Glossary

Head up display

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A transparent display that shows information on the front windshield, allowing drivers to keep their eyes on the road, instead of having to look away toward information on the dashboard. This may be using rear…

Heterogeneous architecture

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A combination of multiple types of processors — such as CPUs, FPGAs, and ASICs—working together in a complementary fashion. Such systems may adhere to a particular standard, or be defined as an open architecture model.

HIL

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Hardware in the loop simulation combines a system to be tested with a software representation of the platform it will eventually be joined to. These mathematical representations are referred to as the “plant simulation”. The…

Hill Descent Assist

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This feature works with your vehicle’s existing braking systems to block you from going past a certain speed while travelling downhill or on unsteady terrain. In automatic or drive-by-wire vehicles such as electric or hybrid,…

Hill Start Assistance

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System which helps driver balance engagement of power with any negative forces affecting the vehicle, moving from parked or stopped at a junction up an incline. Sensors in the vehicle are used to detect when…

HMI

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Human-machine interface is responsible for two-way communication between a vehicle and its occupants. An HMI may incorporate touchscreen displays, voice recognition, or integration with mobile devices.