TUC.technology, a tech company based in Turin, Italy, has developed a comprehensive ecosystem that integrates hardware, software, and architecture to transform vehicles and their environments into flexible, reconfigurable platforms.

Named TUC.system, it introduces a modular dashboard concept where personal devices like tablets, smartphones, and voice assistants coexist with the main dashboard, steering system, and smart home accessories. This integration requires no additional wiring, thanks to direct connections between TUC.micro, TUC.brain, and TUC.OS.

TUC.micro functions as a plug-and-play interface, consolidating power, data, and mechanical locking into a single device. It can be installed anywhere in the vehicle, visibly or hidden, enabling secure and instant connection of both internal and external modules. Its architecture reduces wiring complexity, facilitates module management, and simplifies automotive and consumer peripheral devices.

TUC.brain serves as the central control unit for the entire system. It is compatible with 12 V, 24 V, and 48 V architectures, supports standard protocols like CANbus and automotive ethernet, and integrates LTE and GNSS connectivity modules via TUC.RF.

This controller acts as a signal management hub, coordinating power, data, and configuration for all connected devices. This approach aligns with the trend towards zonal electronic architectures, moving beyond traditional fragmented systems to create a more efficient and scalable infrastructure.

The proprietary operating system, TUC.OS, controls the two hardware components. This platform automatically identifies connected modules, configures operational parameters, and manages digital over-the-air updates. The result is a flexible environment that enables both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users to customize vehicles and interfaces according to specific needs, with reconfiguration times reduced to mere seconds.

The company proposes a flexible intellectual property licensing model, allowing original equipment manufacturers to integrate this technology into their vehicles and device manufacturers to make their products compatible with the TUC standard. The objective is to establish an interoperable, secure, and customizable language for automotive systems.

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