1. Ford SYNC David Canzonetta CSCE 436 14 October 2014

2. Overview Past approaches and similar systems Ford and Microsoft partnership to create technically sound application Future predictions that came true

3. What is Ford SYNC? In-vehicle communication and entertainment interface Voice-activated control of music and phones Simple voice commands to place calls and cycle through music library

4. Past Approaches and Similar Systems Inevitably of vehicle and personal device integration apparent by early 2000s Technological growth of the decade stymied product development Market research determined user desires and contributed to initial design

5. Ford and Microsoft Partnership Ford partners with Microsoft to create effective application New significant concepts appear at Ford Technical benefits and functions

6. Future Predictions Article accurately predicted some features that were added to new Ford models Interface redesign Touch-screen displays in certain models

9. Summary Past approaches and similar systems Ford and Microsoft partnership to create technically sound application Future predictions that came true

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11. References Ghangurde, Mukund. "Ford’s SYNC® and Microsoft Windows Embedded Automotive Make Digital Lifestyle a Reality on the Road." (n.d.): 1-8. Google Scholar. Web. 13 Oct. 2014.