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Smart Vehicle Data Collection at Scale: AWS IoT Core and eDatX in Action

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  Have you ever wondered how connected cars gather and send all that data—from tire pressure and battery health to live GPS, driver behavior, and software updates?   Well, they don’t just “send it to the cloud.” The real magic lies in how that data is collected, processed, and delivered—securely and at scale.   Enter AWS IoT Core and eDatX —a powerful combo that’s changing the way the auto industry collects and uses vehicle data in real-time. Together, they’re helping manufacturers build smarter cars and smoother experiences while laying the foundation for the next generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) .   Let’s take a closer look at how this works—and why it matters more than ever. Why Modern Cars Need Smarter Data Collection Today’s cars are packed with sensors, ECUs, and software. They generate tons of data every minute—data that helps with vehicle diagnostics , route planning, safety systems, and even infotainment.   But raw data...
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Some/IP and DoIP: Bringing Service oriented communications to non IP networks and buses

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  The current automobile is more than just a vehicle—it’s a software-powered system of connected devices on wheels. As we move toward the era of the SDV (software-defined vehicle), the systems inside cars must also grow to communicate with the cloud.   Traditionally, most automotive communications have happened through protocols created for restricted data sharing, such as CAN or LIN. However, as elements such as OTA automotive services, real-time navigation, and advanced driver assistance become the norm, the need for service-oriented communication becomes increasingly critical.   That’s where Some/IP and DoIP step in. Let’s break down what these two protocols are, how they work, and why they’re essential to future-ready vehicles—especially when adapting to non-IP networks like legacy CAN buses.   Understanding Service-Oriented Architecture in Vehicles Before diving into Some/IP and DoIP , it’s helpful to understand why service-oriented communic...
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Designing a Scalable In-Vehicle Network for Autonomous and Electric Vehicles

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The rapid evolution of chip-level architectures drives a transformative shift in how in-vehicle networks are designed for autonomous and electric vehicles. As high-performance computing (HPC) elements advance, more vehicle functions can be consolidated into fewer computing platforms.   This architectural compression supports the migration of edge-based software toward centralized HPCs, enabling a more efficient, scalable in vehicle network design that can help new capabilities for years to come.  Two dominant architectural approaches have emerged. Domain Master architectures assign dedicated HPCs to individual vehicle domains, such as powertrain, infotainment, or driver assistance systems. While effective for today's systems, Domain Master setups may struggle to scale as software complexity and data traffic grow. In contrast, Zonal architectures distribute HPCs throughout the vehicle's geography, with each zone controller managing software from multiple domains. This redu...
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