App Structure and Screen Model
Pleos Connect supports vehicle-optimized layouts such as multi-window and displaying two apps simultaneously.
Multi-window Support
The Pleos Connect screen has a three-part layout. The left area is fixed as the Driving view, which plays the role of a cluster, and up to two apps can be placed simultaneously in the center and right areas. When an app occupies only one area, this is called portrait, and when a single app is expanded to occupy two areas, this is called landscape.
- You need to design screens for both portrait and landscape.
- Design by distinguishing the core view for portrait from the additional view that is expanded in landscape.
Foreground/Background Transitions and Background Behavior Design
- Pleos Connect apps frequently switch between foreground and background due to changes in driving conditions and screen splitting.
- You must clearly design policies for playback, communication, and download behavior in the background. It is recommended to avoid unnecessary residency (constant background execution).
Constraints by App Category
App categories provided by Pleos Connect include Maps/Navigation, Mobility Services, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Business, Music/Audio, Kids, and Social/Communication.
- You must clearly define the app category from the app design stage.
- Allowed and restricted functions while driving may differ depending on the app category.
- In principle, app usage is restricted while the vehicle is moving in order to minimize driver distraction while driving.
- Lock-state switching: When a regulated situation occurs, such as when vehicle speed is detected or the gear is shifted to D, the app must immediately switch to an unusable state.
- Visual/interaction blocking: UI elements that interfere with driving, such as complex text input, scrolling, and watching videos, must be blocked or disabled.
- However, exceptions are allowed depending on the app category. The next section explains, with examples, the exception items allowed for each category.
| Category | Core Purpose |
|---|---|
| Maps/Navigation | Location-based route guidance |
| Mobility Services | Provision of transportation/mobility services |
| Lifestyle | Management and enhancement of daily life |
| Entertainment | Provision of entertainment and leisure |
| Business | Support for work and productivity |
| Music/Audio | Focus on audio content |
| Kids | Content for children |
| Social/Communication | Communication and networking between people |
Categories with Allowed Exceptions
Only for specific categories that provide essential information to the driver while driving or can be used safely with minimal interaction, functions are conditionally allowed. Below are examples of functions that are allowed for each category.
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Music/Audio category: For apps focused on audio-based content consumption, the following functions may be allowed:
- Display of simple visual information such as album art
- Simple controls such as play/pause/skip track
- Listening to music streaming while driving
- Changing radio channels
- Playing audiobooks
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Maps/Navigation category: For apps that guide the driving route, the following functions may be allowed:
- Driving route guidance and real-time traffic information
- A simple map that does not distract the driver
- Turn-by-turn (TBT) voice guidance activation
- Route search to the destination
- Real-time fastest-route guidance
- Information on surrounding traffic conditions
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Mobility Services category: For apps that provide location-based services, the following functions may be allowed:
- Vehicle management services that are closely related to driving
- Instant information based on the current location
- Finding EV charging stations and setting them as waypoints
- Searching for nearby gas stations
- Checking the locations of parking lots accessible while driving