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1. MONTHLY BULLETIN Brought to you by SBD FEBRUARY MARCH 2012 PRINCIPAL SPONSOR Mercedes Benz to launch emergency call eCall service in Europe p11 for detaits BMW starts using Vodafone SIM for telematics p9 SA A Geneva Motor Show Highlights p23 www telematicsnews info A A s TN Telematics News SNAPSHOT In this bulletin Telematics and infotainment Pgs 5 to 11 GULO C A Audi A3 gets EU Harman s Aha begins EU All New Cadillac E ir gets 1 25 US DOT distraction guidelines upgradeable rolling out cloud based ATS to get CUE billioncontract irom for in car infotainment infotainment platform infotainment infotainment system Volkswagen LW TOMTOM EU Ford launches B Max Malaysia PROTON YES to Thailand Toyota iio eicicetcienisnc UK TomTom enters featuring SYNC with 112 offer first in car 4G internet launches smart G ey eee en cee insurance telematics Emergency Assistance access BOOK telematics racking market b s m Sprint Y Star Telefonic P CHRYSLER AY OnStar selects Telefonica EU BMW starts using l F 7 to expand telematics to Vodafone telematics Sprint and Orange form US pei to use Sprint ee e aune errs SIMto new M2M partnership network for Uconnect eCall service in Europe s Navigation and traffic Pgs 12 to 15 TOMTOM Bosch updates iPhone Poynt forms JV with China Toyota launches TPEG over cule si a sc a navi app2. models starting with the Mazda CX 5 to provide all customers with driving pleasure together with outstanding environmental and safety performance Opel has continued to enhance and refine its highly successful flagship the Insignia In addition to equipping the Insignia with a new fuel efficient 2 0L BiTurbo diesel Opel will be offering a new radar system located behind the front grill for enhanced active safety Insignia customers can now opt for the radar based Adaptive Cruise Control ACC The new system maintains the selected speed during cruising yet automatically adjusts the vehicle speed according to traffic conditions to secure a pre set safety distance with vehicles ahead Further functionalities are available in conjunction with the radar system e The Following Distance Indication FDI informs the driver visually about the distance to the car ahead e The Forward Collision Alert FCA provides a visual and an audible signal to warn the driver of an imminent collision with the car ahead Source Mazda e And the Collision Imminent Braking CIB automatically decelerates the vehicle if the risk of a collision is detected Source General Motors Page 25 Brought to you by Ss z4 D HO ru m 2012 European Cloud Computing Conference Brussels Belgium 21 March 2012 Mi F f More info V2X for Auto Conference on vehicle to vehicle and E Safety amp Mobility vehicle to infrastructure comms KE
3. 9 kad A E roy oO YOU TN Telematics News UY SBD PRINCIPAL SPONSOR Telematics and infotainment Top stories Sprint and Orange form M2M partnership for global markets Sprint is partnering with Orange Business Services to provide Sprint with global machine to machine M2M connectivity outside the U S the companies announced today Through this agreement Sprint will expand its M2M reach to include Sprint branded global M2M connectivity to 180 countries Orange Business Services the enterprise arm of France Telecom Orange is a global integrator of communications solutions for multinational corporations Orange Business Services is delivering its global M2M connectivity service to Sprint through its International M2M Center IMC based in Brussels In addition to its international footprint Orange will provide Sprint with integral components to offer a seamless global M2M service including J Source Orange Business Solutions r and abemale routes Say RRTrelax andenjay FIND YOUR WAY veri7onwireless Sprint has announced an agreement to act as a strategic wireless partner for Chrysler Group LLC s Uconnect As part of its strategy to offer platform based solutions programme tailored to key industries Verizon has launched a new Recent years have seen Sprint working hard to grow its practice focused on developing telematics solutions Emerging Solutions M2M group
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6. an asset when fused with other sensing and positioning technologies Source General Motors www telematicsnews info Brought to you by SBD Mazda Motor Corporation has developed an advanced safety technology called Smart City Brake Support SCBS which helps a driver to avoid a frontal collision when driving at low speeds in the city or in slow traffic The system will be available in Mazda s all new crossover SUV the Mazda CX 5 to be launched this spring The SCBS system uses a laser sensor to detect a vehicle or obstacle in front and automatically reduces the extent of the brake rotor travel to quicken braking operation If the driver fails to perform any operation to avoid a collision Top stories such as applying the brake SCBC automatically activates the brakes and reduces the engine output at the same time In this way SCBC helps to avoid collisions or mitigate the damage from rear end collisions at low speeds which are the most common accidents with other vehicles The SCBS system also includes Acceleration Control for Automatic Transmission which helps avoid unintentional acceleration that could be caused by depressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal Mazda is intensifying its safety related R amp D efforts aiming for the ultimate goal of realizing an accident free and safe motorized society Mazda intends to extend its advanced Safety technologies such as SCBS to upcoming new
7. be updated as required Based on the HARMAN infotainment platform Volkswagen Group has developed a modular infotainment platform MIB for next generation models vay lt V I A N of VW Golf Audi A3 and Skoda Octavia Audi already offers its customers integrated services that result from intelligently linking cloud and backend solutions The connection with the World Wide Web currently operates via UMTS in the future Audi will rely on the fast LTE standard HARMAN will be the first infotainment system supplier worldwide to integrate the new TI Jacinto 5 SOC system on chip offering MOST150 networking technology and an FPGA less design The very highly integrated system provides a telephone module a complete set of tuner modules a six channel high performance class D amplifier DVD Drive and a computing module built on the NVIDIA system on chip technology all housed in a single 1 DIN unit Source Harman EU Ford launches B Max featuring SYNC with 112 Emergency Assistance The B MAX will be the first vehicle in Europe to feature SYNC k Ford s voice activated in car connectivity system the company has revealed after unveiling the all new car at the 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona After unveiling the all new B MAX car at the 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Ford revealed that it will be the first vehicle in Europe to feature SYNC Ford s voice activated connectivity system SYNC already features on 4 milli
