Daewoo Selects QNX For In-Car Navigation System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OTTAWA and SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2003 QNX A multiuser, multitasking, real time operating system for PCs from QNX Software Systems, Ltd., Ottawa, Ontario (www.qnx.com), that is noted for its low-memory requirement and rapid response. Similar to Unix, it has been in use since the early 1980s. Software Systems today announced that Daewoo Precision Industries has selected the QNX(R) Neutrino neutrino (n  trē`nō) [Ital.,=little neutral (particle)], elementary particle with no electric charge and a very small mass emitted during the decay of certain other particles. (R) realtime operating system See real time operating system. (RTOS (1) (RealTime Operating System) An operating system designed for use in a real time computer system. See real time system, embedded system, process control and OS-9. ) as the foundation for its next generation of in-car navigation systems. A centerpiece in Daewoo's VisionJoy line of vehicle information systems, the navigation system is available today in Korea through Daewoo's network of automotive retailers. The VisionJoy system is an integrated navigation and information unit that relies on the QNX Neutrino RTOS for its ultra-reliable operation. The system uses a touch screen interface and GPS-enabled communications to provide drivers with services such as traffic and congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. updates, automatic route selection and detailed "turn-by-turn" voice directions. To deliver quick command response times and superior performance, the VisionJoy system takes advantage of QNX Neutrino's proven realtime capabilities and modular, memory-protected design. A range of integrated QNX software modules, including the Photon microGUI(R), graphics drivers, networking stacks and a flash file manager, help deliver a seamless user experience. "We're very pleased that Daewoo has selected QNX technology to deploy this and other in-car navigation products," said Dan Dodge Dan Dodge is the co-creator of the QNX Realtime Operating system (with Gordon Bell). They began the project while students at the University of Waterloo in 1980. After moving to Kanata, Ontario, (a high-tech area outside Ottawa) to start Quantum Software Systems , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of QNX Software Systems. "With our robust, automotive-grade OS technology and industry-leading development environment, we look forward to a continued and successful relationship with Daewoo." About QNX Software Systems Founded in 1980, QNX Software Systems is the industry leader in realtime, microkernel (1) The part of an operating system that is specialized for the hardware it is running in. The other components of the OS interact with the microkernel in a message-based relationship and do not have to be rewritten when the OS is ported to a new platform. OS technology. The inherent reliability, scalable architecture, and proven performance of the QNX Neutrino RTOS make it the most trusted foundation for future-ready applications in the networking, automotive, medical, and industrial automation markets. Companies worldwide like Cisco, Ford, Johnson Controls, Siemens, and Texaco depend on the QNX technology for their mission- and life-critical applications. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, QNX Software Systems maintains offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, and distributes its products in more than 100 countries worldwide. Visit http://www.qnx.com. Reader Information Web: www.qnx.com Email: info@qnx.com QNX, Neutrino, Momentics, and 'Build a more reliable world' are registered trademarks of QNX Software Systems Ltd. in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective owners. |
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