Visteon Corporation Creates the Ultimate Driving Experience
2 May 2000
Visteon Corporation Creates the Ultimate Driving Experience At its America 2000 Expo
BOSTON, May 1 Innovative technology that creates the
driving experience consumers want -- and governments need -- is on display by
Visteon Corporation at the ITS America 2000 Expo in Boston (Booth 2006).
Visteon is showcasing powerful technology that enables drivers to
personalize their cars to fit their lifestyles, stay connected to the world
around them, and feel a greater sense of security inside their vehicle.
"Visteon strives to understand consumer expectations and the requirements
of governments, then designs systems and products to meet these demands," said
Jim Wynalek, Vice President - Chief Technology Officer of Visteon. "As
consumers spend more time in their vehicle and rely on technology to do more
than ever before, we seek to create products to meet these needs -- and to
provide a driving experience as safe as possible."
Revolutionary technology created by Visteon includes:
Driver Vision at Night - a unique solution to improve driver visibility at
night, the time when most accidents occur. The system uses near-infrared
technology to capture the road scene ahead, which then appears as an enhanced
image on the driver's windscreen -- allowing the driver to keep eyes on the
road at all times.
ICES (Information, Communication, Entertainment, Safety And Security
System) - Visteon's in-car computing platform. With the use of simple voice
commands engineered by Visteon Voice Technology, ICES provides drivers with
access to the Internet where they can check e-mail and obtain real-time
information such as news, weather reports and stock prices.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - tracks the speed and position of a vehicle
in the lane ahead and automatically adjusts the ACC-equipped vehicle's speed
to maintain a safe time interval between the two vehicles. The driver
accelerates to the desired cruising speed, then taps a button on the steering
wheel to activate. The equipped vehicle slows (or accelerates) to maintain a
pre-set interval without exceeding the pre-set cruising speed. This provides
comfortable spacing between vehicles without driver interventions, and also
maintains consistent performance in cases of poor visibility.
Telematics Audio System - combines in-vehicle navigation with the
functions of a premium audio system. The system uses voice recognition to
provide consumers with the ability to use navigation, audio and cellular phone
systems without taking their eyes off the road or hands off the wheel. The
single-box solution minimizes component and system costs, reduces diagnostics
and manufacturing complexity, while maximizing flexibility for dealer
installations and upgrades.
NavMate(R) navigation system - offers turn-by-turn route guidance, a color
screen display, turn icons and voice commands. A destination can be selected
by entering the location through display controls and an on-screen menu. And,
a global positioning system receiver identifies the vehicle's location.
Satellite Digital Audio Radio System - provides continuous, cross-country,
in-vehicle music, information, and entertainment. A subscription-based
service, this technology promises to do for radio what cable television did
for TV by linking drivers with up to 100 radio stations at any one time.
Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers
consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and
through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon
has a global delivery system of more than 130 technical, manufacturing, sales,
and service facilities located in 23 countries. It has 81,000 employees
working in three core business segments: Dynamics and Energy Conversion;
Comfort, Communication and Safety; and Glass.
Visteon news releases, photographs and product specification details are
available at http://www.visteon.com