8. menus The collaboration with Sony Mobile Communications means automotive manufacturers will be able to improve the in car experience as drivers can access content on their Xperia smartphone such as navigation applications traffic updates music libraries and internet radio stations Built in mechanisms interlock speed and access to mobile applications to meet regulatory requirements reducing driver distraction and enhancing safety F VNC Automotive provides a seamless experience enabling smartphone connections via Wi Fi Bluetooth and USB the technology also supports other connectivity protocols such as MirrorLink and iPod Out The same technology will also enable mobile 5 operator s helpdesk agents using RealVNC s R E A L A technology to provide a new level of support to Xperia smartphones from Sony Mobile Communications Helpdesk agents will be able to remotely access and control a mobile device in their network as if it were in their hand yet the device can be in any global location Applications that contain RealVNC s solution allow helpdesk agents to better assist with configuration training problem diagnosis and installation advice Therefore previously inaccessible mobile settings and application features can now be seamlessly managed and controlled remotely from a single location The remote access functionality will be available in all new 2012 Xperia smartphones Source RealVNC in a E fo
9. of this collaboration Together Samsung and Toyota are opening the door to the Smarter Car Era Source Samsung At the NASSCOM India Leadership Summit Ford is demonstrating the OpenXC research platform and the potential of open source application development for the automobile i 7 onal India is such a unique and diverse marketplace that as an automaker it s almost impossible for us to keep pace with consumer trends The OpenXC platform will allow us to harness the power of the consumer and encourage the development of innovative solutions to meet their needs at their pace At NASSCOM Prasad is demonstrating an app created by HCL that would allow a driver to provide selected personal contacts with an automatic location update during that driver s travels By monitoring location and speed information from the vehicle the app can determine if the driver is running late for a meeting and then send an email or text message notification to other attendees without any input from the driver The app can also notify the driver s family following a safe arrival after a road trip The hope is that developers working with OpenXC will be able to create apps across a wide spectrum of categories from those dealing with personal information and entertainment to those who are contributing to a better world Source Ford www telematicsnews info Brought to you by TN Telematics News RLY aw PRINCIPAL
10. on HMI as a brand defining feature Audi s MMI has improved with touch input on the rotary controller Cadillac focussed on proximity sensing and capacitive touch for both the screen and console buttons with haptic feedback and Delphi showed us an interesting touch interface concept with contextual button controls The trend for integrating smart phones and third party apps in the car continues to grow to new heights and it is clear that years of concepts and announcements are finally coming to fruition SBD saw many production ready systems which included cloud based platforms third party apps and impressive smartphone integration solutions such as Renault R Link and Toyota Touch Life Check out SBD s event report for more detailed insights and video demonstrations of the latest systems For more information email us at info sbd co uk www telematicsnews info Brought to you by S z4 D ey ME ea O e AnNnNNnNACTIVIT X KYRLOQ ONNeECTIVITV amp more oP ww IT ch Ww amp I wi Y wr aa I A i a S a g Ba N EN aes om 7 a 4 Baas Ga Ga EAs Fa 1A ee sa mam a a i T i i gt S A m h WA E a im A YA af a We avi ALAJ FA NA PA A am aayo A rin AA gt MI mm i i a d ai oY gt ox Wi Oe apm E P s S WA yj Ba N gt 7 a CE W p g T A T OY eo a g E a J w ew 0 e CE E E aw l VMU EUS Y wv E ws UJE i l ww V V wati i iw FE Vi 5 tw S Us OGLE Sa
11. on its navigation app for the iPhone and B2 B5 STRASSE DES 17 JUN iPad and is now offering the new version 1 5 in the iTunes App Store m The handy stopover option and the integrated flinc ride sharing service are the two main features that have been added to the graphically sophisticated premium navigation system with the easily recognizable 3D landmarks lt j plan stopovers en route for the first time It is no longer necessary to start i sin nog The new version 1 5 of the Bosch navigation app now makes it possible to from the very beginning again when a stop is made along the way This is C particularly useful on longer road trips when stops for tourist attractions BERDIN overnight stays and stops at restaurants or filling stations can be easily added to the itinerary Another new function is Plus Routes which suggests alternative routes to the selected destination as soon as the system calculates a savings in terms of time and or distance After checking the new route the driver can i decide to accept the alternative route with a single click to get to his or her B2 B5 2 Tiergarten destination more quickly and conveniently 2 6 min E ICE lt 2 600 m Another highlight in the version 1 5 of the Bosch navigation app is the integration of the flinc mobility portal Anyone who uses the mobile ride sharing service will be notified by the Bosch navigation system while underway if there is someone nearby who would like
12. telematics New BMW cars in Germany will soon be able to automatically dial emergency services in the event of a crash and advise the driver how to avoid traffic jams thanks to new technology from Vodafone Starting this summer all new BMW series vehicles will be fitted with a specially adapted mobile SIM chip supplied by Vodafone Germany The Vodafone SIM which will link BMW up to its vehicles will provide customers with access to innovative in car services such as the BMW Online Services a P s 24 7 personal concierge service for BMW drivers and an emergency call function The five year agreement between Vodafone Germany and the BMW Group involves fitting SIM cards within the vehicles at the assembly plant The service being provided by Vodafone is based on machine to machine technology which allows different devices to communicate with each other The Vodafone SIM has a lifespan of more than ten years can withstand temperatures from minus 40 to heat of 85 degrees centigrade and is coated with anti corrosive protection In the future this technology will become even more crucial for the automotive sector with the introduction of eCall the automatic vehicle emergency call system in that is being planned by the European Union From 2015 onwards all new cars will be fitted with latest mobile data connection and SIM card that automatically calls the emergency services in the event of an accident Source Vodafone Page
