Using Bluetooth wireless technology in vehicles

Abstract

The usage of wires in the vehicles meets the disadvantage of heavy, complex and expensive. At the same time, the consumers expect that there are more functions in the vehicles. Bluetooth is a low-power, low-cost, short-range wireless communication system. This paper introduces its two level in-vehicle applications. At the system level, it could be used to replace the wired connection in the nonsafety-critical control network, and brings convenience to the vehicle's diagnosis, repair and software upgrades. At the user device level, integrating the mobile electronic devices to the vehicle to form a wireless network, it could provide people with a convenient and multifunctional device interface for the business and entertainment objectives on travel.