Telcordia Turns Ford Car into Wireless Communication Center; Ground-Breaking Technology Creates Seamless Communication between Mobile Phones, Automobiles.PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- In collaboration with Ford Motor Company, Telcordia (www.telcordia.com) today revealed a completely wireless-enabled Ford Five Hundred sedan Sedan (sədäN`), town (1990 pop. 22,407), Ardennes dept., NE France, on the Meuse River. A noted textile center since the 16th cent., Sedan also has metal and brewing industries. The town became part of French crown lands in 1642. . 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 A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. , GPS, location-based-services (LBS (Location-Based Services) See mobile positioning. ) 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 Originally coined to mean the convergence of telecommunications and information processing, the term later evolved to refer to automation in automobiles. GPS navigation, integrated hands-free cellphones, wireless communications and automatic driving assistance systems all come under the solution are being incorporated with the Telcordia Maestro(TM) IMS (1) See IP Multimedia Subsystem. (2) (Information Management System) An early IBM hierarchical DBMS for IBM mainframes. IMS was widely implemented throughout the 1970s under MVS and continues to be used under z/OS. 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: 1. Remote monitoring (protocol) remote monitoring - (RMON) A network management protocol that allows network information to be gathered at a single computer. Whereas SNMP gathers network data from a single type of Management Information Base (MIB), RMON 1 defines nine additional MIBs that provide a 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. 2. 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. 3. Infotainment - Families on the go can enjoy direct download of podcasts, MP3 music that are seamlessly transferred to cars 4. Location-based roadside assistance - A quick and easy way to direcly 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. About Telcordia Telcordia Technologies Telcordia Technologies, formerly Bell Communications Research, Inc. or Bellcore, is a telecommunications research and development (R&D) company based in the United States and created on January 1 1984 as part of the 1982 Modification of Final Judgment that broke up , Inc. is a leading global provider of telecommunications network A telecommunications network is a of telecommunications links and nodes arranged so that messages may be passed from one part of the network to another over multiple links and through various nodes. software and services for IP, wireline, wireless, and cable. As the industry continuously evolves, Telcordia is focused on being the undisputed transformation partner for its customers. By delivering flexible, standards-based software solutions and consulting services that optimize complex network and business support systems, Telcordia helps customers transform their business while aggressively reducing costs and growing revenues. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J., with offices throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . (www.telcordia.com) |
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