Engenuity Sets New Standard In Human Machine Interface Design With VAPS XT
Montreal - Engenuity Technologies Inc., is releasing its next-generation VAPS software tool, VAPS XT, in response to emerging market requirements. This commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) tool introduces cutting-edge concepts and capabilities for rapid out of the box design, testing and deployment of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), such as avionics displays in airplanes and infotainment systems in automobiles.
Engenuity has developed VAPS XT in close consultation with several customers, including communication and avionic electronics systems integrator Rockwell Collins, automotive giant DaimlerChrysler and automotive electronics supplier Valeo.
"VAPS XT is a premium product designed for cutting-edge infotainment displays," said M. Lan Le Gallic, Advanced Projects Manager, Valeo. "We assessed many technologies and found that the new generation of VAPS brings unprecedented flexibility and power to the development of infotainment systems. We are happy to have chosen VAPS XT as our development tool."
VAPS XT is a powerful, intuitive tool that integrates seamlessly into the user's design process, and interoperates with popular third party solutions such as Telelogic DOORS, and The Mathworks Simulink. VAPS XT integrates with nCOM™, an innovative new toolkit that allows for easy connection with Engenuity's STAGE™ simulation products thus providing HMI designers open access to a robust simulation system.
In addition, VAPS XT builds on the power of VAPS and enables the high level of flexibility required by aerospace and automotive manufacturers. Previously, developers required control over only a limited number of variables such as the colour or line styles of displays. Now, based on the growing needs of HMI designers, VAPS XT features an unprecedented open and extensible architecture, giving users greater creative freedom and complete control over virtually every object parameter, allowing for limitless design possibilities. Rockwell Collins is one aerospace company that is using VAPS XT in the development of next generation flight deck displays. The system provides the flexibility and control the company's HMI designers need when designing for complex requirements.
Robust enough for demanding users, VAPS XT features fully integrated UML-based logic design using graphics-based state charts. This new feature empowers novices and experts alike to visually create complex menu-based applications, without having to write code or purchase additional software. With the recent trend towards complex infotainment systems in high-end automobiles and Windows-like menu-driven displays in aircraft, this new integrated logic design offers greatly enhanced productivity for HMI developers across both industries.
"Leaders in both the aerospace and automotive industries are not only investing in VAPS XT and its development, but are looking to this technology to help define their future," said Robert Kopersiewich, director of product management, Engenuity Technologies. "By working closely with our customers on this new technology, we have been able to tailor our product for the specific needs of next generation HMI development."
SOURCE: Engenuity Technologies Inc.