-- Global automotive supplier will demonstrate
automotive-first Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) updates using LTE
multicast technology.
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 25,
2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading automotive electronics supplier
Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) will showcase how mobility and
connected technologies and services can improve a vehicle's
lifetime value while enhancing the ownership and driving experience
at the 2015 Mobile World Congress from March
2-5.
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Exhibiting in Hall 6, stand 6D70, Visteon will show live
demonstrations of Cloud-based, connected technologies which,
through 4G LTE over-the-air connections, provide new features and
services to keep vehicles up-to-date with next generation
technology and services.
"Technology will define how mobility, the Internet of Things and
the auto industry work together to build the cars and
transportation systems of the future," said Christian Feltgen, vice president, Visteon
electronics technology office. "As one of the leading technology
companies in automotive, Visteon is designing connectivity into all
our products by using Cloud-based technologies and over-the-air
connections to transform driving into a truly connected
experience."
Through a range of interactive displays, Visteon will
demonstrate
- LTE Multicast, an automotive industry-first using
Visteon's Connected Vehicle Hub and Verizon LTE Multicast
technology to enable automakers and dealers to broadcast software
updates to an entire fleet, manufacturing plant or region. LTE
Multicast demonstrations will also take place at Verizon's stand in
Hall 8, stand 8.0D10
- Wireless Gateway, Visteon's next-generation connectivity
module, manages a complex wireless environment inside and outside
the vehicle, while maintaining seamless connectivity and a high
level of security. Software updates, detailed diagnostics and
vehicle network monitoring are supported.
- SmartCore™ is a first-to-market connected domain
controller, integrating driver information, infotainment and
connectivity through one seamless human-machine interaction (HMI).
Multiple domains can run side-by-side on scalable hardware through
different operating systems, greatly reducing complexity.
Visteon's Martin Green, connected
technology planning manager, will present an introduction to the UK
Connected Corridor collaboration supported by the National Highways
Agency and the UK Automotive Electronics System Innovation Network
(AESIN). The presentation will be part of the "Connected Car – a
Reality" session taking place at 10
a.m. March 5 at the UK
Department of Trade and Industry, Hall 7, stand C40. A blog post
from Green, titled Technology at Mobile World Congress will
Energize the Next-Generation Connected Car, can be read at
blog.visteon.com.
The Mobile World Congress is the world's largest exhibition and
conference for the mobile industry, with representation from mobile
operators, device manufacturers, technology providers, content
owners and automotive companies.
Videos of LTE Multicast and SmartCore are available
on www.youtube.com/visteon
High-resolution images are available at:
- LTE Multicast -
http://visteon.com/media/images/Automaker_IP.jpg
- Wireless Gateway -
http://visteon.com/media/images/wireless_gateway.jpg
- SmartCore - http://visteon.com/media/images/smartcore.jpg
About Visteon
Visteon Corporation is a global
automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures
innovative products for nearly every vehicle manufacturer
worldwide. Visteon delivers value for its customers and
shareholders through two technology-focused businesses: vehicle
cockpit electronics and thermal energy management. Visteon owns 70
percent of Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp., one of only two
global full-line automotive thermal management suppliers. With
corporate offices in Van Buren Township,
Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai,
China; and Chelmsford, UK;
Visteon has approximately 26,000 employees at facilities in 29
countries. Visteon had sales of $7.4
billion in 2013. Learn more at www.visteon.com.
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