InfoMove Partners with Clifford Electronics
5 January 2000
InfoMove Partners with Clifford Electronics To Deliver Groundbreaking Internet-enabled Information and Security System
SEATTLE--Jan. 5, 2000--to receive InfoMove's real-time,
location specific Internet content in the car
InfoMove today announced a strategic partnership with Clifford Electronics to design and manufacture a specialized information and security system, InfoTrac 1, for the car to connect commuters to InfoMove's wireless-based service.
This new system from Clifford will integrate consumers' existing palm-sized and handheld PC devices as well as Internet-enabled cell phones with the car, and enable delivery of InfoMove's personalized, real-time, location-specific Internet content in the car.
Beginning in Q3 2000, this new system will be sold and installed through Clifford's network of 4,500 car and aftermarket dealerships with an estimated price of $700, subject to variances of specific installation requirements and selected additional accessories.
"Clifford is extending its leading expertise in automotive electronics systems to connect devices to our service," said Peter Holland, president and CEO of InfoMove. "Together we will be able to provide a new, indispensable way for people to safely use wireless devices during their commutes."
"Drivers are demanding easy and safe access to the Internet from the car," said William Franklin, president of Clifford Electronics. "InfoMove's Internet content for the car is a natural fit for our automotive system that essentially InfoMove-enables wireless devices to provide the most seamless connection to its service."
How InfoMove works
InfoMove's proprietary technology platform utilizes a direct interface with the car to deliver drivers and passengers Internet content and other vehicle-related services in a format that is tailored to the driving environment. The platform includes a vehicle monitoring system that sends information back to InfoMove's server and enables InfoMove to send the user maintenance and recall notices, as well as location-based advertising. Wireless Internet access will be provided through existing CDMA networks, and in the future, through 3G and other wireless networks. Through Clifford's system, InfoMove delivers the following core GPS-based applications:
| -- | Real-time personalized, and geo-located traffic updates |
| -- | Turn-by-turn, location based driving instructions |
| -- | Real-time vehicle monitoring, diagnostic, maintenance alerts and historical information |
| -- | Profiled location-based advertising |
| -- | |
| -- | Stocks, weather, news, city guides, shopping, and other Internet information |
| -- | Emergency assistance and concierge services |
InfoMove has developed strategic relationships with industry leading organizations to create this unique platform that integrates GPS, wireless and Internet technologies.
InfoMove will offer its service to Internet portals, hardware manufacturers, automotive companies and other organizations as private label and co-branded solutions. Consumers will be able to sign up for the first phase of the service in Q3 2000.
About InfoMove
InfoMove is the first company to integrate Internet, wireless and global positioning system (GPS) technologies to deliver a unique suite of personalized Internet content into the car on palm-sized and handheld PC devices and WAP cell phones. InfoMove services include real-time and predictive traffic, audible turn-by-turn directions, wireless vehicle diagnostics, maintenance alerts, emergency services, location-based advertising and text-to-speech enabled e-mail capabilities. InfoMove private labels its content and services to Internet portals, automotive suppliers and manufacturers, mobile computing device manufacturers, and vertical Internet destination sites.
InfoMove was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Seattle. It has strategic relationships with content providers and technology developers such as BSQUARE and Engage Technologies (a CMGI company). The company is working with leading automotive and device manufacturers to deliver this unique solution to customers in Q3 2000.
Note to editors: InfoMove is exhibiting at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas at booth No. 16536 in the ITS Pavilion. To schedule a meeting, please contact Christina Velasquez at 206/381-3791 x121 or christinav@text100.com.