iHUD

9-16-11
iHUD Remote has been approved on Sept 16, 2011, and is ready for sale on the App Store

9-10-11
iHUD Remote has been uploaded to the App Store for review

7-27-11
iHUD Remote announcement:
iHUD Remote

4-28-11
iHUD 2.2 has been successfully tested with iOS 5 beta

4-28-11
iHUD Pro and iHUD Remote development status:

When the iPhone 4 was released, we immediately started testing the onboard MEMS gyro data flow. We have been working for quite a while getting a grip on the iPhone 4 onboard MEMS 3-axis gyro sensor data in connection with the accelerometer and GPS for a possible iHUD Pro. Since the original Apple CoreMotion SDK (written for gaming purposes) cannot be used for attitude in an accelerated environment, we started to develop special Kalman algorithm for filtering and conditioning directly raw gyro data after studying the raw output data for consistency, thermal drift, and walk with approximately 5 Mio data generated. That turned out to be quite a task with very many obstacles. Therefore, we have contracted an AHRS company to assist developing a dedicated filtering algorithm. Unfortunately, things are much slower than expected with doubt that the algorithm will provide the expected solution and above all the cost may turn out to be budget busting. Finally, I will only release this iHUD Pro – if it proves feasible – and after extended flight tests with absolute positive results.
 
We also have studied the feasibility of using and offering an external AHRS or AHRS/GPS (ADAHRS). This solution is promising. However, the arguments against its implementation are the high costs involved for the end user and the necessary certification by Apple (Apple Mfi). The need for a wireless system is obvious. Wireless could be a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee or Bonjour protocol with a remote AHRS/GPS. A tethered system would not be reasonable for the need of an elaborate system calibration. A remote AHRS/GPS could be placed at the best location with the least signal interference and best GPS reception. Even with a great low cost iHUD display, the complete AHRS/GPS comparably will have a ten fold cost or more.
 
Nevertheless, we are working - together with AHRS manufacturers – to implement and processing of external AHRS data that are converted from RS232 to an ad-hoc WiFi interface. This would provide certain (AD)AHRS brand and models to be interfaced through WiSnap ad-hoc Wi-Fi protocol and displayed on the iPhone and iPad, using a special version, iHUD Remote.  A first proof of concept is being field tested.
 
All that being said, we try our best pursuing something more appropriate than the current iHUD version. We still hope to be successful in either way in view of the new fantastic iPad II that also has a gyro onboard.

2-10-11
iHUD 2.1.2 works with external GPS dongle from Bad-Elf

11-18-10
iHUD 2.1.2 released
- Tested with iOS 4.2.1

11-16-10
iHUD 2.1.2 uploaded. Waiting for Apple review
- Tested with iOS 4.2

9-21-10
iHUD 2.1.1 released
- Added multitasking support for iOS 4 (done in such a way to not preclude use on iOS 3.1.x)
- Graphics fix to skip rendering the gradient on retina display on iPhone 4 (iPod touch 4l).
- New high resolution icon for retina display

9-16-10
iHUD 2.1.1 uploaded
Waiting for Apple review
- Added multitasking support for iOS 4 (done in such a way to not preclude use on iOS 3.1.x)
- Graphics fix to skip rendering the gradient on retina display on iPhone 4 (iPod touch 4l).
- New high resolution icon for retina display

7-18-10
Unfortunately, iOS 4.0 has a serious rendering bug which painfully slows down rendering of our horizon graphics (other developers have seen similar issues).No fix has been offered with iOS 4.0.1. However, tests with iOS 4.1 beta shows that this bug has been fixed. So please be patient and hang on until iOS 4.1 will be released.

6-28-10
We are working on a new version of iHUD for use with the new iPhone 4 talking advantage of the new onboard MEMS 3-axis gyro, in combination with the existing 3-axis accelerometer, magnetometer, and GPS. Stay tuned.

6-22-10
iHUD has been iOS 4 tested with iPhone 3G, 3GS, and iPhone 4

4-15-10
iHUD 2.1 released 4-21-10
Added control slider in SETTINGS for smoothing accelerometer data for attitude (horizon). Users can now select smoothing strength that is optimized for each application condition (street, off-road, airborne) and iDevice speed.

4-15-10
Release iHUD 2.1 submitted to app store on 4-15-10 for approval

4-3-10
iPad version of iHUD:
The existing iPhone iHUD app will immediately run in compatibility mode on the iPad at the original resolution or double the window size (double pixels). We will wait to see what is happening with the iPhone and iPad hardware for implementing and upgrading iHUD with an universal build.

Please contact us and provide us with your iHUD experience on the iPad. This will help us to set the goal for the universal iHUD build for both the iPhone and iPad.

11-6-09
The new features are:
iHUD 2.0 has been released. iHUD 2.0 requires OS 3.1.
- Augmented reality (AR) with camera overlaid by the HUD spatial motion visualization (devices with camera only).
- iHUD motion display projection to windshield for night reflective vision.
- Alternative use of onboard magnetic compass or GPS for heading information (for iPhone 3GS and newer), switchable on the fly.

Other improvement:
- Dramatically improved speed dynamic display using the new capabilities in the CoreLocation framework.
- Sky color gradient provides a beautifully realistic sky.
- Minor adjustments and detailing.
- A MODE button has been added for the three modes: EFIS (multi function display) - Reflective vision - Augmented Reality (AR).
- Double tapping in the center of the compass will toggle between the heading source, or selectable in SETTINGS (GPS/Compass option).

10-27-09
iHUD 2.0 has been submitted to the Apple app store. iHUD 2.0 requires OS 3.1. There are amazing new features that have been implemented in version 2.0. This is part of a free major update/upgrade.

6-20-09
iHUD has been successfully installed in the new iPhone 3G-S and field tested. Since the processor is much faster, the graphics are displayed way smoother and way faster then compared to the iPhone 3G second generation. Also, GPS related data provide better speed and compass results.

6-19-09
iHUD has been successfully field tested with the new OS 3.0 installed in the iPhone 3G and iPod touch.

11-7-08
iHUD version 1.1 is released
New in this release:
. Added more damping to slip/skid ball and improved its behavior.
. Implemented an accuracy threshold for GPS data with user controlled slider.
. Improved graphics with smoother motion by 30%.

11-6-08
iHUD version 1.1 has been tested during a trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and back.
Most of the time 3G was available, occasionally Edge was only available. During the complete trip,
speed, heading, and altitude was compared to a TomTom GPS and were very well in accordance. In one instance on, a speed spike occurred, probably while switching towers (the predominant GPS problem based on occasional erratic time stamps with the iPhone). Altitude was within ± 100 ft, speed ± 1 mph,
heading ± 2º. The GPS accuracy threshold was set to < 200 feet.

11-3-08
iHUD version 1.1 is coming up (at App Store for approval)
New in this release:
. Added more damping to slip/skid ball and improved its behavior.
. Implemented an accuracy threshold for GPS data with user controlled slider.
. Improved graphics with smoother motion.

10-25-08
The iPod touch has no on-board GPS receiver, therefore accelerometer based information (pitch and roll, and G-load) is only operative. iPhone OS 2.1 is required. For purchase and installation on the iPod touch, we recommend to wait until we release the first iHUD update.

10-20-08
iHUD 1.0 first public release.