Будущий флагманский смартфон Galaxy S9 и его более крупная версия Galaxy S9+ Samsung представит на выставке Mobile World Congress (MWC 2018) в Барселоне в феврале, подтвердил глава подразделения Samsung Mobile. «S9 будет представлен в MWC», - сказал Ко Донг-джин (также известный как DJ Koh), генеральный директор подразделения мобильной связи Samsung во время специальной пресс-конференции на выставке CES 2018 в Лас-Вегасе. Топ-менеджер не уточнил график запуска, но намекнул, что новый аппарат может выйти на рынок примерно через месяц после официальной презентации, как и в случае с предыдущими моделями серии Galaxy S. Отвечая на вопрос о долгожданном запуске складного смартфона, Ко сказал, что пока слишком рано объявлять точную дату. «Мы много работаем над складным телефоном и готовимся выпустить безупречный продукт, который в долгосрочной перспективе будет доминировать на рынке», - сказал он. В сентябре прошлого года гендиректор Samsung Mobile сказал, что первый складной телефон Samsung может появиться на рынке в 2018 году, добавив, что модель серии Note находится в её дорожной карте. Некоторые источники утверждают, что южнокорейский техногигант планирует начать производство в ноябре, возможно, для запуска в начале 2019 года. При этом Ко Донг-джин добавил, что Samsung также работает над акустической смарт-системой на базе TIZEN OS и голосовым помощником Bixby AI. «Samsung - единственная корпорация, которая обладает как аппаратными, так и программными возможностями. Мы можем с опозданием выйти на рынок, но иметь высокий потенциал, чтобы его возглавить», - отметил он. Samsung to unveil Galaxy S9 at MWC in February Samsung Electronics’ upcoming Galaxy S9 will be unveiled during the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona in February, its mobile chief confirmed on Jan. 9. “The S9 will be unveiled at the MWC,” Koh Dong-jin, CEO of Samsung’s mobile communications division, told reporters at CES 2018 underway in Las Vegas. He didn’t elaborate on the launch schedule but hinted that the new phone could hit the market about a month after the official unveiling considering launch schedules of its preceding models. Asked about the long-awaited foldable phone launch, Koh said it is too soon to announce a date. “We are working hard on the foldable phone. We are preparing for an impeccable product that will dominate the market in the long run,” he said. In September last year, the CEO said Samsung’s first foldable phone could hit the market in 2018, adding that a Note series model is in its roadmap. Some sources say Samsung plans to start production in November possibly for launch early next year. In the meantime, Koh added Samsung is also working on an TIZEN-powered artificial intelligence speaker based on its Bixby AI assistant. “Samsung is the only company that has both hardware and software capabilities. We may be a latecomer in the market but have full potential to lead the market,” he said.
Альянс Samsung и его дочерней компании Harman выпустил платформу для беспилотных автомобилей Drvline. Drvline представляет собой открытый масштабируемый набор аппаратных и программных компонентов, который может интегрироваться с транспортными средствами. Благодаря модульному подходу платформа позволяет создавать персонализированные автомобили - в соответствии со спецификациями, которые предпочитают автопроизводители. В результате можно будет отказаться от «комплектов автомобильных мозгов, не допускающих отступлений», говорится в пресс-релизе Samsung. Drvline включает несколько компонентов и технологий, созданных на основе опыта Samsung в области электроники, Интернета вещей (IoT) и встроенных систем, включая алгоритмы вычислений для автопилотов различных уровней. Одной из составляющих платформы является система камер для контроля дорожной ситуации, созданная Samsung и Harman с учётом стандартов и требований программы NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). Среди них - предупреждение о выезде из полосы движения, предупреждение о возможности фронтального столкновения, обнаружение пешеходов и автоматическое аварийное торможение. Drvline адресована автопроизводителям и поставщикам транспортных услуг вида MaaS (Mobility as a Service). Заказчики смогут начать пользоваться платформой для самоуправляемых машин от Samsung в 2018 году. Демонстрация возможностей Drvline состоялась на выставке CES 2018 в Лас-Вегасе. Там же Samsung и Harman показали платформу Digital Cockpit, позволяющую создавать дисплеи для вывода данных и управления автомобильными функциями. Кроме того, Samsung и Harman объявили о разработке телематического 5G-решения, которое, используя модульный блок управления, обеспечит доступ к мультимедийному контенту высокого разрешения и облачным приложениям в автотранспорте. Samsung Reveals DRVLINE™ Platform, Takes Bold Step Toward Autonomous Future Open, modular, scalable platform is first of its kind; allows automakers to build advanced, customized cars of the future Samsung Electronics introduced its new Samsung DRVLINE™ platform, positioning itself as the go-to