13. the exact location of the accident and the vehicle model The Mercedes Benz emergency system will be a standard feature of the latest version of the COMAND Online multimedia system and will be available on most models starting with the new A Class B Class C Class E Class M Class SLK CLS and SL Class The service will not cost extra but users may incur mobile phone charges If the airbags or belt tensioners are triggered and the COMAND Online system is paired to a mobile phone the exact GPS position of the vehicle and its vehicle identification number VIN are sent via SMS to the Bosch Communication Center As a back up the location information is also sent in parallel via the DTMF method In addition a voice call is established with the Bosch Communication Center who will answer in the language activated on the COMAND Online system The emergency call can also be triggered manually by dialing the very first entry on the phonebook which is Mercedes Benz emergency eCall will be introduced in several stages from June 2012 the service will be available in nine European countries Germany France Italy Spain Great Britain Austria Belgium Netherlands and Switzerland 19 more countries will be added by the end of 2012 Source Daimler Brought to you by S D PRINCIPAL SPONSOR Navigation and traffic Top stories EU Bosch updates iPhone navi app with Flinc car sharing service Bosch has continued development
14. with Flinc car Youth League to drive POI DAB traffic and travel ea E PANS ene T sharing service search business services piik a Smartphone and apps Pgs 16 to 21 5 CAS A GEED 7 4 AY REAL PEUGEOT HARMAN SONY Va ADAS Connectivity amp more Pgs 23 to 25 US NHTSA delays TRW shows multi graphic GM positions sensor fusion Mazda to add low speed EU Opel adds radar based rearview camera projection display for car as the future of advanced anti collision braking ACC and collision warning regulation door locks amp more driver assistance system to CX 5 system to Insignia www telematicsnews info A status update on in car smartphone integration ey Be T T te Maa Ss Ne e Me Se MINI So MINI Connected Toyota Touch Life Mirror AppRadio yY IEN an O MirrorLink Pioneer AppRadio Oxygen Radio va PANDORA S N Toyota Entune Pandora Link Ford Applink GM MyLink p With a wide range of solutions being developed in the automotive industry to safely integrate the functionalities of smartphones inside the car how should vehicle manufacturers proceed This report clarifies and analyses the various approaches being proposed and also recommends a three step approach to smartphone integration The report is complemented by a smartphone database containing all the OEM solutions for smartphone integration available in Europe and th
15. Carminat TomTom sold Following Carminate TomTom s success TomTom has announced that it will supply the navigation for the upcoming R Link Renault s new integrated connected multimedia system which features a 7 display steering wheel controls and speech recognition Zoe will be the first Renault with R Link In addition to IQ routes and maps it will also offers LIVE services including HD Traffic Zoe s R Link also includes new functions dedicated to electric motoring and range management R Link receives data from the batteries and relays range and power consumption information to the driver along with routes to near charging stations TomTom and Reanult have sold 1 3 million devices 400 000 of which are connected EU TomTom expands traffic coverage to more countries TomTom has announced the expansion of coverage of its portfolio of real time traffic products to include the Czech Republic Denmark Finland Norway and Sweden bringing the total count to 23 countries This is a strong step forward for TomTom s mission to reduce traffic congestion globally said Ralf Peter Schaefer Head of TomTom Traffic Product Unit By expanding our services in Europe customers are able to access superior traffic information for highways major roads and secondary roads that is refreshed by the minute Real time traffic products are now available to customers in 23 countries including Australia Austria Belgium Cana
16. In 2010 the Sprint M2M The new practice will leverage the company s wireless Collaboration Centre in California was opened a hands on cloud and mobility platforms to develop and deploy interactive lab where ideas knowledge and technology integrated telematics solutions for key industries including unite to produce wirelessly enables M2M concepts and automotive and transportation While Verizon currently products Last year Spring also introduce the Spring offers a wide range of machine to machine solutions the Command Centre a web based portal that allows business new practice will leverage the full breadth of the company s with Spring wireless connected products the ability to technology platforms to address the rapidly growing manage activate and deactivate each device demand for telematics applications Source Sprint Source Verizon www telematicsnews info id a E roy Oo YOU TN Telematics News SUI SBD Telematics and infotainment Top stories Mercedes Benz to launch emergency call service in Europe Weiterleitung der Meldung Notrufzentrale Gezielte und schnellere Hilfe am Unfallort F NOTRUF 7 ens Mercedes Benz In June 2012 three years prior to the proposed mandatory implementation of eCall in Europe Mercedes Benz will launch its emergency call service In the event of a serious accident emergency services are notified automatically and within minutes receive information on
17. This produces precise delay times and indicates the exact location of congestion on the road network HD Traffic will use industry standards TMC and OpenLR TomTom s open source dynamic location referencing technology which brings unique coverage on highways and all major roads including city roads HD Traffic will be rolled out as a nationwide service covering up to 30 important Chinese cities by the end of 2013 Brought to you by S i 3 D PRINCIPAL SPONSOR Navigation and traffic Top stories EU Coyote claims 1 5 million paying users for speed camera notification MINI COYOT V2 IME LALESUSeNnerat speed camera _ Mobile Speed f ad Camera Alerts GP Ce Live Updates Speed Limits Community Incidents Coyote Systems has announced an important milestone 1 5 million paying users in its community This means that in the past year Coyote s community has grown by a massive 80 Using the Coyote service drivers exchange information on speed camera locations where legally allowed road hazards traffic conditions and other road specific information with a click of a button The user generated information is processed in real time through sophisticated algorithms that aggregate filter verify and rank community alerts before delivering the information to customers The Coyote services are available on a range of devices Coyote s own range of hardware products the iCoyot
