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MIZI PRIZM /Automotive
 
Overview
Prizm automotive edition is an embedded software solution developed by MIZI Research to support intelligent driving.
Prizm automotive edition is fully optimized for automotive networking, body control, safe driving.
It is also outfitted with latest multimedia technologies for providing entertainment on-the-go.
 
Automotive body control
- Flexible framework to support automotive network, CAN/MOST, etc.
- Supports various automotive equipments: lamps, surveillance camera, air conditioning, etc.
- Supports frequently used automotive peripherals: GYRO sensor, accelerometer, speed pulse, hands-free, etc.
- Remote update for system upgrading

 
Automotive telecommunication
- Mobile communication through hands-free Framework for 2/3D GPS navigation with graphic acceleration support.
- Automotive call for emergency features: auto-call to automotive control center for emergency: car-theft, traffic accident, etc.
- Framework for wireless data communication and user applications: CDMA 1x, GSM/GPRS, Wi-Fi, etc with PIMs,
   mobile browser,e-mail, etc.

 
Powerful multimedia features
- Framework for DMB (digital multimedia broadcasting)
- TV, FM Radio, CD, DVD and PC multimedia file playing
- Tune-up feature for A/V system (speaker, monitor, etc)
- Dual-monitor display
 
Safe & Easier driving
Prizm automotive edition provides solutions for safe and easier driving. Prizm automotive edition is equipped with a flexible framework that can be adapted to use various networking standards for vehicles like CAN and MOST (under development).
Solutions for related protocols are also provided.
Furthermore, it has been designed with interoperability with numerous peripherals that are specifically used in conjunction with automotive devices such as GYRO sensors, accelerometers, speed pulses, and hands-free headsets in mind.
Prizm automotive edition supports automotive surveillance cameras, electronic air conditioning systems, and the precise and easy controlling of numerous lights on the vehicle (headlights, turn signals, etc.)
Features like VR (Voice Recognition) and TTS (Text-to-Speech)

* minimizes the risk of accidents by letting the driver control the system without even getting their hands off the wheel.
Prizm automotive comes with electronic log and self-diagnosis tool by default and new features can be easily added to the system by the remote system and program updater.

* 3rd party software required

 
Solutions for automotive office
Prizm automotive edition provides solutions to help transform the user's vehicle to function as their mobile office so they can do numerous office tasks on the go.
Software framework for supporting various wireless communications protocols to enable the user to communicate wirelessly using a hands-free headset is provided. Moreover, integrated mobile web browser, e-mail client, personal address book and utility software places the tools necessary for the users to perform their everyday office tasks at their fingertips.
 
Enjoy multimedia while driving
The multimedia environment provided by Prizm automotive edition is state-of-the-art.
Not only it supports bleeding-edge multimedia technologies like DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting), but it also supports already widespread technologies like TV, FM Radio, CD, DVD and numerous multimedia file formats for the true automotive theater experience. The integrated full tune-up system supports 6,8, or 12 satellite speakers for a truly immersive surround sound and the support for dual-monitor configurations enables the passengers in the back and drivers to enjoy separate multimedia services simultaneously.
The HMI (Human-Machine Interface) is well streamlined for ease of use so the driver can concentrate on the road instead
of getting distracted by having to perform complex operations on the multimedia console.
 
Automotive telecommunication
Prizm automotive edition supports GPS navigation based on the internal 2/3D navigation maps or GPS services provided by telecommunication services like Nate Drive and K-Way by utilizing a hands-free headset. Hardware graphics acceleration to maximize the speed of 2/3D navigation map rendering is also supported.
The architecture design is optimized for automotive telecom-munications and the telecommunication server (interoperable with baseband) is designed to support multiple telecomunications protocols like CDMA 2000 1x, GPRS,
and Wi-Fi.
In addition, the architecture is flexible enough to support middle-ware, Java, WIPI, and more that enable seamless operation with the automotive data-centric server.
ARCHITECTURE
    
 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MIZI Boot Loader(VIVI)
MIZI boot loader initializes the system and loads the boot image.
  - Processer Core
- Flash Management (READ/WRITE/ERASE)
- Terminal
- Test Mode Function

  - Boot Code

- Image Load Function
- Board Initialization

 
MIZI Linux Kernel
An optimized Linux kernel for operating a telematics system is provided.
  - Processer Core   - Hardware Platform Application
 
Device Drivers
Device Drivers for controlling and monitoring various components of the telematics system are provided.
  - Framebuffer Driver
- UART Driver
- USB Host Driver
- Speed Pulse Sensor Driver
- SRAM Driver
- Button Driver
- Audio Codec Drive
- I2S Driver
  - LCD Backlight Driver
- USB CDC Ethernet Driver
- Gyro Sensor Driver
- Accelerometer Sensor Driver
- Vehicle Remocon Driver
- Handsfree Driver
- Audio Mixer Driver
- LED Driver
 
File System
This is where the operating system and program tools are saved, with a plenty of space left for the end-user.
The contents of the storage device is protected even in the event of an unexpected power loss, thanks to the journaling
feature of Prizm Automotive
  - Root-Filesystem for NAND Flash
- Application File System for NAND Flash - YAFFS Applied
- Map Data File System
 
USB Downloader for Development and Update of Applications
  - MIZI USB-NDIS Downloader for Windows
- MIZI USB Ethernet Driver for Windows
- MIZI Canna Downloader for Target System
- MIZI Putimage NAND Flash Writer for Target System
 
DE (Integrated Development Environment) for Developing 3rd Party ApplicationsI
  - Debugger
- Application Downloader
- Run-time Environment
- Cross Toolchain
 
Platform Certification Software
Application of numerous peripheral devices to the system at the platform integrity certification phase and implementation of an
auto-diagnosis feature is possible, thanks to the platform certification software that ships with Prizm Automotive.
 
Support for Beginner Linux Developers
  - Consulting
- Debugging
- Test and certification of applications
 
Technical Support During Development Certification and Mass Production Preparation Phases
  - At-your-doorstep technical support
- Support of Gang Programmer Algorithm Update