partner for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) providers in the autonomous driving market. The DRVLINE™ platform is an open, modular, and scalable hardware and software-based platform, which is a valuable solution for automakers because it can integrate best-in-class technology into new vehicles, while also building a foundation for fleets of the future. “The cars of tomorrow won’t just change how we get around, they’ll transform our streets and society. They’ll bring mobility to people who need it, make our roads safer, and revolutionize our communities,” said Young Sohn, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Samsung Electronics, and Chairman of the Board at HARMAN. “Building an autonomous platform requires close collaboration across industry, as one company cannot deliver on this enormous opportunity alone. The challenge is simply too big and too complex. Through the DRVLINE platform, we’re inviting the best and brightest from the automotive industry to join us, and help shape the future of the car of tomorrow, today.” Samsung’s announcement, at CES, comes after a year of historic firsts for the company. These include: an $8 billion acquisition of connected technologies company HARMAN and the creation of a joint automotive Strategic Business Unit; the establishment of a $300 million Samsung Automotive Innovation Fund; and a series of investments and partnerships designed to promote collaboration in the automotive sector. Many hardware and software autonomous driving platforms force the end user to adopt particular technology as an all-or-nothing black-box package. The DRVLINE™ platform however, has been designed so vendors can collaborate and the software can be customized or enhanced and individual components and technologies can be swapped in and out as needed. This also helps future-proof the platform – an essential consideration in such a fast-changing industry: OEMs can market the most advanced existing autonomous technology, while incorporating new innovations as they work toward Level 5 automation. The DRVLINE™ platform incorporates several best-in-class components and technologies, which leverage Samsung’s global expertise in electronics, IoT, and embedded systems, including in-car compute for Levels 3, 4, and 5 automation. It also includes a brand-new ADAS forward-facing camera system, created by Samsung and HARMAN, which is engineered to meet upcoming New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) standards. These include lane departure warning, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking. “In a car, the human brain is constantly performing incredibly complex calculations while driving,” said John Absmeier, SVP of Autonomous/ADAS Strategic Business Unit at HARMAN and VP of Smart Machines for Samsung Electronics. “How far is that lamppost? Is that pedestrian going to step into the street? How long until the yellow light turns red? The industry has made incredible advances in automation, yet in-car compute is still a long way from approximating the power of our brains. The DRVLINE platform with its open and high-level compute capability is a first major first step toward building an ecosystem to support full autonomy.” Samsung appears at CES alongside several of its partners in ADAS and autonomous driving. As part of its strategy of open innovation and collaboration, the company has engaged a robust ecosystem of partners across the industry, including: * Software: TTTech, AImotive, Hella Aglaia, Renovo Auto * In-Car Compute: Graphcore, ThinCi, Infineon * Communications: Autotalks, Valens * Sensors: Quanergy, Tetravue, Oculii, Innoviz For more information about the Samsung DRVLINE™ platform, as well as other innovations in the automotive area, please visit http://samsungdrvline.com HARMAN and Samsung Unveil the Future of Connectivity and Autonomous Driving at CES 2018 HARMAN and Samsung alliance integrates technologies in software, hardware and the cloud to become architects of experience, delivering future mobility and connected lifestyles It hasn’t been a year since HARMAN International became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, and the two companies have already leveraged their combined teams and resources to drive future mobility forward. Unveiled today at CES 2018 are a host of unique connected car solutions that support HARMAN and Samsung’s joint mission to become the leader in connectivity and autonomous driving: connecting the lives of people, whether at home, on the go, or together in the car. These key innovations showcase an integrated approach to a rich digital car experience, including:
* A reinvented digital cockpit platform for all vehicle segments that has given the interior of the car a makeover; * A new telematics solution along with the industry first automotive-grade 5G-ready connectivity solution; and * An ecosystem of partners and solutions to further build out the Samsung open autonomous platform, along with a showcase of our first implementation of this together with TTTech.
Each new solution was made possible through the HARMAN-Samsung alliance that leverages Samsung’s global scale, R&D capabilities, dominance in mobile/TV/semiconductors and distribution channels and HARMAN’s leading connected car heritage, relationships, market knowledge and growing community of innovation partners. Both companies are also making global investments in start-ups to help OEMs meet growing consumer demand for in-vehicle technology through scalable solutions that enhance the user experience for every vehicle segment. “Together with Samsung, we have increased innovation speed through scale, resources and competencies to help automakers focus on the car’s evolution from device-centric to experience centric,” said Dinesh Paliwal, HARMAN President and CEO. “HARMAN has the heritage and expertise in automotive, and collectively HARMAN and Samsung harness our best technologies and global scale to accelerate how we better serve the needs of automakers in this rapidly evolving automotive market.”
New HARMAN Digital Cockpit Platform The new Digital Cockpit platform includes a suite of flexible and scalable premium experiences that support today’s connected lifestyles without compromising safety or performance. It’s available in standard and advanced system configurations and can seamlessly integrate the instrument cluster with center console via voice, haptic feedback, and physical knobs and steering wheel controls in a single, center screen for all vital vehicle information and features. This also supports a multi-modal approach for interactions with different human-machine interfaces to allow customization in terms of HVAC, media and user settings. The Digital Cockpit platform brings an entirely new generation of communication and ergonomics inside vehicles, allowing drivers to focus on the road ahead while intuitively and safely interacting with their in-car technology. This is made possible through a projection mode for services and apps via a user’s smartphone, allowing for increased personalization. A greater IoT ecosystem via cloud technology in the entry-level segment, as well as mid/high-level configurations, not only improves connectivity, but helps lower costs and overall vehicle weight. In a premium configuration, the Digital Cockpit weaves together a driver’s entire connected lifestyle across the Internet of Things. Through a multi-display layout that leverages HARMAN’s Ignite Platform, the in-car user experience can be personalized for the driver and passenger via services such as virtual personal assistants, portable profiles, augmented reality and more. This also allows for the Android OS to be integrated on four displays – a first for the industry. Focused on a future generation of shared mobility, the premium Digital Cockpit personalizes occupant experiences, so drivers and passengers feel like the car is theirs even if they don’t own it. By leveraging the phone as a key service, the system can automatically access subscription services associated with user profiles while Bixby offers intelligent personal assistance to help occupants complete tasks by voice, touch, gesture and context-based triggers. The Digital Cockpit is scalable and made available for every automotive segment, offering future proof and safety focused features within a developer-friendly open ecosystem.
First 5G Automotive Telematics Solution and Customer HARMAN and Samsung are jointly developing modular approaches for advanced telematics, capable of 1 Gb/s bandwidth. HARMAN and Samsung will deliver the industry’s first 5G-ready automotive solution and multi-band conformal antenna to enable secure, fast and reliable data communications. The solution consists of a telematics control unit with a modular design accommodating a network access device (NAD) supporting LTE CAT 16 connectivity today and 5G in the future leveraging the same hardware design. 5G represents a paradigm shift in the future of mobility. In the automotive sector, 5G delivers safety-enhancing C-V2X capability that is an essential enabler for autonomous transportation. 5G boosts speeds up to 100X faster than current 4G LTE standards to provide incredibly fast high-resolution streaming, immersive virtual and augmented reality features and seamless cloud-based applications in fast-moving cars. Ultra-reliable and with low-latency response times of just 1ms, 5G enables C-V2X and cloud-based compute and storage for the next generation autonomous vehicles. HARMAN today announced that a leading European automaker will be the first customer for this solution. At CES 2018, HARMAN and Samsung will demonstrate high speed connectivity in a future mobility concept vehicle powered by the Samsung Networks 5G infrastructure.
