Continental Automotive North America develops technological solutions for nearly all kinds of automotive needs. For its Frankfurt lineup, the company has prepared the Integrated Interior Platform (IIP), a complex hardware/software platform that brings numerous systems together in a single cockpit package.
The IIP supports multitasking, maintains connection with multiple online services, and can process extremely large data streams, supplying the drive and passengers with relevant real-time information by means of multiple displays.
The system ca recognize gestures and interpret human speech. When the vehicle is in a self-driving mode, it usually fulfils the function of a mobile office or an entertainment center. When driving manually, it displays video from rear view cameras and displays various kinds of useful data on the dashboard.
According to the company, the smart digital platform will find most use in self-driving cars.