Panasonic Automotive Systems Company Of America's Next Generation
In-Vehicle Infotainment Platform Brings Advanced Capabilities And
Unprecedented Upgradability
DETROIT, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic
Automotive Systems Company of America, an industry-leading supplier
of mobile audio and in-vehicle electrical systems, announced an
upgrade of its in-car connected infotainment platform. The latest
upgrade includes an HTML5 web browser.
As announced at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in
Las Vegas, the latest version of
Panasonic's platform is being used by Chevrolet to deploy a
flexible application framework on select 2014 Chevrolet models with
the MyLink infotainment system. The new framework will allow
drivers to add apps and features to their vehicle after the initial
purchase, allowing vehicle infotainment systems to improve over
time. The framework includes an app catalog that will allow
vehicle owners to choose from a menu of available applications
specifically designed for the in-vehicle experience.
"Customers now expect their vehicle to be an integral part of
their fully connected lifestyle. Panasonic's automotive platform
brings our expertise in fully connected home solutions to the
vehicle, enabling our customers to deploy compelling connected
features to automotive consumers," said Tom
Gebhardt, President of Panasonic Automotive Systems of
America. "The HTML5 web browser we've added to the platform is a
key enabler for connected features such as the Flexible Application
Framework Chevrolet is launching on MyLink."
Chevrolet's MyLink features a high-resolution, full-color
touch screen display that seamlessly integrates online
services such as Pandora® internet radio
and Stitcher SmartRadio® via Bluetooth-enabled
phones.
MyLink also enables speech recognition to initiate actions such
as making phone calls, selecting a radio station or playing music
from a personal device.
"GM customers will soon be able to personalize and update the
apps in their vehicles," said GM Chief Infotainment Officer
Phil Abram, "compared to today, when
you purchase a vehicle and the infotainment features are fixed and
remain the same throughout the ownership experience."
Panasonic's long history of advanced technology development,
local engineering resources, supplier partnerships, worldwide
production and global sourcing has allowed the company to leverage
its global experience and capability to deliver an automotive
platform that enablers their customers to deploy features and
capabilities that are key market differentiators in today's
extremely competitive automotive market.
About Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of
America
Based in Peachtree City,
Ga., with Detroit-area
operations located in Farmington Hills,
Mich., Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America is a
division company of Secaucus, New
Jersey-based Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. (NYSE: PC) of Osaka, Japan, one of the world's leading
developers and producers of innovative digital and other electronic
products for consumer, business and industrial use. Panasonic
Automotive Systems Company of America also acts as the North
American operating company of Panasonic's Automotive Systems
Company of Japan, which
coordinates global automotive industry systems and components
operations. For more information on Panasonic Automotive, please
visit: www.panasonic.com/business/automotive.
SOURCE Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America