CarMD Earns Coveted CES Innovations Award.Mobile Technology Device Helps Drivers Identify "Check Engine" Problems and More FOUNTAIN VALLEY Fountain Valley, city (1990 pop. 53,691), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1957. Chiefly residential, Fountain Valley also has diverse manufactures, including apparel, computer equipment, semiconductors, and medical equipment. A U.S. navy helicopter facility is there. , Calif. -- CarMD.com Corp. announced today that its CarMD(TM) diagnostic tool has received the 2007 CES Innovation Award from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) ) and the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for outstanding design and engineering excellence in consumer electronics. CarMD (www.CarMD.com), which won in the Innovation Award's Mobile Technology category, is a revolutionary new automotive device that empowers drivers to monitor their vehicle's health in ways that only a trained mechanic could until now. "Earlier this year, after nearly a decade under development, we launched CarMD to benefit drivers of all ages and income levels," said Kristin Brocoff, marketing manager for CarMD.com Corp. "The CES Innovations Award validates our efforts and recognizes the many benefits that our multi-patented product provides - from a better way to inspect a used car before buying to lessening the worries associated with aCheck Engine' problems and haggling over repair estimates." The CarMD handheld tester, which fits easily inside a glove compartment glove compartment n. A small storage container in the dashboard of an automobile. Also called glove box. glove compartment Noun a small storage area in the dashboard of a car Noun , works on all 1996 and newer cars, light trucks, SUVs and minivans in the U.S. - foreign and domestic. The handy, easy-to-use device can quick check an unlimited number of vehicles. Within seconds, its color-coded LEDs tell the driver if the vehicle's systems are running normally, which is beneficial when inspecting a used car or preparing for a road trip. Launched in March 2006, CarMD is available direct to consumers for $89.99 online at www.CarMD.com. CarMD customers also gain free access to an unprecedented diagnostic database with coverage for up to three household vehicles and support from ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) A relational DBMS from Sybase that runs on Windows NT/2000, Linux and a variety of Unix platforms. ASE is a comprehensive and robust data management product with a long history dating back to the late 1980s. Certified See certification. technicians. This feature is invaluable in helping drivers with little or no automotive experience determine why their "Check Engine" light is on. To obtain a detailed diagnostic report for their vehicle, CarMD customers simply install the CarMD software, link the tester to their PC via included USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connector and create an account. The CarMD online database does the rest, including run a report with probable cause Apparent facts discovered through logical inquiry that would lead a reasonably intelligent and prudent person to believe that an accused person has committed a crime, thereby warranting his or her prosecution, or that a Cause of Action has accrued, justifying a civil lawsuit. and estimated dealer repair costs. There are no monthly or annual subscription costs for the software or ASE support, which is also available by toll-free phone: 888.MyCarMD (888.692.2763), if you can't get to a computer but need a diagnosis. "Priced below a typical trip to the repair shop, CarMD provides empowerment and value for drivers," noted Keith Andreasen, CarMD's director of technical services. "In the unfortunate event that your aCheck Engine' light comes on, you can now quickly determine the problem and what you can reasonably expect to pay to fix it. Drivers across the country are benefiting from CarMD, whether by saving time and money on repair costs, examining a used vehicle before buying it, or simply obtaining peace of mind before taking a family road trip," he added. About CES Innovations Award Since 1989, the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have given consumer technology manufacturers and developers an opportunity to have their newest products judged by a preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade press. Recognizing the most innovative consumer electronics products in 31 categories, Innovations has become a hallmark hallmark, mark impressed on silverwork or goldwork to signify official approval of the standard of purity of the metal, also called plate mark. The hallmark was introduced by statute in England in 1300 and enforced by the Goldsmiths' Hall, London. for the best-designed products in consumer technology. See the Best of Innovations special display in the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. Grand Lobby during the 2007 International CES January 8-11, 2007. About CarMD.com Corp. The mission of Fountain Valley, Calif.-based CarMD.com Corp. is to empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems consumers by providing the tools and information needed to make better-educated decisions about their vehicle's health and maintenance. Distributed by CarMD.com Corp., CarMD costs $89.99 and is available in the U.S. direct to consumers via two convenient options: 1) toll-free phone: 888.MyCarMD (888.692.2763), or 2) online at www.CarMD.com. (Media Note: Product photography, review samples and interviews are available upon request. For more information or to schedule a meeting with CarMD during CES 2007, please email: KristinB@CarMD.com) |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion