The Driver Information/Notification System is used for relaying various types of useful information to the driver of a vehicle. Data from outside sources (satellites, radio transmissions) and from internal sensors such as fuel volume and tire pressure sensors is passed to a central controller which, in turn, sends information to the HUD (heads up display) on the driver's windshield. The objective of our project group is to design the control software that will read data provided by the various devices that are external to the DINS control device, analyze the received data, and send appropriate messages and information to the HUD. This software must be capable of handling critical events such as low fuel, low oil pressure, etc., and alerting the driver to the event as quickly as possible. Other less critical events and data, such as fuel levels under normal circumstances, temperature readings, etc., must be displayed on the HUD when requested by the driver.  

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Customer: Barb Czerny 
In Regards to: CSE 470 at Michigan State University