[CEATEC JAPAN 2018] Toyota launches SDL-compatible navigation system with smartphone app on December 3rd

On October 15th, Toyota and LINE will release on December 3rd a product navigation that supports SDL (Smart Device Link) that links navigation and smartphones.

　SDL-compatible apps will start with "LINE MUSIC" support from December, and will start offering "Clova Auto" in the spring of 2019. In the summer of the same year, Clova Auto will be able to link with car navigation systems.

At the briefing held at the venue prior to the opening of "CEATEC JAPAN 2018" to be held at Makuhari Messe (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture) from October 16th to 19th, Keiji Yamamoto, Managing Officer of Toyota Motor Corporation Mr. Jun Masuda, Director of CSMO of LINE Corporation, attended and gave an explanation.

　The SDL-compatible navigation system sold by Toyota can be used in the same way as the application installed in the in-vehicle device by using the touch display, steering switch, microphone, and speaker to link with the smartphone and use the smartphone application. By utilizing SDL, which is an open platform, users can freely select their favorite apps, and app providers can expand the usage scenes while driving and deliver the developed apps to multiple car manufacturers all at once. It is expected that this will improve efficiency.

Smartphones are convenient, but the number of accidents caused by using smartphones while driving is increasing year by year. Features Voice operation and UI/UX suitable for driving scenes combine safety and fun Advantages of an open platform SDL can be used on both iPhone and Android Smartphone apps compatible with SDL can be used in the same way as car navigation systems Collaboration with LINE On December 3rd, Toyota released Japan's first SDL-compatible navigation system

　In addition, Clova Auto, which is provided by LINE, utilizes VUI (voice user interface) and combines it with SDL to enable driving. While doing so, you can check the weather at your destination, send and receive LINE messages, and listen to music. In addition, it will be possible to operate home appliances from inside the car by voice without looking at the smartphone.

As a navigation function using Clova Auto, based on the unique probe communication traffic information generated from the user's driving information, it is possible to predict road conditions and provide an optimal route that will arrive in a short time. , Clova Auto will realize in-vehicle voice operation, highly accurate road condition prediction using big data owned by both companies, and personalized navigation.

Regarding LINE's approach to SDL Clova's technology. Clova stands for “Cloud Virtual Assistant” About Clova Auto How to link with Clova Auto Clova's goal is to seamlessly connect smartphones, cars, and homes Toyota's car navigation system and Clova work together Utilize big data from Toyota and LINE. Achieving personalized navigation with Clova Roadmap for SDL support. Starting with LINE MUSIC in December 2018, Clova Auto will be released in the spring of 2019, and in the summer of 2019, Clova Auto and navigation will be linked, and the AI ​​assistant "Clova" will be available in the car

　Press release At the meeting, Mr. Yamamoto of Toyota said, "Toyota will use SDL to connect smartphones and cars, and aim to provide a safe, convenient and comfortable mobility life and eliminate traffic accidents. We want to deliver applications that are easy to use and that excite our customers," he said of his expectations for SDL-compatible navigation systems.

Mr. Keiji Yamamoto, Managing Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation

Mr. Masuda of LINE said, "Clova Auto in the car, Clova Home for operating home appliances such as smart speakers, and LINE Clova in the smartphone. We believe that seamless interlocking is the world we should realize.With Toyota and LINE Clova, LINE will make cars friends and aim to have a relationship where people can talk with cars.” .

LINE Corporation Director CSMO Jun Masuda Smart Device Link Concept Movie "Driving fun & Safety (JPN)"