Press Release:
Telcordia Turns Ford Car into Wireless Communication Center
Ground-breaking technology creates seamless communication between mobile phones, automobiles
Piscataway, NJ - May 3 2006 - In collaboration with Ford Motor Company., Telcordia (www.telcordia.com) today revealed a completely wireless-enabled Ford Five Hundred sedan. This latest development from Telcordia's world-renown Advanced Technology organization demonstrates Telcordia's innovative approach to leveraging technology and capitalizing on new market opportunities as the lines between some of the consumer's most treasured assets -- cars and communications -- blur. The Five Hundred showcases a seamless transition between car, MP3 player, GPS, location-based-services (LBS) enabling consumers to simplify their lives by converging communication and entertainment into one automotive environment.
The highly-rated Five Hundred sedan was provided by Ford to Telcordia to equip the vehicle with complete wireless technology that will do everything from remotely unlocking doors, to playing MP3 audio to providing detailed diagnostics that keep a car in shape and fuel-efficient. Telcordia's IP-based end-to-end service platform is technology-agnostic across cellular and WiFi networks and is satellite-enabled for GPS and roadside assistance. Elements of the telematics solution are being incorporated with the Telcordia® Maestro™ IMS Portfolio of products, services and applications that enable carriers to offer any service, over any network, via any device.
"The Telcordia telematics solution demonstrates the innovative spirit and forward-thinking momentum for which Telcordia is known," said Adam Drobot, President and Chief Technical Officer, Advanced Technology Solutions, Telcordia. "The Telcordia technology, along with Ford's vision for superior quality and customer satisfaction is a natural fit as we work together for a better, more exciting experience for consumers."
Specific features of the Telcordia-enabled Ford Five Hundred include:
- Remote monitoring and control- Ability to monitor the car via the Internet, including tracking speed and location. This is especially important for companies with fleets, for instance, who need to monitor employees and vehicles on the road.
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting - Users can check service needs, including finding out why a check engine light is lit or when its time for an oil change.
- Infotainment - Families on the go can enjoy direct download of podcasts, MP3 music that are seamlessly transferred to cars
- Location-based roadside assistance - A quick and easy way to directly request assistance.
Wireless-enabled cars such as this one will provide an ideal atmosphere for third-parties to provide valuable solutions such as roadside assistance, MP3 and video content, which help increase customer satisfaction and drive profits from new revenue sources.
Contact:
Krista Wald
Telcordia Technologies, Inc.
732-699-5050
kwald@telcordia.com
Sharon Oddy
Telcordia Technologies, Inc.
732-699-4203
oddys@telcordia.com