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Continental Connects Consumers to In-Vehicle Multimedia at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show
by admin on Jan.06, 2010, under Other
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ — Consumer Electronics Show (CES) attendees are invited to Microsoft’s booth, located in the Las Vegas Convention Cocktail dresses with sleeves Center, Booth 7853, on January 7-10 to receive a hands-on demonstration of Continental’s Multi Media Platform (MMP). Continental will provide a first-hand look at how it is utilizing the Windows Embedded Auto software platform to transform the driving experience by connecting drivers seamlessly to the people, information and entertainment they care about while they are on the road.
Making the Right Connection
Continental is working with its automotive customers to equip a wide range of vehicle platforms - from luxury to affordable cars - with the high-tech features that consumers demand. Continental’s MMP, which is a scalable hardware solution that includes radio, CD/DVD player, navigation, and many additional interfaces to connect consumer electronic devices. The MMP is built on the Windows Embedded Auto platform, from Microsoft’s Windows Embedded business, which makes it easily upgradeable and, therefore, will help “future-proof” their vehicles and bridge the development cycles between the automotive and consumer electronics industries. Continental plans to leverage Microsoft’s large development community to help continuously bring new applications to its Multi Media Platform.
High-Tech Features are Available for Affordable Cars
Continental’s flexible Multi Media Platform is scalable and is designed to provide automakers with the ability to pick and choose from a variety of consumer electronic, red dresses for women features. For instance, an entry-level version of Continental’s Multimedia platform, ideal for high end entertainment and entry navigation systems, is expected to provide: a radio; hands-free calling utilizing Bluetooth wireless technology; access to online services like Internet radio, dresses online and the ability to easily connect and play personal music collections via either portable devices, USB or SD Cards brought into the vehicle.
