06/22, 10:15am
Clarion joins Nokia's Terminal Mode efforts
Clarion is the latest car audio component maker to team up with Nokia on its Terminal Mode technology, which focuses on integration of smartphones with a car's infotainment system. Nokia has proposed Terminal Mode with Consumer Electronics for Automotive (CE4A), and is partnering with other car audio makers such as Alpine in its quest. Nokia will provide the software, including apps through its Ovi Store.
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03/03, 3:45pm
Alpine, Nokia, CE4A create Terminal Mode tech
Car audio maker Alpine on Wednesday revealed a partnership with Nokia and CE4A, a group of car makers working on standardizing the integration of mobile devices into cars. It will allow users to access phone functions and Nokia's Ovi services that include NAVTEQ-powered navigation as well as data-network dependent widgets on the in-car entertainment system. The connected technology is called Terminal Mode and will allow for the safe and legal operation of most, if not all, of the smartphone's services.
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