Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the potential implementation of comprehensive data historians in cars, focusing on the ability to record and access data such as speed and turn signal usage for legal purposes. Participants explore the current state of technology and existing solutions, as well as the limitations and challenges associated with accessing vehicle data.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants propose that cars should have the capability to historize data for legal evidence, questioning why this has not been widely implemented by manufacturers.
- Others challenge the assumption that such data historians do not exist, asking for evidence or examples of current technologies that track vehicle data.
- One participant mentions a dongle-like device used by an insurance company that tracks car speed, suggesting that similar technologies may fulfill the OP's needs.
- There are discussions about accessing vehicle data through the data port and the limitations of accessing the actual black box data.
- A participant suggests that dash cameras could serve as a solution, as they can record speed and other relevant data, although they express a desire for more comprehensive evidence.
- Some participants mention the existence of apps and devices that can monitor vehicle data in real time, but express uncertainty about whether a standalone device exists that meets all the OP's requirements.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on whether comprehensive data historians are currently implemented in vehicles. There are competing views on the availability and accessibility of such technologies, with some asserting they exist and others questioning their prevalence and functionality.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights limitations regarding the accessibility of vehicle data, the dependence on specific technologies, and the varying definitions of what constitutes a comprehensive data historian.