18. YVi E Fag an wae aa E en i j ra wee e REI AA F l A Q A i aa TET P h A f fa Wee aS l EUAS amp D a LO ST Oprah E 4 HE Pa BE E DE C a MA BEE UAE USE sw UEEWET vi iJ AFP EU Y GW amp ay Ut i ws Wy WE EUW Wits Ue FEB WE UW aS ws TRW through its Body Control Systems business is transforming traditional technologies g g ww such as keypad entry systems to offer control of a variety of options at the touch of a fingertip TRW s patented multi graphic rear projection display is a low cost solution that allows different symbols to appear ona surface in the same physical space at different times The display does not require an expensive graphics processor It can easily be configured for non rectangular and or curved surface applications A primary example is keypad entry systems that allow a vehicle owner access to a vehicle through a security code even if they do not have their car keys This previously one dimensional keypad only featured numbers for punching in the code but with multi graphic display options the keypad can instantly offer the choice to control other functions such as trunk access interior lights power windows and more The symbols for these various functions automatically appear when a user touches the control panel surface and disappear after a few moments of inactivity The panel surface is extremely sleek and is only a few millimeters thick allowing for easy packagin
19. a dedicated application delivery platform Toyota drivers now can take advantage of additional content and further applications to HARMAN s navigation unit run on To access the new functions the user visits the Toyota Customer Portal where he is able to choose between full system application software After downloading the applications onto an USB stick downloads and smaller applications the car system can be updated immediately Five applications will be official launched Glass of Water is a driving coach from Toyota that helps save fuel by driving more economically Parking contains important information for the driver on free parking grounds and checks the availability upfront Top stories The Toyota Touch amp Go system has recently made its debut on board of the Toyota models Yaris Verso S Avensis and Hilux and continues at Geneva with the Prius Verso Auris and Rav4 The base system incorporates AM FM radio a CD MP3 player phone connectivity a USB port for the connection of portable music Bluetooth mobile players a trip information screen and a rear view camera The existing touchscreen based system can also be upgraded to offer full map satellite navigation with enhanced functions such as advanced traffic coverage customizable speed limits and safety camera warnings as well as access to a range of downloadable connected information services The system not only offers dri
20. da France Germany Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands New Zealand Poland Portugal South Africa Spain Switzerland the United Kingdom and the United States Brought to you by SED Top stories India TomTom to power navigation on HTC phones TomTom has announced it has partnered with HTC to directions for a range of HTC smartphones in India This first provide the maps points of interest and turn by turn l partnership marks the consumer focused implementation of TomTom s map data in the rapidly growing Indian market the map services for all HTC smartphones in India said We are excited to expand our global offerings by powering Nuno Campos Vice President of Sales and Marketing for TomTom Licensing This is our first major partnership in India and we look forward to providing HTC and its customers with the most comprehensive and easy to use maps and navigation services China TomTom AutoNavi to introduce HD Traffic TomTom and AutoNavi have announced that they will introduce HD Traffic a premium real time traffic solution to drivers across China TomTom and AutoNavi will enable their customers in various markets to deliver solutions based on accurate and up to date traffic information TomTom s HD Traffic is derived by combining information used anonymously from multiple GPS probe data sources
21. e App available on both iOS and Android platforms Garmin and TomTom connected Personal Navigation Devices as well as Parrot Asteroid and Pioneer AppRadio in car head units Furthermore Renault recently announced that its upcoming in car tablet the R Link will also feature this service Coyote exhibited its full range of solutions at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona one of which is an expansion which will take Coyote to customers in 12 European countries Source Coyote Navigation T Drive to LIVE Navigation serVices RENAULT Rink www telematicsnews info Brought to you by Ss E D Smartphone and apps Top stories Peugeot Connect Apps details released powered by Bouygues eM ifautoroute Peugeot Citroen has awarded a contract to French network operator Bouygues Telecom to support its Peugeot Connect Apps service to be made available on some car models in 17 European countries starting with the Peugeot 208 later this year The new suite of services will join Peugeot Connect SOS and Peugeot Connect Assistance together with the touchscreen form a set of useful features and practices as well as a new user experience Pages Jaunes Guide Michelin My Peugeot Peugeot Connect Apps will launch with ten apps to be used on a touchscreen inside the vehicle connected to the internet using a special 2G 3G USB key picture above Peugeot Connect Apps is a paid service with subscription Once the user agre
22. e USA info sbd co uk www sbd co uk 44 0 1908 305101 a Brought to you by S B D fotainmen Top stories U S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced the first ever federally proposed guidelines to encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk for in vehicle electronic devices The proposed voluntary guidelines would apply to communications entertainment information gathering and navigation devices or functions that are not required to safely eS FT operate the vehicle U he S commend criteria that manufacturers can use to ensure the systems or devices they provide in their vehicles are less likely to distract the driver with tasks not directly relevant to safely operating the vehicle or cause undue distraction by engaging the driver s eyes or hands for more than a very limited duration while driving Electronic warning system functions such as forward collision or lane departure alerts would not be subject to the proposed guidelines since they are intended to warn a driver of a potential crash and are not considered distracting devices The proposed guidelines would also recommend the disabling of the following operations by in vehicle electronic devices while driving unless the devices are intended for use by passengers and cannot reasonably be accessed or seen by the driver or unless the vehicle is stopped and the transmission shift lever is in park Limit the amount of ma
23. e is free installation of the GPS unit or black box and AA coordinates an appointment with their customer drivers to have the unit professionally installed The Drivesafe box also acts as an anti theft tracker which means the car can be traced quickly if stolen According to the company Drivesafe is capable of saving any driver money but is especially designed to assist young drivers new drivers and drivers with driving convictions in saving money Source AA Insurance TomTom has made a move into the insurance market by providing the technology to operate a new insurance product which bases premiums on driving behavior TomTom has teamed up with insurance broker Motaquote for the launch of Fair Pay Insurance a product that rewards good drivers with lower premiums Fair Pay Insurance gives drivers control over their insurance policies by using driving ability and behavior to allocate premiums rather than so called risk factors such as postcode gender age or vehicle type Drivers who sign up for Fair Pay will benefit from a specially developed TomTom PRO 3100 navigation device which includes Active Driver Feedback and LIVE Services This means policy holders can be alerted to driving events such as harsh cornering and sharp braking and benefit from accurate traffic information updated every two minutes They will also have a LINK tracking unit fitted in their vehicles allowing driver behaviour and habits to be monito
