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active call
It's a phone call status when an incoming call or outgoing call are accepted
Joint Test Action Group
JTAG
LIN
Local Interconnect Network
Speedometer
A and displays the instantaneous speedometer or a speed meter is a speed of a vehicle gauge that measures
Radio tuner
A tuner is a subsystem that receives radio frequency (RF) transmissions like radio broadcasts and converts the selected carrier frequency and its associated bandwidth into a fixed frequency that is suitable for further processing, usually because a lower frequency is used on the output.
conference call
A type of phone call that helps 3 or more users can speak together. The user shall be able to establish a conference call by joining an active call and held call.
Personalization
Personalization configuration for user accounts
Local Valet
State to allow entry of valet mode PIN when the key is not available. The main use case is to allow the customer to unlock or temporarily unlock locked storage when they do not have the vehicle key.
SWC
Steering Wheel Control
SWRC
Steering Wheel Remote Control
SJW
Synchronization Jump Width
SRD
System Requirement Description
T-Box
Telematics Box
Pairing
The process of associating two devices with each other
Climate
The vehicle's climate control system, both front, and rear, can be operated from the touchscreen using the Climate applications. In addition, the vehicle's center stack controls and rear climate controls (if equipped) can also be used to operate the climate system.
Speed dial
Is a quick way to make a phone call to a frequent number without dialing number
LTE Long Term Evolution Telecommunication
technology to reach the 4G speed
Frame
a digital data transmission unit in computer networking and telecommunication.
DAB Digital audio broadcasting
a digital radio standard for broadcasting digital audio radio services, used in countries across Europe, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific.
Google VR
a telephony service that provides call forwarding and voicemail services, voice and text messaging, as well as the U.S. and international call termination for Google Account customers
TCP Telematics Connectivity Platform
one hardware production of GM telematics control unit
Fuel Gauge
shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank
In-vehicle Infotainment
IVI
Adjacent Channel
In broadcasting an adjacent channel is an AM, FM, or TV channel that is next to another channel. First-adjacent is immediately next to another channel, second-adjacent is two channels away, and so forth. Information on adjacent channels is used in keeping stations from interfering with one another.
Average Speed
Indicates the average speed since the function was the last reset. Press the reset button to set to zero
Phone Active Call
When you answer an incoming call or interact with a holding call, it's Active Call
HMI
a component of certain devices that are capable of handling human-machine interactions.
LIN
a serial network protocol used for communication between components in vehicles
TBT/Turn-by-turn
feature of some GPS navigation devices. It uses an electronic voice to inform the user whether to turn left or right, the street name and how much distance to the turn
AFS
Adaptive Front-lighting System
ACU
Airbag Control Unit
hazard
An warning light and button used to trigger others in case your car in an emergency
Voicemail
Any system of conveying a stored telecommunications voice messages, including using an answering machine
SIRI
Apple personal voice assistance, available on iOS devices
RR Remote Reflash
Enable the resolution of software-related defects in vehicle ECUs or the VCP without requiring service test equipment to be physically connected to the vehicle.
ERS
Engine Remote Start
Metadata
data [information] that provides information about other data" like Artist, album, title,.... Three distinct types of metadata exist descriptive metadata, structural metadata, and administrative metadata. Metadata summarizes basic information about data, which can make finding and work with particular instances of data easier
Ecall
deploy a device installed in all vehicles that will automatically dial to the specific number (ex: 112) in the event of a serious road accident, and wirelessly send airbag deployment and impact sensor information, as well as Galileo coordinates to local emergency agencies
Android Auto/Android Auto Projection
enables the Android device, especially a smartphone, to broadcast a simple, driver-friendly user interface onto the vehicle's touchscreen, leveraging the latest, most powerful phones and their readily updatable applications to the vehicle — including GPS mapping/navigation, music playback, SMS, telephony, and web search
TCU A telematic control unit (TCU)
in the automobile industry refers to the embedded system on board a vehicle that controls the tracking of the vehicle.
the outgoing call
is a call from our phone to other phones
merge Call
is a phone feature to combine 2 incoming phone calls into a 3- way call
Phonebook
is the contacts list that contains an alphabetical list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the contacts which stored on the device.
RSI Rear Seat Infotainment module
lets your passengers play media from a wide range of sources
AVM Arround view monitor
monitoring is a support technology that assists drivers to park more easily by better understanding the vehicle's surroundings through a virtual bird's-eye view from above the vehicle. The Around View Monitor helps the driver visually confirm the vehicle's position relative to the lines around parking spaces and adjacent objects, allowing the driver to maneuver into parking spots with more ease.
