Fujitsu Ten reveals prototype development of 'HTML5' in-car device

Fujitsu Ten, which has been providing the car navigation brand "ECLIPSE", is developing a next-generation in-car device utilising future Web standard technology "HTML5", aiming for early in-car implementation of innovative technology in the IT industry. The prototype model is exhibited in the booth of Fujitsu Limited, at Mobile World Congress 2013, the world's premier mobile phone industry exhibition, held in Barcelona, Spain, from 25 to 28 February 2013.

Next-generation Web standard technology adoption is in progress for smartphones, tablets and PCs and is now being implemented for in-car devices

Currently, implementation of Web applications using HTML5 is in progress for smartphones, tablets and PCs. The in-car device industry is also considering adoption of HTML5 in order to incorporate the trend of mobile devices, which are progressing rapidly, and also to contribute to the improvement of design development efficiency. Fujitsu Ten succeeded in producing the prototype development of in-car application devices using HTML5, taking advantage of know-how of years' of in-car device development.

Main functions

* The latest design and operability of rapidly progressing smartphones and tablets are attained timely in the in-car device.
* Different variations can be easily utilised for co-operated application with automobile-specific peripherals, like an on-board camera. A specific example is camera utilisation services such as augmented reality (AR) navigation.
* It can be used for remote operation application like operator services, since it can provide easy communication between the in-car device and external terminal.
* Smartphone functions (phone, e-mail, address book, music, video, pictures, etc) can be easily utilised from the in-car device (incorporation with KDDI, KDDI R&B Labs).
* Utilising the know-how of in-car device development, the latest and high-performance application can be used safely and securely by exploiting vehicle information such as the automobile's speed.