I have to right a 8 page paper for one of my college classes on automotive computer systems. So kinda all the computer technology in cars.

I need some ideas of what to include. so far I have:
Navi systems-including the satalite link on RL etc..
Bluetooth/Voice recognition
OBD
ABS, Airbags and other safety stuff
The production line etc

so I need some more ideas. and this is a computer class so they need to be as closely related to computers as possible. Thanks!!

 

id do pre-safe, i find it fascinating

and oh ya, wat bout LED lights and Xenons

 

Presafe is a great idea, I total forgot about that.eral automotive stuff.
Keep the ideas comming I need to write this soon.

Presafe is a great idea I forgot about that I think I will try to stay away from Xenons and LEDs because they are more car technology and not really computer technology.

Here is the book we are "using" in class, although i have no idea where mine is and don't think i have ever read more than a page of it lol.
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http://www.scsite.com/dc2005/index.cfm?action=TOC
so try to keep the ideas on topics somewhat covered by that book.

 

Im not really sure what exactly you are looking for,......but what about stuff like Electronic brake distribution and Vehicle stability control etc type systems,......the onboard comps in the cars have to make a lot of calculations for those things. Dunno if that will help,......I could be TOTALLY off topic and/or wrong here,.hahaha.

Maybe the diagnostic comps they can plug into your car????

 

yea stability control etc is good stuff i think i am going to include if i need more.

To clear it up i need it as computer based as possible, ie navi, stability control and that stuff not hp or lights stuff. Thanks these ideas are good so far keep them comming. And places where i can find information on these systems would be great thanks!

 

smart cruise control.

 

Here's an article talking about viruses being spread by bluetooth into a cars computer system. I thought it might be a little helpful.

http://software.silicon.com/malware/...9127377,00.htm

 

that is great! and so is smart cruise control!
Anyone know where i can find videos showing these features that I can put in a powerpoint? like are there places to download acura and benz commercials etc?
Thanks keep them comming!

 

Um the new Fifth Gear episode on the S-Class should do the job. They demonstrate the Distronic thing...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=S-Class+Gear

 

http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=127051 and here is wat happens when it doesn't work...

 

Write an 8pg Article on the GM Oil Life Monitor....that should be easy.

Engineers have written books on that system.