Digital Technology in your Car

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR CAR Safety Technology 1975 2000 2002 1959 1995 On-board computers, Pre-crash system Automotive passive night vision system General Motors' Night Vision Safety boot with crumple zone ESP systems Datsun 280Z on-board Capable of triggering safety precautions prior to an impending accident Mercedes-Benz ESP computers begin appearing on leading consumer vehicles. 2001 Lane departure warning system 1959 1960s 1978 1995 2006 Brake assisting system Mercedes-Benz's Brake Distronic Plus system. The Seat belts Air Bags Anti-lock braking Autonomous cruise Volvo General Motors system control Mitsubishi's laser based ACC system Nissan Motors' lane keeping support system system enables the passenger car to brake autonomously when a collision is imminent Applications Driver Reviver Car Butler Taking rest breaks during travel over the holidays and long weekends has never been easier than with the The creators of Car Butler have IPHONE 9:41 AM packed a lot into this free app. Cat butler can locate nearby 1st of 3 Suggested Route Q Search or Address B Tuk St velley Berley service stations, your nearest car wash, where to find a decent car mechanic and even places for you to park your car. To prevent incurring parking fines, simply record the location of your parked car and get app to alert you of the expiry time of parking spot or meter. A nice little touch added to this app is its 5 day weather forecast function, With the launch of the free Driver Reviver app. IPhone 3G, car applications Wherever you may be in Australia, this app will help you locate your nearest Driver Reviver rest stop 10th St were introduced. 14th S Car safety apps include: performance apps, mileage and maintenance apps. where free refreshments 17 such as biscuits, tea and coffee are offered. Driver Reviver and Car butler are some examples. predicting the weather of your current location, so you'll know whether to have an umbrella or sunscreen handy! The future Rearview cameras Inflatable rear safety belt Cross-path cameras: show a 180 degree view from the back or front of your vehicle and can alert you if another car is approaching as you back up or pull out of a blind drive. Infiniti's Around View:360 degree view from the back or front of your vehicle, using a computer to stitch together four camera feeds. Airbag and safety belt all in one (it helps spread the crash forces around the body better to further reduce the risk of injury in a crash). ) Intelligent vehicle system using advanced Wi-Fi technology Ford's SYNC'platform System can transmit your vehicle's location and recognize other vehicles around you. System can warn of an oncoming car when you'd like to overtake or alert you when a car is about go through a red light is an innovative system that allows you to do things like access online travel booking services or get a personalized vehicle health report. SYNC functions by connecting your car to the Internet via wireless hotspots or a mobile broadband device such as your smartphone. It even creates its own wireless access point for you and your etc. passengers. 1231 P Auto park system Toyota Entune System is comparable to Ford's SYNC and offers easy access to multiple mobile features via the on-board computer interface. Connected via Bluetooth to your smartphone, the system is able to access popular phone applications such as Pandora streaming music or Microsoft's Bing search. Auto-parking system, which uses ultrasonic sensors to automatically park the car without touching neighboring vehicles. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM Understanding how a GPS navigation system works The GPS device uses a series of satellites that are in orbit around the earth to pinpoint your location. That information is used in conjunction with the maps and associated date on the GPS navigation unit to guide you to your chosen destination. Since their widespread consumer adoption, GPS navigation systems have advanced dramatically. Lighter than a thick comprehensive roadmap GPS units are not confined Will pinpoint exactly where you are on the map to country boundaries Don't You Find Me Attractive Anymore? S Mahaffie Cir Unlike a printed street directory, you don't need a new GPS for each city you are driving in. Maps are generally supplied by country. S Mahaffie, PI Easily mounted on to windshield or dashboard for easy viewing Arrival Turn In 3:07: 0.7 Menu Option of choosing between Even if you're on your own you can have a familiar companion, with celebrity historical and real time traffic data. Historical: pre-downloaded and stored maps Real Time: retrieve data on the spot , some GPS units can even get information transmitted back from other road users Audible driving instructions to direct you, allowing you to keep your eyes on the road voices like Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie, John Cleese or even Flavor Flav. Yeah Вoyee! INFOTAINMENT Digital Radio In-car video or entertainments systems Digital Radio offers better audio quality and can technically provide more services from the same spectrum. Hardware units capable of playing CDs. MP35, DVDS, video games and even allowing internet access in the car. These units can be factory or retro-fitted. e In-dash First car radio Mount onto the car's front panel (replaces the audio head unit/ control centre) LCD monitor may slide out of the deck upon car's engine starting, then flips into viewing position. 1930 First Motorola brand car radio, model 5T71 (reproduction).