How Electrification of Vehicles is Evolving Forensic Investigations
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., MS, Senior Mechanical Engineer Every traffic collision involves one or more of the three main factors: the roadway, the vehicle, the driver. Focusing on the vehicle,…
Who Damaged My Car? Ask the Infotainment System.
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., MS, Mechanical Engineer Although cars do not currently answer our questions in the same manner as Michael Knight’s vehicle, KITT, in the Knight Rider series, cars…
Phone Data and Infotainment
Robert S. Kinder Jr., MS, Mechanical Engineer :::: Even though cell phones are physically small, their data storage capacity is quite large. The infotainment system storage capacity in newer cars…
Side-by-Side (SSV) & Watercraft Electronic Event Data
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., MS, Mechanical Engineer :::: Over time the number of electronic devices and features in motorized vehicles has generally increased, some of which can record diagnostic or…
New Ruling on Cell Phone Data Privacy… What if Your Car Has Similar Data?
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., MS, Mechanical Engineer :::: In the current digital era, privacy is becoming more of a concern especially since the advent of smartphones. Cell phone capabilities are…
Lane Change & Crash: Who, When, Where?
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., MS, Mechanical Engineer :::: The driver of a Jeep SUV stated they were approaching a four-way intersection when a GMC pickup truck changed lanes and entered…
Electronic Data: Driver Habits and Data Utilization
Robert S. Kinder Jr., BSME, Mechanical Engineer :::: During an investigation, electronic data is extracted from vehicles to help determine what occurred in the moments leading up to an incident.…
Automotive Infotainment & Telematics: What’s Their Purpose & How do They Differ?
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., BSME, Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: In the automotive industry, vehicle technology continues to advance to satisfy consumer driven functions. Whether the expectation is increased safety,…
Infotainment Systems: What’s in Your Car & How is it Used?
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., BSME, Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: Modern vehicles in the automobile market can record a wealth of insightful data. Traditionally, forensic investigators had the ability to…