24. eiReREUR It BROS China Youth Poynt Technology Beijing CO LTD entity China Youth Goyor Technology Beijing Co Ltd China Youth Goyor China Youth League CYL is a youth movement of the People s Republic of China that plays a vital role in the development of China CYL has over 83 million young members between the ages of 14 and 28 the majority of which are typically well educated and influential As an initial objective of the China JV China Youth Goyor will focus on obtaining the Chinese Ministry licenses required for conducting the business of China Youth Poynt Limited securing data service agreements and preload agreements in China with major telecom companies and facilitating consumer usage of the Poynt mobile platform in China the China Youth Poynt Platform initially among CYL s over 83 million members As an initial performance benchmark of the China JV China Youth Goyor is to deliver at least 20 million active users in or around August 2012 Based on preliminary discussions China Youth Poynt Limited anticipates as many as 60 of CYL s membership may become active users approximately 50 million active users of the China Youth Poynt Platform Additionally the China Youth Poynt Platform will be marketed by the China JV to the broader smartphone population in China This rapidly growing market is expected to surpass 230 million users in 2012 Source Poynt EU Toyota launches TPEG over DAB traffic a
25. es to a contract he will receive the USB modem and one year s subscription which includes the use of 3G 2G networks without any usage restrictions Peugeot Connect Apps will work in 17 countries and there will be no extra charge for roaming The initial price of the pack will be less than 350 euros and can be renewed annually for less than 150 Source Bouygues Telecom Chevrolet MyLink aggregates content from the smartphone onto the seven inch high resolution full color touch screen display Connectivity will be ensured via USB or Bluetooth for mass storage devices including MP3 players iPod iPad etc There is also a dedicated plug in outlet for AUi XO Picture g fola Fi 7 Olz ION Aaa YIO Phx W aa certain personal music devices and smartphones that do not use USB or Bluetooth connections With Chevrolet MyLink in Cruze and Aveo the Smartphone in effect functions in the same way a hard drive would in an embedded infotainment system The system uses the latest technology and yet is intuitive to use offering real life benefits to today s drivers A selection of special apps will be offered for download later in the year making it possible to upgrade Chevrolet MyLink in accordance with individual needs The 7 color touch screen will be manufactured by LG electronics has a clean intuitive design with five easy to navigate menus Audio Pictures amp Movies Telephone Smartphone Link and Settings eac
26. fely switch between stations like traditional radio The first new cars with Aha integrations will begin shipping this fall and after market stereos with Aha integrated are available today Source Harman INRIX Making its European debut the all new ATS compact sedan was the star of Cadillac s stand at this year s Geneva Motor Show Developed around an all new lightweight rear wheel drive architecture the ATS sedan takes Cadillac into the world s largest selling luxury car segment One of the best features is Cadillac CUE Cadillac User Experience which offers ATS drivers a comprehensive infotainment system which merges intuitive design with industry first controls and commands such as proximity sensing hepatic feedback multi touch hand gestures and many more features based on a Linux operating system Source General Motors www telematicsnews info Brought to you by Ss f 3 D Top stories HARMAN has announced that Volkswagen AG will launch the new models of its best sellers VW Golf Audi A3 and Skoda Octavia with the next generation infotainment systems from HARMAN the volume of the contract is estimated at US 1 25 The new multimedia driven system will offer sophisticated features including Google Earth navigation brilliant graphics on the basis of the high performance NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset Internet access and wireless connectivity An embedded flash memory will provide navigation data which may
27. fety regulators will not complete the details of a rule mandating rearview cameras on all kkk passenger vehicles until the end of the year Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told IHTSA Congressional leaders on Tuesday 28th A 2008 law originally called on regulators to set new www nhtsa gov rear visibility standards for vehicles by Feb 28 2011 but Mr LaHood already had extended the deadline several times In January he told Congress that he expected the department to issue the requirement by Feb 29 The requirement is intended to protect children and other pedestrians from being hit by vehicles when the drivers are backing up and fail to see them About 228 deaths occur annually in such cases It estimates that using a camera to eliminate the rear blind spot could cut that number roughly in half The agency s original proposal called for the requirement to be phased in with all vehicles having the feature by September 2014 A rearview camera already comes standard on 45 percent of cars and trucks in the current model year Among the details that regulators want to resolve are how quickly a camera image must appear on the screen when the driver shifts the vehicle into reverse gear and the size of the area that must be shown ae S a FEF l l W n A g an Bana am n a diae a JPE gt Ea na sh a age 8 a ma Ze ie yo a aa Eek a n g F de am RA Ga a aA ie PA a ga Ba p ga Lv yo A VA
28. g Its temperature independent response makes it well suited for automotive applications and the mutual capacitance touch sensing is capable of accurately detecting touch in high humidity environments such as rain or snow Note TRW anticipates that the new multi graphic display technology will be ready for production in 2012 Source TRW Page 23 Telematics News mame SBD PRINCIPAL SPONSOR ADAS Connectivity amp more Top stories GM positions sensor fusion as the future of advanced driver assistance Coming this fall to XTS the available Driver Assistance Package is the first General Motors system of its kind to use sensor fusion which enables integration of a broad range of sensing and positioning technologies that can alert drivers of road hazards and help them avoid crashes Sensor fusion also is a building Lane Automatic block in the development of Departure Collision semi autonomous and fully Warning Preparation autonomous vehicles which are designed to maintain lane Rear Vision position and adapt to traffic Advanced Side Bli l ide Blind Camera with environments safety features Zone Rien D namic Guidelines It is envisioned that more sophisticated self driving Head Up Re Adaptive technology that could enable Display Traffic Alert Forward semi and fully autonomous sigan driving will be available by the end of the decade Sensor fusion development also is bolstered by GM s work on the EN V