FMEA
one of the first highly structured, systematic techniques for failure analysis. It was developed by reliability engineers in the late 1950s to study problems that might arise from malfunctions of military systems. An FMEA is often the first step of a system reliability study
Audio Source
one of the sources on Media screen (or Source Page View), the user can change between the sources ( USB -> Audio -> BT...)
Satellite Radio (XM)
one of the three satellite radio (SDARS) and online radio services in the United States and Canada, operated by Sirius XM Holdings.
Anti-theft Mode
prevent your vehicle from being stolen. An anti-theft system may also integrate a car alarm or it might be just an engine immobilizer. Initial booting progress: Anti-theft Mode When initial booting, provide 'Authentication key input screen
Valet mode
provides the ability for the user to lock the Infotainment system and place other vehicle systems into valet mode.
Vehicle Update Packet
refers to metadata collection of a manifest file, programming files, user interface resource and related metadata required for either an External ECU or an Internal VCP update
TA (traffic announcement)
refers to the broadcasting of a specific type of traffic report on the Radio Data System. It is generally used by motorists, to assist with route planning, and for the avoidance of traffic congestion.
AUX Auxiliary
simple audio connections that look like headphone sockets. Paired with an AUX-IN cable they will allow you to input sound from any media device with a normal headphone socket Cổng AUX là cổng dùng để kết nối thiết bị âm thanh ngoại vi với ôtô. Sau khi kết nối, có thể sử dụng hệ thống loa của xe để nghe âm thanh phát ra từ các thiết bị này
ADAS
systems to help the driver in the driving process. ADAS are systems developed to automate/adapt/enhance vehicle systems for safety and better driving.
Apple CarPlay CarPlay(CP)
takes the things you want to do with your iPhone while driving and puts them right on your car's built-in display. You can get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to music, all in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road.
RBDS
the American equivalent of the Radio Data System (RDS) protocol, which is the standard protocol for the distribution and propagation of data by FM radio signals.
SoH
the State of Health
FM Frequency modulation
the encoding of information in a carrier wave by varying the instantaneous frequency of the wave. This contrasts with amplitude modulation, in which the amplitude of the carrier wave varies, while the frequency remains constant.
CID
the graphics display unit for the user interface of all convenience functions and some vehicle functions
Ignition key
the key used in a motor vehicle to turn the switch that connects the battery to the ignition system and other electrical devices incoming call a call to the phone
ASR
the process of using software to convert a person's spoken words into a text transcription
DTMF
the signal to the phone company that you generate when you press an ordinary telephone's touch keys
APA
the technology assists drivers in parking their vehicle or automatic parking. The car can steer itself into a parking space with little input from the user
PSN Program Service Name
this is simply an eight-character static display that represents the call letters or station identity name
RBS
tool supports many parameters to turn on/off or change display data for features Ex: + Turn on/off Assistance menu + Setup personalization for the door + Turn on traffic sign mode
Direct Tune
tuning in by entering the frequency
ECM
type of electronic control unit that controls a series of actuators on an internal combustion engine to ensure optimal engine performance. It does this by reading values from a multitude of sensors within the engine bay, interpreting the data using multidimensional performance maps (called lookup tables), and adjusting the engine actuators accordingly. Before ECUs, air-fuel mixture, ignition timing, and idle speed were mechanically set and dynamically controlled by mechanical and pneumatic means.
AC
Air Conditioning
Air distribution
Air distribution(or Air Delivery Mode, Blower Mode): change the direction of the airflow.
AF
Alternative Frequency Alternative frequency is an option that allows a receiver to re-tune to a different frequency that provides the same station when the first signal becomes too weak (e.g. when moving out of range).
Air Bag
An airbag is a safety device in a car which automatically fills with air if the car crashes, and is designed to protect the people in the car when they are thrown forward in the crash
Navigation
An automotive navigation system is part of the automobile controls or a third party add-on used to find direction. It typically uses a satellite navigation device to get its position data which is then correlated to a position on a road. When directions are needed routing can be calculated
Night Vision
An automotive night vision system uses a thermographic camera to increase a driver's perception and seeing the distance in darkness or poor weather beyond the reach of the vehicle's headlights
Warning light
Array of dashboard warning lights to let drivers know when something's wrong with the car
AV
Audio Video
a collection of hardware and software in automobiles that provides audio or video entertainment. In-car entertainment originated with car audio systems that consisted of radios and cassette or CD players, and now includes automotive navigation systems, video players, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity, Carputers, in-car internet, and WiFi. Once controlled by simple dashboards knobs and dials, ICE systems can include steering wheel audio controls and handsfree voice control.
