StreetDeck In-Car Computing Platform Continues Strong Momentum
StreetDeck, the in-car computing expert, today announced it has continued strong momentum since the company first introduced its car computer software interface in January 2006 at the Computer Electronics Show (CES). The company quickly followed-up and kept the buzz going with the official company launch and the introduction of the first car computing hub concept at DEMO Spring in February. The car computing hub concept showcased its integration of navigation, satellite radio, audio and FM receivers, vehicle diagnostics, Bluetooth communication, Wi-Fi synching and more, via its Enabler hardware device.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2006 -- StreetDeck, the in-car computing expert, today announced it has continued strong momentum since the company first introduced its car computer software interface in January 2006 at the Computer Electronics Show (CES). The company quickly followed-up and kept the buzz going with the official company launch and the introduction of the first car computing hub concept at DEMO Spring in February. The car computing hub concept showcased its integration of navigation, satellite radio, audio and FM receivers, vehicle diagnostics, Bluetooth communication, Wi-Fi synching and more, via its Enabler hardware device. Since kicking off 2006 with these two big public introductions of in-car computing technology, StreetDeck has continued to enhance its computing platform with a variety of new features and big-brand industry partnerships.
The StreetDeck offering, an open car-computing platform, provides driver’s access to digital media, hands-free mobile telephony and navigation functionality, all while keeping their eyes on the road. StreetDeck brings together two of the 20th century’s greatest inventions: the automobile and the computer. Bringing the two together is one of the biggest opportunities – and demands – of the 21st century. StreetDeck is smack in the middle of that intersection, which the Gartner Group estimates to be a $6 Billion industry by 2010.
“Bottom line, all of us at StreetDeck wanted to find a way to marry our passions: cars and computers. For nearly two years now we have been delivering our solutions, proven and tested in after-market environments,” said StreetDeck CEO Robert Wray. “What’s even cooler is the momentum building with the StreetDeck platform being pre-installed with cutting-edge car manufacturers whose drivers want to take OnStar + XM Radio significantly up a notch!”
Continued Momentum:
In 2006, StreetDeck built on the capabilities of its car computer interface by adding internet connected features. StreetDeck added Microsoft® Virtual Earth™ satellite imagery to its next generation mapping and location services. Microsoft Virtual Earth technology provides exciting new innovations around mobile satellite imagery, map styles and usability enhancements. These enhancements are just the beginning of exciting possibilities with an internet connected car. StreetDeck also became a founding member of the DLNA Automotive Work Group and introduced a new dealer program that will create a national network of qualified car computer installers.
More recently, StreetDeck “streamed” in a rear seat entertainment capability with dual monitor video streaming and content serving. The dual monitor system allows the front seat/driver to continue benefiting from the in-dash computer functionality, which operates navigation, communication, music and much more. However, with these new capabilities, the front seat can also operate a different set of functions for the rear seat monitors - true dual video content serving – whether the content is a DVD, or homework served up via a Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.
Additionally, Damien Stolarz, StreetDeck CTO and new media convergence expert will be a panelist at the Intel Developer Forum. The panel will take place on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. PDT.
Extensive Mobile Computing Capabilities
StreetDeck delivers an open, standards-based platform with a safety-oriented Human Machine Interface (HMI) and plug-in architecture. The StreetDeck all-in-one mobile electronics package features:
- Touch Screen Control
- Navigation & Mapping
- Bluetooth Phone Integration
- Satellite Radio
- Vehicle Diagnostics
- Rear-view Camera Support
- CD player/MP3 Extraction
- MP3 Player
- FM Radio
- DVD/Video Player
- Picture Viewer
- Wi-Fi Sync Support
About StreetDeck:
StreetDeck designs and manufactures innovative products for in-car computing, integrating elements of mobile computing, media centers, broadband networking, mobile phone technology and software in open computing platforms. The company was created in 2005 by the Mp3Car team, a group who since 1996 has been dedicated to creating the best, safest in-car computing experience possible. Over time, this car computing forum attracted over 500,000 posts by thousands of car computing enthusiasts worldwide, evolving Mp3Car into an e-commerce destination. Those roots, as well as academic research and years of development, bore StreetDeck, now jointly headquartered in Baltimore and LA, and working closely with such technology and automotive leaders as Microsoft, Parrot, and Seagate. For more, see StreetDeck.com.
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