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Microsoft Releases Windows Automotive 5.0 for Accelerating Customized In- Vehicle System Development
Tuesday July 12, 7:00 am ET
Latest version of its in-car software platform builds on commitment to industry partners.
YOKOHAMA, Japan, July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the Microsoft® Windows® Automotive Conference 2005 at the Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan, Microsoft Corp.'s Automotive Business Unit announced the release of Windows Automotive 5.0, the latest version of its automotive-grade software platform designed specifically for the custom development of advanced in-vehicle solutions including navigation, infotainment and communication systems.
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"As automotive and mobile device technologies continue to converge, our commitment to delivering technology that provides consumers with seamless communication, information and digital entertainment experiences extends to the car," said Todd Warren, corporate vice president of the Devices, Services and eXperience group at Microsoft. "The release of Windows Automotive 5.0 marks an important step in the company's continued collaboration with the automotive industry to make this vision a reality."
Windows Automotive 5.0 provides the automotive industry with a powerful, flexible software platform to create an array of cutting-edge in-vehicle solutions. Building on previous versions, new features such as the Automotive User Interface Toolkit (AUITK) and expanded virtual memory support enable the creation of complex 3-D graphics and advanced navigation displays, while enhanced power management and faster cold-boot times improve performance. In addition, the platform is expected to help the industry deliver better solutions to market more quickly using the new Automotive System Tools (ASTs), which include improved test modules and easy-to-use product engineering guidelines to help simplify the development process and increase reliability.
"Windows Automotive 5.0 is designed to deliver on the industry's need for scalable, customizable and reliable technology that reduces development costs and creates innovative, differentiated systems for every price range and vehicle type," said Marty Thall, general manager of the Automotive Business Unit at Microsoft. "Now our partners have an automotive-grade software platform for delivering in-vehicle technology solutions that meet the growing demands of today's drivers and passengers."
Based on the robust, real-time embedded operating system Windows CE 5.0, Windows Automotive 5.0 contains the building blocks necessary to integrate with off-board services, including those offering real-time traffic updates, directions to the cheapest gas in town, turn-by-turn navigation and more. More specifically, new software platform features include these:
* Better, faster user interface development. A new Automotive User
Interface Toolkit connects to the core application program to
facilitate the development of a high-quality "skin" for the driver
and passenger interface without requiring developers to write
additional interface code. The AUITK also offers easy-to-use
modification and viewer features, improved debugging, expanded
custom control support, 3-D solutions, and smooth animation to speed
development of a high-quality user interface.
* Scalability from single feature to multifunctional systems. Windows
Automotive is a componentized, reliable, real-time operating system
that is designed to boot a complex system quickly and consistently
each time. With Microsoft's highly customizable solution, developers
only need one software platform for an end-to-end solution, from a
high-end 3-D graphic navigation system to a low-end single DIN
device such as a digital radio or hands-free kit. In addition,
Windows Automotive 5.0's multimedia function with DirectShow® can
power a variety of rich digital media including Windows Media®
Audio, MP3 and DVD.
* Expanded virtual memory. With 96 MB of virtual memory available in
Windows Automotive 5.0, larger and more sophisticated applications
-- such as improved speech recognition, bolder graphics and 3-D
navigation -- are possible.
* Enhanced stability and reliability. The new Automotive System Tools
include advanced testing and development support tools that enable
developers to design more reliable in-vehicle software. The System
Design Tool visualizes memory allocation, memory usage and thread
status. The System Building Block Tool visually configures software
platform components.
* Expanded support for industry standards. To enable more powerful,
differentiated device development, the platform supports the two
most common CPUs: MIPS and SuperH. In addition, Windows Automotive
5.0 supports Bluetooth®, 802.11, UPnP, USB, XML, SOAP and other
common standards.
* Familiar development environment. Familiar, easy-to-use Windows CE
Platform Builder and its supporting tools are customizable so
automotive engineers can define the tools they need to help drive
efficiency, improve quality and speed project development.
A Proven Software Platform
Since its initial release in 1998, Windows Automotive has been embraced by developers, suppliers and original equipment manufacturers worldwide. The latest version of the software platform builds on this success, delivering the tools designed to help expedite the development of reliable and robust in- vehicle scenarios, all at lower cost to the automotive industry.