ICE & IVI
BCM
In automotive electronics, body control module or 'body-computer' is a generic term for an electronic control unit responsible for monitoring and controlling various electronic accessories in a vehicle's body. Typically in a car, the BCM controls the power windows, power mirrors, air conditioning, immobilizer system, central locking, etc. The BCM communicates with other onboard computers via the car's vehicle bus, and its main application is controlling load drivers - actuating relays that in turn perform actions in the vehicle such as locking the doors or dimming the salon overhead lamp.
ICE
In-car entertainment
ICE IVI
In-car entertainment (ICE), or in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), is a collection of hardware and software in automobiles that provides audio or video entertainment.
Average fuel consumption
Indicates the average fuel consumption since the function was last reset
Temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant
Telltale
Indicators are Graphical Icons and/or Text displayed in the Cluster that indicates the state of a vehicle system or subsystem to the user. Such states include ON/OFF, ENAbLED/DISAbLED, WARNING, etc.
IPC
Instrument Panel Cluster
CAN
Internal network protocol in a car to communicate between ECUs
Ringtone
Is the audio sound from your phone when receiving an incoming call
Air Recirculation (or Recirculate Air)
It switches between drawing air in from outside and recirculating the air in the car. The default position is usually for outside air.
MTP
Media Transfer Protocol Connection of device via USB port and choose MTP to allow transferring file and media
Warning Messages
Message inform to drivers about the possible issue if the car has something wrong
MICOM
Microcomputer, A microcomputer is a small, relatively inexpensive computer with a microprocessor as its central processing unit (CPU). It includes a microprocessor, memory, and minimal input/output (I/O) circuitry mounted on a single printed circuit board
Projection
Certain devices that support broadcasting their screen or app functionality onto the vehicle interface. This shall be launched from the Home screen Projection icon. Ex: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Baidu Carlife
Switching calls
Change connection between 2 parallel phone calls by user
GearPosition
Change position of gearbox
TC
Telematics Client
TTS
Text To Speech- Email and specified message formats, shall be preprocessed and/or decoded, in order to translate where applicable, and utilizing appropriate context-based text normalization techniques, to be correctly pronounced as a full-text representation by the TTS solution
RDS Signal Generator
The simulator which creates analog/RDS signal
RT Radio Text
These are text transmissions with 64 characters at maximum, coded by using the basic RDS character set, addressed to receivers, which would be equipped with suitable display facilities. If a display which has fewer than 64 characters is used to display the RadioText message, then memory shall be provided in the receiver/decoder so that elements of the message can be displayed sequentially
TP (traffic programme)
This flag indicates that the tuned programme carries traffic announcements. The TP flag shall only be set on programmes which dynamically switch on the TA identification during Traffic Announcements. The signal shall be taken into account during automatic search tuning.
PI (programme identification)
This is the unique code that identifies the station. Every station receives a specific code with a country prefix. In the US, PI is determined by applying a formula to the station's call sign. The US NRSC is seeking to add an ancillary traffic type to lessen confusion. PLAYLIST >>Collections of the files which the same about Folders, Songs, Albums, Artists, Recently Added
VR Voice Recognition
Voice or speech recognition is the ability of a machine or program to receive and interpret dictation or to understand and carry out spoken commands.
AUX-IN Auxiliary Input An aux-in (or auxiliary-in) socket
a 3.5mm jack into which you can plug anything that has a standard headphone connection. It sends sound to the multimedia system, enabling you to 'stream' music from a device through the car's speakers.
E Call
a European initiative intended to bring rapid assistance to motorists involved in a collision anywhere in the European Union. eCall will be mandatory in all new cars sold within the EU from April 2018
Hands-free calling
a call mode. The user listens via a speaker of HU/AVN/Bench and speaks via mic of HU/AVN/Bench without using the phone in hand.
RDS Radio Data System (RDS)
a communications protocol standard for embedding small amounts of digital information in conventional FM radio broadcasts. RDS standardizes several types of information transmitted, including time, station identification and program information.
A trip computer
a computer fitted to some cars; most modern trip computers record, calculate and display the distance traveled, the average speed, the average fuel consumption, and real-time fuel consumption.
