Hughes Telematics to Develop Downloadable Programs for Passenger Cars
Marissa Brassfield — February 20, 2009 — Autos
Hughes Telematics, the company that’s created the latest in-car communication systems for Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz, is working on a new series of compatible downloadable widgets that will make your car responsive to inputs from exterior sources, like a cell phone or laptop computer.
According to the New York Times, potential applications include a carbon emissions estimator loaded with tips on how to shrink your footprint, a camera that would automatically snap and e-mail photos of individuals around the car during a break-in and an iPhone app that can unlock doors, start the engine and reset the alarm.
According to the New York Times, potential applications include a carbon emissions estimator loaded with tips on how to shrink your footprint, a camera that would automatically snap and e-mail photos of individuals around the car during a break-in and an iPhone app that can unlock doors, start the engine and reset the alarm.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Car - The trend of developing downloadable programs for passenger cars, allowing them to be responsive to inputs from exterior sources.
2. Smartphone Integration - The trend of developing smartphone apps that can unlock doors, start the engine, and perform other functions for passenger cars.
3. In-car Safety and Security - The trend of using in-car communication systems to enhance safety and security features, such as automatically snapping and emailing photos of individuals around the car during a break-in.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The industry that can benefit from developing compatible downloadable widgets and smartphone apps for passenger cars, creating new ways to interact and enhance the driving experience.
2. Mobile Technology - The mobile technology industry can explore opportunities in developing smartphone integration solutions for cars, allowing users to control various car functions through their smartphones.
3. Internet of Things (iot) - The IoT industry can leverage the connected car trend to develop innovative in-car safety and security features, such as using sensors and cameras to detect and prevent break-ins.
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