Next Meeting: 13th June 11th July 2024 (online)

Next Milestone:  TBD

Weekly Notes

• 13.06.2024 Kick-off
  • it was discussed that the Group should involve Content Providers
  • we should move from Monthly to bi-weekly
  • clear milestones & objectives needs to included in the Charter
  TBD

Mission

Reducing access barriers for video content providers by standardizing the technical implementation in the car.​

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1. DRM
   1. Challenge: closing the gap between GAS Systems with Widevine DRM L1 vs. non-GAS​
   2. Solution: defining the minimal requirements and standardizing the certification process​
2. GEOLOCATION
   1. Challenge: using IP for geo-blocking streaming content is not feasible when using a local IP hub
   2. Solution: standardize non-IP-based location sharing following privacy laws​
3. CERTIFICATION
   1. Challenge: clustered and undefined process per car brand
   2. Solution:
      1. Introducing a standardized way to certify entertainment apps for automotive ​
      2. introducing readiness on non-GAS systems (streaming technologies, codecs, frame rates, …)​
4. ANALYTICS
   1. Challenge: lack of device & app monitoring capabilities
   2. Solution:
      1. standardization of streaming analytics data and reporting formats to easily track​
      2. standardization of the quality of experience across all automotive platforms (average bitrate, error rate, …)​
5. TECHNOLOGY
   1. Challenge: automotive hardware not seen as a relevant content distribution platform
   2. Solution:
      1. defining the minimum requirements on hardware performance and software testing & specs​
      2. defining the requirements to become attractive for global streaming providers

Presentations

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Working Model

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Vehicle API Legal

The Vehicle API Legal team will address Intellectual Property Rights and licensing.  

Working draft charter - Currently access is limited to the COVESA and AUTOSAR members who require access.  If you feel you need access, please contact Paul Boyes .

Vehicle API Technical

The Vehicle API Technical team will define the Vehicle API.

Working draft charter - Currently access is limited to the COVESA and AUTOSAR members who require access.  If you feel you need access, please contact Paul Boyes .

A "COVESA-only" version also exist.

COVESA Internal Meetings

Meeting notes from internal meetings could be found here

Joint Meetings

1. 1. 2. Multi-screen behaviour & the right aspect ratio & sidepanel reusage for wider display (gradient/ambient)

Presentations

Working Model

• Problem gathering & feedbacks from various OEMs and Content Partners
• High-level backlog & prioritization
• Key challenges to focus within 3 month sprint
• Kick-off workshop / planning
• Monthly follow up sync → might be increased when necessary
• Sprint Review / Demo Review session
• Joint Backlog refinement  
• Next topic iteration

Charter

To be addedNotes from joint meetings can be found here