T EC H TALK
Navigation/Maps Google/Applemaps for navigation and traffic information
Phone Make and answer calls
Messages Send and receive text messages
Music Play music from a library
All the above, support voice control for nearly every action.
Mobile Reception
The SDA requires strong mobile phone coverage to provide the functionality mentioned above. This includes voice
and 3G/4G (data) signals. Navigation/maps and music (if streaming live) are heavily dependent on data reception.
Good voice reception can co-exist with a mobile data black spot which interrupts the continuity of navigation/
maps and music streaming. So it is possible to get good reception for voice calls and text and not have navigation/
maps or music from Spotify. Downloading maps and good buffering for music can help in such situations.
Remote 4WD Navigation
The current functionality of the SDA does not support the use of navigation/maps in remote areas with no mobile
reception. The functionality of 4WD apps like OziExplorer are not available. The best way to explore remote
areas is to use a separate device with a built in GPS, loaded with suitable software (apps) and maps. However, the
existing regulations and laws on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving apply in any part of Australia.
Refer - (VicRoads-Mobile phones, technology & driving)
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/driver-safety/mobile-phones-and-driving
In summary the SDA is the platform and framework for the future dash interface. It eliminates the need to update
devices in the car and allows instant delivery of apps as they get rolled out.
References and Acknowledgements
OziExpolrer is the trademark of D & L Software Pty Ltd
Android Auto is the trademark of Google Inc.
Apple CarPlay is the trademark of Apple Inc.
(Mitsubishi SDA Video)
https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/about-us/sda
(Pajero 4WD Club Public Forum SDA thread)
https://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=48777&highlight=Smartphone
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Vol 34 No. 3 - April 2017