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Posts tagged with 'Consumer Electronics Show'

Don’t (have to) touch that dial

Posted Jan 27, 2011, by John Day

I wasn’t able to attend the Consumer Electronics Show this year so I appreciated Visteon’s invitation to tour their CES exhibit at their headquarters near Detroit. Highlights included their C-Beyond and Growth Market demo vehicles, but I was also intrigued by an application that helps vehicle occupants find the music they like wherever they are. Visteon says its C-Beyond vehicle includes more than … Read More

Tags: CES, Consumer Electronics Show, 3M, Visteon, TerreNet, TNet

Growth apps for automotive chips

Posted Jan 28, 2010, by John Day

You probably know that Renesas Technology and NEC Electronics are merging, reportedly to become the third-largest semiconductor company. It’s not clear how the respective product lines will come together, but Renesas and NEC both have a strong presence in the auto industry, so the deal is significant and it follows a dismal year. Business prospects today are definitely better than they were a year … Read More

Tags: Powertrain Control, Portable Device Connectivity, Renesas Technology, Automotive Semiconductors, Consumer Electronics Show, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, SH74552, Obstacle Detection, Paul Fox, SH74562, Dashboard Displays, NEC Electronics

The future-proof virtual platform

Posted Jan 21, 2010, by John Day

DENSO’s Blue Harmony is among the more recent in-vehicle communications and infotainment systems to hit the market. Like others in the space, Blue Harmony promises compatibility with current and future devices for consumers who want to stay connected while in their car. DENSO says Blue Harmony will allow drivers to access their consumer electronics devices and off-board information and services safely. … Read More

Tags: In-Vehicle Communications, DENSO, Infotainment, App Store, Visteon, Voice Recognition, AutoLinQ, 802.11, iSuppli, Consumer Electronics Show, Phil Magney, Continental AG, Telematics, Blue Harmony, Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication, Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling