Part Maker Simplifies Navigation With Touch Screen

DETROIT, Oct. 14, 2004 -- The most difficult part of using an onboard navigation system -- inputting the information for the destination address -- has just become easier to manage. Delphi Corp. is helping to make drivers feel more at ease with the task through its new touch screen navigation systems. Delphi's intuitive displays and easy steps make inputting destinations or points of interest a simpler task.

Inputting address information can still only be done when the vehicle is in park for safety.

Delphi's new Integrated Navigation Radio has a touch screen with an alphanumeric keyboard for the user to input the street name and number. The users simply touch "OK" when done. Pressing the "enter destination" key completes the entry. Then, the user may either select the "Route" function on the touch screen to choose from three possible alternative routes, or start driving at which point voice-prompted route guidance will start.

"Onboard navigation is becoming ever more popular in the U.S. as the consumer learning curve goes up and cost come down on these navigation systems," said Bob Schumacher, general director of Wireless Products at Delphi Electronics & Safety. "There are no monthly or annual charges with onboard systems and consumers are recognizing the value in this benefit. Also, there is no chance for cellular connection problems with onboard navigation and consumers can keep a personal library of specific destinations."

The Delphi Integrated Navigation Radio provides visual and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions as users drive to selected destinations. The fully integrated system also displays important trip information such as time and distance to a destination and throughout the trip. The intelligent navigation system quickly remaps final destinations with new directions should the user miss a turn. It also picks up navigation directions after side trip stops, such as for fuel or food. The system also helps users locate a wide variety of points of interests such as parks, gas stations, ATMs, restaurants, recreation areas, hotels, grocery stores and many others.

The Delphi Integrated Navigation Radio combines an onboard computer, DVD map database and sensors for GPS satellites to constantly pinpoint exact vehicle location. The system includes AM/FM stereo with CD player and can be equipped with XM Satellite Radio. It also comes with an electronic date and clock feature.

CONSUMERS CAN FIND TOUCH SCREEN NAVIGATION ON GM 2005 SUVs

General Motors recently announced that it is offering the Delphi Integrated Navigation Radio with touch screen controls as an option on its entire SUV lineup.

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