HUD
a computer-operated system that represents significant information or visual images to a user's focal view Displays the data on a transparent windscreen, enhancing the drivers' driving capability by fulfilling the requirements for safety, comfort, and information, without requiring users to look away from their usual viewpoints HVAC>> Your air conditioning system is part of your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system and one of the key components in your vehicle's comfort-control center.
GNSS
a constellation of satellites providing signals from space that transmit positioning and timing data to GNSS receivers. The receivers then use this data to determine location.
Cluster
a control panel located directly ahead of a vehicle's driver, displaying instrumentation and controls for the vehicle's operation
Canoe
a development and testing software tool from Vector Informatik GmbH. The software is primarily used by automotive manufacturers and electronic control unit (ECU) suppliers for the development, analysis, simulation, testing, diagnostics and start-up of ECU networks and individual ECUs
ID3Tag
a metadata container most often used in conjunction with the MP3 audio file format. It allows information such as the title, artist, album, track number, and other information about the file to be stored in the file itself.
AA/AAP
a mobile app developed by Google that allows enhanced use of an Android device within a vehicle equipped with a compatible head unit.
AM broadcasting
a radio broadcasting technology, which employs amplitude modulation (AM) transmissions. It was the first method developed for making audio radio transmissions and is still used worldwide, primarily for medium wave (also known as "AM band") transmissions, but also on the longwave and shortwave radio bands.
ASIL
a risk classification scheme defined by the ISO 26262 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles standard. There are four ASILs identified by the standard: 1. ASIL A 2. ASIL B 3. ASIL C 4. ASIL D ASIL D dictates the highest integrity requirements on the product and ASIL A the lowest.
GPS Global Positioning System
a satellite-based radio navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Air Force.[2] It is a global navigation satellite system that provides geolocation and time information to a GPS receiver anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites
MDN Mobile directory number
a sequence of digits assigned to a fixed-line telephone subscriber station connected to a telephone line or to a wireless electronic telephony device, such as a radio telephone or a mobile telephone, or to other devices for data transmission via the public switched telephone network (PSTN) or other private networks.( mobile number)
NFC Near field communication
a set of communication protocols that enable two electronic devices, one of which is usually a portable device such as a smartphone, to establish communication by bringing them within 4 cm (1.6 in) of each other
gear
a set of toothed wheels that work together to determine or alter the relation between the speed of a vehicle's engine and the speed of its wheels
CAN message
can be viewed to consist of a maximum of 10 bytes; the contents of the bytes are defined as shown in the table; a message is composed of at least the first 2 bytes (when there are no data bytes).
AACN
Advanced Automatic Collision Notification
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
FMEA
FF/REW
Fast Forward/Fast Rewind (Tua đi/Tua lại)
Global Navigation Satellite System
GNSS
GPS device
GPS receiver, or simply GPS is a device that is capable of receiving information from GPS satellites and then to calculate the device's geographical position
Skip forward
Go to the next track
Skip backward
Go to the previous track
Human-machine interface
HMI
Diag/Diagnostics
Help driver to get a quick and reliable diagnosis of your car problems
Radio frequency
RF
Caller
The user who makes an outgoing call to your phone will be called "Caller"
Call State
There are some Call State in Ecall: 0 - Call Start 1 - Incomming Call 2 - Call Failed - reconnection 3 - Call Failed 4 - Call connecting 5 - Call Cconnected 6 - Call data sending 7 - Call ended"
3-way call
A type of phone call that helps 3 users can speak together
Anti-Lock Braking System
ABS
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
ADAS
Advanced Park Assist
APA
Automotive Safety Integrity Level
ASIL
Automated speech recognition
ASR
Automotive Open System Architecture
AUTOSAR
AP
Access Point
ACC
Accessory is a position of vehicle Ignition key
ACK
Acknowledgment
ACC
Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system
Body Control Module
BCM
BATT
Battery or an automotive battery is a rechargeable battery that supplies electrical current to a motor vehicle. Its main purpose is to feed the starter, which starts the engine. Once the engine is running, power for the car's electrical systems is supplied by the alternator. Typically, starting discharges less than three percent of the battery capacity. SLI (Starting, Lighting, and Ignition) batteries are designed to release a high burst of current and then be quickly recharged. They are not designed for deep discharge, and a full discharge can reduce the battery's lifespan.
Controller Area Network
CAN
Vector CAN Simulation Program
CANoe
Central Info Display
CID
Dual Tone Multiple Frequencies
DTMF
GearPosition
Displays P R N D gear position.The gear shift indication is always visible and is not overlapped by other graphics. The position for the drive mode is always the same.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Displays engine coolant temperature and warning
RDK (TPMS)
Displays tire Temperature and its pressure
engine control module
ECM
Engine Control Module
ECU
ESC
Electronic Stabilization Control
responsible for emergency call setup to OnStar Call Center. The emergency call can be made automatically upon collision detection or via user request by pressing HMI/OnStar emergency button.
