Mirror Link is an interoperability standard that allows mobile devices like smartphones to integrate with a car's infotainment system. It transforms smartphones into automotive platforms, hosting apps on the phone but allowing interaction through the car's controls. The standard was developed by the Car Connectivity Consortium to provide a simple way to connect any device to any car. It uses a Terminal Mode architecture where a phone acts as a server and the car head unit as a client to replicate phone apps and services into the vehicle. Major car manufacturers, phone brands, and infotainment makers have adopted Mirror Link to give consumers access to their smartphone apps in compatible cars and devices.

1. Mirror Link

2. Contents
Abstract
Introduction
History
Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC)
Terminal Mode-VNC Architecture
Mirror Link Implementation
Advantages
Mirror Link Members List
Conclusion

3. Abstract
Mirror Link is an interoperability standard for devices
such as smart phones. It allows for integration between
mobile devices and a car’s infotainment and automotive
application systems.
Mirror Link transforms smart phones into automotive
application platforms where apps are hosted and run on
the smart phone while drivers and passengers interact
with them through the automobile’s various inbuilt
control systems.

4. Introduction
Mirror Link turns the promise of the connected car into
reality. Simply connect any Mirror Link-enabled Smart
phone to any Mirror Link-enabled vehicle.
Designed for maximum interoperability between a wide
range of cars and smart phones.
 Mirror Link makes connected driving easier, safer and more
enjoyable.

5. History
Mirror Link started out as a research project. Researcher
Jorge Brakensiek, from Nokia Research Center in Palo
Alto.
A member of Consumer Electronics for Automotive
(CE4A) group saw similar initial results and contacted
Nokia. This resulted in collaboration between Nokia and
CE4A and resulted in creation of the original Terminal
Mode concept.

6. Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC)
The CCC is a non-profit organization of automakers, smart
phone vendors and aftermarket car electronics providers
who believe there should be one simple way to connect any
device to any car.
The CCC is a global collaboration to develop smart phone-
based connected-car solutions.

7. Terminal Mode-VNC Architecture
The Terminal Mode provides a concept for integrating the
mobile device (hereinafter referred to as the “Terminal
Mode Server”) and the vehicle head-unit (hereinafter
referred to as the “Terminal Mode Client”).
In a Terminal Mode context, the control and interaction of
applications and services running on the mobile device
will be replicated into the car environment.

8. Terminal Mode-VNC Architecture

9. Mirror Link Implementation
Mirror Link currently works with Nokia Symbian phones
Samsung Galaxy series and Sony Xperia Z series Android phones.
 Sony audio has launched two audio head units in 2012 Q2, which are
Mirror Link compliant.
Phone maker Motorola and audio head unit maker Alpine are also
members of the group supporting Mirror Link.
In India Maruthi Suzuki Ciaz car models also have infotainment
system with mirror link feature.

10. Advantages
Mirror Link for Developers
Opens new markets for app publishers
One-stop shop for creating apps for most popular cars and handsets
Apps run on any compliant smart phone and work with any compliant
IVI
Developers can focus on innovating new content

11. Advantages
Mirror Link for Consumers:
Access to their favorite smart phone apps in the car.
Using their favorite devices in their favorite cars.
Freedom of choice.
Peace of mind.

12. Mirror Link Members List
Car Manufacturers
TOYOTA
HONDA
SERT
SKODA
CITROEN
MAZDA

13. Mirror Link Members List
Phone Manufacturers

14. Mirror Link Members List
Infotainment Manufacturers
PANASONIC
LG Electronics
Kotei Technology
DENSO
HARMAN
DELPHI

15. Conclusion
Ultimately Mirror Link gives consumers freedom of choice
and peace of mind when it comes to using their favorite
devices in their favorite cars