Plextek has collaborated with Clarion Malaysia(the Asian Development Arm of Clarion Co.Ltd)on the development of an integrated audio-visual navigation system,which is notable for being one of the first Android-based ICE system designed to full automotive grade quality standards.
The Mirage Android head unit is an integrated audio-visual navigation unit which hosts the Android touch-screen user interface on a 6.5inch screen.
The system connects to either Android or iPod devices via Bluetooth streaming or a USB connection.It offers playback of audio-visual content,audio&video files and digital still images,direct from a SD/SHDC card or a USB device.
Cambridge-based design firm Plextek worked with Clarion Malaysia on the system architecture.It also designed several components of the head unit,which included the ARM-based processor PCB that forms the core of the device,the audio DSP module that powers the VAPS 3D sound system and the Bluetooth implementation.
"Over the years Plextek has developed a wide range of successful automotive products.This expertise has enabled us to develop reliable processes for developing products that meet the highest automotive quality standards,"said Plextek's technical director Ian Murphy.
