CAR INFORMATION SYSTEM: AN INTEGRATED SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM

The paper, starting from an analysis of the different requirements for the various automotive electronics (dashboard-engine-brake-gear), describes the Zanussi approach to the development of an "automotive information system". In the proposed solution the electronic dashboard is seen like the central element which manages the exchange of information both within the car and between the car and the driver. The paper shows how it is possible, by means of electronics, to totally change car management not only in terms of end product but also in assembly and testing. The paper in fact gives particular emphasis to the automatic test and maintenance procedures. It also describes an information system including the following principal functions: car sensors interface; other electronic modules interface; intercorrelated quantities management; car-driver interface; and electric plant control. It is developed in a modular way through a distributed microcomputer logic and the whole system is integrated within the dashboard plastic container. The result is a tested manufactured article, easy to assemble in the car.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • ISATA 84, "In Pursuit of Technical Excellence". Proceedings Volume 1. International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation with particular reference to Vehicle Management Systems and Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Milan, Italy 24-28 September 1984.
• Corporate Authors:

  Automotive Automotion Limited

  42 Lloyd Park Avenue
  Croydon CRO 5SB, Surrey,   England 

  Alfa Romeo Auto SpA

  Milan,   Italy 
• Authors:
  • Perissinotto, B
  • Tantillo, G
• Conference:
  • ISATA 84, "In Pursuit of Technical Excellence". Proceedings Volume 1. International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation with particular reference to Vehicle Management Systems and Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Milan, Italy 24-28 September
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 253-270

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electronic control; Information systems; Instrument panels; Management; Microcomputers; Vehicle tests
• Uncontrolled Terms: Management systems
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399892
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: ISATA 84015, HS-038 433
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 31 1985 12:00AM