Windows Automotive 5.0 was co-developed by Microsoft teams in Redmond, Wash., and Tokyo in an effort to meet the differing needs of automotive industry worldwide. Currently, world-class automotive device suppliers including Alpine Electronics Inc., Clarion Co. Ltd., Kenwood Corp., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Pioneer Corp. and Tottori Sanyo Electric are using the Windows Automotive platform to develop a broad range of solutions ranging from digital radios and hands-free kits to high-end 3-D navigation systems.
"Microsoft's Windows Automotive software platform provides our developers with essential building blocks for creating our in-vehicle technology," said Satoshi Soma, general manager of AVNC Product Development at Alpine Electronics Inc. "Using Windows Automotive at the core, we have been able to deliver more innovative, higher-quality devices to automakers and consumers than ever before."
About the Microsoft Automotive Business Unit
Since 1995, Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit has worked collaboratively with the auto industry to deliver reliable, flexible technology designed for advanced in-car navigation, communication and infotainment systems. Whether through its Windows Mobile(TM) for Automotive software stack and hardware reference design or Windows Automotive software platform, the Automotive Business Unit is dedicated to providing reliable, flexible technology solutions to suppliers and OEMs worldwide. Microsoft technology is available today in 27 preinstalled and 28 dealer- option/aftermarket devices from 18 world-class automakers and suppliers, including BMW, Citroen, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota and Volvo.
About Microsoft in Automotive
Microsoft has been working with the automotive industry for more than a decade to provide technology solutions for the entire automotive ecosystem. In manufacturing, Microsoft works with industry-leading partners to develop solutions based on Microsoft technologies that enable OEMs, suppliers and customers to improve efficiency, effectiveness and knowledge across the business. From an in-vehicle technology perspective, Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit works collaboratively with the auto industry to deliver technology designed for advanced in-car navigation, communication and infotainment systems. On the Internet, MSN® Autos is visited by more than 12 million consumers each month. From product reviews and surround video features to new- and used-car pricing, MSN Autos helps consumers find the car they love, at a price they can afford.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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Sabiais que Bill Gates , tiene un 930 y que es uno de sus coches preferidos , ademas de un 959, no , si tonto no es. Claro que el puede tener todos los que quiera y mas , ¿pero que tendra este coche?
No tiene chofer y continúa manejando su Lexus azul oscuro comprado hace algunos años. Más allá de esto, su pasión por los autos deportivos continúa (Gates tiene una colección de automóviles que incluye un Porsche 930 Turbo, un Jaguar XJ6 y una Ferrari 348). Pero ya se fueron los tiempos de las "carreras" que disputaba con su amigo Allen en el desierto de Albuquerque, Nuevo México. En una de esas carreras Gates terminó preso, pues había olvidado su licencia de conducir.
Here's one of the all time great 'I'm richer than you stories'.
Here's how it was told to me...
When the 959 came out, Bill Gates and Paul Allen (Allen was one of my former employers)were hot to get a couple into the US.
One problem though...
The car was not certified becuase they had never crash tested it.
So, when they contacted Porsche and asked to get them certified, Porsche said- 'You're nuts if you think we're crshing one of these babies'.
So what did the wonder boys do to help them end up getting a couple?
They took a team of their software programmers and had them build a 'crash simulation' for the government.
That was then submitted, and was finally approved so the 959 could get into the USA.
No tiene chofer y continúa manejando su Lexus azul oscuro comprado hace algunos años. Más allá de esto, su pasión por los autos deportivos continúa (Gates tiene una colección de automóviles que incluye un Porsche 930 Turbo, un Jaguar XJ6 y una Ferrari 348). Pero ya se fueron los tiempos de las "carreras" que disputaba con su amigo Allen en el desierto de Albuquerque, Nuevo México. En una de esas carreras Gates terminó preso, pues había olvidado su licencia de conducir.
Here's one of the all time great 'I'm richer than you stories'.
Here's how it was told to me...
When the 959 came out, Bill Gates and Paul Allen (Allen was one of my former employers)were hot to get a couple into the US.
One problem though...
The car was not certified becuase they had never crash tested it.
So, when they contacted Porsche and asked to get them certified, Porsche said- 'You're nuts if you think we're crshing one of these babies'.
So what did the wonder boys do to help them end up getting a couple?
They took a team of their software programmers and had them build a 'crash simulation' for the government.
That was then submitted, and was finally approved so the 959 could get into the USA.
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