This system offers a secure connection for communications both inside and outside the vehicle, as well as for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and infrastructure (V2X) communications. The SCM provides important safety features such as detecting the number of hours the driver has been driving without a break, traffic density, weather conditions, and accident-prone and high-visibility areas. It also allows users to browse the internet, watch movies, listen to music, play online games, and access the GNSS navigation system, among other functions.
The Smart Connectivity Module is based on a connectivity platform that is easily integrated into the car and incorporates in a single device telecommunications technologies such as LTE, WIFI, Bluetooth, AM and FM radio, DAB and GNSS positioning specific to each market as well as mandatory emergency call in Europe (eCall) and in Russia (ERA-GLONASS).
Ficosa has been working on automotive connectivity systems for over 9 years. The company focuses on connectivity platforms with integrated antennas (SCM), telematics control units (TCUs), and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) technology, which allows vehicles to connect to communication networks, other vehicles, and infrastructure.
