As a software suite at the controller hardware level, it accurately records ECU software component version changes. By linking physical software packages, it enables comprehensive management of controller-level software and other EEA-related information.
Advantages: Compared to the traditional method of maintaining software as components in the BOM structure, software product management improves the accuracy and traceability of software version control, reducing compliance risks caused by version confusion.
Definition and Functions: A baseline refers to the vehicle-level software version combination at a specific point in time. After various vehicle-level tests and validations, it is the legally approved software version combination released by the R&D team. Baseline management aims to ensure the stability and consistency of the vehicle software version. It plays a key role in R&D, production, after-sales, OTA (Over-the-Air) updates, and other fields.
Key Functions:
• Unified software package data source.
• Aligning the software of already launched vehicles to a unified version, avoiding potential risks from arbitrary software version combinations in OTA/after-sales.
• Automatic generation of OTA upgrade strategies.
• Locking the scope of software that can be flashed during after-sales repairs, improving after-sales efficiency.
Vehicle records refer to the creation of a unique record for each vehicle, documenting changes to key vehicle configuration information, such as software, hardware, and feature subscriptions (software monetization). This integration of vehicle record data supports product continuous improvement and compliance evaluation.
Application support for vehicle record management includes:
• Ensuring traceability of each vehicle's software updates and hardware configuration, which helps define the scope of vehicles for OTA upgrade strategies.
• Assisting in the creation of after-sales repair tasks.
• Providing early warning for software flashing abnormalities.
• Supporting software monetization by tracking vehicle eligibility for purchase.
Unified software management source, software calculation hub, and automotive software lifecycle management archive, seamlessly integrating multiple stages such as production, after-sales, and daily vehicle usage. It enables full lifecycle management of software, helping automakers reduce costs, increase efficiency, and optimize resources.
Resources are allocated efficiently to ensure the effective implementation of compliance tasks, while avoiding waste and redundant investments.
Centralized management of information and a unified data source enhance management efficiency.
Through intelligent algorithms and interface design, operational complexity is reduced, improving user experience.
With a modular design, the solution can adapt to regulatory changes and market demands, allowing for functional expansion and optimization.
Enables data synchronization across multiple sites, helping automakers quickly establish regional operations for vehicle software management, including production, after-sales, and OTA environments.
