Device Management in Automotive Infotainment

Explore device management challenges and solutions in automotive infotainment systems through this conference talk from the Linux Plumbers Conference. Delve into the unique requirements of in-vehicle systems compared to desktop environments, examining the limitations of udev for automotive applications. Learn about a proposed approach combining static and dynamic device trees with plugin support for special devices. Investigate the implications of udev integration with systemd and gain insights into a prototype implementation designed specifically for automotive infotainment. Cover topics including USB devices, system infrastructure, rules processing, component creation, and userspace considerations in this comprehensive overview of device management tailored for the automotive industry.

Introduction
Agenda
Device Management
Device Types
USB Devices
Desktop vs Vehicle
System Infrastructure
Prototype Implementation
Rules Processing
Component Creation
Userspace
Prototype
Roadmap
Core