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SME WORLD Bureau
Feb 2010
Feb 2010
Travelling has become a harrowing experience for many because of the traffic snarls, which have become synonymous with the cities. In this scenario, having an entertainment system on board can bring some relief to the passengers, but how about having a PC right inside the car? The 'Car PC' was designed by iWave by using a motherboard developed with Qseven form factor technology on an Intel Atom eMenlow platform. "The motherboard used in the 'Car PC' measuring 70mm x 70mm is the smallest motherboard size," says Mohammed Saliya, Managing Director and Founder of iWave. This 'Car PC' can be embedded into the headrest behind the driver's seat.
Saliya worked in the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for 11 years and had undertaken several R&D work as a Scientist developing real-time software for various Indian spacecrafts. After his stint with ISRO, Saliya joined Philips Semiconductor and headed its Embedded Systems Group for three years. In 1999, Saliya ventured into entrepreneurship by starting iWave.
According to Saliya, only a few companies in the world like Congatec, Portwell, Seco and iWave make use of the Qseven technology. The size of the PC makes it easy for car manufacturers and those providing cab services to incorporate seamlessly into the vehicle, without any alteration to the design. The PC runs at 1.1 or 1.6 GHz speed using sub 10 watts of power, one sixth of the power required to run normal Pcs.
With two USB ports on the driver's side, it is also possible for passengers to use 3-G wireless broadband to stay connected. "People have problems using laptops since they are concerned about its battery life," Saliya said. "Since the Car PC uses minimum power drawn from the car battery, they can be assured of connectivity until they reach their destination.”
The company is currently in talks with couple of OEMs (original equipment manufacturer) and hopes to make the 'Car PC' available at the car accessories stores by the second quarter of 2010. The company estimates that around 10 percent of the cars in Indian will use the 'Car PC'. The company believes that the product will get good response especially in developing countries. "This product is specifically designed for markets like India, Latin America, China and Africa and we look forward to target the cab agencies in these places," says Saliya. The price tag for the 'Car PC' will be decided once the OEM is selected.
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