Emergency Call
PHEV
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
PS
Program Service: Service is encoded in FM channel
The Radio Broadcast Data System
RBDS
RSE
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
SXM
Satellite Radio is an American broadcasting company that provides three satellite radio and online radio services operating in the United States: Sirius Satellite Radio, XM Satellite Radio, and Sirius XM Radio
SEEK UP operation
Select next file and play based on play order.
SEEK DOWN operation
Select the previous file and play based on play order
SDM
Sensing Diagnostic Module
iCall or I Call
Simply press the information button on the headliner: A voice connection is immediately established with the local customer service for up-to-date information on products or support
Wireless carplay
Since iOS 9, Apple has supported wireless CarPlay implementations. Wireless CarPlay alleviates the need for a Lightning cable, allowing an iPhone to connect to an in-car system wirelessly.
Media
To display and control media sources (USB, BT, iPod,..) and radio sources (FM, AM, DAB, SXM) There are three possible screens: Playscreen and playlist and loading screen.
UVM
Unauthorized Vehicle Motion
POI Point of Interest
Use the term when referring to hotels, campsites, fuel stations or any other categories used in modern (automotive) navigation systems. A GPS point of interest specifies, at the minimum, the latitude, and longitude of the POI, assuming a certain map datum. A name or description for the POI is usually included, and other information such as altitude or a telephone number may also be attached. GPS applications typically use icons to represent different categories of POI on a map graphically
VIN
Vehicle Identifier Number
AVN Audio
Video Navigation Audio Visual Navigation
HD Radio
a trademarked term for iBiquity's in-band on channel (IBOC) digital radio technology used by AM and FM radio stations to transmit audio and data by using a digital signal embedded "on-frequency" immediately above and below a station's standard analog signal, providing the means to listen to the same program in either HD (digital radio with less noise) or as a standard broadcast (analog radio with standard sound quality). The HD format also provides the means for a single radio station to simultaneously broadcast one or more different programs in addition to the program being transmitted on the radio station's analog channel.
Hold Call
a type of phone call when a call is active and user receive the 2nd incoming call, he holds the 1st call and activates the 2nd incoming call
STT Speech to Text
a type of software that effectively takes audio content and transcribes it into written words in a word processor or other display destination
SWC - A steering wheel (also called a driving wheel or a hand wheel)
a type of steering control in vehicles and vessels (ships and boats).
AUTOSAR
a worldwide development partnership of vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and companies from the automotive electronics, semiconductor, and software industry.
Driving Mode (DM)
allow a vehicle to have multiple personalities or characteristics in the way that it drives, rides and handles as opposed to a single set of characteristics
RVC Rear-View Camera
allows the driver to see behind his vehicle. It helps the driver during maneuvers, giving him an enhanced rear view.
Odometer
an Instrument for measuring the distance traveled (as by a vehicle)
Itunes radio
an Internet radio service by Apple Inc. that let users listen to automatically generated playlists based on direct input as well as collected data on music preferences.
ABS
an automobile safety system that works to prevent the wheels from locking up during braking, thereby maintaining tractive contact with the road surface
AMP
an electronic device that can increase the power of a signal (a time-varying voltage or current).
ECU
an embedded system that controls one or more of the electrical system or subsystems in a transport vehicle
Telltale
an indicator of malfunction of a system within a motor vehicle by an illuminated symbol or text legend
JTAG
an industry standard for verifying designs and testing printed circuit boards after manufacture.
tachometer
an instrument for measuring the speed of an engines rotation
Ambient Lighting App
an interior lighting system that allows the driver to select the different accent colors in order to set the mood in the cockpit. The color selection changes by vehicle, but usually includes a selection of red, purple, orange, green, and blue. Depending on the model the lights may be found in the front and rear footwells, storage bins, cup holders, and door release handles.
ACC
an optional cruise control system for road vehicles that automatically adjusts the vehicle speed to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead
DAB
anouncement kind of DAB services which include alarm, traffic flash, transport flash, warning
RF
any of the electromagnetic wave frequencies that lie in the range extending from around 20 kHz to 300 GHz, roughly the frequencies used in radio communication.
Heads Up Display
any transparent display that presents data without requiring users to look away from their usual viewpoints