Study and development of an interactive information platform

In this book an interactive multi-threading driver information system is presented. The software was entirely developed using VB.Net and C programming language. The application was initially developed to support the prototype urban vehicle TUC Eco Racer and its participation in the international competition Shell Eco Marathon. The developed system includes software interface and real time communication with 1) a hydrogen fuel cell module and 2) a microcontroller equipped with a number of sensors used for data acquisition and management. ,These data/sensor readings include: 1) Hydrogen temperature and ambient temperature, 2) Voltage and current produced by the fuel cells, 3) pressure, concentration of hydrogen and fuel consumption, 4) Concentration of oxygen, 5) Instantaneous velocity and acceleration of the vehicle, and 6) Inclination of the track. The above information is recorded and displayed in a graphical user interface, enabling the driver to access and control various functionalities and subsystems through a touch screen. At the same time a vehicle tracking functionality is provided. Further, a sound warning system for the pedestrians and the cyclists has developed.