Toyota + Smart Device Ecosystem

Case Study

Toyota + Smart Device Ecosystem 

Vehicle + Connected Device Platform Integration Proof of Concept

Requirements

Worked directly with Toyota product team and engineers to create a proof of concept to integrate vehicles into connected device ecosystem utilizing vehicle telemetry and controls. Once integrated vehicles and devices can be inter-connected and controlled allowing for complex automations such as proximity garage doors opening automatically, doors unlocking, house heating, lights turning on. 

Role:

Lead Product Designer and worked directly with Toyota product team in Japan

Process 1: Initial vehicle interaction model concepts

Process 2: Initial mobile application framework

Process 3: High-Fidelity Mobile application

Process 4: High-Fidelity Mobile application vehicle controls

Process 4: High-Fidelity Mobile vehicle device controls

Summary:

Proof of concept was developed into mobile application and integrated into different car models, including Prius, 4Runner, and Lexus. Application worked end to end and was successful.