College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2026-01-06 09:30:44
Major
Computer Science
Honors Course
CPSC 498
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Fall 2025
Abstract
The infotainment system is often considered one of the most functional and luxurious aspects of modern cars, containing functions that are useful to drivers in ways that range from convenient to safety-enhancing. However, modern infotainment systems can have some drawbacks such as making it more difficult to repair the vehicles they are in, helping to artificially limit the lifespan of the vehicles they are in, and not being present in most vehicles more than 15 years old. The software described in this paper, OpenQarUI, seeks to be a part of a solution to these problems. It is a piece of software designed to serve as the frontend for custom DIY car infotainment systems made with single-board computers running Linux. Developed in C++ with the Qt GUI library, it aims to be a modern, lightweight, powerful and distro-agnostic solution that improves on the faults of its competitors.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Yingcai Xiao
First Reader
Dr. En Cheng
Second Reader
Dr. Zhong-Hui Duan
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Zhong-Hui Duan
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Miller, Dylan, "User Interface For Custom Car Infotainment Systems" (2025). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2080.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2080