With the integration of more features, automotive driver information systems (DIS) are getting more and more complex. Some Telematics services such as automatic crash notification, dynamic route guidance, traffic and weather information, are already available in some markets. More services will soon be available. The latest technological developments make it possible to integrate e-mail, Internet and office applications into an on-board computer. Those involved in Telematics including developers, the press and public are focusing on the use of the Internet in vehicles. Internet based information on the traffic-situations, accidents, weather, etc., is useful while traveling. However Internet sites that offer such information do not take into account the needs of a driver while driving. New human-machine interfaces (HMI) and new information collection, filtering, and distribution services have to be developed, to make it possible for the driver to use these services while on the road. These developments lead to a growing focus on the HMI of the driver-car system and the CarPC in particular. The driver has to be able to drive and safely use the system. The HMI includes software and internal structures as well as the hardware, i.e., displays or input devices.
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