29. h of them comprising a list of easy to select functions This infotainment technology will first be available with the Cruze and Aveo as of summer 2012 All Chevrolet MyLink equipped cars will also be fitted with a rearview camera Source General Motors Brought to you by SBD TN Telematics News PRINCIPAL SPONSOR e A A p J ABABRAA aN N ARARA C t oMmartpnone and apps lop stories The all new A Class will debut at the Geneva motor show on March 6 and will feature high levels of connectivity and integration for iPhone users Mercedes Benz has developed an advanced technology suite for the A Class giving owners of the hatchback access to all the key content of their iPhone through the car s floating touchscreen display and controller on the center armrest The A Class combines two new systems the Drive Kit Plus for Apple iPhone and the Digital DriveStyle App In a further world premiere Mercedes Benz will be introducing Siri in a vehicle with easy access to it from the Digital DriveStyle App While conventional voice recognition software demands the use of specific spoken commands Siri understands natural speech patterns and will even ask questions in return should more information be needed in order to complete a given task This allows natural speech input without the need for specific commands to send messages select music tracks and check the weather forecast or stock prices a
30. ications each year To this end Daimler has set up App Development Groups in both Palo Alto California USA and Bangalore India Source Daimler www telematicsnews info Brought to you by Ss EB D Smartphone and apps Top stories EXCLUSIVE Audi s Internet Radio app integration using WiFi Audi in Europe has launched the Audi Music Stream app for the iPhone iOS 5 0 device The app provides users access to Internet Radio stations and is compatible with Audi s high end MMI Navigation Plus infotainment system Status Working When the app is launched the iOS device connects to the infotainment system via WiFi Before being able to access internet radio stations from the head unit users need to pick their favorite stations on the phone app and then by pushing a button on the app send the station list to the MMI system jes Top 20 Favoriten S 977 Alternative These stations will then be made available on the head unit and users can ee Fi 0 op 1 tation navigate and play them via the MMI media menu without needing to Huy access the mobile device The solution also allows the user to access the M sess 3 bigFM phone s local media library wirelessly using the MMI system pM 977 The 80 s Channel 977 The Hitz Channel 1LLIVE ROCK ANTENNE Alterna In car system requirement A data enabled SIM card connected to the ae mobile telephone preparation high or alternative
31. le internet connectivity to take advantage of new technologies applications and services that will make high speed mobile 4G connectivity a standard feature in future Proton models starting with the upcoming P3 21A sedan Yes provides 4G cover for over 65 of the country s populated areas and is the only wireless network operator in the country that offers seamless 4G connectivity along the full 960km stretch of the North South Expressway and a large portion of the East Coast Expressway as well Up to five mobile devices can be connected to the car s micro wireless network at any one time providing high speed internet access to users In the future PROTON and Yes aim to enable drivers with smart applications like remote real time vehicle diagnostics security and location based services that will make the driving experience a safer more convenient and enjoyable one A competition on Facebook has been launched by both companies to give away the first 4G car a special edition Proton Inspira which will be the only one of its kind Source Proton Thailand Toyota launches smart G BOOK telematics Toyota Motor Thailand Co Ltd TMT has introduced the Toyota smart G BOOK app to mark their 50th anniversary in Thailand This is the first launch of the app in the world after Japan The intelligent application is equipped with all advanced technologies via smartphones and smart G BOOK Call Centre This new application is a telematic syste
32. ly a second phone Pais a J P bigFM using SAP SIM access profile EU Ford SYNC AppLink smartphone integration to go global Ford Motor Company has announced AppLink a feature which delivers voice control of smartphone apps from the driver s seat will be introduced globally as part of its voice control and in car connectivity system SYNC Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford revealed the forthcoming innovation at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona where he unveiled the new B MAX for the first time B MAX will be the first vehicle to feature SYNC in Europe Ford will announce when AppLink will be introduced as part of the SYNC system at a future date The global introduction of SYNC AppLink following a successful roll out in North America will deliver voice control of smart phone apps to even more Ford customers enabling them to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road while remaining connected when driving Ford aims to deliver voice control compatibility with apps for a wide range of services and is now actively seeking to partner with app developers on future opportunities as SYNC AppLink rolls out yy to customers globally Source Ford gt A n TN Telematics News Brought to you by SED PRINCIPAL SPONSOR Smartphone and apps HARMAN has developed an exclusive addition to its successful Toyota Touch amp Go and Toyota Touch amp Go Plus multimedia systems Through
33. m available for smartphone users The app allows users access to a whole host of information easily and quickly such as navigation advice on reducing energy consumption restaurant recommendations and locating shopping malls and Toyota service centers The smart G BOOK in Thailand is a continued developed model followed the original design in Japan Additional features include G Road and G Life to provide emergency services to enhance a secure driving for ultimate convenient and safe experience Source Toyota A a pay F ERG Dou 2 A m rou o you by l TN Telematics News SUI SBD PRINCIPAL SPONSOR Telematics and infotainment Top stories UK AA launches telematics insurance with stolen vehicle tracking The AA has launched Drivesafe a telematics product designed to reward safe drivers with lower insurance premiums The Drivesafe box is installed in the car where it collects information about speed cornering braking and the different roads being used as well as other technical information regarding how the car is being driven This is data is sent to the online Drivesafe Dashboard where users are able to see their driving reports This information is used to give users a score based on how they drive The premium is reviewed throughout the year to ensure it accurately reflects the user s driving behavior which may entail a discount added on top of initial savings offered with the Drivesafe product Ther
