Embedded System In Automobile Case Study

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Technology Enabled Operations Management

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“Embedded systems in Automobiles”

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Name: Vishavpriya Chawla

Roll No: 131165

Institute of Management, Nirma University

Dec 21, 2014

Automobile Industry:

The automotive industry in India is one of the larger markets in the world. It had previously been one of the fastest growing markets globally, but is currently experiencing flat or negative growth rates . Automobiles production increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2 per cent over FY05-13, while the export volumes increased at a CAGR of 19.1 per cent. Strong demand growth due to rising incomes, growing middle class, and the young population is likely to propel

The industry is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 per cent during 2012–2021. In addition, the industry is projected to touch US$ 30 billion by 2020–21, according to data from Automotive Component Manufacturers’ Association (ACMA).

Embedded Systems:

Embedded system is an electronic or computer system that has software embedded into hardware (firmware), which makes a system dedicated for an application (s) or specific part of an application or product or part of a larger system. It processes a fixed set of pre-programmed instructions to control electromechanical equipment which may be part of an even larger system.It is a Real-Time system i.e. a system whose correctness depends on the timeliness of its response. They are widely used in home appliances, electronics equipment, industrial equipment, medical devices, weapon control systems, aerospace systems etc.

Embedded Systems in

It consists of an optical sensor in a small area of the front windshield glass (opposite to rear- view mirror). This optical sensor is positioned at a position to release the infrared light which then reads the intensity of light by it when it is reflected back. This light gets reflected when the windshield is dirty or wet. Depending on the reflected light into the sensor, the optical sensor determines necessary frequency and speed of windshield wiper

6. Embedded Based Automatic Parking System:

The Automatic Parking System is an independent car manipulation system which helps in performing parallel parking, perpendicular parking and angle parking. This system uses diverse means to detect objects around the car. Sensors are mounted on the front as well as the rear bumpers of the vehicle. These sensors act as both receiver and transmitter.

These sensors send a signal which is replicated back on meeting an obstacle near the vehicle, and bumper uses the radar to monitor the obstacle’s position. The car will detect the parking space and distance then park the car into the detected place.

7. Anti-lock Breaking System (ABS):

It is a safety system that allows the wheels of the vehicle to maintain contact with the road surface according to driver inputs while applying brakes, preventing the wheels from locking up and avoiding uncontrolled