Advanced Driving Solutions Today for an Autonomous Tomorrow Developed in close collaboration with HARMAN, Samsung announced its new DRVLINE platform, an open and modular platform for autonomous driving designed to scale from Level 3 automation up to Levels 4 and 5. The two companies will continue to focus on engineering, high-performance computing, sensor technologies, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and cloud and connectivity solutions that are scalable and capable of lower-level autonomy through to Level 5. The first HARMAN/Samsung-developed ADAS product will be a forward-facing camera featuring lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, collision warning and pedestrian warning algorithms. The new system combines Samsung’s heritage in camera technology with HARMAN’s ADAS 360 solution that blends machine learning and data science with augmented reality to create a self-learning virtual co-passenger to ensure the connected driving experience is personalized and safe. The new system will begin shipping in 2018. Digital Cockpit Drives the Future of Connected Cars Samsung and HARMAN unveiled a new concept in connected car technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018. This first automotive electronics collaboration between the two companies has resulted in the Digital Cockpit platform, which combines 5G technology and an IoT platform to provide an intelligent and seamless connected car experience. Consumers’ needs have changed greatly when it comes to automotive technology. While both drivers and passengers have always needed ease of use, personalization and safety, more than ever, they need their devices to be able to connect to each other and to offer simpler controls. The Digital Cockpit meets these needs and more by providing infotainment and IoT services across a suite of OLED and QLED screens. The Digital Cockpit consists of three displays and three knobs that can all be customized according to driver and passenger tastes. The Cluster Display in front of the driver uses a 12.3-inch OLED and provides driving information such as speed and RPM. Infotainment is handled by a 28-inch QLED Central Information Display (CID) and Passenger Display, using the integrated solutions for multiple displays running on a single chip. Below these displays is the Control Display, a 12.4-inch curved OLED that enables control of other features such as air conditioning. The Digital Cockpit’s three knobs have a circular display akin to Samsung’s Gear S watch, so users can directly and intuitively use them. The customizable knobs can be set to functions most frequently used by the driver, such as clock, temperature, volume and Bixby. The Digital Cockpit really sets itself apart in the way users can interact with it. For instance, the system includes a gesture sensor in the back seat so that passengers can use motions to control music or the radio. It also uses Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant, which offers automotive-optimized control functions such as moving the QLED display or changing the colors of ambient lighting. But it isn’t just the in-car settings you can control with the Digital Cockpit. It also uses Bixby and SmartThings to control a number of IoT devices not even in the car. So you can check the inside of your fridge to see if you have enough milk before you get home, for example, or can start up your washing machine or vacuum cleaner from within your vehicle. Additional features ensure that driving is safer than ever. The Mirror Replacement Vision System provides a front/back HD camera and display system instead of physical side and rear-view mirrors. It gives three-split-view for key moments such as changing lanes or parking. It can even detect moving objects and sound an alarm if things get too close. All this is on display at the Samsung and HARMAN booth at CES. Since Samsung acquired HARMAN last year, the two companies have focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets. Leveraging Samsung’s mobile and IT technology as well as HARMAN’s automotive expertise to create a unique platform, the Digital Cockpit has set the industry standard for integrated and advanced display technology. The future will see the car becoming a mobile living space. It will literally become a home away from home. This will require new levels of comfort and also added safety and connectivity to all aspects of life. The Digital Cockpit showcases this level of connectivity, and also paves the way for further innovations in the future. Based on Samsung’s technology and state-of-the-art IoT platform, the company continues to lead the way into the era of the autonomous car.
