The rise of digital instrumentation and embedded HMI system application
The vehicle HMI (Human-Machine Interface) system acts as a crucial link between the driver and the car. With the integration of advanced electronics like full LCD instrument clusters, central control screens, and HUD (Head-Up Display), drivers can now access real-time vehicle information in a more intuitive and visual manner. In recent years, numerous high-end models from both domestic and international manufacturers have adopted full LCD display systems that support three-screen interconnection. This shift raises an important question: how should embedded HMI systems handle the massive and complex data generated by modern vehicles? As breakthroughs in key technologies for new energy and intelligent connected vehicles continue to accelerate, the development of automotive electronics has become inevitable. The addition of main safety features and infotainment systems has expanded the use of cockpit liquid crystal meters, making them more essential than ever. In recent years, digital LCD instruments have evolved rapidly. However, traditional functions such as fuel consumption display and range calculation are no longer sufficient to meet current driving needs. Especially in electric vehicles, accurate display of battery life and the real-time status of the electric drive system is critical. This has led to the need for powerful on-board SoC processors and highly integrated HMI systems that can support future driving scenarios and user expectations. The rise of digital instrumentation and embedded HMI systems The emergence of vehicle control systems has significantly improved communication between drivers and vehicles, paving the way for navigation modules and in-car entertainment systems. Initially, digital LCD instruments were added to traditional analog dashboards to show fuel consumption, mileage, and other driving conditions. As cars move toward electrification and connectivity, high-level integration of vehicle control becomes increasingly important. Drivers now expect to manage real-time vehicle data simply by tapping the screen or giving voice commands, which has made highly integrated HMI systems widely accepted in the industry. However, while on-board HMI systems offer convenience, they also test the software integration capabilities of OEMs and component suppliers. Traditionally, designing an embedded HMI required engineers to manually input 2D/3D data into the system, which often led to increased costs, vulnerabilities, and challenges in handling complex tasks like real-time navigation or 360° surround view control. How to break through? Future driving scenarios will be far more complex. As vehicles evolve into mobile computing platforms, the volume of real-time data processed by the system will increase dramatically. This makes the design of embedded HMI systems more challenging than ever. Currently, OpenGL ES 3.0 is the standard for developing high-complexity embedded HMI applications. To address these challenges, semiconductor provider Socionext has introduced a new embedded HMI solution called CGI-Studio. New CGI-Studio workflow chart CGI-Studio is a design tool for embedded HMI systems, utilizing the "Candera 2D" and "Candera 3D" engines for 2D/3D construction, editing, performance optimization, state machine integration, and testing to ASIL standards. It also includes a complete 2D/3D rendering engine. This tool is widely used across various automotive infotainment and multi-screen instrument panel systems. The latest version, CGI Studio 3.0, supports OpenGL ES 3.0, enabling the system to support high-performance 2D/3D applications like navigation, vehicle status visualization, and task menu structures. It also improves boot speed and energy efficiency, addressing bottlenecks in processing complex data within traditional HMI systems. Combined with Socionext’s 360° technology, it delivers realistic 3D views around the vehicle. Today, CGI-Studio is already being used in high-end models from brands like BMW, Volvo, Ford, and Toyota. CGI-Studio has been applied to the LCD instrument design of the BMW i8 model CGI-Studio tools used in the design of the new Volvo XC90 About Socionext Socionext was established on March 1, 2015, and is headquartered in Japan. The company provides semiconductor products and services centered around SoC (System on Chip). With a global strategy, Socionext has offices in Europe, Asia, and North America, including its Shanghai headquarters. Its expertise in vision systems, high-performance SoCs, IoT & image solutions, custom SoCs, network SoCs, and connected imaging positions it as a leader in the industry. Moreover, Socionext not only focuses on its own market but also collaborates with world-class component suppliers, supplying its products to the latest models from major automakers like BMW and Volvo. Summary: In the future, LCD instruments equipped with HMI systems will integrate more advanced features. CGI-Studio, as an optimal design tool for embedded HMI systems, not only reduces the complexity of software development but also lowers costs and offers greater convenience for embedded HMI designers. This makes it a vital solution for the evolving automotive industry. Ups Inverter,Ups Charger Inverter,Ups Inverter With Charger,Ups Charger Solar Power Inverter GuangZhou HanFong New Energy Technology Co. , Ltd. , https://www.gzinverter.com