34. n millimeters 0 43 inches thick The rocker switches with fixed assignments hard keys have been rearranged and in the top version MMI navigation plus the large rotary pushbutton is a touch wheel with MMI touch Its touch sensitive surface lets drivers input letters and numbers by finger on top of the wheel The next level up the MMI radio adds a user terminal and electrically deployable 5 8 inch monitor It may be supplemented by the connectivity package which contains navigation preparation If the A3 customer wishes to purchase an SD card with navigation data at a later time or if the navigation package is selected with the car the MMI radio becomes a navigation system MMI navigation plus with MMI touch is available as the top version it is a media center with 60 GB memory capacity DVD drive and whole word voice control Aha by HARMAN has announced that it will out begin rolling service in Western Europe by the end of the month INRIX and TripAdvisor have reached agreements with Aha to deliver European content to the Aha platform this year Aha is powering the Web connected fourth band of radio Aha users can choose from tens of thousands of audio stations Aha delivers a unique experience by letting users prioritize and customize the stations they want When Aha is connected to a compatible in car entertainment system the users top stations become radio preset buttons so drivers can sa
35. nd travel services Toyota has become a first manufacturer in the UK to provide TPEG digital traffic information service The new Land Cruiser V8 2012 features the Toyota Touch Pro It is also available as part of the Technology Pack option that is offered for the 2012 Prius T Spirit Toyota Touch Pro is the most sophisticated satellite navigation system offered by Toyota The system incorporates a double tuner DAB DAB DMB digital radio as standard making it compatible with a new advanced Transport Protocol Export Group TPEG traffic information service Based on a digital communication channel TPEG represents a significant improvement over existing RDS TMC analogue systems because it can carry far more information Not only will its pin point accuracy enable better navigation routing but it will also supplement a basic traffic event and flow service with information on parking availability and fuel prices adding additional information including speed limits and weather thereafter Equipped with voice recognition Toyota Touch Pro allows the driver to input a full destination in just one shot make a phone call or to pick a specific song from a connected iPod with a single voice command It also provides access to SMS messages and emails and includes a text to speech message readout facility Source Toyota Europe Page 13 Ap A n TN Telematics News Navigation and traffic Renault R Link to use TomTom navi 1 3m
36. nual inputs required text to the driver NHTSA is also considering future Phase II proposed guidelines that might address devices or systems that are not built into the vehicle but are brought into the vehicle and used while driving including aftermarket and portable personal electronic devices such as navigation systems smart phones electronic tablets and pads and other mobile communications devices A third set of proposed guidelines Phase Ill may address voice activated controls to further minimize distraction in factory installed aftermarket and portable devices NHTSA will also hold public hearings on the proposed guidelines to solicit public comment The hearings will take place in March and will be held in Los Angeles Chicago and Washington D C Source NHTSA e Follow us on Twitter Join the Telematics News TelematicsNews LinkedIN Group in a n TN Telematics News Brought to you by SBD PRINCIPAL SPONSOR Telematics and infotainment Top stories Audi A3 gets upgradeable infotainment platform Audi phone box The modular infotainment platform makes its debut in the new A3 making hardware updates a simple task which keeps the system up to date When the system is started the monitor of the MMI operating system is electrically deployed from the instrument panel It has an elegant and high end look with a high gloss black housing made of ultra lightweight magnesium which is only eleve
37. on cars in the U S and its introduction to Europe in one of the most affordable vehicles in Ford s European range will help take the company a significant step further towards its target of 13 SYNC million customers by 2015 3 5 million of which are planned for Europe Ford s Emergency Assistance feature alerts local emergency services after an accident in the correct language for more than 30 countries and is the most advanced system of its type During the development of the Emergency Assistance feature Ford worked with the European Emergency Number Association EENA gaining valuable input into the system design The activation of an airbag or the vehicle s emergency fuel pump shut off prompts the vehicle to initiate an emergency call using a pre recorded message through the occupant s Bluetooth connected mobile phone SYNC can also read aloud incoming SMS text messages from compatible mobile phones The system automatically updates phonebook entries while audio files can be browsed using simple voice commands The USB port also enables the implementation of software upgrades for future enhancements and features Source Ford Page 6 Brought to you by Ss f 3 D Top stories PROTON Malaysia s national car maker and Yes a 4G network T operator have announced a collaboration to offer Malaysia s first 2a 4G Internet Cars The collaboration will use the two companies strengths in vehicle engineering and mobi
38. red This information can then be viewed by the policy holder in their driver dashboard an online tool that details journey and driver behaviour data and in regular email bulletins Source TomTom www telematicsnews info kad D E roy Oo YOU TN Telematics News SOUCY SBD Telematics and infotainment Top stories OnStar selects Telefonica to expand telematics to new markets sta r Selefonica OnStar has selected Madrid based Telefonica Digital and Telefonica Multinational Solutions to provide mobile to mobile connectivity in support of its future expansion to markets outside of the United States Canada and China OnStar will rely on Telefonica s extensive international GSM mobile standard network and its M2M automotive expertise to offer key services such as Automatic Crash Notification Emergency Services Turn by Turn Navigation Diagnostics Remote Mobile connectivity and more OnStar s connected mobility solutions are enabled by its Advanced Telematics Operating Management System ATOMS It is the most powerful automotive cloud platform on the market today connecting to more than 6 million OnStar customers globally The initial agreement the length of which was undisclosed focuses on offering current OnStar services The agreement has the potential over time to include the development and creation of future offerings between the two companies Source General Motors EU BMW starts using Vodafone SIM for
