In car entertainment
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In-Car Entertainment, (sometimes referred to as ICE, or IVI as in In-Vehicle Infotainment), is a collection of hardware devices installed into automobiles, or other forms of transportation, to provide audio and/or audio/visual entertainment, as well as automotive navigation systems (SatNav). This includes playing media such as CDs, DVDs, Freeview/TV, USB and/or other optional surround sound, or DSP systems. Also increasingly common in ICE installs are the incorporation of video game consoles into the vehicle.
In Car Entertainment systems have been featured TV shows such as MTV's Pimp My Ride. In Car Entertainment has been become more widely available due to reduced costs of devices such as LCD screen/monitors, and the reducing cost to the consumer of the converging media playable technologies. Single hardware units are capable of playing CD, MP3, WMA, DVD.
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[edit] Car audio
The term "car audio" is included in the term ICE, but "In Car Entertainment" can refer to video, games or GPS automotive navigation system as well, hence the difference. Car audio refers to devices such as Radio/CD head units, speakers, subwoofers and their enclosures, and amplifiers.
[edit] Gaming consoles
Gaming consoles can be a popular source of entertainment when installed in a car. In addition to playing games, modern consoles can play other media as well, such as DVDs and audio CDs. The main problem to overcome is power, since consoles are designed to operate from mains power. This can be achieved using an inverter, or in some cases a DC-DC power supply.
[edit] Carputers
Carputers are specially adapted computers, designed to operate in a car environment. Carputers can provide many functions, such as video and audio playback, games and Internet connectivity.
[edit] Internet
Internet is an increasingly popular option in cars. According to a study by market researcher Invensity, by the year 2013, every new car built in Europe will be equipped with Internet connection.[1]
[edit] See also
- Automotive navigation system
- Bluetooth (A2DP)
- Handsfree
- Infotainment
- GENIVI Alliance
- MeeGo (In-Vehicle Infotainment)
- ISO 10487
- List of car audio manufacturers and brands
- Pimp My Ride
- Steering wheel audio control
- Wi-Fi
- iLane
