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OpenSynergy Setting Standards
Update for Blue SDK reference platform released
Berlin, 25 June 2014 – CE4A (Consumer Electronics for Automotive), a working group of
automobile manufacturers promoting the standardization of mobile device interfaces, now uses
the latest version of OpenSynergy Blue SDK (v4.3) for the CE4A Bluetooth Reference Platform.
This reference platform integrates Blue SDK with automotive-relevant profiles (HFP, MAP, PBAP,
A2DP/AVRCP, etc.). And recently a new release for OpenSynergy’s Blue SDK has become
available. Thanks to the new update, it is now possible to display the album cover of the current
track and download and browse calendar entries, to-do lists, and notes. In addition, support for
missed calls has been improved. CE4A has adopted all new features provided by the update.
Since 2009, device manufacturers have been able to use the reference platform to test the
Bluetooth features in their products, ensuring their conformity with the automotive industry
requirements. The integrated Bluetooth stack with its wide range of features and the profiles with
all mandatory and optional features of the Bluetooth specification enable manufacturers to
implement each of the many test scenarios that they require to be able to install Bluetooth
applications in car kits and infotainment systems. To do so, CE4A uses the Hands-free (HFP), Phone
Book Access (PBAP), Message Access (MAP), Audio Video Remote Control (AVRCP), SIM Access
(SAP), and Personal Area Networking (PAN) profiles. The new release also includes updates to other
profiles, as well as adds new ones:
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AudioVideo SDK v3.0 – with AVRCP 1.6 and support for AVRCP Cover Art, enabling users to
browse and display metadata, such as the album cover of the current track.
CTN SDK 1.0 – implementation of the Bluetooth calendar, tasks, notes profile for v1.0,
enabling users to download and browse calendar entries, to-do lists, and notes. Now the
corresponding smartphone features will be available in Bluetooth-enabled vehicles as well.
PBAP SDK v2.0 – provides support for the latest upgrades to the PBAP 1.2 specification and
vCard features for filtering and improves support for missed calls.
MAP SDK v2.0 – provides support for the latest upgrades to the MAP 1.2 specification.
Octavian Tirla, head of the Expert Group on Reference Platform at CE4A, points out:
“CE4A makes it possible for vehicles of the future to be compatible with, and enjoy, these new
features of consumer electronics devices, too. Mobile device and automobile manufacturers will
thus be able to ensure that smartphones and other devices can readily interact with the technology
in vehicles, as, at the end of the day, drivers are customers of both industries. Furthermore, these
manufacturers can offer their customers state-of-the-art technology and the latest use cases.”
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About OpenSynergy
OpenSynergy is a specialist for embedded automotive systems and provides a standards-based
software platform called COQOS. COQOS integrates Linux and Android-based systems as well as
AUTOSAR-compliant software. It can be used in head units, instrument clusters, connectivity
systems, and driver assistance systems, thanks to its modular design. COQOS focuses on safety and
security.
OpenSynergy employees enjoy a unique competitive edge thanks to their expertise in AUTOSAR,
virtualization technology, as well as Linux and Android applications for automotive systems. They
support customers around the globe with their expertise and experience in mass production
project development. Visit our website for more information: www.opensynergy.com
Contact Details
OpenSynergy GmbH
Sabine Mutumba
Director of Marketing
Rotherstr. 20
10245 Berlin, Germany
Tel.: (+49-30) 6098-540-41
E-mail: [email protected]
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