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Microsoft Auto 4.1 Driving Connectivity www.microsoft.com/auto
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Microsoft Auto 4.1 Committed to the
Driving a connected lifestyle automotive industry
As an industry, telematics and in-vehicle infotainment is evolving. Consumers With more than ten years in the automotive space, Microsoft Auto is invested in
increasingly expect on-the-go access to multimedia content and productivity helping manufacturers and suppliers meet evolving customer demands and compete
applications, driving market opportunities for integrated solutions. They want globally. As part of the Windows® Embedded portfolio, the Microsoft Auto 4.1
vehicle-based systems that let them use their personal digital devices and formats, platform offers a broad partner ecosystem encompassing 8.5 million developers
and look for innovative, connected entertainment, driver assistance, productivity, worldwide to provide ongoing support and resources.
and communication services in the vehicles they buy.
Microsoft® Auto leads the automotive infotainment industry by enablng
vehicle-centered, connected software-plus-services designed to transform the driver
and passenger experience. In today’s competitive in-vehicle technology space,
Microsoft Auto 4.1 provides a flexible, robust, high performance platform that
enables manufacturers and suppliers to create differentiated, market-driven solutions.
This latest release builds on the award-winning Microsoft Auto 4.0 platform with
new features and functionality, and is a smart choice for bringing telematics and
infotainment solutions to market faster with lower costs.
OEMs With accelerating product development cycles and increasing pressure on development costs,
design flexibility is key to staying ahead of the competition with device compatibility updates,
and features that enable drivers to stay connected. Microsoft Auto 4.1 is an investment in a
high performance, extensible platform, and enables OEMs to seamlessly integrate consumer
electronics devices and services into vehicles, with a short development time, and while
maintaining competitive price points.
Suppliers Standardizing development on one platform maximizes supplier capability to meet a broad
range of OEM requirements across multiple geographies. Microsoft Auto 4.1 provides a
scalable platform with layered software architecture and standardized interfaces that maximize
code reuse so suppliers can focus on innovation. In addition, powerful development tools
provide flexibility with a wide variety of supported third-party components.
Escalating consumer demand for sophisticated vehicle entertainment and communication
Consumers systems does not have to be at odds with affordable vehicle pricing. In-vehicle solutions
developed on the Microsoft Auto 4.1 platform offer integrated features that keep consumers
connected with familiar content, while making it easier to keep vehicles updated and
compatible with the latest consumer devices and in-vehicle services.
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Success Stories → Read more success stories at www.microsoft.com/auto/customers.mspx
Fiat Group Automobiles and Microsoft jointly developed Blue&Me MAP is a multi-functional portable navigator Ford SYNC is a factory-installed fully integrated in-vehicle Ford Work Solution is an award-winning in-dash computer
the infotainment system Blue&Me, which empowers that gives drivers a completely integrated and connected communications and entertainment system developed by developed by Ford and Magneti Marelli and powered by
customers to connect their personal mobile devices with infotainment experience. The Blue&Me TomTom personal Microsoft and Ford that provides drivers with hands-free Microsoft Auto that provides high-speed Internet access
the integrated solution found in many vehicle models navigation device helps find the best route based on date voice-activated control over mobile phones and digital via the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and navigation
from Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Iveco, and Fiat Light and time of travel, and locates the nearest gas station, music players. It automatically connects phones and by Garmin. This system allows customers to print invoices,
Commercial Vehicles. In less than two years a totally points of interest, and emergency services within an area. music players with the in-vehicle microphone and sound check inventories, and access documents stored on their
new infotainment concept was created from scratch. system. Most popular media players work with Ford SYNC, home or office computer networks—right on the job site.
including iPod, Microsoft Zune®, “Plays for Sure” devices
The competitively priced Microsoft Auto-based With an original design developed Certified for Windows Vista® or compatible with Windows 7, SYNC with Traffic, Directions, and Information provides
and most USB storage devices. Supported audio formats simple, hands-free access to personalized traffic reports,
infotainment package is voice-controlled and comes with Magneti Marelli specifically for the
with Bluetooth wireless technology and USB connectivity, include MP3, AAC, WMA, and WAV. precise turn-by-turn driving directions, and up-to-date
Fiat 500, the device represents a new information, including business listings, news, sports, and
allowing drivers to connect a large number of mobile
phone models, in addition to media players. The Blue&Me
frontier in the portable navigation weather updates.
system is based on a modular structure, and can be systems market. By the end of 2009, Ford will install
easily updated to support different services. For example, SYNC on all of its vehicle models. 911 Assist connects the vehicle’s occupants, through their
customers can download language packs from the Fiat mobile device, to 911 operators in the event of an airbag
Web site and update their system to support a language deployment.
Fiat eco: Drive collects all necessary data relating to
not originally installed, or add a new application as soon Ford SYNC is based on an ARM 11 processor, 64 MB of
vehicle efficiency and, through the Blue&Me USB port, Vehicle Health Report shows vehicle diagnostics,
as the carmaker makes it available. DRAM, and 256 MB of flash memory. Customers can use
transmits it onto a standard USB key that the driver scheduled maintenance and recall information, and lets
plugs into a PC. The Fiat eco: Drive system presents the the USB port to update the software to work with the
drivers schedule service online at syncmyride.com.
newest personal electronic devices.
