IS Presentation: Car Technology By Kamila Singh

Car Technology Basics OnStar has been a popular feature in many cars [General Motors] Remotely unlock cars, reduce gas flow to a stolen vehicle or dial 911 Remotely unlock cars, reduce gas flow to a stolen vehicle or dial 911 Sync System can be found in newer Ford cars Voice activated on-demand traffic, sports and weather reports, & GPS assisted navigation Voice activated on-demand traffic, sports and weather reports, & GPS assisted navigation

Car Technology Statistics Over half the cars currently sold in the United States is compatible with MP3 players [ex. iPods] Eighty percent of cars can connect with wireless Bluetooth sets as well

Upcoming Car Technology Hyundai launching a system that warms motorists when they drift out of the lane they are traveling in. BMW is releasing a Pedestrian detection software [works with heat seeking cameras] – FLIR Systems

Upcoming Car Technology - Ford Ford will release a fully functional dashboard computer complete with keyboard for people who need to access the internet The car owner will be able to customize the computer in the car to their liking, with various settings that will be available The car owner will be able to customize the computer in the car to their liking, with various settings that will be available Works Solution will be installed on full sized pick-ups and vans this spring. System costs $1,195 and a monthly access. It includes a 6 inch touch screen computer that runs on Windows System costs $1,195 and a monthly access. It includes a 6 inch touch screen computer that runs on Windows

Companies Involved Microsoft, Nokia, and OnStar are among some of the few technology companies that are offering car companies a helping hand. AT&T “CruiseCast” is planning on launching an in-car entertainment service with 22 satellite TV channels $1,299 & $28 monthly- good for tailgaters & families $1,299 & $28 monthly- good for tailgaters & families

Why Car Technology? With the economy in a slump, new technology in cars are more appealing Boost sales and draw attention to car industry Boost sales and draw attention to car industry Many consumers already have cell phones and other gadgets with the latest technology, to be able to have a car with that kind of technology may interest them

Bibliography “Technology’s Next Frontier: In-Car Computing” By Brandon Griggs