39. s well as to make appointments Along with Facebook Twitter and so on the Digital DriveStyle App developed by Daimler offers further services and content to suit the digital lifestyle and will be available to download free of charge from the Apple iTunes store Source Daimler Mercedes Benz to launch app store for COMAND Online The advantage of this is that applications can be continually updated in the cloud and new applications released to Mercedes Benz customers without the need to visit a Safe and access to the internet on convenient workshop 16 50 TA Verizon Wire 88080 gt Navi Audio Tel Video System gt the move is In this sense on March 31st 2012 a new Mercedes Benz App to access News will be available to COMAND Online customers Additionally Mercedes Benz Apps for COMAND already Rianne available in a whole n series of Mercedes Benz models the fully integrated multimedia system COMAND Online was introduced in 2011 Mercedes Benz is firmly convinced that the future lies with cloud computing The software used in the COMAND Online applications is not stored in the vehicle but runs off the Daimler Vehicle Backend Online will be offered soon in the new Mercedes Benz App Shop The first two Mercedes Benz Apps to become available in the App Shop will be the Parking Finder and Morningstar Finance that offers access to stock prices It is planned to introduce a dozen or so new appl
40. three semi autonomous electric concept vehicles unveiled at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo By combining GPS with vehicle to vehicle communications distance sensing and object detection technologies EN V can be driven both manually and autonomously the latter allowing it to automatically select the fastest route based on real time traffic information Among the technologies that GM is looking to develop for Ey SENSOR FUSION HELPS DEVELOPMENT OF 8 8 8 p ACTIVE SAFETY DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS Integrating cameras radar laser radar sensors GPS and digital mapping is intended to make drivers more aware and help avert crashes future active safety systems is LIDAR a light detecting and ranging technology that can measure the distance to a vehicle or object by illuminating it often using pulses from a laser Although LIDAR is no replacement for driver vision it can become another set of eyes when visibility has deteriorated due to inclement weather or darkness When combined with radar cameras and ultrasonic sensors LIDAR has potential crash avoidance capability A more advanced positioning system using more accurate GPS and digital mapping also is expected to play an important role on future active safety systems because it helps locate vehicles in relation to one another While GPS effectiveness can be limited in urban canyon environments where high rise buildings can interfere with satellite signals the technology is still considered
41. to ride along to the same destination If the driver accepts this suggestion he will be automatically guided to wherever the person is waiting and then to the final destination of the ride The driver charges the passenger a certain amount of the driving costs which means he saves money and driving together is also good for the environment Up to now the Bosch navigation system has been known primarily for its impressive 3D artMap a well developed curve warning assistant a fuel saving eco route and the INRIX Real Time Traffic in app purchase a real time traffic congestion warning service The NAVTEQ map material that is constantly available in the device offline covers Germany Austria and Switzerland as well as all the major trans European highways Other products in the app store include navigation solutions for France the Iberian Peninsula Italy Great Britain the Benelux countries and Scandinavia Source Bosch www telematicsnews info 2 A m rou o you by l TN Telematics News SOUCY SBD Navigation and traffic Top stories Poynt forms JV with China Youth League to drive POI search business Poynt Corporation has announced that the Company has finalized the structuring of its first Asian operating entity Poynt Asia Hong Kong Limited Poynt HK and the formation of a joint venture the China JV or China Youth Poynt Limited between Poynt HK and China Youth League s affiliated P
42. u 00019 i TN Telematics News SUI SBD PRINCIPAL SPONSOR Smartphone and apps Top stories Samsung partners with Toyota to create in car smartphone integration Samsung Electronics has announced a new partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation to create Samsung Car Mode Application that seamlessly connects Samsung smartphones to Toyota s In Vehicle Infotainment IVI system 24 Seoul A 10 00 AM The collaboration will see the integration of a wide array of Samsung s smartphone ob pa X and mobile communication technologies with Toyota s IVI to add enhanced Music Location Phone connectivity multimedia capabilities and internet services via MirrorLink 5 Because samsungs Alice coop The Samsung Car Mode Application will leverage safety in car UX a voice command technology embedded within smartphones to provide advanced functionality at navigation and location based services Samsung in partnership with Toyota is un 15 2011 Wed creating innovative solutions to satisfy the needs of shared customers driving the development of new integrated functions and experiences Good Morning Your next schedule is at 9 town from 10 30AM Plans have been drawn up to commence commercialization in the second quarter of this year with the solution being unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona Dr WP Hong Executive Vice President at Samsung Mobile said Samsung looks forward to the shared success
43. vers a choice of the fastest or shortest route to their destination but also an ecological route to minimize the emissions and fuel consumption The Toyota Touch amp Go Plus offers additional functionality such as 3D city views advanced voice recognition integrated email and calendar options and a play more like this music function HARMAN also has included text to speech SMS messaging support through Touch amp Go Plus messages can be safely read aloud to the driver and replies can be sent using customizable templates Source Harman Subscribe to Telematics News by email www telematicsnews info kad D E fou O VOU i TN Telematics News SOMME SBD Smartphone and apps Top stories New Sony Xperia phones to ship with RealVNC tech for in car access RealVNC s remote access technology has been integrated in Sony Mobile Communication s Android based Xperia smartphones enabling them to connect to vehicle infotainment systems so that drivers can access their smartphone applications safely from the dashboard display The technology can also be used in customer support services by helpdesk agents to provide better support to Xperia users VNC Automotive the technology from RealVNC can automatically detect access and control virtually any mobile device or desktop computer from a vehicle s touch screen or fixed input devices such as steering wheel switches and head unit buttons and
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