04 User interfaces

All members of the ecosystem require their set of user interfaces to interact with the system and perform their required actions. They are grouped accordingly.

1. Car Owners (Drivers)

Onboarding and management requires a user interface. It should be available on multiple platforms, incl. mobile and in car. Therefore an implementation in angular-JS for multiple platforms is recommended. Functions of the interface includes (non exhaustive)

• personal information
• car and device management (these are the data sources)
• data management
• overview of consents
• audit log

UI: Driver Dashboard, this can be part of the in-car display or part of a mobile app

Key Features:

• Consent Management:
  • Toggle permissions for data sharing (e.g., enable/disable sharing with specific providers).
  • View historical logs of who accessed their data and for what purpose.
• Data Monetization:
  • Opt-in to programs that share anonymized data for rewards.
  • View earnings and payment history.
• Vehicle Monitoring:
  • Notifications for maintenance issues or upcoming service needs.
  • Summary of vehicle performance metrics (e.g., fuel efficiency).
• Multi-Vehicle Management:
  • Manage data-sharing preferences for multiple vehicles from a single dashboard.
• Privacy Controls:
  • Detailed breakdown of how personal data is used and anonymized.

2. Car Manufacturers (OEMs)

UI: OEM Administration Portal

Key Features:

• Onboarding New Vehicle Models:
  • Define capabilities, supported data points, and metadata for new vehicle series.
  • Configure access rules for third-party integrations.
• Data Management:
  • Upload datasets and tag them with metadata for discoverability.
  • Monitor data usage across third-party applications.
• Monetization Tools:
  • Package and price datasets for the marketplace.
  • Track revenue generated from data sales with detailed transaction reports.
• Compliance Monitoring:
  • Ensure shared data complies with privacy and regulatory standards.
• API Management:
  • Publish and manage APIs for third-party developers to access vehicle data.

3. Service Providers

UI: Service Provider Portal

Key Features:

• Data Discovery and Search:
  • Search datasets using metadata filters (e.g., vehicle type, location, time).
  • Save searches and set alerts for new datasets matching criteria.
• Data Access and Purchase:
  • Preview sample data before purchase.
  • Subscribe to live data streams or download historical datasets.
• Service Onboarding:
  • Register new services, including descriptions, required datasets, and pricing models.
  • Define SLAs for services offered within the ecosystem.
• Performance Analytics:
  • Monitor service usage metrics and customer feedback.
• Monetization:
  • Set pricing models for services (e.g., subscriptions, pay-per-use).
  • Track revenue and manage payouts.

4. Developers

UI: Developer Portal

Key Features:

• Onboarding:
  • Register as a developer and gain access to API documentation and SDKs.
• Sandbox Environment:
  • Test applications using simulated or anonymized datasets.
  • Experiment with APIs in a controlled environment.
• Data Access:
  • Browse available datasets and APIs with detailed descriptions.
  • Access real-time data streams or download historical data for prototyping.
• Service Testing and Deployment:
  • Deploy applications for review and integration into the ecosystem.
  • Monitor application performance and debug issues using live data streams.
• Community Support:
  • Participate in forums, access FAQs, and request support from ecosystem operators.

5. Fleet Managers

UI: Fleet Management Dashboard

Key Features:

• Vehicle Tracking:
  • Real-time location tracking of all fleet vehicles.
  • Monitor vehicle usage and performance metrics.
• Predictive Maintenance:
  • Receive alerts for potential maintenance issues.
  • Schedule repairs proactively using diagnostic data.
• Analytics and Reporting:
  • Generate performance reports for vehicles, including efficiency and downtime metrics.
  • Export data for further analysis.
• Bulk Onboarding:
  • Register multiple vehicles simultaneously, categorizing them by type or region.

6. Regulators

UI: Regulatory Oversight Dashboard

Key Features:

• Compliance Auditing:
  • Search transaction logs for specific datasets, actors, or time periods.
  • Access detailed reports on how data is shared and used.
• Anonymized Data Access:
  • View aggregated and anonymized data for policymaking and public safety initiatives.
• Violation Alerts:
  • Receive notifications of non-compliance incidents within the ecosystem.
• Standard Management:
  • Define and update data-sharing rules and guidelines.

7. Data Collectors

UI: Data Quality and Management Portal

Key Features:

• Data Upload and Metadata Tagging:
  • Upload raw datasets and tag them with standardized metadata (e.g., vehicle type, time frame).
• Quality Monitoring:
  • Identify and resolve quality issues in datasets.
  • Ensure compliance with ecosystem standards for data integrity.
• Anonymization Tools:
  • Anonymize sensitive data points before sharing.
• Usage Monitoring:
  • Track how datasets are used by service providers and developers.

8. Telecommunications Providers

UI: Network Operations Portal

Key Features:

• Data Transmission Monitoring:
  • Ensure low-latency data streaming and resolve network bottlenecks.
• Edge Computing Integration:
  • Manage deployment of edge computing nodes for real-time analytics.
• Bandwidth Optimization:
  • Monitor bandwidth usage and prioritize data for critical applications.

9. Consumer Advocacy Groups

UI: Advocacy and Monitoring Dashboard

Key Features:

• Privacy Monitoring:
  • Analyze ecosystem processes to ensure user data is handled ethically.
• User Education:
  • Provide educational content on data rights and privacy protections.
• Complaint Management:
  • Act as a mediator for users reporting data misuse.

Key Design Principles for All UIs

1. User-Centric Design:
   • Intuitive navigation and personalization for each role.
   • Dashboards tailored to the specific tasks of each user group.
2. Standardization:
   • Consistent visual design and terminology across all UIs.
   • Support for multiple languages and accessibility standards.
3. Security and Privacy:
   • Role-based access controls to ensure data security.
   • Secure authentication methods like multi-factor authentication (MFA).
4. Interoperability:
   • APIs and data formats that integrate seamlessly with third-party tools and services.
5. Scalability:
   • Support for increasing volumes of data, users, and services as the ecosystem grows.