As of July 2009 more than 850,000 driver with detailed environmental performance factors,
including the CO2 emission level for each trip. Available
vehicles equipped with Blue&Me
free of charge via Web download, it analyzes the driver’s
powered by Microsoft have been sold. style and recommends modifications to reduce CO2
emissions—and save money on fuel.
Blue&Me Nav extends the phone and media The Microsoft-Fiat partnership has garnered several
functionalities with an embedded phone and GPS system. industry awards for innovation, including the “Excellence
Continental is using Microsoft Auto for its Multi Media For high-end systems, another CPU and graphics
It provides a simple, user-friendly satellite navigation in Technology of the Year Award for European Automotive
Platform (MMP), which provides powerful, secure, processor provides additional power for online services
system through pictograms and it can be activated by Telematics and Infotainment market” from Frost & Sullivan,
flexible, and easy-to-update in-vehicle multimedia and 3D graphics applications. The hardware is equipped
voice command and/or buttons on the steering wheel. the “Telematics Update of Detroit”, which recognized
systems. The Continental MMP software architecture with standard consumer electronics interfaces, so that
Blue&Me Nav with Services offers SOS Emergency, Info Blue&Me as the best telematics solution of the year, and
clearly separates vehicle functions from entertainment mobile devices, such as USB storage devices, iPods, or SD
Services, and Insurance Services that can be personalized. the “Eurostars 2006” prize from Automotive News Europe.
functions, making it possible to quickly react to future cards, can be easily networked with the MMP. The MMP
innovations and market trends. Continental’s scalable also provides a Bluetooth wireless technology interface,
concept ensures top performance with deep integration. so that consumers can use mobile phones for hands-free
phone calls or mobile data services.
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Microsoft Auto 4.1
Feature Highlights
A host of enhancements
Microsoft Auto 4.1 builds on the industry-proven 4.0 Auto–based systems to scale across a broad range of
platform. This release extends Bluetooth wireless technology automotive makes and models. Capitalizing on these
support and media player functionality. It includes a large tools and on the broad Microsoft partner ecosystem,
set of integrated, tested, and flexible middleware manufacturers and suppliers can reduce development
components, as well as hundreds of components available costs and speed time to market while extending
with Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3, enabling Microsoft customers’ lifestyles into the vehicles they drive.
Microsoft Auto 4.1 Feature Highlights ★ = New in Microsoft Auto 4.1
Bluetooth Technology Support Phonebook Implementations Media Pl ayer Support
★ Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (with SSP) ★ Phonebook SyncManager: ★ Technology Preview of upcoming
★ Message Access Profile (MAP) 1.0 • Utilizes both Pocket Outlook Object support for DLNA media device
★ Calendar download from mobile phone: Model and a cache mechanism integration Award Highlights:
• vCal 1.0 / iCal 2.0 supported formats to improve contact download ★ Acts as a DMP attached to a DMS or
performance M-DMS with LPCM, MP3, or AAC audio
★ Calendar download features:
streaming
2006 2007 2008 2009
• Supports public and private OBEX
• Generic Object Exchange Profile
store strategies • Media Core Browse API support
(GOEP) 1.1
• Fully tested with devices for • Performs device identification for
• Object Push Profile (OPP) 1.1
complete “legacy” compatibility future device interoperable behaviors Seven industry Ten industry Three industry Seven industry
• Serial Port Profile (SPP) 1.1
• Contact number and memory • Playlist support awards including: awards including: awards including: awards including:
• Phonebook Access Profile-PCE (PBAP) 1.0 budgeting
• Advanced Audio Distribution Profile J.D. Powers & Associates CNET Editor’s Choice Bluetooth SIG: CES Innovation
• Multi-number handling Feature Enhancements: Customer Satisfaction Award 9.0/10.0 Best of CES 2008 Award 2010
(A2DP)-SNK 1.2 • Multi-application access to media index Award for Alpine’s for JVC’s Windows for Ford SYNC for Ford Work Solution
• Audio/Video Remote Control Profile ★ Qualified Message Access Profile: • iPhone/iPod Touch Firmware 3.x Windows Automotive Automotive powered and SYNC connectivity
(AVRCP)-Controller 1.4 support
• Bluetooth SIG-qualified Message powered device KD-NX5000 systems powered
• Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 1.5 and 1.0 Access Profile implementation by Microsoft Auto
support Supported Media Device Classes:
• MAP provides functionality for new
• Dial-Up Networking Profile (DUN)-DT message notifications, folders for • “Tag to Purchase” support for
& GW 1.1 incoming and send, etc. iPod/iPhone
• Message Access Profile (MAP) 1.0 • Microsoft Auto 4.1 automatically • Microsoft Zune® 1.0, Zune 2.0, and
• SyncML 1.1.2 supports SMS download and storage Zune HD
via MAP • Certified for Windows devices using
Special Pairing Features and SSP Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
• Mass storage (USB and SD)
★ Secure Simple Pairing Support:
• Audio streaming over Bluetooth
• Tuned through testing against more wireless technology
than 100 shipping SSP devices and
at worldwide Bluetooth UPF events
• Numeric Compare Pairing
• Out-of-Band Pairing
• Just Works Pairing
M For more information about Microsoft Auto 4.1: Visit: www.microsoft.com/auto Find or become a Microsoft Auto partner: www.microsoft.com/auto/partners.mspx For a list of supported media players and phones: www.microsoft.com/auto/devices.mspx For information on Windows Embedded CE 6.0: www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded © 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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