehicle's navigation system. Internet connectivity for COMAND Online features is obtained using a mobile device connected via Bluetooth.
In the near future, twelve more applications are being developed in partnership with various entities, such as cutting-edge startups and well-known online content providers. Customers with a Mercedes-Benz equipped with COMAND Online may use the new applications. The Daimler vehicle backend server autonomously maintains COMAND Online and offers app updates without requiring assistance from an authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or a garage.
Additional features included into hard-drive navigation system
The rapid hard-disc navigation feature for COMAND Online has been enhanced with additional functionalities. The new additions consist of a 3D screen that showcases three-dimensional metropolitan landscapes. The device may record and replay covered routes, save personal destinations, import them via an SD card, and offer four alternative routes on the navigation map, including an especially affordable one. European Mercedes-Benz clients get free map updates for their COMAND Online entertainment system for three years. Mercedes-Benz dealers will install navigation data updates for 39 European nations in the car's navigation system at their facilities.
In Europe, COMAND Online includes Speed Limit Assist, which uses a camera and navigation database to recognise traffic signs for providing information. COMAND Online has the LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system for audio, telephone, and navigation. The new "One Shot" input mode for the navigation system allows users to speak both the destination and the route in quick succession, enhancing convenience. This capability is now accessible in seven languages and greatly improves ease of use.
The high-resolution colour display is 17.8 cm diagonally. Images may be shown on a wide screen and flipped through manually, similar to a slideshow. New styles of representation in audio equipment provide a fresh appearance and easier operation. The new Cover Flow feature organises music album title images in a carousel layout, allowing Mercedes drivers to easily browse through their music collection. The memory for compressed audio files (mp3, wma, and aac formats) has been increased to 10 GB. COMAND Online may be equipped with a 6-disc DVD changer.
The Music Search tool provides great comfort by allowing drivers and passengers to search for certain music songs and artists on the hard disc, SD memory cards, USB sticks, CD, and DVD. The search may be based on many parameters such as album, music category, or composer. The programme will accept spelling errors when entering a name. As a result, the driver may focus entirely on the traffic. The occupants may search all linked media and gadgets concurrently, providing an additional benefit.
Seamless incorporation of smartphones
Mercedes-Benz will provide a new infotainment option designed just for the iPhone starting in the middle of next year. When the iPhone is linked to the car, a Mercedes-Benz app transmits different data to the vehicle's display and simplifies operation using the COMAND controller. The technology leverages the iPhone's processing power and the vehicle's large display to provide an innovative user experience with smooth transitions and animations.
Standard for smartphone integration
Mercedes-Benz will facilitate the smooth incorporation and safe operation of smartphones from various manufacturers like Nokia, HTC, or Samsung in the automobile using the MirrorLinkTM open standard. Introduced in 2013, this additional connection option allows smartphone screen information to be mirrored on the COMAND display and operated using the COMAND controller.
Plug and play principle: operation is simple and intuitive
The operation is very user-friendly: users may connect their phone to the vehicle and immediately utilise almost all mobile phone apps in the automobile without any restrictions. The smartphone provides access to apps and services, while the on-board infotainment system offers physical interfaces such as a big colour display, loudspeakers, and microphone. The operation is straightforward and dependable using the central COMAND Online rotary control/pushbutton. The on-board system is effectively enhanced, ensuring continuous access to the most up-to-date apps. Only applications authorised by Mercedes-Benz or the Car Connectivity Consortium may be used while driving to ensure the driver can focus entirely on the road.
The technology allows a variety of mobile apps to be used on the car display and also enables the development of unique vehicle applications with a user interface customised for the vehicle architecture.
Near Field Communication: streamlined pairing procedure
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a modern transmission technology that allows data to be sent without physical touch across short distances. The device intentionally restricts the communication distance to about five cm, ensuring high security against eavesdropping. NFC simplifies use by eliminating standard Bluetooth connection procedures such device search, selection, and passcode exchange. The smartphone should be placed in the vicinity of the NFC sign and the connection request must be approved. NFC will debut in 2013.
The solutions described, such as iPhone integration and NFC, encourage the full use of smartphone features in the automobile, leading to a more flexible, secure, and convenient smartphone experience while driving. These solutions are significant advancements towards implementing the Mercedes-Benz @yourCOMAND strategy as they already provide support for fundamental features like seamless experience and sensory excellence.
Mercedes-Benz has accumulated thirty years of expertise in mobile communications.
Mercedes-Benz led the development of mobile communications in the 1950s by introducing a cost-effective vehicle radio designed for daily usage. The first sets, tested in the 1930s, were sizable, weighty, and excessively costly. In 1992, Mercedes-Benz introduced the first fully integrated telematics system called the Communication and Navigation System (CNS) in the S-Class.
The LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system was introduced in 1996 and is a pioneering invention that continues to set the standard today. Mercedes-Benz introduced the entertainment system called COMAND in 1998. COMAND is an acronym for "Cockpit Management and Data System" which integrates the control of several systems including radio, TV, telecommunications, and navigation. In 2002, Mercedes-Benz introduced the first 16:9 colour screen. The rotary control/pushbutton was first introduced in the S-Class in 2005 and then included in many other Mercedes-Benz cars. It improves the operation of COMAND, boosting the brand's recognised operational comfort.
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